Computer build for Cubase/Nuendo and Digital Samplers

[feeserface]

Hello all,

I apologize if this topic has been answered over and over again, but I'm just starting to put together a build of a system to replace my current one. My current system is over 5 years old running Win10 Pro with a Asus X-99 Mobo and an Intel i7-5960x 8 core cpu @ 3.00Ghz. I'm also running 64gigs of memory. Basically, I'm looking to build a system that is more up to date and can handle my composing needs.

For the most part, I'm running samples in K7 - I would like to have most of my sounds in one box but have two or three slave computers just in case I need to use them (using Vienna Ensemble etc). My template is fairly large as I like to have everything loaded at once - Within cubase its usually 200+ tracks seperated out into orchestral sections (using standard Orch libraries - EW, Berlin, Spitfire etc). I run reverbs per section bus, but also want the freedom to be able to add individual reverbs when I need to.

Most of my current needs have been ok with this setup, but its starting to show its age as I use more reverbs, amp simulators and synths....

I'd basically like to build a composing rig (recording audio isn't as important to me), that has very little latency so that my real-time monitoring of VSTi samples is near-instant and so that I can use my favorite verbs (tcElectronics, Valhalla, AltiVerb) on my main orchestral busses. My audio interface (I rarely if ever record) is a Steinberg UR28M.

If there is already a mega thread about this, please send me a link, but basically my questions would be:

Budget would be something like 2k-2.5k USD on the upper side.

1. What processor would y'all recommend for something like this - primarily orchestral writing (but with the freedom for Rock Stuff/Amp sims etc).
2. What cooling system would be quiet enough to compose with?
2. What Mobo (I was partial to Asus in the past, but honestly, can go with anything) - basically I need lots of ports for SSD's and drives, fast drive and usb bus speeds.
3. Is there a video card, that will allow me to run 3 monitors without breaking my bank?
4. Is there anything I need to know with respect to advancements in memory as I look for mobo/cpu/memory combos?

Like I said, if this has been answered ad nauseum, I appreciate your patience.

Best,
F

[Pictus]

Hello all,
Budget would be something like 2k-2.5k USD on the upper side.

Hi,
Maybe something like this https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7KWYz6

1. What processor would y'all recommend for something like this - primarily orchestral writing (but with the freedom for Rock Stuff/Amp sims etc).

Looks like current Cubase version is working better with Intel

2. What cooling system would be quiet enough to compose with?

https://youtu.be/N18bDk7Cv_E
To prevent the CPU from bending, Thermalright contact frame
https://youtu.be/iYU1OskbY-Q
The case is very good and has enough clearance(190mm) for the CPU cooler(need 181mm)
https://youtu.be/H4gtUFKewaE

3. What Mobo (I was partial to Asus in the past, but honestly, can go with anything) - basically I need lots of ports for SSD's and drives, fast drive and usb bus speeds.

https://tech4gamers.com/msi-mpg-z790-ca ... rd-review/

4. Is there a video card, that will allow me to run 3 monitors without breaking my bank?

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/sapp ... oc/32.html
For AMD GPU we can install the driver only and to install without any bloatware, check here.

5. Is there anything I need to know with respect to advancements in memory as I look for mobo/cpu/memory combos?

The motherboard has 8 PCB layers, good for 4 RAM sticks.
Make sure to first update the motherboard BIOS
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MPG-Z79 ... pport#bios
https://youtu.be/jHmmCXtGTKw

Some tweaks/stuff you may like at
viewtopic.php?p=7624448#p7624448
Good luck!

[feeserface]

Thank you so much!

[Pictus]

Thank you so much!

You are welcome!
I forgot to mention audio workloads are not CPU heavy like CineBench, but
I would limit the MAX wattage/temperature. (MAX 180W 90ºC ?)
https://elchapuzasinformatico.com/2024/ ... egos-dx12/

https://youtu.be/s43Auv8ub7w