macbook pro or mac pro for graphics / 2d and 3d apps

[nilsie]

Ellow everybody,

This is my first post because i want to make the swich at home from Windows to Mac and also my Windows laptop crashed (how bizar).
I allready work with an Imac at work so Mac is not new for me.


I need some feedback on buying a mac cause i am doubting between buying a macbook pro or Mac pro.

What are my needs:
I'm an architect/3D visualiser and work with several graphical/2D/3D programs, such as Vectorworks, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, SKetchup etc.
I'm also busy with learning some new 3D apps for making more realistic rendering than Sketchup. On this moment i am busy with Modo and Vray for Sketchup,
but it's really sure i will go with this programs as i am still checking it out and maybe it will be 3dsmax via bootcamp, i don't know this yet.

A computer beïng portable is allways nice but it is not necessarry for me, i rather choose for speed / production than for the portability of a laptop.

Also for the mac pro i don't know if a 4core will do or an 8 core... and how much Ram i should take...
and this mac pro of course with an ACD23"




Hope to sort this out with you guys cause i'm dying to get a Mac at my place

gr33tzzz

Niels

 

[Chrispy]

Welcome to MacRumors

If you have not read this thread, you may want to check it out. Another member was going through a similar decision making process.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/501901/

My 2 cents, I say go for the Mac Pro if you don't absolutely need portability. The Mac Pro will last you longer and has far more upgradability. As I pointed out in the other thread, I have a Dual 1GHz G4 Power Mac in my office that still runs great. Desktop class machines just typically outlast portables... probably due to the fact they don't move around much.

Good luck in making your decision!

 

[hajime]

I have a MacBook Pro for a year. I am very happy with its performance. The problem is that the max memory size is 4GB only. Now, I need more than that for my work. So, I am considering to buy the Mac Pro. If you think that you might need more than 4GB, maybe the Mac Pro is a better choice.

 

[SchneiderMan]

mac pro nvidia has more power