Do I NEED 8-Core?

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  1. arj8138, Jan 20, 2008

    arj8138 macrumors member

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    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.
     
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  2. Osarkon, Jan 20, 2008

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    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.
     
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  3. smogsy, Jan 20, 2008

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    game devolpers/ and graphic design of high end ploygons could use 8 cores but 4 is enough fo most modern tasks :D
     
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  4. Vinney, Jan 20, 2008

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    music producers *ahem*
     
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  5. jeznav, Jan 20, 2008

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    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.
     
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