How Much Ram do I need

[uMac]

I am looking at buy ram, how much should I be getting (4 or 8GB)?

I have a 2.0GHz Mac Pro and I plan on working in Photoshop CS3

I have a 10.2 Megapixel Camera with RAW & JPEG Files (Nikon D80 & D200) and I do some digital artwork on top of that (Wacom Tablet).

Programs running...
NeoOffice or M$ Office programs for taking notes or multi-tasking.
Photoshop CS3 or other CS3 Programs
I generally work with itunes Playing in the background and with a chat client open (MSN) and sometimes Safari (when I'm following tutorials and such).

 

[aaronw1986]

I'm confused. There never were any 2 Ghz Mac Pro's. I believe the lowest was 2.66? 4GB should be fine for you. Photoshop can only utilize 4. However, get 8 if you can afford it.

 

[brand]

There never were any 2 Ghz Mac Pro's. I believe the lowest was 2.66?

The MacRumors Guide on the MacPro says that there was a 2 x 2.0 GHz Dual-core Xeon "Woodcrest".

I am looking at buy ram, how much should I be getting (4 or 8GB)?

I think you can get 4 x 2GB = 8GB for around $400. You wont regret it.

 

[solvs]

I'm confused. There never were any 2 Ghz Mac Pro's. I believe the lowest was 2.66?

Previous versions custom low end.

4GB should be fine for now. If you need more later, buy it. I don't think it'll get too much more expensive, but I doubt it'll get much cheaper either.

 

[riscy]

If you can afford it - go for the larger amount, you will always find it useful.

 

[eXan]

Really depends on how hard you use graphics apps. But knowing that MPs seems to benefit more from additional RAM than other Macs, I suggest you get 8 GB.

 

[Father Jack]

More is definitely best ...

 

[uMac]

Thanks, given the comment I've gone with 8GB

 

[Father Jack]

Thanks, given the comment I've gone with 8GB

Correct choice ....