Build for Music Composition

[Filiman3421]

So, I have a friend who is a dj and wants some help. Earlier today, we were joking about consoles, you know, the usual, when he brings up that he is planning a build. He isn't super techy so he was looking at a company to build it for him. I'd like to help him, building it myself, but I need some help editing the components. Idk what a dj/music composer needs, but the build included a GTX 1050 originally (he said he wanted a 30" ultrawide display, but I think the cpu's integrated graphics should run it). I'm thinking more of an external sound card. He also wants RGB (of course). Idk, I'd love to hear your suggestions, thanks!

 

• CPU : Intel Core i7 8700K (He insisted he wasn't downgrading from an i7. I don't know much about coffee lake, but I don't know if it is overkill or it will bottleneck. Like, we all know a bunch of djs use macs perfectly)
• CPU cooler: CoolerMaster MasterLiquid ML240L RGB ( I support him getting an AIO water block, but I'll talk him out of the RGB)
• Memory: DDR4 Vengeance LPX 3000 16GB (2 x 8GB) (I'm cool with the 16GB, but idk if the clock speed is a bit high, as in overkill)
• SSD : PNY C- a ton of numbers- 240GB (He's probably trying to get a cheap SSD, np here)
• Graphics: MSI 1050 Ti 4GB (idk if he'll need this. Again, i think an external card would be better)
• Case: CoolerMaster H500P (Could change imo)
• Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold (I'll check the wattage later)
• Monitor: LG 34WK500-P 75Hz, 2560x1080 34" 21x9 Ultrawide

[AskTJ]

1050ti with an 8700k? Lol, no way in hell. You would want at least a 1070. Or, get a 7700k with a 1080. 

[r2724r16]

1 minute ago, AskTJ said:

1050ti with an 8700k? Lol, no way in hell. You would want at least a 1070. Or, get a 7700k with a 1080. 

No, don't get a 7700K. @AskTJ This isn't a gaming rig, the GPU doesn't really matter. 

[DocSwag]

What's your budget, where are you located, and what programs does he use?

[Filiman3421]

7 minutes ago, DocSwag said:

What's your budget, where are you located, and what programs does he use?

Idk, he showed me today a mail that I believe was around $1200 USD

We're from Mexico so it was in pesos. I imported my pc's parts, I was planning so for his'. Lemme ask him about the programs he uses

 

[Taf the Ghost]

Do you know what Programs & External Audio devices he is going to be using?

 

You're in a world of hurt with some of this stuff, so it's not a cut & dry suggestion list. (Good Motherboard is a must with this stuff.)

[brob]

You will want to include a discrete gpu like a GTX 1050 or GTX 1050 Ti. While the integrated gpu can handle the job, a discrete gpu provides a much more responsive display.

 

Instead of an i7-8700K, use the locked i7-8700. Very similar stock performance but run much cooler at lighter loads. It means that an aio is not needed. A decent and quiet cooler like the H7 will do.

 

A 450W psu is more than enough for this sort of build. Something like a Corsair CX450M or CX450 would be do a good job. If you want something quieter a Seasonic Focus 450 Gold would be a good choice.

 

DDR4-2666 would be fine, especially with an i7-8700. But for this application pay attention the CAS (CL). You probably want a value no higher than 15 with DDR4-2666.

 

Motherboard will depend a bit on the external devices that will be controlled along with any expansion cards for audio interfacing.