Mini Mac 1.42mhz - 6 Tracks And It's Dropping Out Options

[fatsuma]

Hello

Still trying to resolve this.

My Mini Mac, 1.42mhz, 512ram,k 80gb (only a 4200rpm) is running Ableton 5.

Problem. I've reached about 6 tracks and it's started gliching and dropping out. The 'D' lights up in the top right hand corner.

I think it's because it's only got a 4200rpm hard drive, but can't decide to go for either...

a) putting in a Hitachi 7K60 internal 7200rpm hard drive - £50
or
b) Lacie mini+hub external firewire drive 250 gb 7200rpm - £100

Not so much the price difference, just want to get Ableton running with the most track with no drop outs. I have a gig next week so need to sort it fast.

Many thanks

fatsuma