€1500 Audio Post-Production Workstation Hi everyone, first…
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€1500 Audio Post-Production Workstation
Hi everyone, first time builder here.
I am building a dedicated audio post-production workstation for Pro Tools with a somewhat strict budget. I will be relying on integrated graphics as I do not need a dedicated GPU for audio work (but might add a GPU in the future).
My priority is quiet and therefore cool operation, as well as stability and low DPC latency.
Since RAM prices are still high, I will be sticking with 2x16 for the time being and upgrade later when I have more money.
I will start with one Noctua 140 mm exhaust + three stock case fans and upgrade later if needed.
Prices are based on listings I found, some might be higher at time of purchase.
Feedback and opinions greatly appreciated!
PCPartPicker Part List https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/FcbpmL
|Type|Item|Price|
|:-|:-|:-|
|**CPU**|Intel Core Ultra 7 265K 3.9 GHz 20-Core Processor https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/mBsV3C/intel-core-ultra-7-265k-39-ghz-20-core-processor-bx80768265k|€225.00|
|**CPU Cooler**|Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/GpbRsY/thermalright-phantom-spirit-120-se-6617-cfm-cpu-cooler-ps120se|€37.00|
|**Motherboard**|Asus PRIME Z890-P WIFI ATX LGA1851 Motherboard https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/BYyH99/asus-prime-z890-p-wifi-atx-lga1851-motherboard-prime-z890-p-wifi|€196.00|
|**Memory**|Crucial Pro Overclocking 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/QF9wrH/crucial-pro-overclocking-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr5-6000-cl36-memory-cp2k16g60c36u5b|€410.00|
|**Storage**|Kingston KC3000 2.048 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/sJPQzy/kingston-kc3000-2048-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-skc3000d2048g|€258.00|
|**Case**|Fractal Design North XL Mesh ATX Full Tower Case https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/LbHqqs/fractal-design-north-xl-mesh-atx-full-tower-case-fd-c-nor1x-01|€167.00|
|**Power Supply**|be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/Yp9wrH/be-quiet-pure-power-12-m-750-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-bn504|€90.00|
|**Case Fan**|Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 PWM 91.6 CFM 140 mm Fan https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/WgRwrH/noctua-nf-a14x25-g2-pwm-916-cfm-140-mm-fan-nf-a14x25-g2-pwm|€47.00|
|*Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts*|||
|**Total**|**€1430.00**||
|Generated by PCPartPicker https://pcpartpicker.com 2026-09-02 01:39 CEST+0200|||
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Hi everyone, first time builder here.
I am building a dedicated audio post-production workstation for Pro Tools with a somewhat strict budget. I will be relying on integrated graphics as I do not need a dedicated GPU for audio work (but might add a GPU in the future).
My priority is quiet and therefore cool operation, as well as stability and low DPC latency.
Since RAM prices are still high, I will be sticking with 2x16 for the time being and upgrade later when I have more money.
I will start with one Noctua 140 mm exhaust + three stock case fans and upgrade later if needed.
Prices are based on listings I found, some might be higher at time of purchase.
Feedback and opinions greatly appreciated!
PCPartPicker Part List https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/FcbpmL
|Type|Item|Price|
|:-|:-|:-|
|**CPU**|Intel Core Ultra 7 265K 3.9 GHz 20-Core Processor https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/mBsV3C/intel-core-ultra-7-265k-39-ghz-20-core-processor-bx80768265k|€225.00|
|**CPU Cooler**|Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/GpbRsY/thermalright-phantom-spirit-120-se-6617-cfm-cpu-cooler-ps120se|€37.00|
|**Motherboard**|Asus PRIME Z890-P WIFI ATX LGA1851 Motherboard https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/BYyH99/asus-prime-z890-p-wifi-atx-lga1851-motherboard-prime-z890-p-wifi|€196.00|
|**Memory**|Crucial Pro Overclocking 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/QF9wrH/crucial-pro-overclocking-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr5-6000-cl36-memory-cp2k16g60c36u5b|€410.00|
|**Storage**|Kingston KC3000 2.048 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/sJPQzy/kingston-kc3000-2048-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-skc3000d2048g|€258.00|
|**Case**|Fractal Design North XL Mesh ATX Full Tower Case https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/LbHqqs/fractal-design-north-xl-mesh-atx-full-tower-case-fd-c-nor1x-01|€167.00|
|**Power Supply**|be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/Yp9wrH/be-quiet-pure-power-12-m-750-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-bn504|€90.00|
|**Case Fan**|Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 PWM 91.6 CFM 140 mm Fan https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/WgRwrH/noctua-nf-a14x25-g2-pwm-916-cfm-140-mm-fan-nf-a14x25-g2-pwm|€47.00|
|*Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts*|||
|**Total**|**€1430.00**||
|Generated by PCPartPicker https://pcpartpicker.com 2026-09-02 01:39 CEST+0200|||
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