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Mac Pro 4-core vs 8-core
I know that AVID qualifies 8-core 2.66 or 2.93 GHz Nehalem machines for MC or Symphony, but is there a huge performance difference between the 8-core and 4-core versions running these programs? Hate to buy an 8-core machine just before a significant model change, but it might have to be. Advice please. Thanks.
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Ernie,
What other programs will you be running on this computer (After Effects, etc.)?
Ed
Avid and FCP Preditor
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Very likely After Effects, but I can’t tell how much use right now. It’s just that the current Nehalem series has been out for a year and a new model is apparently imminent. If I got a quad core and then waited for the 4 months or so that everything settles down with the new model (AVID qualification etc.) then it may be a better time to consider the new machine. But reliability and performance is still my concern.
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Jobs’ guys have endeavoured to make their box more modular, this last round.
If you buy a dual quad Nehalem and later decide you want four more, it is
claimed you can buy the module and plug it in. I know of no such upgrade as
yet.See details here:
https://macperformanceguide.com/Reviews-MacProNehalem.html
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Thanks for the advice and input. I have seen some Mac Pro’s with user upgraded CPU’s so it is indeed possible, but I tend to leave the CPU alone if it’s working well. Nevertheless, it looks like upgrades are possible. Thanks again.
Ernie
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