Audio Editing PC - <$500

[Haaketime]

Hi all, a friend of mine recruited me to build him a PC mostly for audio editing. Unfortunately, I am better at putting the components together than picking them out - so here's where you all come in!

Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next month.

Budget Range: Less than $500

System Usage from Most to Least Important: **Home recording/Recording using CuBase**, surfing internet, streaming movies

Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg

Country of Origin: United States

Parts Preferences: No preference. Though AMD is still generally cheaper as far as processors are concerned, eh?

Overclocking: Not necessary

SLI or Crossfire: Not necessary

Monitor Resolution: Not sure, I think 1024 x 768

Additional Comments: A great sound card - ideally one where a soundboard and 1/4'' cable can be plugged in. I think this is actually where the most money can be spent. He also requested a wireless card.

Thanks for your help everyone!

 

[mosox]

The budget is small, you need the OS too?

 

[Haaketime]

Ah, no. A friend just alerted me that he is going to be giving me a copy of XP. That should help out with the budget.

 

[mosox]

With your budget you should wait some three weeks for the new Llano CPUs, scheduled in early June. That should save some $$ for the sound card.

As of now:

BIOSTAR TA880GB+ + AMD Athlon II X3 450
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.643095
Team Elite 4GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313119
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
LG Black 22X
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136238
Antec NEO ECO 520C 520W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030
HEC Blitz Black Steel Edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811121096

$364.93 - Tried to leave room for a sound card.

As for the sound card I'm a little rusty on those, last time I know it was the M-AUDIO Audiophile 2496 but that was quite some time ago. I think this is the new one:
http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-US41750-Audiophile-Hi-def-Card/dp/B00064ABSG


Better ask in the audio section of this forum and in here:
http://www.cubase.net/phpbb2/index.php?sid=bd52ec6e534bcf79673b3c3deaafc52a

Also
http://www.tweakheadz.com/soundcards_for_the_home_studio.htm