Where to Buy a Good Computer?

[warhead]

I hope you don't mind me throwing our hat into the ring, but contact n/a

War

[gsilbers]

ive been looking at this store lataly

http://cgi.ebay.com/Intel-Quad-Core-...QQcmdZViewItem


if u scroll down u will see u can change parts. they build it and intal windows. no extra software.

you can google the parts and check the reviews.

[harry_seldon]

Dell, HP, Apple...all come to mind.

[AB3]

Looks like a good deal, but you have to be careful. For instance the price mentioned includes a 400W power supply which is way underpowered for a serious daw with lots of goodies (backup hard drives, etc.)

The place War mentioned seems very interesting.

Otherwise, I learned to build them myself. PC Club has people with great advice on components.

Originally Posted by gsilbers

ive been looking at this store lataly

Intel Quad Core Q6600 ASUS P5N-E SLI Gaming Barebone PC - (eBay item 220166786110 end time Nov-07-07 18:45:00 PST)


if u scroll down u will see u can change parts. they build it and intal windows. no extra software.

you can google the parts and check the reviews.

[Tibbon]

Nothing wrong with the Apple store.

[gtrman100]

If you want something that's better suited for audio than an "out of the box" system, check out ADK and Sonica. They custom build a DAW for you, optimized for your software, debugged, and burned in. I have a ADK Core LE system and it's been great- 50+ audio tracks, many plugs and vst instruments without a glitch. It's worth the extra money to get something that won't cause headaches once you get it home.

[andsonic]

+1 for Sonica

[chrysb93065]

Try Puget Custom Computers - Gaming, Desktops, Laptops, Servers Solid machines, very good warranty, top notch components.

[muziekschuur]

ADK Computers,

Carillion.

There may be others.

Usually a intel quadcore on an intel MOBO will give you the performance you are looking for.


Muziekschuur

[greggybud]

I have been a big fan of Welcome to pcAUDIOLABS.com

1. Custom build the PC the way you want it.

2. Great after sale support.
These guys know computers and one of the guys, Fred used to work for Steinberg. They also have a lot of additional information at their site.

Im sure there are many other great places however with the service after the sale Im sticking with them for my next PC purchase.

[gsilbers]

Originally Posted by AB3

Looks like a good deal, but you have to be careful. For instance the price mentioned includes a 400W power supply which is way underpowered for a serious daw with lots of goodies (backup hard drives, etc.)

.

again...

you can change it to a different one, just scroll down

[pldmbr]

Another A+ for sonica audio labs thumbsup

Paul.

[azwun25]

I'm sure those companies make great machines with great support however, if you're going the PC route it will save loads of $$$ to get the parts and put the machine together yourself. The first time I did one it seemed like a daunting task but it went so easily and smooth I haven't bought a PC "out the box" since. As long as the parts you choose are well researched before you start the build, you're good to go. Unless you don't want to be bothered with it, then by all means Sonica, Rain, ADK, Music XPC are all great machines.

[gsilbers]

Originally Posted by azwun25

I'm sure those companies make great machines with great support however, if you're going the PC route it will save loads of $$$ to get the parts and put the machine together yourself. The first time I did one it seemed like a daunting task but it went so easily and smooth I haven't bought a PC "out the box" since. As long as the parts you choose are well researched before you start the build, you're good to go. Unless you don't want to be bothered with it, then by all means Sonica, Rain, ADK, Music XPC are all great machines.

i fail to understand why then someone would go to those PC makers and off the shelf computers. ive been looking for a computer for a long while to serve as gigasampler for filmscore and my 1st choice was dell and hp and computer stores.

then i stumbled into that ebay store where u can configure it however u want it, AND gives u the option of SUBtractiNG components. most others will only give the option of adding and increasing price of the config. when in truth i dont need a 250gb drive whenn im going to have my owns or i want to add my own RAM from other computers or i dont do gaming so i dont need an XTREME card. i also was able to do research on a non-infinite amount of components
and norrowing down what i need and comparing it to the off the shelf and "complete solutions" stores

so you can actually save half you pay in off the shelf computers and audio pcs.

im certainly dont wanna say this is better than that and my choice is the correct. im always doing research on this shiiit as everyday there is something knew in the pc world. and there is never a one straight answer it always Depends...
but if there is a good reason to buy a "audio PC " or off the shelf than buying from stores that let u config freely or buynig components yourself besides "time" ill like to know

[audioninja]

I want to buy a used Mac G4. I know I should have 2 gig's of ram; 2gig's on a micro processor. What else am I missing? I just want to do simple stuff with no more than 16 tracks.

