Dual Processor 2.7 Vs New Dual Core 2.3

[egrissom]

I had ordered a dual processor 2.3 ghz machine, and with the updates today I am being asked to change my order.

I am being presented by apple with a choice- either take a dual 2.7 Ghz g5, or go with a new 2.3 ghz dual core.

What are your opinions here? The machine will be used primarily for Final Cut Pro.

 

[Phat_Pat]

apple is letting you choose?

I know there both hella nice machines...... i haven't looked at any of the benchmarks so i wouldn't know which is faster...


although the new dual core includes alot of new technology that the 2.7 doesn't have...

 

[egrissom]

My guess is they no longer have any new dual processor 2.3 Ghz machines, and so I was sent an email to choose either the same set up I ordered with a 2.7 Ghz in place of the 2.3, OR I could get a new single processor dual core 2.3 Ghz.

I went ahead and got the new one, but i wonder if i made the right choice. I would love to hear people's opinion as it is not too late to change to the 2.7 Ghz.

 

[Josh396]

My guess is they no longer have any new dual processor 2.3 Ghz machines, and so I was sent an email to choose either the same set up I ordered with a 2.7 Ghz in place of the 2.3, OR I could get a new single processor dual core 2.3 Ghz.

I went ahead and got the new one, but i wonder if i made the right choice. I would love to hear people's opinion as it is not too late to change to the 2.7 Ghz.

I think you made the right decision. The 2.7 may be a little faster but the new 2.3 has a much better video card as well as DDR2 RAM.

 

[QCassidy352]

I think the 2.7 will be a lot faster. Nice choice to have, though.

 

[nospleen]

I would say the dual 2.7. I would think it has to be faster, right?

 

[zakatov]

DDR2 + PCI-E make dual 2.3 a clear winner IMO

 

[next493]

speed isnt everything.. and dual cores are generally more powerful than dual processors, isnt that why they are becomming so popular?

i think you made the right choice here, plus, its even newer.

im kind of bummed because i ordered a refurb pb for 100 less than the new pbs..

 

[plinden]

This https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/156003/ shows that the new dual core 2.3GHz scores marginally higher than the old dual processor 2.5GHz.

 

[egrissom]

thanks for the input, i was having a little buyer's remorse immediately after going with the new dual core, but after thinking about it, even though the 2.7 is probably faster in some tests, the DDR2 and PCI-Express will give the machine a longer lifespan. Currently i am using FCP 3 on a single processor G4 450 Mhz machine, so this is going to be a huge improvement. thanks again, now i just have to wait for it to ship.

 

[TheMonarch]

Would they let you pony up the difference and let you pick a quad core? After all, when you ordered, you asked for top-of-the-line performance... Only seems fair to me...

 

[Phat_Pat]

thanks for the input, i was having a little buyer's remorse immediately after going with the new dual core, but after thinking about it, even though the 2.7 is probably faster in some tests, the DDR2 and PCI-Express will give the machine a longer lifespan. Currently i am using FCP 3 on a single processor G4 450 Mhz machine, so this is going to be a huge improvement. thanks again, now i just have to wait for it to ship.

mkae sure you check out FCP 5



mmmm mmm thats a nice jump also

 

[Zoowatch]

if possible
try topping up some cash and get the quad core instead...
the extra investment will be worth it

 

[Lucky8]

Congrads on your purchase!
You've made the right choice. I would've def gotten the dual core 2.3 over single core 2.7
Let us know how it runs when you get it...

 

[cr2sh]

Go non-liquid cooled.

Single 2.3DC.