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New build for audio work, opinions

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  • 27-07-2011 12:04pm
    #1
    The Master
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 14,320 CMod ✭✭✭✭


    Hi guys

    Putting together a new PC for music production work and would like opinions and suggestions from your very knowledgeable selves please

    Budget of around €500 or thereabouts, I know that seems low but the following are not required

    No OS needed
    No HDD needed
    No mouse, keyboard or monitors needed
    No sound card needed
    No graphics card needed
    I wont be overclocking anything

    Total Cost = €436.11 plus shipping

    CPU - Intel Core i5-2500 Box, LGA1155

    MOBO - MSI P67A-C43 (B3), Intel P67, ATX, DDR3

    RAM - X 2 8GB-Kit G.Skill RipJaws-X PC3-10667U CL9

    PSU - Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 550W

    CASE - Cooler Master Elite 330

    RAM amount of 16gb may seem excessive but is required when recording digital audio.

    Another question I have regards CPU coolers, Most I have seen besides stock coolers seem to obstruct one of the RAM channels,
    Are there coolers that dont block the RAM channels?
    Would I need an aftermarket cooler if I'm not overclocking?

    Many thanks in advance and please feel free to point out any errors I've made or where parts could be substituted to improve performance or cost.


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