# Buying a Windows 7 PC for Cubase 6- Questions. **URL:** \ **Category:** WaveLab\ **Created:** [January 3, 2012, 3:44am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/buying-a-windows-7-pc-for-cubase-6-questions/610808 "2012-01-03T03:44:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Josh818](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba8739/32.png) [@Josh818](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Josh818)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2012, 3:44am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/buying-a-windows-7-pc-for-cubase-6-questions/610808/1 "2012-01-03T03:44:14Z")
I’m upgrading from windows xp/ cubase SX 3 to windows 7 / cubase 6 What brands of pc should I stick with/stay away from. What do I want to make sure my computer comes with, such as types of slots/particular processor etc… I’m not going to be building my computer, I need to get something off the shelf/through the mail. I’m assuming an i7. Should I go AMD? the multi-core processor thing confuses me. 2 cores 4 cores 6 cores. I’ve heard that multi core processors don’t work so hot with many applications. I also need to run adobe cs on my computer as well. I’m also going to be getting a laptop that, ideally, I can run cubase from. I was looking at an Asus i7 with 6 gigs of ram and a hard drive that runs at 5400. What slots/inputs/outputs do I need on my laptop? What brands should I go with? Thanks so much! ---
**Author:** ![fishtank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b3f665/32.png) [@fishtank](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/fishtank)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2012, 5:05am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/buying-a-windows-7-pc-for-cubase-6-questions/610808/2 "2012-01-03T05:05:26Z")
Intel i7. More cores will run more plug-ins/ more clock speed does lower latency. Don’t bother with AMD. Do you really have to have a laptop? A desktop will do much more for less - but most importantly, I would buy from a reputable DAW builder - this will save you lots and lots of headaches. I know ADK is good and their prices are reasonable, but I assume there are a few others out there that may decent as well. ---
**Author:** ![Josh818](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba8739/32.png) [@Josh818](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Josh818)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2012, 5:27am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/buying-a-windows-7-pc-for-cubase-6-questions/610808/3 "2012-01-03T05:27:39Z")
Thanks for the tips. I don’t need my laptop to run my DAW but I wouldn’t mind if it could 🙂 ADK? I’ll look them up. ---
**Author:** ![Josh818](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba8739/32.png) [@Josh818](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Josh818)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2012, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/buying-a-windows-7-pc-for-cubase-6-questions/610808/4 "2012-01-03T06:50:42Z")
Does anyone have any other suggestions? I like to comparison shop if possible. I would also be appreciative of recommendations for sound cards/audio-midi interfaces. I’d like something good with four inputs but something moderately priced/won’t break the bank. Not more than a few hundred dollars, preferably. Thanks so much for your feedback and advice. ---
**Author:** ![Chris\_Beuermann](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4491bb/32.png) [@Chris\_Beuermann](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Chris_Beuermann)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2012, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/buying-a-windows-7-pc-for-cubase-6-questions/610808/5 "2012-01-03T16:29:41Z")
Hello Josh, here a machine I build not long ago. Was around €900,- (Cubase and MR816’s not included) Perhaps you have also a look here (just to have an idea regarding the parts) . We work often here in Germany with this firm [XI-MACHINES - Workstations AUDIO [en]](http://www.xi-machines.com/xi_de/xi_systeme_audio_de.html) Cheers, Chris ---
**Author:** ![Mic2002](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Mic2002](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Mic2002)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2012, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/buying-a-windows-7-pc-for-cubase-6-questions/610808/6 "2012-01-05T21:57:59Z")
Try Rain Computers if you want an alternative idea.Call Robin and he will guide you.Audio DAW a speciality he does the reviews for music pc for sound on sound.Google Rain Computers then look to bottom of page for UK site. ---
**Author:** ![paulb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac91a4/32.png) [@paulb](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/paulb)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2012, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/buying-a-windows-7-pc-for-cubase-6-questions/610808/7 "2012-01-05T22:17:10Z")
Dell has been pretty good for me - both lap-tops and towers, but always the higher spec ranges (Precision, XPS etc.), not the cheapo ones. Play safe - go with Intel, not AMD… If lap-top, and you have FireWire audio/midi interface, take care to verify on-board Firewire chip-sets (always worth trying your specific combination before you buy, if possible). Also beware of 4-pin (ie without firewire power) sockets, as these are the norm on most non-MAC lap-tops - they are so flaky, and prone to drop-outs and disconnects with even the slightest physical movement. They are a menace, and should never have become the standard… If your interface is USB, make sure you have plenty of USB ports for dongles, mice etc - sharing USB ports is often not good with audio. If you are thinking of putting a PCMCIA/Express Card FireWire card in a lap-top, be very careful to make sure that the whole chip-set, 4/6-pin connector topic is OK, and make sure your lap-top has the right physical format of socket…been burned myself there with a Fujitsu Siemens lap-top that I just couldn’t find the right format card and chip-set for my Focusrite or M-Audio interfaces.