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EJ2 Approved Merchant
Joined: 13 May 2002 Posts: 2292 Location: Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 7:56 pm Post subject: 2.4 Ghz iMac core 2 duo vs 2.8 Ghz model |
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Greetings all,
I'm soon going to join the Mac pack. However, I need to know whether there is a "significant" improvement between the new 2.4 Ghz iMac core 2 duo vs the 2.8 Ghz model. I realize that the latter runs a 1066MHz system bus and the 2.4 model at 800. Is this going to present a noticeble difference? Is it worth an extra $300 to go for the 2.8 Ghz iMac?
In all likelihood, I will be integrating mutiple VSTi, software DAW, and outboard hardware - synths etc. Another option might be to just cough up for a new MacPro 8 core.
Thanks for any input.
Cheers,
Eric _________________ Cheers,
Jim (aka EJ2) Karma-Lab Associate Combi Developer
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Diego Platinum Member
Joined: 13 Sep 2003 Posts: 2882 Location: Italy
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Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:22 am Post subject: |
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Hi!
First of all, if you can, get the 24" version, it has got a much better display, real 24bit colour, not "just" 18 like the smaller version.
I would get more ram with the $$ you could save buying less processor horse power, but when it comes to run heavy VST it should be usefull...
Regards _________________ Diego http://www.myspace.com/diegoinmusic
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EJ2 Approved Merchant
Joined: 13 May 2002 Posts: 2292 Location: Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, Diego,
I do have the 24" 2.4ghz core 2 duo 2GB ram 320 GB HD coming and yes, I do intend to bump up the ram to 4GB. However, I'm tempted by a 2.8 ghz which is $300 USD more. And beyond that a MacPro 8 core is looming. Unless I hear serious drawbacks to the 2.4 ghz, I think my best strategy is to remain with that till I become "MACified". What do you and others suggest?
Cheers,
Eric _________________ Cheers,
Jim (aka EJ2) Karma-Lab Associate Combi Developer
CATALYST v 2 Blast of Inspiration for KRONOS & OASYS: http://www.karma-lab.com/sounds/catalyst2.html
CATALYST v 1 Combi Explosion for KRONOS, OASYS, M3, & K-M50: http://www.karma-lab.com/sounds/catalyst1.html
CHEMISTRY 3, a Groove Injection for Your Karma: http://www.karma-lab.com/sounds/chem3.html
SoundCloud MP3 Demoshttps://soundcloud.com/ej2-sc |
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