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Re: Upgrade from Mix System - Need advice?
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I haven't physically tried to install NI's ARMD on the dual G5...Based on the comparision I made on Digidesign's VI (xpand) that I have on both computers already....The MB Pro handled xpand much better than the G5....That pretty much told me not to bother trying to run those VI's on the HD system if they would even install on the older system....I'd still rather use 2 systems and have access to building tracks with all the cpu hogging VI plugs than have a streamlined MB Pro using cpu lite plugs or triggering a midi module/keyboard.....It sounds more like a commercial album doing it this way.....Sorry but I don't think this is the solution your looking for....moon |
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Just my experience, but I had a dual-core 2.0 ghz G5 PowerMac. It was a good machine. But performance was it was on par with my 2.4 GHz C2D MacBook Pro. So I wouldn't expect even the 2.5 GHz quad G5 to be anywhere close to a modern i7 based machine.
So I'd suggest a 6-core Mac Pro if you want to stay HD, or if you are okay with native a quad-core i7 based Mac (iMac, MBP, Mac mini). Which ever floats your boat. And if you want the best bang for your buck a hackintosh is an superb option. You can even run HD on one of those.
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Re: Upgrade from Mix System - Need advice?
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HOWEVER; -- and this is a big but -- I would still choose the 2.5GHz G5 quad with HD3 cards when in front of live audience, if the comparison goes to modern iMac or any other laptop which are more powerful CPU-wise. That number is not everything, if you need to get that machine up and running for +12 hours at full steam. Properly cooled workstation is more reliable than laptop-grade computer that is designed to look pretty.
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Re: Upgrade from Mix System - Need advice?
CME mentioned the hackintosh, what's the story with these? Anyone have experience?
Something like this seems too good? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hackintosh...item3f2058958d |
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Re: Upgrade from Mix System - Need advice?
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My imac has worked it's ass off for the last 3 years, and spent quite a bit of time in hot rooms during the summer with no AC, while rendering video and doing other cpu intensive tasks. I think that in addition to the fans, the aluminum chassis also acts like a big heatsink.
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Re: Upgrade from Mix System - Need advice?
I agree. Even for free, they aren't worth it unless you already have a pci hd system laying around and ready to go.
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Re: Upgrade from Mix System - Need advice?
Ok guys, thanks for all the replies. I think I'm settling on what to do but just a couple more questions:
I think I've ruled out the Hackintosh. I think an 8 core Pro Mac circa 2009/2010 might be just about achievable via ebay with my budget. Can you guys tell me if this could handle Abbey Road drums, addictive drums and similar plugins? What I might do is pick up the pro mac, use my Mbox mini (v2) with pro tools LE 8 to begin with then add a HD Core/Accel card and suitable interface when I can. Can you tell me which is the most recent generation of HD cards and what kind of money do they go for 2nd hand? And what is the last/latest version of pro tools that is compatible? I think this solution should see me ok for another 4 or 5 years. It free's up my imac to sell and I can keep the Mix system until I get the HD bits then I can sell that. |
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Re: Upgrade from Mix System - Need advice?
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It does not matter which PCI-express card(s) you buy, they're all the same. As long as your first card is a "Core" card, all card revisions are just as compatible. AFAIK. It is compatible with the current (=latest) version but will not be compatible with PT11 whenever it will be released. Perhaps you want to go straight up to latest OSX (Mountain Leopard 10.8.2) and latest PT (10.3.3) because it's not that much more expensive than staying in the lower versions. And once set up, you know that you have the latest of the TDM world.
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