[linux-audio-user] Re: [ardour-users] AMD motherboard recommendations please?

-- clip -- Hey, I just got done building a new audio box using a dual Opteron MB -- GIGABYTE GA-7A8DW. I've only got one CPU in it. Got a 1G RAM. I'm using a Matrox G450 video card running dual monitors. I installed Gentoo's AMD64 port. I used their universal install CD. Running off of that during the install (this was a first for me with Gentoo) I did have the system lock up several times. I rebooted from the install CD and picked up where I'd left off. I was afraid maybe there was something wrong with my CPU, but since I've compiled my own kernel and have it running I haven't had it lock up. I did have one point where a certain program seg faulted but after a reboot it never did it again. I've been very pleased with the system. I'm using an RME HDSP Multiface for audio. As far as noise -- I have the CPU outside the studio so no issue there. I've had a couple of oddities with certain programs running in 64 bit mode, but nothing that makes them unusable. I need more time to really put the system to the test, but at this point I would recommend it. Our work is primarily with ardour. Make sure what ever software you normally use is not masked for AMD64. If it is, be prepared for an adventure. :) I'd be glad to try to answer any questions you may have. Good luck! ~ckg