The apple keyboard has a bit of a premium feel to it and I like the metal body. I work as a software engineer so I didn't really want something that reminds me of work! I think I will be craving a mechanical keyboard if I do any serious amount of typing but for normal use I quite like it. Yes the wh...

So the computer is built now and working well. The only component I haven't fitted is the cooler. I can hear the stock Intel cooler however, I currently have the computer on my desk right next to my head. I suspect that once I put the computer on the floor by the desk, it won't be noticeable. Even w...

Wow those figures look great. Hopefully it will do the job well.

Thanks again for all your help.

Cheers. I will make sure I take those precautions. I've just realized that I may not have ordered the most suitable motherboard. When I saw Asus P8Z77-V on the DPC latency table, I assumed that the one I had picked was the lowest in the list. This is the one I've ordered: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/...

CA_Steve wrote:Have fun with your build!

Cheers. It's my first one so I'm hoping I don't fry anything or electrocute myself!

Thanks. I've decided to go with the Silverpower 460W. I've also gone SSD only as I don't need a huge amount of storage and selected Thermalright HR-02 Macho for CPU cooler. I'm hoping it will be nice and quiet, cool and stable.

I will update with the results when it's assembled and tested.

I've also found a cooler master silent pro gold 450w for £35 (so between 1/3 and 1/4 of the price of the others I've listed). How would this compare to those other supplies? I do wonder if I'm over specifying some of this build so it would be nice to save some money if at all possible.

Thanks I hadn't seen that chart. It looks like the mobo is going to be great for my needs. I've been looking at the Silverpower 460 powersupply which is fanless and gets a superb review on the jonnyguru site for producing a high quality and stable powersupply (this really appeals to me). It's made b...

Thanks both of you for the help. I do use virtual instruments and sample libraries as well as plugins for effects. I don't want to compromise power too much as this will be my main machine for tracking and mixing so I think passive might not be the best option. The ideal would be a machine that is s...

I'm currently using a noisy dell core 2 duo for my music but I'm looking to build a new PC. I'm hoping someone can cast an eye over my list of bits before I order. Here is my shopping list: Intel Core i7-3770K CPU Asus P8Z77-V Motherboard Fractal Design Define R4 PC Case Corsair Vengeance Low Profil...