I am currently running a Mac Pro dual core 2.66 with 8 gb of RAM that is 4-5 years old. I am running it with 10.6.5. I mostly do media projects - fcp, motion, photoshop and edit prores files from a RED or 5d camera.
The machine is starting to get maxed out and running slow with major projects. Am I going to see a "significant" jump in capacity and speed with a newer 8-core? I'd like to buy a used one, but I am not sure the difference between the Nehalem, Xeon, Westmere machines.
I'd like to spend around 2K on a used machine. What should I look for that will give me a performance enhancement with the processor?
Thank you.
The machine is starting to get maxed out and running slow with major projects. Am I going to see a "significant" jump in capacity and speed with a newer 8-core? I'd like to buy a used one, but I am not sure the difference between the Nehalem, Xeon, Westmere machines.
I'd like to spend around 2K on a used machine. What should I look for that will give me a performance enhancement with the processor?
Thank you.