Hello. I have just come in possession of two Macs and don't know which is best for my needs. I'll be selling the computer I don't keep and trying to get the most money in the end is desirable but it's vital that I pick the right one performance wise also.
The computers are:
1. Mac Pro 3,1 2008 - 2 x 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon - 16gb ram with a 500gb hybrid HDD + 1TB HDD + 500GB HDD.
2. iMac 27" 2011 - 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 - 8 GB ram
- Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB + 1TB secondary HDD.
I will use this machine for audio production running pro tools 10 and Mac OS X mountain lion. I use a large amount of virtual instrument plugins and often 10-20 tracks in a session with VI plugins on every track.
The iMac will surly sell for more but will the 2008 Mac Pro cope with the workload? I basically want to know if it will be a huge mistake letting go of the iMac while I have the opportunity to keep it. Will the Mac Pro perform on par or better then the iMac?
I very much appreciate the help.
Cheers.
The computers are:
1. Mac Pro 3,1 2008 - 2 x 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon - 16gb ram with a 500gb hybrid HDD + 1TB HDD + 500GB HDD.
2. iMac 27" 2011 - 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 - 8 GB ram
- Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB + 1TB secondary HDD.
I will use this machine for audio production running pro tools 10 and Mac OS X mountain lion. I use a large amount of virtual instrument plugins and often 10-20 tracks in a session with VI plugins on every track.
The iMac will surly sell for more but will the 2008 Mac Pro cope with the workload? I basically want to know if it will be a huge mistake letting go of the iMac while I have the opportunity to keep it. Will the Mac Pro perform on par or better then the iMac?
I very much appreciate the help.
Cheers.