New CPU i7 processor not compatible with Pro Tools?!?

Chris Lago · 28th February 2009

Is this true? I am in the process of buying a Dell computer, i7 processor with 12 gigs of ram DDR3 @ 1066mhz , will pro-tools be compatible with it?

XHipHop · 28th February 2009

if it's not now....someday. patience young grasshopper.

digi always takes their time approving new setups. they want their ish to run solid.

Chris Lago · 28th February 2009

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Originally Posted by XHipHop

if it's not now....someday. patience young grasshopper.

digi always takes their time approving new setups. they want their ish to run solid.

Ok great, Because I want to run it if I have to mix already made sessions. I don't think I'd record in it. I'm currently making the switch to Sonar.

AMMusic · 28th February 2009

Hey Chris, can you let me know (pm maybe) once you get the dell i7 how it works with PT/Sonar. I use both and have been thinking about getting one of these dells. I've noticed a few people have built them over at the DUC but no one has mentioned the dell version. I can build computers, but it actually seems cheaper to get the Dell (maybe cheaper components). I'd sure appreciate it.

Adam

DivineMusic · 28th February 2009

the I7 performs much better with a 64bit os... PT doesnt't work under Vista64...
in order to take advantage of that ram which honestly is overkill... you need Vista 64 or server 2008
so if you get an I7 with xp or vista you need to scale down to 4gigs of ram b/c you wont be able to utilize any more than that

majortom · 1st March 2009

... and Pro Tools is a 32-bit app, so it's not going to use more than 4GB of RAM no matter what OS you run it on. SONAR is another story. But, that doesn't really answer your question. Sorry :-)

rhythmtech · 1st March 2009

it should bloody well work. synergy computers are basing there entire new line around i7 and protools!!

anyway the 32bit works brilliantly. great reports over at DUC.

work2do · 1st March 2009

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Originally Posted by chrislago

Is this true? I am in the process of buying a Dell computer, i7 processor with 12 gigs of ram DDR3 @ 1066mhz , will pro-tools be compatible with it?

Pro tools will be compatible shortly after Apple drops their new Mac Pro's w/ the i7's, which should be soon.

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XHipHop Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 3,856	if it's not now....someday. patience young grasshopper. digi always takes their time approving new setups. they want their ish to run solid. __________________ XHipHop.com is back! Looking for guest posts!

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DivineMusic Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 2,120	the I7 performs much better with a 64bit os... PT doesnt't work under Vista64... in order to take advantage of that ram which honestly is overkill... you need Vista 64 or server 2008 so if you get an I7 with xp or vista you need to scale down to 4gigs of ram b/c you wont be able to utilize any more than that __________________ DivineMusic 2-23-07 ppl wanna praise protools like its the best thing since pu$$y fuuck

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AMMusic Registered User Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 67	Hey Chris, can you let me know (pm maybe) once you get the dell i7 how it works with PT/Sonar. I use both and have been thinking about getting one of these dells. I've noticed a few people have built them over at the DUC but no one has mentioned the dell version. I can build computers, but it actually seems cheaper to get the Dell (maybe cheaper components). I'd sure appreciate it. Adam

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majortom Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 530	... and Pro Tools is a 32-bit app, so it's not going to use more than 4GB of RAM no matter what OS you run it on. SONAR is another story. But, that doesn't really answer your question. Sorry :-)

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rhythmtech Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Dublin , Ireland Posts: 2,054	it should bloody well work. synergy computers are basing there entire new line around i7 and protools!! anyway the 32bit works brilliantly. great reports over at DUC.