I've had my current PC for 6/7 years, and use it solely for music production. It wasn't an amazing spec when new, but it did the job well enough. Over time I've started to encounter problems with high CPU loads when using lots of VSTs and even single instances of some newer VST instruments. I know next to nothing about PC components, so have put off making any changes to the set up whilst it was stable and working as required.
I would like advice on whether it's possible to upgrade some existing components for better performance (if so, what will make the biggest difference?), or if as seems likely, I’d be better off investing in an entirely new PC?
Current set up:
AMD FX -4100 4x3600 MHz
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-SP2 motherboard
8GB DDR3 PC-1333 memory
Running Windows 7 Home Pr. 64bit
Any help is much appreciated, thanks.
I would like advice on whether it's possible to upgrade some existing components for better performance (if so, what will make the biggest difference?), or if as seems likely, I’d be better off investing in an entirely new PC?
Current set up:
AMD FX -4100 4x3600 MHz
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-SP2 motherboard
8GB DDR3 PC-1333 memory
Running Windows 7 Home Pr. 64bit
Any help is much appreciated, thanks.