PM processor speed question...

[c23roo]

I've searched the forums and can't get a straight answer (maybe there is no straight answer...).

What is the difference (practically speaking) between the PowerMacs performance - dual G5 - 2.0 vs 2.3 vs 2.7? Can anyone point me to some benchmarks or something that will help me decide what to buy? I don't have a bottomless wallet but I'd spend the cash if I felt like I was truly getting bang for my buck...

I'll probably wait until the end of the month or so, but help!

Thanx

 

[risc]

http://www.macworld.com/topics/hardware/macsystems/desktopmacs/

But there is a lot more to think about than just the speed of the Mac, things like amount of RAM, Video Card, HDD speed will all come in to it. Basically buying any Dual G5 Power Mac G5 gives you a fast computer.

Check out http://xlr8yourmac.com/ for info on HDD, Video, etc.

 

[robcts]

Check out http://xlr8yourmac.com/ for info on HDD, Video, etc.

Nice site, thanks!

 

[c23roo]

I realize that, but let's say, all else being equal - same RAM, same video card, etc... - how much of a difference will there be among the three?

I'll be doing mostly video editing as well as the usual internet/word processing/iTunes listening/garageband monkeying around...

Thanks!

PS Thanks for the links - y'all are a huge help!

 

[iGary]

I realize that, but let's say, all else being equal - same RAM, same video card, etc... - how much of a difference will there be among the three?

I'll be doing mostly video editing as well as the usual internet/word processing/iTunes listening/garageband monkeying around...

Thanks!

Go to www.xbench.com and compare different setups.

It's not a scientific benchmark by any means, but give it a shot.

Are you thinking of buying one? What will you use it for?

 

[risc]

I realize that, but let's say, all else being equal - same RAM, same video card, etc... - how much of a difference will there be among the three?

That is what the first link I gave you compares, check it out.

edit: Here is a direct link so you don't need to search some reviews

http://www.macworld.com/2005/05/news/powermacbenchmarks/index.php

 

[c23roo]

Are you thinking of buying one? What will you use it for?

Going to purchase after the rumored updates on Oct. 12. I will wait and see what shakes out then, and then I'll decide what to get.

I've had my eye on these for a while, as I need a desktop relpacement for this crappy Dell and finally convinced my wife to come back to Apple (I was an old Mac user - I remember using 'Jazz' do do spreadsheet stuff on an old 512 I think). I was in school and her family bought us the Dell 5 years ago - but it's time to go... Last summer I went out and got an iBook G4 - 768 of RAM - she fell in love, and now we're looking at PowerMacs.

I wanted to get a sick machine - I guess the most labor-intensive stuff we'll do is video editing though. Honestly, anything would be an upgrade from the Dell....

Thanks so much for the help -