@pr - the damn thing never seems to slow down, no matter how many apps i run or how intensive those apps are. i can't see the point in 6 core. i'd much prefer quad core 4-5g processors.
@ doggie, it's not permanently clocked. the mobo is like a twin cam engine. when you need the power it clocks. goes back to normal when you don't need it. very clever. i use it for cad
@ getfunky, i see your problem, you're using a mac.




. seriously your 3g single core and 2 gig of ram should do music fine. i've recorded 8 tracks from a kit no isuues and then done a 24-30 track mixdown on a 2.4g machine. i don't use vrtual instruments or inboard eefects though. that'll kill anything. i much prefer analogue outboard gear and instrumentation and only use the pc as a digital tape machine.