I would say the cache would be more important (since you already have quite a bit of ram) the cache will increase the efficiency of the cpu. CPU power is the factor really affecting the possible buffer size, since with a lower buffer size SSL needs cpu available sooner, i.e. it has to have finished the work it was doing, therefore faster/more efficient is better.

all right thx for the answer so maybe i will buy a new laptop.
What laptop could u prefer for usb buffer 0 ? with no sound and tempareture problems? no centrino pls cause they are to expensive i mean.

so long...

Well we have a few Toshiba Satellite P4 ~2.4 Ghz and they work great on low buffer settings...

It depends, what is your intended use for this system? professional gigging with SSL or more like a general workhorse loaded up with MS Office, Logic Platinum and GTA 3?

professional gigging with SSL in clubs and so... and very often fast scratches ... the notebook is only for SSL !

@ Josh how is the correct name of your toshiba notebooks??
satellite A30 or what?

thx

They're A10's I think, quite inexpensive and work great with SSL.

and the usb buffer size u use? and how long do you taste the stability of these notebooks in hours at one time?

thx for answer

minimum buffer settings...

I demoed SSL at the NAMM show in January (obviously pre release versions) and the laptops were in contant use for the whole day usually about 9 hours at a time... ^_^

grml nice... so if my cooling pad doesn't help in my case... i'll buy a satellite notebook...it seems that they are one of the best for this programm.. thanks for the answers man :D