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Hello all,
First post, first computer build of any kind. I've been researching for a few weeks but I am still a little overwhelmed by the amount of possible options. Any help/experience/suggestions massively appreciated.
The requirements:
Silent, silent silent.
Will run Snow Leopard/Logic 9 or Lion/Logic 9 in a completely stable fashion.
Mini-ATX or mid-ATX size.
£500/$800-ish total.
Doesn't need to be super fast, as long as it's faster than my Macbook Core2Duo.
No fancy graphics needed, I don't game or do 3d. Maybe some light video editing at some point. I am aware that Snow Leopard isn't good for the hd3000/4000 graphics.
Not watercooled.
Built-in audio is of no consequence as I will be using a separate interface for that.
Already own:
Snow Leopard and Lion - I could be persuaded to go with Lion once I'm fully confident of it's stability with Logic 9, still looking into that.
Mouse, keyboard, monitor.
Motu Microbook USB2 audio interface.
Logic 9.
At the moment I'm looking at the Sandybridge Customac budget build and thinking of changing it for more silent running. The Customac mini looks very cool as well!
Ideally I'd like to use the most vanilla, hassle free install possible. I'm not afraid of a little tinkering, as long as the end result is rock solid. I am not the type to be running every upgrade, once I get a solid system I'll stick with it.
Are there any compelling reasons to wait a couple of months and see what transpires with Ivy Bridge and Mountain Lion developments? Wait for the Ivy Bridge Customac recommended builds?
Should I just buy a Mac Mini and be done with it? I have heard that they can get pretty noisy when the fans spin up. Also, recent ones can't run Snow Leopard.
Sorry if this is all a bit too vague, I realize I haven't named one specific piece of hardware. I really am looking for help getting started! Many thanks,
Tom
First post, first computer build of any kind. I've been researching for a few weeks but I am still a little overwhelmed by the amount of possible options. Any help/experience/suggestions massively appreciated.
The requirements:
Silent, silent silent.
Will run Snow Leopard/Logic 9 or Lion/Logic 9 in a completely stable fashion.
Mini-ATX or mid-ATX size.
£500/$800-ish total.
Doesn't need to be super fast, as long as it's faster than my Macbook Core2Duo.
No fancy graphics needed, I don't game or do 3d. Maybe some light video editing at some point. I am aware that Snow Leopard isn't good for the hd3000/4000 graphics.
Not watercooled.
Built-in audio is of no consequence as I will be using a separate interface for that.
Already own:
Snow Leopard and Lion - I could be persuaded to go with Lion once I'm fully confident of it's stability with Logic 9, still looking into that.
Mouse, keyboard, monitor.
Motu Microbook USB2 audio interface.
Logic 9.
At the moment I'm looking at the Sandybridge Customac budget build and thinking of changing it for more silent running. The Customac mini looks very cool as well!
Ideally I'd like to use the most vanilla, hassle free install possible. I'm not afraid of a little tinkering, as long as the end result is rock solid. I am not the type to be running every upgrade, once I get a solid system I'll stick with it.
Are there any compelling reasons to wait a couple of months and see what transpires with Ivy Bridge and Mountain Lion developments? Wait for the Ivy Bridge Customac recommended builds?
Should I just buy a Mac Mini and be done with it? I have heard that they can get pretty noisy when the fans spin up. Also, recent ones can't run Snow Leopard.
Sorry if this is all a bit too vague, I realize I haven't named one specific piece of hardware. I really am looking for help getting started! Many thanks,
Tom