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Should I buy a iMac Duo or Quad - 27 inch
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<blockquote data-quote="Nethfel" data-source="post: 1018050" data-attributes="member: 89124"><p>Actually, programs don't need to be multi-processor aware to take advantage of multiple cores and processors - they need to be multi-threaded - meaning that they have several threads of code running simultaneously - with that, the OS will distribute the computational handling of those threads amongst the available cores.</p><p></p><p>Final Cut takes benefits from multiple cores (especially compressor which I have successfully used all 8 cores in my Mac pro doing conversions) - I've heard, but don't know from experience, that photoshop is able to harness the power of multiple cores, etc. </p><p></p><p>Another thing that multiple cores offers is the ability to "do more" (in terms of running multiple applications) at the same time with less slow down on the system. </p><p></p><p>Some programs are not optimized for multi core or are single threaded (like Codeweavers Crossover product really only uses about the equivalent of 1 core regardless of the app you have running within it). </p><p></p><p>You can't really go wrong with either system. The quad core will give you more "future proof" technology in terms of growth ability then a dual core - and that in itself might warrant getting the quad for you. But if you're asking if you need the quad over the dual - I'd say no, you need what will suit your needs best. I probably at work could have gotten them to buy me a new quad for the video aspect of my work, but there was a dual core available, and honestly, it works just fine - just a bit slower then my 8 core at home <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nethfel, post: 1018050, member: 89124"] Actually, programs don't need to be multi-processor aware to take advantage of multiple cores and processors - they need to be multi-threaded - meaning that they have several threads of code running simultaneously - with that, the OS will distribute the computational handling of those threads amongst the available cores. Final Cut takes benefits from multiple cores (especially compressor which I have successfully used all 8 cores in my Mac pro doing conversions) - I've heard, but don't know from experience, that photoshop is able to harness the power of multiple cores, etc. Another thing that multiple cores offers is the ability to "do more" (in terms of running multiple applications) at the same time with less slow down on the system. Some programs are not optimized for multi core or are single threaded (like Codeweavers Crossover product really only uses about the equivalent of 1 core regardless of the app you have running within it). You can't really go wrong with either system. The quad core will give you more "future proof" technology in terms of growth ability then a dual core - and that in itself might warrant getting the quad for you. But if you're asking if you need the quad over the dual - I'd say no, you need what will suit your needs best. I probably at work could have gotten them to buy me a new quad for the video aspect of my work, but there was a dual core available, and honestly, it works just fine - just a bit slower then my 8 core at home ;) [/QUOTE]
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