FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

New PC for Audio Production & Gaming

Post Date: 2023-12-19

 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
Frets View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 18 Dec 2023
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2
  Quote Frets Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Topic: New PC for Audio Production & Gaming
    Posted: 19 Dec 2023 at 2:15pm
Budget:
[@ $2000 - $2300. I realize this isn’t really enough for a dual-purpose build, but I’m trying to do the best I can.]

Expectations:
[I want a desktop for audio production and gaming that will last 5-6 years or so. Ideally, it will be able to run current games, as well as the next Elder Scrolls game whenever it comes out.]

Usage:
[I’m not doing anything heavy-duty on the audio side. Just recording my own singer/songwriter-type stuff, using a DAW and some plugins and virtual instruments (I use an external USB audio interface). I guess you’d call it Project Studio-level. I have to record kind of near my computer, though, so the quieter it is the better. I don’t game all that much, but when I do, I’d like it to look good and play smooth.]

Special Needs:
[Sound dampening case, 2 hard drives (1 programs, 1 audio), good video card]

Saved Ticket #: [4828656]

Specifications:
[If you were going to put an extra couple of hundred dollars into this system, where would you put the money? Faster processor? Better graphics card? Better fans/cooling? Thanks!]

Chassis Model: Antec Performance Series P101

Processor: Intel Core i7-14700KF (5.6 GHz Turbo) (28-Thread) (20-Core) 3.4 GHz (14th Gen)

Motherboard: ASUS Prime B760M-A AX D5 (Wi-Fi) (Intel B760) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices) (No SLI) (DDR5)

System Memory: 32GB DDR5 5200MHz Kingston FURY Beast RGB

Power Supply: 750W Digital Storm Performance Series (80 Plus Gold)

Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Digital Storm M.2 Performance Series) (NVM Express)

Storage Set 2: 1x SSD M.2 (2TB Samsung 990 PRO) (NVM Express)

Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB (VR Ready)

Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black (Extreme Performance)

Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans

CPU Boost: Turbo Boost Technology

Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)

Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Home (64-Bit)
Back to Top
JamesAstro View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 28 Nov 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 624
  Quote JamesAstro Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 20 Dec 2023 at 12:57am
I'm not an expert on all of the options, but I have a few comments that might be helpful:

• For $69 more, you can upgrade your first SSD to the Samsung 990 Pro, and get 3x the performance.

• The Noctua NH-D15 cooler is a great choice. It's excellent at cooling, and it's quiet.

• If you're concerned about noise, then ask DS to upgrade your case fans to Noctua. That'll help keep your machine more quiet than the standard fans.

• Check to see if your choice of motherboards lets you adjust fan speed curves. Those curves will give you greater control over fan noise. Or, ask DS to install a Corsair Commander Pro. That's a great piece of hardware for controlling fan speed too.

Good luck with your purchase. This sounds like a fun machine!
Velox, Intel Core i9 11900K, ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Hero
32GB RAM, 1TB Samsung 980 Pro NVME
RTX 4090, 38" Ultrawide LG-38GL950G
Noctua NH-D15S cooler and NF-A14 fans, Corsair AX1600i PSU
Back to Top
Frets View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 18 Dec 2023
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2
  Quote Frets Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 22 Dec 2023 at 1:32pm
Thanks for the input! I'll definitely ask about upgrading the case fans. The $69 for a better SSD seems like a good idea, too. I think the case I picked (Antec P101) has a button to control the fan speed -- so if I understand that correctly, I should be good there. Thanks again!
Back to Top
PcKiller View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 17 Jun 2014
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 446
  Quote PcKiller Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 23 Dec 2023 at 7:36am
I would try to get a RTX 480 Video card for gaming.
I-5 14600 KF
ASUS Prime Z790-P D5
32GB DDR5 6000MHz Kingston FURY Beast RGB
SSD M.2 2TB Samsung 990 PRO
RTX 4080 16GB
H20: Stage 3: Digital Storm Vortex Liquid CPU Cooler
Asus PB278Q 27" 2560 by 1440
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down



This page was generated in 0.03125 seconds.