Old hp pavilion p7 1414 do i need to upgrade anything if i want it as my main DAW?

[tombsquatch87]

I want to produce music on this PC, and i just want to know what my options are to rebuild it with. I just booted up after some time, my old HP pavilion p7 1414, and it was upgraded to windows 10, its just a little slow, but once it gets through the mud of thinking, it really moves well. But it still works alright, and I’m aware of old desktop speeds.. well i’m coming back, from an ipad, I’m probably just gonna utilize both, but to make my PC a proper DAW, what processor and what not, would be best for me? I know i need a minimum of 8gb memory for some software.. and then some say a minimum of 16 gb.. my pc is 6 gb  RAM, which used to be great, lol. I consider myself a pro when it comes to GarageBand iOS, and Bias FX 2 mobile, but i want the desktop version now.. though i need to purchase it first, I’d like to have my pc completely ready… I’m aware of the process.. please someone, can ya lay it out for me? 

[Prométhée]

Hi

I advise you to start, to check what is required for the software used
 if they are fairly recent, then you may not be able to change what is needed
your computer, if so

HP Pavilion p7-1414 Desktop PC Product Specifications

Processor upgrade information

• Socket type: FM2

Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:

Processor	TDP
Trinity Dual-Core A4-5300	65 W
Trinity Dual-Core A6-5400K	65 W
Trinity Quad-Core A8-5500	65 W
Trinity Quad-Core A8-5600K	100 W
Trinity Quad-Core A10-5700	65 W
Trinity Quad-Core A10-5800K	100 W

• Amount: 6 GB
• Speed: PC3-12800 MB/sec
• Type: DDR3-1600

Memory upgrade information

• Dual channel memory architecture
• Four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
• Supports DDR3 DIMMs
  • PC3-10600 (DDR3-1333)
  • PC3-12800 (DDR3-1600)
  • PC3-14400 (DDR3-1866)
• Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
• Supports 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB or 8 GB DIMMs
• Supports up to 4 GB on 32-bit systems

  note:

  32-bit systems cannot address a full 4.0 GB of memory.

• Supports up to 32 GB on 64-bit systems

Integrated Graphics ( maybe not use-full to had one )

Integrated IDT 92HD73E Audio

the integrated audio, and audio software, not always a good marriage ..
but may not be easy to find a compatible and functional audio card with this model

• One PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.0)
• Three PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.0)

so depending on what is required for the software
try more RAM, possibly a more responsive SATa ssd than an HDD disk
see if too many changes to make, move on, or use slower programs

Release date

12-Sep-2012

Personally, I wouldn't spend more than €150 on an old pc that might break down at any time.