Mac Pro Quad-core or 12-core?

[Jordon]

So, our studio is moving from PC-based to Mac-based soon, and I'm debating between the Mac Pro Quad Core and the 12-core. Looks like they no longer do the 8-core option.

It would be basically stock with a couple more terabyte drives added on.


So....thoughts guys? Is it worth the extra scratch for the 12 cores? We will be doing a bit of video post, but not a huge amount.

 

[jeid]

Have a look in the Apple Refurb store for the 8-core Pros. Saw one in there the other day on the UK site, so I'm sure there'd be one on the US site.

 

[LeSedna]

Do you often have really big projects to deal with ? Also what difference of price does it make for you between those two options ?

 

[nosgulstic]

Ive been looking into getting a 8 core and they seem to be going for $900-$1000 used on craigslist. I'd look into that if the studio is willing to go used

 

[crillemannen]

If you can afford it go for the 12core. I got a 6core i7 and i run out of CPU on every project, mainly because of the glue and Slate Vcc on upsampling options enabled.

 

[BLUElightCory]

As a rule, get the burliest computer you can. 12-core would be great for sure.

I've got the 8-core 2.4 Mac Pro and I've yet to max it out.

 

[AEL89]

definitely 12-core.

 

[PhilTheBeard]

Wish I had the money for a 12 core mac

 

[updog]

buy refurbished, or if you want new you might wanna wait for a while. i heard they've got plans to revamp the whole mac pro line so there's probably newer processor technology, maybe even a whole new design

 

[006]

12-core if you can swing it, no question. You have to consider longevity. An 8-core won't be able to keep up with a 12-core over the years, considering the new plugs that will come out and the resources they need, etc. However, either way you can't go wrong.