Windows Optimization Guide For Audio Production

[DevilJaw]

so stemming of other threads, if there is a big enough interest/need for a windows guide for optimizing your computer for audio production only, i will start one.

so vote yes or no, i need at least 30-40 yes votes to make worth my time. because this is huge and broad subject that needs to be specific and detailed, sneap style.

this guide would for the hardcore audio only system, if you have questions/suggestions lets hear them.

 

[Ermz]

Definitely, do it. I've got mine down but there are always things to learn from others. It would be a great starting point for some of the newer members too.

 

[LeSedna]

I'm sticking on XP and will a good time so that would be awesome.

 

[HeadCrusher]

^+1

 

[smy1]

Yea. Make it XP though!

 

[Fragle]

+1, do it, but do it for XP

 

[TheDriller]

I don't use Windows for audio anymore, but i voted yes. a really solid guide based on the needs of audio engineers would be awesome and very valuable to windows users.

I think the guide should cover both XP and Vista, and if possible Windows7, because i assume there are plenty of people out there who are comfortable with their Vista setups and could use a good optimization guide.

 

[Harry Hughes]

I don't think I myself necessarily need a guide, but I don't think this should even be a question because even so, you think you've got it all covered but there are always new things to learn. There are going to be many who will benefit from this guide so I voted yes.

 

[16S]

yes definately for xp and if possible bare in mind not everyone has an audio dedicated machine

 

[Fox Mulder]

I did shitloads of shit to mine, but some more would be great.

 

[Dexter_prog]

Fuck yes, why would anyone vote "no" even if their system goes fast?

pd: I'm on XP too.

 

[Ermz]

Hands up which Mac users voted #3

 

[Melodeath]

Ive done a lot to my machine as well, but I'm always willing/desiring to learn something new.

 

[Pot]

Definitely, do it. I've got mine down but there are always things to learn from others. It would be a great starting point for some of the newer members too.

+1

 

[SocialNumb]

Hands up which Mac users voted #3

I did.



I decided to make a quick "Windows Optimization Guide For Audio Production"

Done.

 

[ParsonsMatt]

My system runs like a cheetah on crack, but it can never hurt to optimize it further!

 

[Styvo]

I'm not a comp savvy type,so that would be awesome.

 

[kev]

I'll give you a guide:

- Run a completely blank system with no firewalls or virus protection. Install the bare minimum amount of drivers.
- Right click my computer, properties, advanced, performance settings- radio tab adjust for best performance and click OK.
- Overclock the crap out of it.

~ End

Alternatively plenty of detailed guides have been done before, so i see next to no point in going through it all again:

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/musi...te-optimizing-computer-performance-audio.html

Maybe an idiots guide would be good? I dont really view this sort of thing as optimizing for audio, rather optimizing for general best pc performance.

 

[Styvo]

That's pretty much my home set up at the moment Kev.I still think it'd be appreciated though,but i have just qualified as senior and so can't really say i know how many times it has been covered already.

 

[nwright]

I've always thought M Audio's site had a nice page devoted to optimizing a Windows PC for audio...It's helped me a lot.