[MacDV] Re: Processors, what can you tell me?

[doug lauber]

Charles Martin wrote:

> > From: doug lauber <dugster77 at earthlink.net>
> > Yeah, a previous poster gave me the rundown. 'Wait'. It is too
> > expensive and not enough of a performance gain at this time,
> > to upgrade from a 933.  Makes sense. On the other hand, I understand
> > that performance CAN be improved by adding more ram, which is
> > relatively cheap. (I have 512k now)  -doug
>
> Well, it's possible to go from single to dual processors via upgrade,
> which could be worth it to you depending on what you do -- but at
> approx. $500-700, it doesn't seem worth it to me. You'd be better off
> starting a savings account for those yummy revamped towers that are
> coming later this year.
>
> As for adding RAM, people should be aware that there IS a point of
> diminishing returns on this. If all you're doing is "normal" computer
> stuff (ie surfing, writing, finance etc), then anything beyond 512MB is
> probably not going to help all that much.
>
> If you're doing anything really processor or RAM intensive
> (audio/video, Photoshop, lots and lots of apps open at once, etc), then
> of course more RAM will help.
>
> _Chas_

I assumed you knew I was using FCP3.  ;-)
But, that's my other 'list'.
No, I'll stick with my G4, single 933. It does what I need, and
that's pretty much the bottom line. Video requires lots of disk
space, so the next purchase will be another LaCie.   -doug