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Old 11-07-2011, 01:16 PM
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Default Re: Need help buying new Mac Pro for PT10 HDX

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Originally Posted by deardaddy View Post
Thanks for the replies.

The thing is that I HAVE to buy one to be able to put the HDX card in as it won't be possible in my G5.
My question is just to know, in my case (audio post), what is the best Mac Pro for me Quad or 8-core ?

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I am not on PT10 HD|X yet... but my thoughts are that for your situation, the HD|X card might be enough for your needs on a Quad core. An 8-Core might future proof you to some extent if your needs grow. With AAX, I imagine that you could get more plugins on an 8-core. So I think the Quad would be fine, but I might get an 8-core to hedge against any future expansion.

I would also get more like 18-24 GIGS of RAM. Yes, the application will only take 4 G now, but RAM cache and OS may need/want more. And once AAX is totally implemented, PT will be 64 bit. (Which to me is another reason to get the 8-core).

If money is super tight, get the Quad. If not, then.....
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