dPolo03
Joined: 13/02/12
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Loc: Harlem, NY
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Equipment Question
#969960 - 13/02/12 06:16 PM
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Hello SOS,
I'm interested in getting a used MAC G5 2.3 dual processor with a
10.4 OS computer with a Digi 002. Not exactly an upgrade but I like using the digi 002 to
have a more hands-on feel when I'm doing mixes. I am on a tight budget so SOS do you feel
this is the right gear to get? I will also be getting more equipment later on.
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Daniel Davis
Joined: 10/03/06
Posts: 728
Loc: Edinburgh
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Re: Equipment Question
[Re: dPolo03]
#969962 - 13/02/12 06:26 PM
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I am still using a G5 - it has no power or reliability issues. HOWEVER - you cannot get
any software updates. You can load 10.5 onto a G5. Just about noone is supporting power pc
processors anymore. Its a bit of a dead end buying one at this stage.
-------------------- Daniel Davis
Edinburgh Recording Studio Windmill Sound
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Richie Royale
Joined: 12/09/06
Posts: 3370
Loc: Bristol, England.
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Re: Equipment Question
[Re: dPolo03]
#969964 - 13/02/12 06:32 PM
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If you are looking at G5s, then go for the Quad, but if you can get a bit more money
together get an Intel. The Mac Mini is pretty cheap.
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dPolo03
Joined: 13/02/12
Posts: 24
Loc: Harlem, NY
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Re: Equipment Question
[Re: Daniel Davis]
#969966 - 13/02/12 06:34 PM
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so even with using a digi 002 with 7.4 protools version on that computer. It still
wouldn't be a good investment to make? I currently have a mbox gen 3 with protools 8
running on my laptop, but i would rather have a desktop like computer for more complex
mixing and on-board familiarization.
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dPolo03
Joined: 13/02/12
Posts: 24
Loc: Harlem, NY
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Re: Equipment Question
[Re: Richie Royale]
#969967 - 13/02/12 06:36 PM
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i was interested in a mac mini before, but i would like a little more processing power.
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Richie Royale
Joined: 12/09/06
Posts: 3370
Loc: Bristol, England.
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Re: Equipment Question
[Re: dPolo03]
#969968 - 13/02/12 06:44 PM
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dPolo03
Joined: 13/02/12
Posts: 24
Loc: Harlem, NY
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Re: Equipment Question
[Re: Richie Royale]
#969970 - 13/02/12 06:45 PM
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Thanks for the article find. Quote
Richie Royale:
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/music-computers/371545-logic-pro-multicore-
benchmarktest.html
This thread gives an idea as to how powerful Macs are.
The 2011 Quad Mac mini isn't the top of the range, but for the money it looks pretty good.
It has been discussed in the Mac forum here http://www.soundonsound.com/forum/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=931428&Main=930
655
Welcome to the forum.
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dPolo03
Joined: 13/02/12
Posts: 24
Loc: Harlem, NY
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Re: Equipment Question
[Re: dPolo03]
#969972 - 13/02/12 06:50 PM
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WOW this really helped. It makes the G5 I wanted to get look like dirt compared to the
other ones lol. Quote
dPolo03:
Thanks for the article find.
Quote Richie Royale:
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/music-computers/371545-logic-pro-multicore-
benchmarktest.html
This thread gives an idea as to how powerful Macs are.
The 2011 Quad Mac mini isn't the top of the range, but for the money it looks pretty good.
It has been discussed in the Mac forum here http://www.soundonsound.com/forum/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=931428&Main=930
655
Welcome to the forum.
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Richie Royale
Joined: 12/09/06
Posts: 3370
Loc: Bristol, England.
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Re: Equipment Question
[Re: dPolo03]
#970045 - 14/02/12 08:36 AM
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No problem. I still run a G5 Quad, because I've always been behind the curve
on my Mac upgrades and now I'm kind of tied to a tower machine because of my UAD card. To
upgrade to a Mini would also mean I have to get a UAD satellite, which weighing up the
costs, it might be more efficient to by a Mac Pro second hand and just migrate into it.
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