My new Mac Pro is due to arrive soon. This will be my set up, what do you think ?
Mac Pro 8 Core 3.0Ghz
NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT
16GB FB-DIMM (2GB x 8)
2 x 500GB Seagate 7200.11 drives
1 x Stock 320GB drive
I already have a PowerMac G5 Dual 2.5 and 23" ACD & 20" BenQ ( just used for Mail ) I also have a 500GB external USB drive.
My plan is to use 1 500GB drive for the System and Apps and the other 500GB for work and project files. I will then use the 320GB for Admin files, invoices, contracts etc. I presume I can just install the OS onto one of the 500GB drives and use that as the startup drive and then format the 320GB that comes with the Mac ?
I am not sure what to do with the 2X1GB stock RAM i will take out of the Mac Pro, can i pop this into the G5 ? or maybe I should just flog it on e-bay.
I am also planning to use the external USB for TimeMachine just for my work and admin documents. Nice to have that as a handy back up just in case.
I am also planning to back up my work and admin files to my G5 once a week as a backup. I do also burn CD / DVD's at the end of most projects.
I will look at adding another 23" ACD if new ones come out and i can pick up an older ( current version ) a bit cheaper.
I do some motion graphics work but mainly my work is graphic design for either interactive media as well as online also some photography. I may look into getting an external RAID setup if i get into more motion graphics work. I work for some pretty high end clients and have many projects on the go at one time. My G5 has served me well but its now time to step up to the Intel macs. Anyway, anyone have any suggestions about this setup ?
Mac Pro 8 Core 3.0Ghz
NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT
16GB FB-DIMM (2GB x 8)
2 x 500GB Seagate 7200.11 drives
1 x Stock 320GB drive
I already have a PowerMac G5 Dual 2.5 and 23" ACD & 20" BenQ ( just used for Mail ) I also have a 500GB external USB drive.
My plan is to use 1 500GB drive for the System and Apps and the other 500GB for work and project files. I will then use the 320GB for Admin files, invoices, contracts etc. I presume I can just install the OS onto one of the 500GB drives and use that as the startup drive and then format the 320GB that comes with the Mac ?
I am not sure what to do with the 2X1GB stock RAM i will take out of the Mac Pro, can i pop this into the G5 ? or maybe I should just flog it on e-bay.
I am also planning to use the external USB for TimeMachine just for my work and admin documents. Nice to have that as a handy back up just in case.
I am also planning to back up my work and admin files to my G5 once a week as a backup. I do also burn CD / DVD's at the end of most projects.
I will look at adding another 23" ACD if new ones come out and i can pick up an older ( current version ) a bit cheaper.
I do some motion graphics work but mainly my work is graphic design for either interactive media as well as online also some photography. I may look into getting an external RAID setup if i get into more motion graphics work. I work for some pretty high end clients and have many projects on the go at one time. My G5 has served me well but its now time to step up to the Intel macs. Anyway, anyone have any suggestions about this setup ?