G5 question 2x1.8 vs 2x2 wich one should I buy???

Jo-Kun · Mar 23, 2004, 12:43 PM

hey

I want to buy a G5 dualprocessor

the specs I want is:

2x1.8 or 2x2 G5, 2GB ram, 1x or 2x250GB SATA, SuperDrive, BT, AirPort Extreme, radeon 9600 or 9800 (I will hook up 2 19" LaCie Monitors)

is the pricedifference between 2x1.8 and 2x2 worth paying or is it better to settle for the 2x1.8

I'm using it for Scanning an Photoshop, sometimes using files of 750mb (thats why I need the SuperDrive to get them to my clients)

thnx J

Catfish_Man · Mar 23, 2004, 02:52 PM

1.8 is a better deal

briankonar · 04:41 PM

new G5's are expected rather shortly (then again, they've been expected for awhile, but i can feel it

).

i'd either pick up a used G5 from someone who needs the newest system, or get a new system yourself. currently i think the 1.8 is a better deal, but at that price i'd be willing to shell out some extra $ for the top end.

plizard · Apr 10, 2004, 06:37 PM

Hi,

Barefeats shows that in some cases there is no "better buy".
http://www.barefeats.com/quick.html

However considering that the next generation of G5s is due soon, I would wait till the price drops, then buy a dual 2ghz.

Im waiting for 2x3ghz

Dont Hurt Me · Apr 10, 2004, 06:51 PM

at least you realize that if you want performance you have to be looking at duals. reminds me of G4 from 4 years ago please not again.

Mar 23, 2004, 12:43 PM	#1
Jo-Kun macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Antwerp-Belgium	G5 question 2x1.8 vs 2x2 wich one should I buy??? hey I want to buy a G5 dualprocessor the specs I want is: 2x1.8 or 2x2 G5, 2GB ram, 1x or 2x250GB SATA, SuperDrive, BT, AirPort Extreme, radeon 9600 or 9800 (I will hook up 2 19" LaCie Monitors) is the pricedifference between 2x1.8 and 2x2 worth paying or is it better to settle for the 2x1.8 I'm using it for Scanning an Photoshop, sometimes using files of 750mb (thats why I need the SuperDrive to get them to my clients) thnx J __________________ G5 2x1.8Ghz,CrapBook CoreDuo,Macmini 1.5G4;iPod 3g 30GB,Shuffle 1GB,Nano 8GB;AirPort Express+Extreme-Nhttp://www.jovdm.be

Mar 23, 2004, 04:39 PM	#3
briankonar macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2004	new G5's are expected rather shortly (then again, they've been expected for awhile, but i can feel it ). i'd either pick up a used G5 from someone who needs the newest system, or get a new system yourself. currently i think the 1.8 is a better deal, but at that price i'd be willing to shell out some extra $ for the top end. Last edited by briankonar : Mar 23, 2004 at 04:41 PM.

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Dont Hurt Me macrumors 601 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Yahooville S.C.	at least you realize that if you want performance you have to be looking at duals. reminds me of G4 from 4 years ago please not again. __________________ Those that give up Liberty to have temporary Security deserve Neither......Benjamin Franklin.

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Mar 23, 2004, 02:52 PM	#2
Catfish_Man macrumors 68020 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Portland, OR	1.8 is a better deal

Apr 10, 2004, 06:37 PM	#4
plizard macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2004	Hi, Barefeats shows that in some cases there is no "better buy". http://www.barefeats.com/quick.html However considering that the next generation of G5s is due soon, I would wait till the price drops, then buy a dual 2ghz. Im waiting for 2x3ghz