cheap high end computer parts.

[Revolver]

I am building a new computer to run pro tools on and i need a source for REALLY cheap parts, legit or not.

System would be based around a p4 533fsb or 800fsb........

PM me if you have a hook up......

thank you, hope you can help

[dj4mula]

www.ncix.com

[yourlilbaby]

ya i have no idea i can ask my uncle for you. He hooked me up with a new computer w/ cd/dvd burner tonsa memory (i honestly cant rememberthe exact stats), fast, and like $1000 worth of editing software (even though they are craooy old versions), windows XP, 2x cdrom etc for $600

[dj4mula]

u can get a rocking system for around $600 nowadays. Only reason a system would be over $1000 is cuz the monitor is the most expensive part.

Revolver, I recommend you spend the money on a quality soundcard.

[Revolver]

thanks for the info dj4mula.

but i dont need another soundcard...i already run a athalon t-bird with a audiophile 24/96 card...and besides i aready have a digi002 so i dont need a audio interface...just a new comp to run PT and PT only.

[dj4mula]

But u never answered my question. What kind of specs do u plan 2 buy for PT? Is PT on a PC the same as on a Mac? I start audio engineering school in October and I will be using PT. I'm wondering if I need 2 upgrade my PC?

P4 1.7Ghz
256ram <-- this will have 2 go up.
I'm gonna buy a seperate harddrive just for PT.

[Pegasus]

man, if you plan on running protools, go with a mac.
i'm sorry to say, and i hate to admit it, but macs are the way to go.
even if u have a KILLER pc, it will still run pretty slow...
you'd have to spend well over 1000 bucks on a pc to get it to run even close to how a mac would.

and tim, PT on a pc is a lot different than mac. and you'll have to upgrade ur computer to like dual P4's and like a gig of ram at LEAST.

what school u goin to? im taking my 3rd semester at CDIS in october

[PvD]

no better/cheaper place in canada than www.vibecomputers.com
cheapest prices youll ever find, rock solid buisness guarantee, YEARS of experience to their credit.
Or if you dont like dealing with virtual people then you can go deal with the spods at a-power ( www.a-power.com ) its a few blocks up from the A&B sound on hastings.
Cheapest prices in TOWN, great location, and reliable service (i've dealt with these boys before)

[mattymids]

i was told that attic had the cheapest prices in town

[Rytalin]

Originally posted by PegasuS
man, if you plan on running protools, go with a mac.
i'm sorry to say, and i hate to admit it, but macs are the way to go.
even if u have a KILLER pc, it will still run pretty slow...
you'd have to spend well over 1000 bucks on a pc to get it to run even close to how a mac would.

and tim, PT on a pc is a lot different than mac. and you'll have to upgrade ur computer to like dual P4's and like a gig of ram at LEAST.

what school u goin to? im taking my 3rd semester at CDIS in october

Protools is protools, whether its on a PC or a mac dude. it's the same program.

Sure you need a kicken system for it. Either way.

Try running a DSP intensive session on a G3 :)

Macs aren't all that faster than PCs anymore (well maybe with the exception of the G5.. once it comes of age)
They are more stable in general, but a well tuned PC will still definetly hold its own.

Audio people like macs because they run fine right off the bat. You don't nessassarily need to know a ton about computers to make a mac be reliable.

you do however need a large pocketbook.

You don't NEED a mac for audio, particularily just for learning.

The only time I'd buy a mac for audio purposes would be if I was putting together a higher end studio.

don't let expensive audio training blind you to the practicality of things :)


(4Mula, your system sounds like it'll be fine for protools on an educational... yeah give it some more RAM and get a good quality hd, keep it nicely tuned, and it should be fine.)

[Revolver]

Sorry pegusus.

Ive been working with PT on both systems long enuff to learn that the 'MAC MYTH' just isnt true anymore. when i first started in pro-audio i too was washed into thinking that it was mac or nothing for music...not the case.

the mac platform is just a simpler system to work with and all the hardware is the same, so to minimize the hassle of hardware conficlts.

and you will also discover that with tdm or mix plus cards...computer power isnt reaslly an issue anymore with most of the dsp occuring on the cards itself.

PC'S have a slight upper hand in raw power but macs benifit from a long standing and large instal base in pro audio and post facilities and thats were the mac stigma emminates.

Give me 1500 i could build a PC that would destroy a 3500 g5!
with the 2gs saved in caseh you could get a nice pre-amp and mic combo, wich would go alot further in helping your recordings than just a g5 or a g4......and thats all single processor as digi dosent suport dual.

[AGROculture]

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[-DLO_604-]

www.anitec.ca check it out
located on kingsway....very cheap...bought the shit i needed for my comp there recently

[rawb]

from someone who builds a lot of systems.

http://www.atic.ca on broadway is the cheapest in town, hands down. they are also completely inept, slow, and don't care about your business. they don't 'do' customer service. get in there at the wrong time and you will be in line for > 1h. they have bad stock tracking so they often dont have what you want. defective part? be ready for a hassle.

but they still are the cheapest. i've come to find that the money i save isn't worth the hassle of dealing with them.

http://www.ncix.com is on broadway/burrard + next to metrotown. they are cheap as well, usually 5-12% higher than atic (sometimes cheaper). thier website absolutely rocks, and thier online ordering is awesome. for 25-50 bucks they will build and test any system you buy from them. they've never dicked me around, and have actually called me if they see i could chose a similar part in a system for a better deal. they have a huge selection and you can see the status of thier stock for each part on the website. each entry for a part also has a Q/A section where people post questions and get answers, or post reviews... VERY HELPFUL. they remedy problems through the phone, email, and thier website. if all the parts are there, i've had systems ready and tested in under 24 hours.

highly recomended. they will also attempt to do pricematching on most items.

http://www.ntcw.com is where i go when i need something quick, since it's walking distance from my place and they are friendly. a good atic alternative if you're in the area (pacific st downtown).

[Revolver]

thanks for the info rob! that should help me out alot!