FCP and which Mac Pro for network rendering?

[dougeefresh]

Hello,

I have a 8-core Mac Pro and would like to get another one for network rendering. But I don't want to shell out for 8- or 12-core unless it really has great advantage over 4-core. Does Q-Master/Compressor support multicore of more than 4? Also, would it be better to get more cores or more memory for the rendering Mac?
Thanks!

 

[KeithPratt]

Does Q-Master/Compressor support multicore of more than 4?

Yes.

Also, would it be better to get more cores or more memory for the rendering Mac?

A balance. 1-2GB per core.