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 Fri 7 Apr 2006, 19:46
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 I need some help here, friends!In my homestudio I have a G4 1'25Ghz, 1 processor, 1,75Mb RAM running PROTOOLS 7.0 LE for my new DIGI002. (I record in an external FW800 HD) When my session has a few plugins, problems happen. My MAC just can't hold it all together... I know I need a G5 (Quad if possible.. haha), but... SHALL I BUY IT NOW with the ibm processors or WAIT until they offer a new G5 based in intel processors, and wait everybody (Digidesign, Spectrasonics, etc... ) to upgrade their software ???? PLEASE I NEED YOUR PROFESSIONAL OPINIONS. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. THANKS A LOT |
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 Sat 8 Apr 2006, 02:57
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If it's your job, stick to G5, as you've got the software and hardware already and it'll work together with the less headaches fast. I don't see a serious opening for Professionals till autumn at least. also for those who rely on plug-ins, it's still a long way to go.
The fact the macintel are coming doesn't mean we can't work on G5 (and even on G4 for a lot of people). The question is more: Can it cope with what I do? Which one will work for me right now? How long do I plan to keep it? rafamira, as you rely on PT, I think the real question is more which G5 will you buy than are you going to intel. If you work now, there's just no intel answer. The Quad is a HUUUUUUGE machine. (jealous I am)  but if you plan to move in less than 2 years to intel, balance with a dual before deciding. i'd see also what people say about PT and quad on the DUC too and the compato page. The Quad is still not proven tested for Digidesign so only users can tell you.Thinking about keeping a pro computer more than a 3 to 5 years span is… well…
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rafamira G5 Now Or Wait ?? Fri 7 Apr 2006, 19:46
synfever At this point, if I were you, I would wait, even i... Sat 8 Apr 2006, 01:04 rafamira Thank you very much for your oppinion.
I agree wi... Sat 8 Apr 2006, 01:42 straydog Yup, it's all a question of how much you need.... Sat 8 Apr 2006, 13:35 synfever QUOTE (lepetitmartien @ Apr 8 2006, 01:57)Thi... Sat 8 Apr 2006, 13:52 lepetitmartien In computers yes, so the best course is:
- if you... Sat 8 Apr 2006, 22:25 rafamira Thanks a lot for your comments, lepetitmartien, yo... Sun 9 Apr 2006, 01:05
lepetitmartien The compato page at digidesign never go out withou... Sun 9 Apr 2006, 03:11 |
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