2 quad-cores, or 1 8-core?

[SoundreelStudio]

I can buy 2 2.66GHz quad core mac pros for about $300 more than 1 8-core 2.66GHz. I have two studio stations so this would be nice. Can I link them and steal anything from the dormant other computer? (processing speed, ram, ext)

[bigbossbmb]

Encoding video with Compressor? Yes...

Everything else? not that I'm aware of

[sigmadog]

Some 3D rendering software allows networking of computer processors for an array render... that's the extent of my knowledge.

[Abidubi]

Can I link them and steal anything from the dormant other computer? (processing speed, ram, ext)

http://www.roflcat.com/images/cats/270916529_3f7b783e6c.jpg

[SoundreelStudio]

Thanks for being kind to the new guy and actually posting answers. I think that you are right; I was just hoping there was something I hadn't heard of before.

If anybody has other benefits to having two quad-cores instead of one 8-core, I would love to hear it. If not, i will just do the 8-core and use my old G5 for my midi studio.

Abidubi, I caught that cat doing that to me last month. Nice pic.