[s.d.finley]

Originally Posted by audioninja

I want to buy a used Mac G4. I know I should have 2 gig's of ram; 2gig's on a micro processor. What else am I missing? I just want to do simple stuff with no more than 16 tracks.

I have used these guys...

http://www.macofalltrades.com/

[ProFool]

PC MicroWorks Corporation -- Professional Grade Technology -- Toll Free 1-888-596-4276 i just bought a kickass laptop there, and the desktops are kickass as well and kinda cheap i think... cheers

[Freddo30]

I've been surrounded by computers since the day i borned.
I don't know shit about acoustics, recording or mixing. don't know shit about music either.
But i do know... and i consider my self a fu$king god in the PC arenas.
I barely hear any advice.
I've reached a point in my life where i have no choice but to spit almost any suggestion regarding this area.

And the only reason i mention those things, is because... through time, what i've learned, is that no matter how good you are on your researches...
building your own computer is always a hard thing to do.
No one can really tell you, how the components are going to interact with each other, and how good and stable is going to be.

Even 1 single miserable fan... even a sticker in front of your case can fu$k things up. ( performance, reliability, stability, you name it ).

I dare anyone in this forum to say they have a reliable system.
In less than 10 picoseconds i'll show you how to make your computer to ask for mercy.


with that said... i encourage you... to go SONICA or ADK.
these guys really have all my respect.
great support
great laptops
amaaaazing workstations.


I'm in love with SONICA.
( only speaking from my experiences ).


just my 99¢
peace thumbsup

[azwun25]

Originally Posted by Roberto Lanczos

I've been surrounded by computers since the day i borned.
I don't know shit about acoustics, recording or mixing. don't know shit about music either.
But i do know... and i consider my self a fu$king god in the PC arenas.
I barely hear any advice.
I've reached a point in my life where i have no choice but to spit almost any suggestion regarding this area.

And the only reason i mention those things, is because... through time, what i've learned, is that no matter how good you are on your researches...
building your own computer is always a hard thing to do.
No one can really tell you, how the components are going to interact with each other, and how good and stable is going to be.

Even 1 single miserable fan... even a sticker in front of your case can fu$k things up. ( performance, reliability, stability, you name it ).

I dare anyone in this forum to say they have a reliable system.
In less than 10 picoseconds i'll show you how to make your computer to ask for mercy.


with that said... i encourage you... to go SONICA or ADK.
these guys really have all my respect.
great support
great laptops
amaaaazing workstations.


I'm in love with SONICA.
( only speaking from my experiences ).


just my 99¢
peace thumbsup

and for a god in this area you have offered up what advice? buy a PC from ADK or Sonica?

Sure things can go wrong in a PC build but its part of the territory, that said I haven't had a single issue with a system i've built almost two years ago. So is it reliable for my use? Absolutely. What can you do to make it not reliable for my purpose?

[BassTerd]

Originally Posted by gsilbers

ive been looking at this store lataly

Intel Quad Core Q6600 ASUS P5N-E SLI Gaming Barebone PC - (eBay item 220166786110 end time Nov-07-07 18:45:00 PST)


if u scroll down u will see u can change parts. they build it and intal windows. no extra software.

you can google the parts and check the reviews.

Interesting. ANybody bought a pc from these guys?

[Crandak]

I'm gonna get a new system and have poured through alot of sites looking for great deals. It just makes sense to me to get something that's gonna be stable and work right without headaches. It's worth the extra money. I talked to Guy at sonica and he said that if I shipped my lynx card and uad's that he'd install them for free so they are configured right. Can't beat that in my book.

[JPeters86]

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