Hello,

I am building a new system and I am not sure which route to take in terms of which motherboard, processor etc. Here is some info on what I am building a computer for...I am building this computer for music production and not gaming. Software I use is FL Studio and Protools as well as plugging in instruments to the computer for recording. I need a computer system that won't bogg down when I have all these softwares and plug-ins open.

I would like to get the Core i7 processor, but not sure if I should go for it or not. Should I go the AMD Route? It seems more affordable to go for the AMD Route. If I go with the AMD I am thinking about this newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674

Then comes to the motherboard. I am really not sure which one to decide on. Here are a few brands I have been looking at are EVGA, Gigabyte and ASUS. What about other brands like Intel, Foxconn, MSI, DFI?

When it comes to memory should I stick with DDR2 or DDR3?


I have some wish list categories.

Jeff's Computer Build = Stuff I already have and purchased { secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=8883254 }

Jeff's Future Build = Stuff I am thinking about buying. { secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=11217152 }

Other Case Considerations = Other cases I am thinking about. { secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=10509211 }


So, I still need Motherboard, Processor, Sound Card, Memory. I am looking to spend $500 more, but no more than $600. Few notes: For the Case, I am leaning towards the Azza Solano 1000 and for the Video card I bought from Best Buy the VisionTek HD 4350 ATI Radeon Video Card, should I keep or upgrade it?

For Sound card people have recommended M-Audio an EMU for music production, What do you guys think?


Thank you very much for your time