New Build Advice - Digital Audio Workstation and Video Workstation

[DRC_40]

Its been 4 years since I upgraded my home use DAW and Video Workstation. Current config as follows:

- Intel Xeon E3-1230 V2 Ivy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 69W BX80637E31230V2
- ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP LGA 1155 Intel H77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
- GIGABYTE GV-N660OC-2GD G-SYNC Support GeForce GTX 660 2GB 192-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0
- Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD
- M4 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (Scratch Drive)
- 2 Seagate Desktop HDD ST1000DM003 1TB 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
- G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
- Seasonic SS-560KM Active PFC F3, 560W ATX12V V2.3/EPS 12V V2.91, 80Plus Gold Certified, Modular
- Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus - CPU Cooler with 4 Direct Contact Heatpipes
- Fractal Design Define R4 Black Window Silent ATX Midtower Computer Case

This is a build from 2012. Should I update or not?

1) PC will be used for music production (Sonar Platinum) Video Production (Adobe Premiere Pro and Vegas Pro) plus Photoshop will be the workhorses used regularly. Quiet system is MANDATORY as I record often via mic for vocals and acoustic guitars.

2) I already have a Roland Octa-Capture audio interface that will not be replaced. Multiple input devices connected including Midi controller, mics, guitar amps, etc.

3) Current part use includes peripherals like Montors, KB and above mentioned audio interface.

4) Budget within $2000-$2500 (probably more than I need to spend). I will likely not be upgrading again for another few years so I need some longevity in the system and would hope its possible at this budget.

5) Live in US and will be ordering from New Egg, Amazon, etc.

6) I am definitely sticking with Intel. I also love my ASROCK boards.

7) No overclocking at all.

8) Building NOW.

9) Already have Win7 Pro license not tempted to updated to 10.

My current system is lagging a bit on video renders and loading (or overloading) FX effects in Sonar. Looking for faster video renders and a system that will easily accommodate Sonar's multi track recordings and FX effect chains without eat RAM and CPU like crazy.

Any feedback or suggestions are appreciated. THANK YOU!

 

[Torn Mind]

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Jq2Z2R
This list is just to be a starting off point.

Might want to go check Task Manager to how much RAM you actually using.

Is your system quiet now? Or do you do you want further silencing? Also, soundproofing the room itself is another area that might potentially address.

 

[DRC_40]

My system is pretty quiet now. The Fractal cases are nice with lots of decent sound proofing.

FX effects in a DAW eat the living hell outta RAM. I have seen task manager running 12-14 often when FX is running heavy loads and I know I need a little more head room.

Is Xeon 3 series worth pursuing these days? Since I dont game seems like you get lots of bang for your buck. I need to check and see what Sonar can utilize in the core/thread department on its newest release.

 

[Torn Mind]

You want to look at the numbers where it says commit(MB), because it is quite clear your physical RAM is already completely filled up during the time you are doing audio work, things are certainly spilling into your virtual memory, and you need to see how much RAM is using, and that will help you see how much capacity you really need.