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Throbert · Post by **Throbert** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 4:03 pm

SO if it can use a 2 core CPU then it should be able to use a quad core CPU
Right?

Throbert · Post by **Throbert** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 4:07 pm

buscemi · Post by **buscemi** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 4:17 pm

four minute bump?

jeamsler · Post by **jeamsler** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 2:29 am

Although you are probably correct that does not mean you would want to drop a quad core in. This is all conjecture based on my limited knowledge, but the Receptor OS is heavily optimized for the cpu it is using. I think one reason it took so long to bring a new cpu to market was the long process of optimizing the OS with the new cpu. Since none of the new cpus are quad cores and since Muse could easily have dropped one in if only for the top model, I have to believe there are optimization issues associated with a quad core that made it less than optimum to use. All just conjecture of course but maybe someone from MUSE can weigh in to say why no quad core cpu.

Jon

Throbert · Post by **Throbert** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 9:25 pm

You are probably right. With such a long process, it makes me wonder why they didn't go for a Quad upgrade. They are 2 to 3 generations behind todays technology in terms of hardware. The argument for this wll be how the receptor is unique compared to average computer and therefore takes special consideration when upgrading the OS and Matching Components to meat the highest performance.

TWB121234 · Post by **TWB121234** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 9:46 pm

It seems to me that the software that does not currently run on Receptor is due more to the variety of copy protection schemes than insufficient processing power. I run the things I need on my two year old rev C just fine -mostly sample library and modeled pianos and keys etc. Admitedly, I'm not a "power" user. I'm aware that eventually more and more software will take advantage of quad cores, 8 cores, or whatever, but I think Muse had to make a decision based on both function and maintaining a reasonable price point. Dual core with an optimized software should be fine for any reasonable near term. In another couple of years it will likely be time for another upgrade. Is there any current software that has a minimum requirement of a quadcore processor - just curious?

Throbert · Post by **Throbert** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 10:40 pm

I built a cople of systems about 3 months ago. I made them strong and quiet both have quad CPUs in them. PLugs that I run on the one I use for audio are more responsive and sound alot more cleaner than when I run the same receptorized PLugs in my Receptor. both My systems boot up alot faster than my receptor. This is why I wonder and have second thoghts about MUSE. It's not that software requires Quad core support and the venders always say their software will run on windows with 512Mg of RAM with a slow single core CPU(Wich makes me Laugh)It's that I think If the receptor was up to todays technology we would not only gain in performance but also in reliablity.

TWB121234 · Post by **TWB121234** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:57 am

If you are building your own system you can certainly maximize all of your components - sounds like a good way to go for you. I always assume that folks who prefer their computers will go with a computer over Receptor. I certainly understand their reasons for that choice. Receptor has been a good fit for me.

Bryan@MuseResearch · Post by **Bryan@MuseResearch** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 4:22 am

Throbert wrote:You are probably right. With such a long process, it makes me wonder why they didn't go for a Quad upgrade. They are 2 to 3 generations behind todays technology in terms of hardware. The argument for this wll be how the receptor is unique compared to average computer and therefore takes special consideration when upgrading the OS and Matching Components to meat the highest performance.

There are a number of reasons, and I've explained alot of it in other threads. In the specific case of quad cores it has more to do with what do you need to opimize system performance... more CPU? More RAM? Faster drive throughput?

In the RECEPTOR 2, we've tried very hard to balance all the components to create a synergistic solution. Going to a quad core, even though it is supported on the motherboard, would appreciably increase the heat inside the system, which is always a concern for us since Receptor is designed for performance under all conditions, and at least in our opinion, it would not provide appreciable performance improvements.

Everyone I've spoken to who has a Receptor 2 has been very pleased with the performance, I'd like to think we've achieved a great balance between the hardware configuration and of course the software that runs on it.

To answer the original question: could you install a quad core? Answer: you could, but it wouldn't be as optimized as the dual core would be.

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