Do I NEED 8-Core?

[arj8138]

So Im starting to configure a Mac Pro for purchase after this sites suggestion that I should bite the bullet and just get a Mac Pro.



I dont know that I really need 8-core processing. Once again can I justify the $500 upcharge.

I know that it will be nice for the future and all, but if I stick with FCP 6 Suite, and Adobe CS3 will I need the 8-core?


Once again just trying to justify spending more Moines.

[Osarkon]

No, you don't NEED 8 cores.

I can't think of the top of my head of anyone who would at the moment, although I'm sure there are examples.

It certainly doesn't sound like you need them though.

[smogsy]

game devolpers/ and graphic design of high end ploygons could use 8 cores but 4 is enough fo most modern tasks :D

[Vinney]

music producers *ahem*

[jeznav]

I can't think of the top of my head of anyone who would at the moment, although I'm sure there are examples.

An all-in-one render farm for animators, Adobe After Effects, etc. Those apps definitely benefit using 8-cores. I still don't know why Apple made it standard.