Ableton compatible processor for Ryzen 3rd generation
Ableton compatible processor for Ryzen 3rd generation
You're thinking about setting up a computer for music production, video editing, and some gaming. Your focus is on music, so you're planning to use big samples, synths, effects, and recordings—aiming for at least 32GB of RAM. You're considering the Ryzen 5 3600 as your main processor and have been curious about alternatives like the 2700X. A video you watched added more questions about performance comparisons between these CPUs. People have shared their experiences using Ableton with these processors, and you're wondering if upgrading to a 3700X would be better than moving to Ableton 10 for improved software support. Current prices in your area range from around 2600€ for the 3600 to 380€ for the 3700X.
Your current setup could gain from more cores and threads, though I've noticed that music production usually performs better with higher clocks and IPC, which suits the 3600x setting. On the other hand, video editing might shine on the 3700x. It really depends on the software you're using, so someone else might have more accurate advice.
I'm based in France with a budget around 1100€. The essentials for me are 32GB of RAM and a quiet aftermarket cooler—either a Noctua or a Be Quiet model works well. A silent GPU isn't critical but a 1660 Super would be nice; an RTX 2060 is perfect. As mentioned, it's not a top priority. For the case I'm looking at, the Be Quiet Base 500 (about 80€ now) fits the bill. These are the main items I need.
Traditionally DAWs rely heavily on single-core performance, but now developers are incorporating multi-threading capabilities. Ableton even references this on their site: https://help.ableton.com/hc/en-us/articl...ndling-FAQ. Increasing cores can add value, though it's unclear how that would work with the 2700x model which has lower IPC and a larger TDP, possibly requiring more investment in cooling solutions.
I chose the 3600 PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor €201.92 from Amazon France. The CPU cooler is Noctua NH-D14 64.95 CFM €74.90, the motherboard is MSI B450M MORTAR MAX AM4 €110.22, memory is G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32 GB DDR4-3200 €157.88, storage is Crucial P1 1 TB M.2-2280 €124.99, the graphics card is EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6 GB SC ULTRA GAMING €259.99, and the case is a pure base 500 ATX mid tower €79.55. The power supply is Corsair TXM Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified €85.99, and the video card is Alternate Storage. All prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts. Total comes to €1095.44. This list was generated by PCPartPicker on April 23, 2020 at 17:14 CEST+0200.
This seems really appealing, so I might increase my budget to 1194€ and choose the Noctua NH-D14 because of its solid acoustic quality for recordings.