Old 07-06-2020, 01:31 PM   #1
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Hello all. I just purchased a new computer and want to make sure that I'm getting the most out of it. I searched the forum multiple times and couldn't find any threads that really went into what I need. So, thanks in advance to anyone that can offer some advice. If you have any questions about my setup just ask. I use a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2nd generation interface. Generally, I do projects that consist of 25 to 50 tracks using plugins such as Amplitube 4, EZdrummer 2, etc.

My old computer is a laptop with an i5 5220U (2.2 GHz base, 2.7 GHz turbo), 8GB of DDR3 1333, and HDD 5400 RPM. I'm able to maintain 7.1 ms of latency with minimal hiccups, unless I'm dumb and accidently leave Kaspersky running.

The new rig is a desktop with an i7 8700 (3.2GHz base, 4.6 GHz turbo) , 32 GB of DDR4 2666, and a 1 TB NVMe M.2 SSD running Windows 10 Pro. In theory this thing should be much faster, and allow for much lower latency, right out of the box. But, I'd like to optimize to get the most out of it.

First, things I already plan to do:
- Set up high performance mode
- Disable system sounds
- Change processor scheduling to background services
- Disable background apps
- Disable Windows SysMain (caused a RAM bog down issue with the last computer)
- disable Kaspersky and internet connection while operating Reaper
- Not use computer for anything else besides recording

Is there anything else that any of you would suggest doing to help make things run as smoothly as possible? Or, anything that I am planning to do that you wouldn't do? Thanks again for any and all suggestions.
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Old 07-06-2020, 01:41 PM   #2
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Old 07-06-2020, 01:49 PM   #3
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Sorry. Thought it fit into two different areas that might be populated by different people. And, therefore, offer me more and different responses.
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