My XP machine finally decided to give it up and I'm taking the plunge ... hold on now ... to Windows 7! I know, I'm a rebel.

I have a guy near me that has a ASUS machine with an AMD Phenom 2X6 1045T processor that I can get at a pretty reasonable price. I'm just wondering if that will do the job or if I need to hold out for an i7.

My max track count is generally 24+. I don't use a ton of plug-ins. I do mostly "classical" and jazz work. So I don't use a lot of virtual anything.

I'd like to get something soon, so your opinions are appreciated.

Thanks folks,
Scott

PS: I may cross-post this on GS. But, my primary DAW is SS, and I trust the good people here.
PPS: I did a search both here and GS, but most information is 5+ years old.