The time has come for me to upgrade. My powermac g4 isn't too speedy anymore, and I'm looking for a new machine. Currently, I have two options. Ebay a powermac g5 (Dual processor) or save for a few months and get a Mac Pro. But, I'm just wondering if I'd need the power of the Mac Pro, I do quite a bit of webdesign (Photoshop and Dreamweaver) and sometimes I master audio tracks for friends bands (Cubase). Currently, my g4 does it all well, but its still pretty sluggish. I think I'd be better off ebaying a G5 and I can easily afford one, but I don't think I could afford a Mac Pro just yet. What do you guys think? Also, how much do you think I'd get for my g4? (Specs in sig)
No idea on prices for a used G4. I think a Mac Pro is overkill. Unless for some crazy reason you want Bootcamp, I would get a Dual G5. No way you would regret that. They are amazing computers, I was eyeing at one a few weeks ago aswell, but they are so expensive.. even used. Good luck!
it might be worth just saving the extra amount to get a new mac pro... they're unbelievably fast though depending on what programs you use and if they're universal binaries, it'll make a difference on how fast it seems i know the g5 vs intel iMac is a very noticable difference in speeds
I mostly use Dreamweaver and Photoshop, which currently aren't universal, which is a downer. I was thinking about buying an iMac, but I could really do with dual monitor (I know the iMac supports it, but I'd rather use my two 19" wide tft's.) and 5.1 sound (I'll be putting a revolution 5.1 in the G5 if I go that route). A mini is completely out of the question due to the max of 2gb ram and no (decent) dual monitor support. I think a G5 would be the best bet, as its cheaper than a MP, I'll have to see how the money goes. A refurb G5 isn't a bad idea, if I had the money right now I'd buy one, but I don't. Another thing about the MP is the ram, its amazingly expencive, using FB dimms was a good idea, but I'm not paying the stupidly high price for FV dimms!
Due to the new iMac pricing and Core 2 Duo chip, I think I'll get one of those and run it along side my 2005fpw.
Yeah, I wouldn't buy a non-intel mac now. Surely even an Intel Mac mini would be better than the outdated G5?
MacPro!!! I have the dual 2.6 and that thing boots OSX in no time. I didn't think the Adobe apps were that sluggish but I was coming from a G4 and an Athlon 2500+ also I haven't really put it to the test yet. I hope memory prices come down soon though.
