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txshonk
12-22-2008, 02:52 PM
I was looking to update my Rack PC specifically targeting SAC/SS applications. I figuring on building a system around an e8500 maybe an e8600. Based on performance i get out of my Q6600 overclocked I know what to expect there and know I cant go wrong for the $$$$.

I have done some reading about the I7 cores - and am not a computer wizard by any means, but wondered if I should consider one. Heres what I get out what I have read:

1 - with 8 cores and hyperthreading revisited it seems like that wont really benefit live audio - I suspect it would help render a complex mixdown faster but wont help live audio.
2 - eliminates the FSB - if this was spo great I expect we'd see more AMD chips in the DAW/live audio world.

Curious what others users of SAW/SAC think bout the i7 releases?

DominicPerry
12-22-2008, 04:31 PM
See my comments about the intel i7 on the SAW forum.

Dominic

txshonk
12-22-2008, 07:19 PM
Dominic

Thanks for pointing me there -

Dave