[Ritual]

I am of little resources. I'm about to dump all I can into a last
hope.

Is there anything I should know about building a computer for
music-making purposes? Is there a chipset I should avoid? What should
I build? I have looked all over the web with no definite info. I would
appreciate experienced people, I do Cubase and VST and guitar
recording on what little equipment I have (basic mixer, mics, amp,
axes). I do remember that certain chipsets and so-on were to be
avoided not too long ago. I need recommendations (with info to back it
up, if possible) towards building a system.

My local builder, whom I have much faith in, builds good stuff but is
not specialized in audio. I find it hard to believe that no particular
audio configuration exists.

- R