Guyote Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Hello... This is my first post here and my first DAW. I know this kind of question has been endlessly asked, but it's hard to find an answer that fits my particular situation in terms of computer and software. In any case, I want to use Logic Pro X as my DAW. I want to run a lot of sample based VSTs like Spectrasonics Omnisphere, Trilian, and Stylus RMX. Also wish to run Native Instruments Komplete as well. This is the iMac computer I'm considering buying: 3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 Processor, 16GB DDR3 RAM AMD Radeon HD 6970M with 2GB of GDDR5 Memory 256GB Solid State (SSD) Hard Drive (internal) 2TB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive (internal) SuperDrive, Thunderbolt, FireWire, USB Would this machine be adequate enough to run Logic Pro X as well as all these CPU-hog VSTs that I mentioned? Thanks in advance... G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Question: An iMac with 2 internal drives and a superdrive? Usually it's either or, unless you're using an external superdrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyote Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 What can I say? That was copied from the "for sale" advert word for word. But the question is, can this iMac handle what I want it to do as described in my first post in this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 That computer should be powerful enough. I'm just mentioning the two internals, because iMacs don't come with two internals AND a superdrive. So before you get ripped off with a false promise, I'm providing my suspicion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyote Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hmmm...I thought there could be 1 solid state drive plus 1 regular hard drive, both being internal. Glad it could handle the load, if the specs were correct, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 1 SSD and 1 regular HD is the most likely scenario. But to get the 2nd internal into the iMac you have to get rid of the Superdrive, which is the DVD drive. In that case it's the previous iMac model that still came with DVD drives and the user replaced it with either the SSD or another internal. The current iMacs don't come with DVD drives. You have to buy an external Superdrive (DVD drive). Just make sure what the seller means with Superdrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyote Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Thank you, I'll do that. Appreciate you taking the time to help me navigate through this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyote Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Well, it's sold. That didn't take very long. Back to the drawing board I suppose. Nevertheless, thank you for your help, triplets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Have you ever considered getting the mac mini server? It comes with 2 internal HDs and has the i7 quad-core chip. You would just need a monitor and usb or wireless keyboard and mouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyote Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 No, I really have never thought about the Mac Mini. I've pretty much been focused on iMacs or Mac Pros. I think I would prefer them to a mini, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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