Audio production

[Almazan187]

Is this the best desktop for audio production and gaming for around $1000?


CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($166.15 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg )
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($109.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.40 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $993.46

Any suggestions or recommendations are very welcome and appreciated!! Thanks!

 

[Almazan187]

Okay , if I get the k chip which motherboard is more suitable for it? Which heat sink will I need, and when I buy the components, should I myself try to put it together or get someone else to do it for me? This is my very first computer build and I'm not very pc savy, and if were to get someone to do it, how would I know if they didn't take my parts and equipped some cheaper stuff?

 

[TheBigTroll]

easy. heres the components. ready for overclocking
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/r8dJ

 

[Almazan187]

Nice, how is the audio playback? Audio connections? Does it have 5.1 or 7.1? Hdmi connections?

 

[TheBigTroll]

yes it has all of that. if you want to, get a sound card like the asus dg 5.1

 

[Almazan187]

What setup do you have, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[TheBigTroll]

i 7 3770k
asus z77-v Lk motherboard
noctua nh-d14
8gb gskill 1866mhz ram (cheaper than 1600mhz when i got it)
gigabyte gtx 670
xfx xx 750w power supply
corsair 550D case
mushkin chronos deluxe 240gb SSD

 

[Almazan187]

Is your setup better?

 

[TheBigTroll]

of course it is. but its also more expensive

 

[Almazan187]

Oh I see, you're holding back. How much does it cost?

 

[TheBigTroll]

something like 1600 after tax. 1400 in canada.

 

[Almazan187]

Damn... Sorry I asked. Lol what is your pc mainly used for?

 

[TheBigTroll]

gaming and folding@home. and some other rendering work for school

 

[Almazan187]

Okay, I've decided I'm going to buy the setup you recommended, but If I decide to over clock, which CPU Cooler will I need and will I need a bigger power supply?

 

[TheBigTroll]

the setup i recommended is ready for overclocking. has the heatsink and the power supply is fine. overclocking doesnt kill your power supply

 

[Almazan187]

What's the best software to keep my pc running fast?

 

[TheBigTroll]

CCleaner can help delete those temp files that clog down your system.

download microsoft security essentials if you dont want to buy anti-virus. will work for most

 

[Almazan187]

Cool, any keyboard and mouse best suited for music production programs that you know of?

 

[Xlerator]

There is no keyboard and mouse i know of that is suited for music production. It all depends on personal preferences

And look at this thread on how to overclocking

Read this
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/279408-29-bridge-overclocking-guide-3770k

You can also ask for help in the overclocking section
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/forum-29.html

 

[Almazan187]

Best audio interface and sound card?

 

[TheBigTroll]

asus dg 5.1 will do for most. if you are real serious about it, a asus essence stx will do it

 

[Almazan187]

Is that for playback or for recording audio also?

 

[TheBigTroll]

im no audio expert. you are supposed to be. check the product webpage at asus.com

 

[Almazan187]

Okay, what do you know about monitors? What is the best brand in your opinion for gaming? How high does the video card scale to? 1080p or higher?

 

[TheBigTroll]

id just grab a good IPS display. asus is pretty good. if you want TN panels for the cheap, the vs228h-p will do the job. if you would like a IPS panel, look at the i2367fh from amazon

 

[Almazan187]

Which would you choose? They both look very nice to me.