Mac Pro Quadcore 2X2.4Ghz 2010 or 6core 3,33Ghz 2010?

[the lucas]

Question as listed above

Want to use the machine for film editing with Final Cut and/or Avid Media Composer

For now I know for sure the 6core has lower amount of RAM slots.
Am wondering if it is worth to pay for a stronger 6core processor if the difference will be just noticeable.

 

[Hellhammer]

Go with the 6-core. It offers more raw CPU power and in single-threaded tasks it's A LOT faster. E.g. Final Cut is still single-threaded. 6-core can take 32GB of RAM so it shouldn't be an issue, just get some 8GB modules

 

[bearcatrp]

If your making money on this purchase, get the 6 core. Better performance. Like hellhammer said, get 8gb moduals to max it out. You can always sell it down the road when software will actually take advantage of all the cores.

 

[Vylen]

And it seems like the ram kits from Transintl have gotten cheaper.

I bought 24GB (3x8GB) for my 6core from them in September for $894 but now the price seems to be $688.

Slightly bugs me when that happens >_>

 

[the lucas]

Thanks guys for all the replies. Eventually have bought Hexacore's monster. First impression - awesome!!!

Vylen could u propose some reliable RAM resellers distributing worldwide (Europe-Poland)?. For now i have found this:

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Mac-Pro-Memory#1333-memory

has anyone have experience with them?

all best

 

[Vylen]

Most people here buy from OWC... so there's nothing wrong with buying from them.

Other people buy from Transintl, like how I did... Prices are cheaper, but there's always shipping to consider. Transintl doesn't have set shipping prices outside of America, so if you purchase from them, they'll email you a quote on shipping then ask you if you're ok with the charge.

 

[Hellhammer]

Crucial EU is also good if you're in Europe. Buying from overseas may always cause extra fees such as the customs. OWC is great as well though