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Devices => PC's and Other Hardware => Topic started by: Z0001 on November 17, 2017, 04:42:18 pm

Title: New build HTPC and DAW
Post by: Z0001 on November 17, 2017, 04:42:18 pm

Hi there

I have to rebuild my HTPC and want to dual task it to be used as a lounge room HTPC and an Ableton Live DAW that I will operate with a RF keyboard and Ableton's Push (I'm new to daws so dont know what I do that know yet!).

Do DAW aficionados think this dual set up in this way makes sense?

I need mkv and ISO playback including 3D playback and 4k upscaling capability as I plan to get a large flat 4k TV. I want to use a SSD for the OS and software but will look to keep my media on the network. I'll want my audio on a SSD in the case (1TB).

Audio is important so I want it quiet.

Do the gurus here have some general guidance to get me started please? I built my last PC 8 years ago, and don't keep up with the advances in components.

I need to build from the case up.

THANKS ALL!
Z

Title: Re: New build HTPC and DAW
Post by: Z0001 on November 21, 2017, 03:28:20 pm

Hello

Any views on this?
Thanks
Z

Title: Re: New build HTPC and DAW
Post by: DarkPenguin on November 22, 2017, 02:04:16 pm

Are you planning on running these at the same time?

Also is the DAW a casual use thing? Like one or two mics at a time?

Quote from: Z0001 on November 17, 2017, 04:42:18 pm

Hi there

I have to rebuild my HTPC and want to dual task it to be used as a lounge room HTPC and an Ableton Live DAW that I will operate with a RF keyboard and Ableton's Push (I'm new to daws so dont know what I do that know yet!).

Do DAW aficionados think this dual set up in this way makes sense?

I need mkv and ISO playback including 3D playback and 4k upscaling capability as I plan to get a large flat 4k TV. I want to use a SSD for the OS and software but will look to keep my media on the network. I'll want my audio on a SSD in the case (1TB).

Audio is important so I want it quiet.

Do the gurus here have some general guidance to get me started please? I built my last PC 8 years ago, and don't keep up with the advances in components.

I need to build from the case up.

THANKS ALL!
Z

Title: Re: New build HTPC and DAW
Post by: Z0001 on November 22, 2017, 03:14:41 pm

Thanks

I expect the apps would run at separate times.

The DAW would not be used for post production so no mics.

Cheers
Z

Title: Re: New build HTPC and DAW
Post by: benaxe on October 19, 2018, 12:19:57 am

Great idea.

Title: Re: New build HTPC and DAW
Post by: rockson61 on December 16, 2019, 04:36:29 pm

Look here:

https://azulletech.com/product/inspire/

I have one with M2 drive for the OS and a 2TB SSD internally mounted. No fan, silent, and always on. Highly recommended.