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[theconman]

I know a lot of people who build their own computers, and most people on forums have custom PCs too. Are there any benefits to doing this?

I know that if your a gamer, a custom computer is the way to go because you get better performance or whatever... but I'm not a gamer. So don't tell me about that.

I want to get into music producing, so what would do for that? Like would there be certain parts that would be needed that aren't as necessary in others?

I'm thinking about buying a turntable to so I can cut up and scratch records like a real DJ, but since I'm a loser I want to be able to edit on the computer too. Are there any PC turntables that I can use with actual records and have the results on the computer? That'd be awesome, but I dont know if its possible...

If you could post a recipe for the computer I'm looking to build that would be awesome. Just a basic computer that is strong enough to handle a music player (WinAMP), microsoft word, AIM, and an Internet Explorer, plus being able to use Acid/Fruity Loops/Reason, or one of those PC beat producers, all at the same time.

And if that can all be done with a store bought computer, let me know about that too...

[Artanis]

I can't really help you here but building your own comp you gotta know advance things in computer stufff, wire something wrong well you know wat will happen...

[rwk.Dragons]

Actually, making a custom pc isnt hard at all. I get all my stuff off new egg. The only thing really, is making sure your Mobo supports the video card, and memory along with the CPU fits right. (it will say) As for wiring, its all labled. You get alot more for your money if you make your own.

[ARNEL]

theconman, on Jun 21 2005, 09:01 AM, said:

I know a lot of people who build their own computers, and most people on forums have custom PCs too. Are there any benefits to doing this?

I know that if your a gamer, a custom computer is the way to go because you get better performance or whatever... but I'm not a gamer. So don't tell me about that.

I want to get into music producing, so what would do for that? Like would there be certain parts that would be needed that aren't as necessary in others?

I'm thinking about buying a turntable to so I can cut up and scratch records like a real DJ, but since I'm a loser I want to be able to edit on the computer too. Are there any PC turntables that I can use with actual records and have the results on the computer? That'd be awesome, but I dont know if its possible...

If you could post a recipe for the computer I'm looking to build that would be awesome. Just a basic computer that is strong enough to handle a music player (WinAMP), microsoft word, AIM, and an Internet Explorer, plus being able to use Acid/Fruity Loops/Reason, or one of those PC beat producers, all at the same time.

And if that can all be done with a store bought computer, let me know about that too...

Custom computers is not really for gaming.

Like my own, I like games, Music and doing programs. I used to setup my own PC's to fits what I am expected. If you have enough peny to customize your computer then go for it...

it will bring you satisfaction and less headache,, he he he...

Imagine if today you are using 386 or 486 computer? how can you feel about this???

See,,, building computers is not depend on how you will gonna used the PC's but the things is what is your expecting for your PC...

[alperuzi]

Artanis, on Jun 20 2005, 08:28 PM, said:

I can't really help you here but building your own comp you gotta know advance things in computer stufff, wire something wrong well you know wat will happen...

back in the 486 days you may have had the chance to wire something wrong but even then it was slim.

Today everything is color coded and there is no way you can wire something wrong. All the jacks and connectors are different inside a computer and only fit the things they are designed to fit. Its pretty simple actually, all you need is patience, some proper tools and no static!

As for the turntables, there are actually programs which emulate them as well as hardware that is plugged into computers too. I don't know the specifics but I know they exist. Also for the computer what you'll need is a professional sound card, the rest is not very important. Soundblasters are supported by virtually everything but there are real pro cards out there like Maya.

[Galahad]

If you're really going to get into music, I recommend getting some Intel Pentium4 processor, say about 2.4GHz, 512Megs RAM, and as large hard drive you can buy

As for turntables, most professional truntables (like Pioneer) have some form of digital output or something. But, there is a great little thingy Hercules made, it'a mixing console, for mixing MP3's, like records. It looks exactly like a turntable, and even acts as a sound card when installed. It's not too expensive, it was about $100 when I looked at it, and performs quite well. If you are buying a sound card, get SoundBlaster Audigy2 Platinum, it's great for such uses.

All in all, you don't need cutting edge computer, to get into music production. I can run and edit sound in Reason/Sound Forge and similar programs on my Celeron 2.6 with 512MB ram, so... You will do just fine with Pentium 4, it's even better than my own machine

Hope I helped a bit...

[Inspiron]

theconman, on Jun 21 2005, 09:01 AM, said:

I know a lot of people who build their own computers, and most people on forums have custom PCs too. Are there any benefits to doing this?

I know that if your a gamer, a custom computer is the way to go because you get better performance or whatever... but I'm not a gamer. So don't tell me about that.

I want to get into music producing, so what would do for that? Like would there be certain parts that would be needed that aren't as necessary in others?

I'm thinking about buying a turntable to so I can cut up and scratch records like a real DJ, but since I'm a loser I want to be able to edit on the computer too. Are there any PC turntables that I can use with actual records and have the results on the computer? That'd be awesome, but I dont know if its possible...

If you could post a recipe for the computer I'm looking to build that would be awesome. Just a basic computer that is strong enough to handle a music player (WinAMP), microsoft word, AIM, and an Internet Explorer, plus being able to use Acid/Fruity Loops/Reason, or one of those PC beat producers, all at the same time.

And if that can all be done with a store bought computer, let me know about that too...

Seems we like having another musician here...
Here's what I suggest for a PC that processes music stuffs...

• Pentium 4 2.4GHz or higher
  
• 512 MB RAM, recommended 1GB
  
• nVidia G-Force series graphics card or anything cheap
  
• Creative recommended soundcards
  
• Amplifyers / 7.2 Surround Sound speakers ... Creative brand prefered
  
• Cakewalk Studio software
  
• Synthesizer device

Still on your own choice...

[alperuzi]

Creative ain't the best soundcard when it comes to professional music creation. It is a gamer's card, there are cards I briefly referred to above which are way more advanced for that subject.

And what is it with people recommending pentium4s and Gforces etc... anything else will do as long as the soundcard is good enough.

[paypal.login]

you can make it just the way you want so that later u wont have to tear it open and pour juice in its hard drive.

[TimothyA]

I would recommend AMD for it's better cycling and is cheaper....
As for the audiocard I can only recommend Soundblaster because I don't know anything better...as for a cheap videocard you might get a mobo with an intergrated via/intel/s3 videocard. The higher the memory, the less lockups your PC will have meaning the faster and cleaner sound is being processed (Oh god, the rendertime in fruityloops!) As for on your side a scratcher from pioneers, a set of custom-made speakers and a synthesizer of casio will do if you're on a tight budget.