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What CPU and motherboard should I go for to setup a sound editing system?

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    snehlata
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    Exclamation What CPU and motherboard should I go for to setup a sound editing system?

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    Hi Members,
    I am specifically looking at a setup that would mainly cater to sound editing. My point of concerns are; firstly that would any motherboard and CPU configuration would be fine or should I go for additional sound card. And secondly, is a high-end setup needed for sound editing? I have a small studio and so my budget is also limited.
    I have not allocated any budget now, as am still planning for this sound editing setup.
    Thanks in advance.

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    technocrat
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    Though I'm not an expert, but for sound recording work, I do not feel that a very high end machine would be required. Though a good sound card would be beneficial. Or a motherboard that has in-built features for enhancing sound by noise cancelling or amplification capabilities, like Biostar Hi-Fi range of motherboards that are targeted mainly towards audipophiles.
    I can suggest you around 30k PC as follows:

    Intel core i3 3210 @ 6500
    Gigabyte h61 d2h or Biostar Hi-Fi H61S3 @ 3500
    Sapphire AMD/ATI Radeon HD 6670 1GB DDR5 @ 5900
    Corsair Vengeance DDR3 4 GB @ 2200
    Antec 350w PSU @ 1800
    500GB WD HDD @ 3000
    Cabinet - CM Elite 310 @ 1800
    Dell IN2030M 20" LCD @ 6500
    total 31200

    I suggest a GPU for better video editing. And a sound card like Delta or Audiophile if you want more sound capabilities (Don't know what they'll cost).

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    geets
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    Quote Originally Posted by technocrat View Post
    Though I'm not an expert, but for sound recording work, I do not feel that a very high end machine would be required.
    No, on the contrary a multi-core CPU (just like AMD FX series) will greatly enhance the sound editing as well as in video editing work. Go for a AMD FX series setup.

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    snehlata
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    Oh Thanks All for the suggestions. Can you please suggest the setup for AMD CPU which will be around Rs. 30,000. And what would be the costs for sound cards and where are they available online.

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    geets
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    For AMD setup you can opt for following:
    AMD 3.8 GHz FX 4130 @ 6290
    Biostar A85W @ 7500
    Sapphire AMD/ATI Radeon HD 6670 1GB DDR5 @ 5900
    Corsair Vengeance DDR3 2x 4 GB @ 4500
    Cooler Master Thunder 450W @ 2700
    500GB WD HDD @ 3000
    Cabinet - Cooler Master Elite 310 @ 1800
    Total 31690

    I fear I cannot find sound cards of Delta or Audiophile. But this setup will give you decent video editing and sound editing capabilities at best price. Hope this helps.

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    ramcharan1990
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    I fear to point out that geets suggestion of CPU and Mobo are incompatible.
    The Biostar A85W is FM2 chipset and wont go with FX series CPUs.
    Though as you need to setup a sound editing system, this board can be handy for your needs. It has excellent sound output delivery, and its inbuilt amplifier can offer wide bandwidth and handle over 100dB loads with low distortion. The board is designed to cancel noise, and thus is ideal for greater quality sound output.
    I would say you go with AMD Athlon II X4 640 priced at around 5k along with the other setput suggested by geets.
    This will bring down your cost to within 30k, and MAudio Delta professional sound cards go for about Rs. 12000.

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    technocrat
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    Quote Originally Posted by ramcharan1990 View Post
    I fear to point out that geets suggestion of CPU and Mobo are incompatible.
    Ha ha ha.. you fear geets as it appears to be a girl's name
    Btw, nice reasoning for the biostar mobo.

    Quote Originally Posted by ramcharan1990 View Post
    MAudio Delta professional sound cards go for about Rs. 12000.
    This one is a professional card, you can get the medium ranges one too from eBay. If you can then wait for Dollar prices to come down so that you can order these from eBay Global store at reasonable cost.

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    geets
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    Quote Originally Posted by ramcharan1990 View Post
    I fear to point out that geets suggestion of CPU and Mobo are incompatible.
    The Biostar A85W is FM2 chipset and wont go with FX series CPUs.
    Ooops!!
    I hope snehlata didn't went ahead with my suggestion and went to shop asking for this CPU and motherbioard.
    Thanks for pointing out the error.

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    snehlata
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    Thanks all for their suggestions. I'll definitely share once I make the purchase.

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