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Ableton Live

Low-latency Ableton Live machines that stay quiet when the session gets busy.

Built around fast single-thread CPUs, plenty of RAM for sample libraries and silent cooling, so you can record and perform at low buffer sizes without crackles. From £1599.

  • Ryzen X3D single-thread
  • 64GB+ DDR5 ready
  • Gen5 NVMe storage
  • 5-year warranty
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Recommended configurations

Studio Starter

Home studio sessions at low latency

£1,599

CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (8-core, 3D V-Cache)
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5060 8GB (for dual displays)
RAM
32GB DDR5-6000
Storage
1TB Gen5 NVMe SSD
Best for
Producers running 30 to 50 tracks with stock and light third-party plugins.
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Producer Pro

Sample-heavy projects, plenty of headroom

£2,499

CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D (16-core, 3D V-Cache)
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 16GB (for triple 4K displays)
RAM
64GB DDR5-6000
Storage
2TB Gen5 NVMe SSD plus 2TB NVMe for samples
Best for
Busy arrangements with large Kontakt and Omnisphere libraries and heavy plugin chains.
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Studio Master

Orchestral templates and giant sample loads

£4,299

CPU
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X (24-core)
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5070 12GB (for multi-display setups)
RAM
128GB DDR5 ECC
Storage
2TB Gen5 NVMe SSD plus 4TB NVMe sample drive
Best for
Composers loading huge orchestral templates and streaming very large sample libraries.
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Match the build to how you work in Live

Ableton leans hardest on single-thread CPU speed for low-latency monitoring, then on RAM for sample libraries. The GPU does very little beyond driving your displays.

Match the build to how you work in Live
 WorkflowRecommended CPUGPU / VRAMRAM
Recording and live performance at low buffer
Ryzen 7 9800X3D (high single-thread, large cache)RTX 5060 8GB (display output only)32GB DDR5
Sample-heavy production with big plugin chains
Ryzen 9 9950X3D (single-thread plus more cores)RTX 5060 Ti 16GB (multi-display)64GB DDR5
Large orchestral templates and streamed libraries
Threadripper 7960X (24 cores for many tracks)RTX 5070 12GB (multi-display)128GB DDR5 ECC

The biggest gains in Live come from a CPU with strong single-thread speed and large cache (the reason we favour Ryzen X3D parts), because that is what lets you run lower buffer sizes without audio dropouts. Spending on a high-end GPU brings no benefit to audio, so we put that budget into RAM, fast NVMe and quiet cooling instead.

Why CREATE PCs

Tuned for low latency, not just high core counts

We pick CPUs with the single-thread speed and large cache that let Live hold steady at low buffer sizes, which is what actually matters when you are tracking or performing.

Genuinely quiet at the desk

Every Ableton build uses low-noise fans, considered airflow and a sensible fan curve so the machine stays near-silent during quiet passages and sensitive recording.

Hand-built in Stevenage and backed for five years

Each PC is assembled, cable-managed and stress-tested by hand in our Stevenage workshop, then covered by our 5-year warranty with honest UK support.

Ableton Live PCs FAQs

How much RAM do I need for Ableton Live?

For stock instruments and light plugin use, 32GB is comfortable. If you load large sample libraries such as Kontakt or Omnisphere, or run big orchestral templates, step up to 64GB or 128GB. RAM is one of the best places to invest for sample-based work, so we make it easy to specify more.

Is CPU or GPU more important for Ableton Live?

The CPU is far more important. Live depends heavily on single-thread CPU performance for low-latency monitoring and plugin processing, while the GPU does very little beyond rendering the interface and driving your screens. We prioritise a fast CPU and only fit a modest graphics card.

Do I need a professional or workstation GPU?

No. A workstation card such as an RTX A-series brings no benefit in a DAW, because Ableton does not use the GPU for audio. A mainstream RTX 50 series card is more than enough to drive multiple displays, and the integrated graphics on a modern CPU would technically cope too.

Does Ableton Live use multiple GPUs?

No, Live does not use more than one GPU and gains nothing from a second card for audio work. The only reason to consider more graphics output is if you want to run several monitors, and a single modern card handles that comfortably. We would rather put that money into RAM or faster storage.

Do you preinstall Ableton Live on the PC?

We do not install Ableton Live itself, as it is tied to your own licence and account. We do deliver a clean, fully updated Windows install with chipset and audio drivers in place and the system tuned for low-latency performance, so you can sign in and install Live straight away.