There is a public beta of Photoshop CS3 now available that is Universal. I have been using it for a few months now (got it early being an Adobe Solutions Network member). It runs extremely well thus far!
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Advice Please! Buy now or wait for 8 core?
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There is a public beta of Photoshop CS3 now available that is Universal. I have been using it for a few months now (got it early being an Adobe Solutions Network member). It runs extremely well thus far!
There is a public beta of Photoshop CS3 now available that is Universal. I have been using it for a few months now (got it early being an Adobe Solutions Network member). It runs extremely well thus far!
Yeah, I just downloaded that version actually this morning. There are lots of little new features that I like so far and its seems very smooth.
Just thought I'd chime in a little bit here, partly because I just like hearing other people's reasons for waiting for an 8 core or getting a quad core now.
Personally, I'm holding out to see what the octo core system brings. Judging by the price for ordering one at Dell, I feel like I have a fairly good idea of how much it'll cost; and if it does indeed get priced in that range, then the money I've been saving can cover it.
Why am I waiting? Well, I don't *need* a new computer, although I do push my MacBook Pro to its limits fairly often. I don't do anything overly processor-intensive on a normal basis, although I do process a lot of 8MP RAW photos and re-encode videos from time to time. My computer stressing comes from sheer multi-tasking, which will also require a lot of RAM on my part. Even now with 2 screens (15" MBP and 24" Dell) I keep a lot of programs open so I can do several things at once. When I get a Mac Pro, I'll be getting 2 more 24" displays to complement the one I have for use when working.
Having said that, I'm not *definitely* going to get an octo-core system. If the price is significantly more than the current quads, then I'll be forgetting even trying. Additionally, depending on just how much more they'll be, I may get a quad at that point since I imagine their price will be lowered at least a little (I hope). Plus, I'm lucky enough to be eligible for the education discount for a while longer, so that will help me out a lot as well no matter which way I go.
Personally, I'm holding out to see what the octo core system brings. Judging by the price for ordering one at Dell, I feel like I have a fairly good idea of how much it'll cost; and if it does indeed get priced in that range, then the money I've been saving can cover it.
Why am I waiting? Well, I don't *need* a new computer, although I do push my MacBook Pro to its limits fairly often. I don't do anything overly processor-intensive on a normal basis, although I do process a lot of 8MP RAW photos and re-encode videos from time to time. My computer stressing comes from sheer multi-tasking, which will also require a lot of RAM on my part. Even now with 2 screens (15" MBP and 24" Dell) I keep a lot of programs open so I can do several things at once. When I get a Mac Pro, I'll be getting 2 more 24" displays to complement the one I have for use when working.
Having said that, I'm not *definitely* going to get an octo-core system. If the price is significantly more than the current quads, then I'll be forgetting even trying. Additionally, depending on just how much more they'll be, I may get a quad at that point since I imagine their price will be lowered at least a little (I hope). Plus, I'm lucky enough to be eligible for the education discount for a while longer, so that will help me out a lot as well no matter which way I go.
As I understand it, you can simply pop in a new 4 core- chip in each socket. (Assuming you have some pc hardware knowledge.) So get a 4 core machine now, and upgrade later if you need to. The mac pro is entirely upgradeable.
Most people are having a hard time maxing out the Mac Pro as is, btw. At least in the Logic audio world.
Most people are having a hard time maxing out the Mac Pro as is, btw. At least in the Logic audio world.
The problem with that, however, is you're spending a lot more money in the long run- you're paying several grand now for a computer and at least a couple more later to buy the processors- not to mention you might b voiding your warranty by upgrading the processor yourself.
I don't think that it's a "might". I'm sure that you'll void your warranty by doing so (but may be worth it to some people). And while the chips are upgradeable, from what i've seen, it's not for the faint of heart to make the upgrade themselves.
cheers.
Why do you say it's not for the faint of heart? From what I remember reading a while back on Anandtech when they first upgraded one, it didn't look *that* bad to me... though I've built enough computers to be pretty familiar with all the stuff involved with it....
IIRC, they had some problems getting to the chips themselves (maybe stripped some screws in the process?) and it looks as if the pins in the socket are easy to bend/break (and not easy to fix).
cheers.
