Optimize! Os X!, DP4, Firewire 410, Reason 2.5, OSX 10.2+ Options

[asfdzxc]

Problem is the massive lag on my ibook (900mhz, 256mb ram, 4200 rpm hd). I could upgrade the hard drive and ram, but that would cost money.

what i was to figure out is how to strip os x down to the bare minimum and optimize the settings in applications, so i can get the best performance possible out of my current setup.

i'll start figuring that out. in this thread i'll post my progress.

if anyone has any tips, i'd appreciate them.

thanks!@

btw: my setup is the said ibook g3 with DP4, a firewire 410, reason 2.5, peak 3 (4 is beautiful), OS X 10.2.8.

[jaydon1]

Sorry for the late response, but this dilemma just caught my eye....

First, OS X is not OS 9(or XP). Stripping its resources down won't give you any real performance benefits. Look at your set-up! Recording audio is best done with 1. recommended amounts of RAM, and 2. a separate hard drive running at 7200rpm and optimized for a/v applications.

Most laptops use the 4200rpm hd's due to size and improved battery consumption. It really doesn't matter what speed your system drive is... for much improved latency and increased track count, utilize an external hard drive.

Skip all the above! GET A FIREWIRE HARD DRIVE!!! 'Nuff said...