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Been out of the PC building game since 2003 and needless to say, a lot has changed.
I'm wanting to build a hack that will run Logic Pro X smoothly while keeping the odds of issues low. I'm trying to build on a budget of $1k. I mostly need advice on a great MB, but would like to see what you guys would do. GPU isn't important now, but I would like to have the option to add one later if I wish. Here's what I'm thinking, but would appreciate if you could plug in some brands to make this as easy as possible.
(Before somebody posts a link to the buyers guide, rest assured I've done a years worth of looking, but finally have the finances to pull the trigger.)
MB- ???? ATX or possibly mATX (I like Asus, but open to sugg.)
CPU- Higher end i5 or lower end i7 (Haswell)
RAM- 16GB (Would like to be able to expand up to 32GB)
SSD- 250GB Samsung for OS X and LPX and other programs.
HDD- 1TB HDD for files
CASE- Looking for something stylish, but not too flashy. I don't care about clear windows or crazy lights. Just something practical and can make things convenient, quiet and cool.
Also, should I wait for Skylake or take advantage of Haswell prices?
Any and all input is greatly appreciated in advance.
I'm wanting to build a hack that will run Logic Pro X smoothly while keeping the odds of issues low. I'm trying to build on a budget of $1k. I mostly need advice on a great MB, but would like to see what you guys would do. GPU isn't important now, but I would like to have the option to add one later if I wish. Here's what I'm thinking, but would appreciate if you could plug in some brands to make this as easy as possible.
(Before somebody posts a link to the buyers guide, rest assured I've done a years worth of looking, but finally have the finances to pull the trigger.)
MB- ???? ATX or possibly mATX (I like Asus, but open to sugg.)
CPU- Higher end i5 or lower end i7 (Haswell)
RAM- 16GB (Would like to be able to expand up to 32GB)
SSD- 250GB Samsung for OS X and LPX and other programs.
HDD- 1TB HDD for files
CASE- Looking for something stylish, but not too flashy. I don't care about clear windows or crazy lights. Just something practical and can make things convenient, quiet and cool.
Also, should I wait for Skylake or take advantage of Haswell prices?
Any and all input is greatly appreciated in advance.