Hey guys, i just build a new computer. Here's a the new specs -

intel i5 2500k, 3.3ghz, overclocked to 4.4ghz
coolermaster hyper 212+ cpu cooler
asrock z77 pro4 motherboard
8 gb g.skill ddr3-1600
dual 500gb western digital black 7200rpm hd
sapphire hd6850 1gb gddr5 video card

do you think I can run Diva?

No way!

Try.

Desktop should work fine. 2500k runs fairly fast and they recently optimized it to be less of a cpu drain.

I just revisited Diva 1.1 (demo version) and it actually works much better now than 1.0 did. I never even considered buying that version because it gave me 2-3 voices before the sound would break up.

Now, if I enable multi-threading, I can noodle around in Divine mode without running into any real limitations even with long release times. Just leave the voice stacking alone and keep it at 8 voices (which makes sense if you're trying to emulate classic analog gear).

For actually using it in a song, you'd probably want to keep multithreaded mode off to avoid having Diva steal the entire CPU for itself, leaving nothing for your other instruments. That might require you to drop the quality a notch or two, which works fine when you're building a song. Then just freeze the tracks at the best quality.

I'm running a less powerful CPU than you (Phenom II X4 @ 3.6 GHz), so I don't think ypu'll have any problems running it. Don't expect 16 voices with multiple instances at the highest quality though.. such a computer doesn't exist.

Overclocking that to 4,4Ghz is just overkill, you don't need that to run Diva, you just lower the life expectancy of your CPU.

Also, going Radeon 6000 series isn't a good move at least in terms of power usage any more, a lower tier 7000 series or Nvidia 600 series card would (imo) have been a better choice.

If I could get my i7 to 4.4Ghz I would do. Lots of divas can still need that amount of CPU if lots of them are poly. The graphics card is fine for the price . Just keep an eye on temps with CPUID as long as each core is below 86c / max temp is 110c it will last till you need to upgrade it. I would have it clocked just enough to cope with your mixes to be on the safe side.

If DIVA starts crackling when using lots of instruments turn of DIVAS multicore.

So inaccurate... lol. You are like the Tea Party of computer hardware opinions.

33 degrees celcius at idle... and I haven't been able to get it over 40 with any amount of gaming. The CM Hyper 212+ cooler and Antec 300 case is a very cool running combination.

The 2500k is pretty much the best overclocking consumer cpu ever made. It was literally made to be overclocked... literally. Which is why I am still kind of laughing at that other guys comments...

No he is accurate. You are increasing voltage and more voltage creates more heat and heat decreases your processor's lifespan.

I have a 2500 at stock clock and it runs Diva just fine. several instances actually.




Also, Please leave your political opinions out of all forums beyond hyde park. Friendly reminder that forum is for such things.

You have a 2500 at stock clock because you can ONLY have a 2500 at stock clock.

I have a 2500K. Read about the difference. You might just learn something!!!

Recommending not overclocking an Intel K processor is one of the stupidest things I have read all day. Oh Friday, you just keep getting better!

CPUs have a limited life expectancy anyway because they become outdated and slow. Anyone want to try running Diva on a 2 GHz Pentium 4 single-core?

Modern Intel CPUs run so cool and use so little power that even after overclocking them, they are comparable to older CPUs running at stock clocks. Just make sure to stress-test it for 24 hours to make sure it's 100% stable. Don't want it to crash in the middle of something.

This. I used to underclock to keep the damn things quiet, but these days, I replace them long before the "extra heat/voltage" from overclocking matters. I can't stand to use any of the computers that I still have that are more than five years old, it's like nails on a chalkboard.

I've had my i7 2.6Ghz overclocked at 3.7 Ghz for three years at 80C max load never had any problems. An i7 will downclock itself at 100C and auto shutdown your computer at 115c just so you cant kill it. A good thirdparty CPU cooler will still be quiet when its at full RPM. Acording to intel the over voltage will harm it before the heat does.

Intel have a 3d transistor CPU in the works so I wont have my I7 in a couple of years.