hi everyone,

 

There are some tips for the Music PC.

 

1.fine tune the system:

enable the least services.

install the least programs.

 

2.Lower the power consumption:

use high performance low voltage CPU.

use lower voltage DRAM.

Use integrated GPU.

 

3.use the lowest latency DRAM timing.

 

4.Mitigate vibration:

Fan less PSU or external PSU

no fan in the case

take HDD outside the case

 

5.choose a good case:

consider vibration and shielding

6.get a RAMdrive and put your file inside to playback.

7.Use professional software to playback. (fine tune the software is required)

Sonar

Samplitude

etc

 

8.Software up sampling is a good idea.

playback after converted.

don't use real-time plug-in

professional standalone software yield good result.

Frankly, most of what you've posted is irrelevant.

 

What really matters is:

 

Mac OS X: Be sure you have the latest CoreAudio drivers for your hardware

Windows: Be sure you have the latest ASIO drivers for your hardware

 

CoreAudio/ASIO provide a digital interface, so any noise emitted by your computer is irrelevant. The device containing your DAC/ADC is hopefully sufficiently shielded against external influences. If you're a user of ProTools, for example, you will have well engineered and shielded hardware made by Digidesign.

 

Find some nice recording software, such as ProTools, Logic, or Cubase. Use this in conjunction with the proper audio drivers, and you're good to go.