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Hey guys..
I have a question and i was wondering if the community brain could help me out..
My needs are middle range - high end,
I'm a software developer working primarily with windows .net and IBM lotus domino which means i need the power to virtualise 2 or 3 small windows VM's simultaneously (around 1GB of Ram and 1 CPU Core Each) using parallels (Boot camp is not an option!)
I also do some light video editing using after effects and premiere pro CS4,
and work with RAW files in photoshop CS4 occasionally too..
My current primary computer is a white mac book (core 2 Duo 2ghz, 4GB DDR2 Ram) which is seriously showing signs of strain!
My budget is kinda low but ive found somebody who wants to sell me a 2006 "woodcrest" mac pro of the following specs:
2 x 2.66 GHz Dual Core Xeons (4 Cores Overall)
8GB DDR Fully Buffered Ram
(all other components are standard)
For £1,200 (GBP)
Will this machine suit my needs?
I'm asking because my budget is quite low and the only thing apple offers for this price range is the low end imac (21.5")
which seems kind of underpowered with a tiny display!
Thanks!
Daniel
I have a question and i was wondering if the community brain could help me out..
My needs are middle range - high end,
I'm a software developer working primarily with windows .net and IBM lotus domino which means i need the power to virtualise 2 or 3 small windows VM's simultaneously (around 1GB of Ram and 1 CPU Core Each) using parallels (Boot camp is not an option!)
I also do some light video editing using after effects and premiere pro CS4,
and work with RAW files in photoshop CS4 occasionally too..
My current primary computer is a white mac book (core 2 Duo 2ghz, 4GB DDR2 Ram) which is seriously showing signs of strain!
My budget is kinda low but ive found somebody who wants to sell me a 2006 "woodcrest" mac pro of the following specs:
2 x 2.66 GHz Dual Core Xeons (4 Cores Overall)
8GB DDR Fully Buffered Ram
(all other components are standard)
For £1,200 (GBP)
Will this machine suit my needs?
I'm asking because my budget is quite low and the only thing apple offers for this price range is the low end imac (21.5")
which seems kind of underpowered with a tiny display!
Thanks!
Daniel