“How do I check which chipset my motherboard has?”
The chipset on your motherboard can be as important as the actual processor because all the data to and from the processor goes through this chipset. Intel chips are often recommended because of their dependability and compatibility with DAW systems (though there are exceptions). If you’re unsure which chipset your motherboard has, you can either look inside for AMD, VIA, SIS, or Intel on the large chips or go into Device Manager (Right-click MY COMPUTER, select PROPERTIES, DEVICE MANAGER) and check what type of USB controller you have. This will tell you what type of motherboard you have. If you have a VIA chipset, we recommend that you download the 4-in-1 driver which has proven to help and sometimes solve issues with VIA chipsets and desktop audio.