Music Production PC Build Help

[costahilbert]

Hey, so I need help from some of you who are smarter than I when it comes to computer hardware.

I have a 2015/2016 ASUS quadcore i7 with 8GB RAM and I consistently DSP out during playback in REASON 10 ( music production software).

I would like to build something that is around 4ghz or better with 16 or 32 GB RAM and separate SSD for running my programs and a TB or two HDD for file storage. The Video card doesn't need to be super awesome because I am not by any means a gamer, though my audio interface is what generally runs my audio, the audio card should be pretty good. I would like at least four USB ports 3.1 maybe one 2.0 just in case older USB connections are not as compatible (I have no idea if connecting a device that is usb 1.0 to a 3.1 port makes any difference or not).

The most important thing is that it can handle the weight of processing all the different virtual instruments and real audio at the same time.

Any advice on build specs would be helpful as I'm starting from scratch (only have a monitor). If I can keep it as affordable as possible.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Lucky_SLS]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D15 SE-AM4 140.2 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.90 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($167.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 960 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($299.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GT 1030 2GB Phoenix Fan OC Video Card ($89.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design - Define R6 White TG ATX Mid Tower Case ($164.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Platinum 550W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($129.99 @ My Choice Software)
Sound Card: Asus - STRIX RAID DLX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($218.60 @ Amazon)
Total: $1230.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-02-19 01:49 EST-0500

I added a 960 pro 512 gb for ur os, software and work files for silent operation.

The cpu and mobo I would suggest is ryzen 2700X with an asrock taichi X470. Both would be available by the end of April .

U can cut down cost by going for a fractal design r5 non tempered glass case.

The focus plus platinum offers silent operation.

The sound card is the flagship from Asus, downscale it as per ur requirment.

The cooler is also a silent one with fantastic performance.

Add a 2 or 4tb hdd of ur choice.

 

[costahilbert]

Thanks! That gives me a great place to start as far as everything I might need and general pricing.