[X4U] Macpro processor choice

[Christopher J Collins]

Processors are usually the harder and more costly option to change once you 
have bought the computer, especially in laptops. This is true in both the 
Mac and PC worlds.

RAM is much easier to change and usually more cost effective. If possible, 
try to spec the machine so you don't have to throw away the existing memory 
when you upgrade. eg: get 1 * 1GB instead of 2 * 512MB, even if it is 
slightly more costly. That way you only need to add one memory module.

Regards,

Christopher


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jens Selvig" <lstnmt at bresnan.net>
To: "A casual user. place to discuss Mac OS X for the" 
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Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 12:34 PM
Subject: [X4U] Macpro processor choice


>I am about to order a new Mac and am wondering about whether I would  be 
>better served by getting 2 gigs of memory and the 2.0 GHz  processor or 
>alternatively getting 1 gig of memory and the 2.66 GHz  processor.
>
> I do a lot of photoshop work so I am thinking more memory might be 
> better, but on the other hand adding memory latter on might be easier 
> than upgrading the processors. My current system is a G4 933 so I am  sure 
> photoshop even run in the rosetta layer will be comparable to  what I am 
> used to at the moment.
>
> Any thoughts,
>
> Jens
>
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