I'm not sure this post belongs here. If I need to repost it elsewhere, please let me know.

My computer seems to be on its last legs. I am thinking of buying something new for recording and keeping a lesser machine for e-mails, etc. I plan to use RealBand, Reaper and a few plug-ins. I am also thinking of purchasing a virtual synth (such as Garritan) to do some of my own arrangements

I have two questions for you experienced users:

1) Is 8GB RAM enough or should I buy a machine that I can add RAM?

2) Do I need processing speed above 3.0 ghz?

Any other suggestions will be welcomed.

Thanks.

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i5-3210 laptop. Win 10 Home. 2.5ghz, 64 bit. 6gb RAM. Focusrite Scarlet 2i2.