RAM ( Random Access Memory) is the fastest type of storage that a computer has. But RAM is one of the components where you should buy as much as you can fit in your budget. You can't really add more processors or more graphics cards. This isn't usually true with computer parts. The best way to think about RAM is that the more the better. If you want to read more in depth about CPUs, check out this article learn more about the processors that are out there and which ones work best with Pro Tools. Don't spend too much time trying to understand exactly what each one means but just know that they'll make your computer faster and more pleasurable to use. They sound like marketing gimmicks but they are real features that have real world performance boosts. Since an i7 is only slightly more expensive than an i5 processor we strongly recommend you spend the extra money on a more powerful processor.Īlso look for all those smart technologies in the processor like Hyper Threading, Smart Cache Memory, Turbo Boost and others. If you work on larger sessions then having an i7 will provide a noticeable benefit.
If you ever start to work with mid-sized to large sessions you will definitely need at least an i5 processor. Some plug-ins consume little resources while other consume a lot - reverb plug-ins are a good example of ones which consume a lot CPU power.
