Need feedback on new 8 core?

[laszlo]

Looking at buying the new 8core.
Anyone know of concerns...issues with these?

Thanks in advance
Laz

 

[72930]

There have been some sleep issues, addressed (but seemingly not 100% fixed), but apart from that they've been pretty bug-free compared to most other computers.

 

[krye]

The best computer you will have ever owned.

 

[amik]

The best computer you will have ever owned.

x2 Fastest computer I have ever touched.

 

[jjahshik32]

Speed of light!

 

[TheThirdMan]

It's beautiful. Everything is so ridiculously responsive, it feels a mile away from any other computer. Get a gig a core for the best performance. The best computer i've owned- and ive built several PCs, owned several mac laptops!

 

[darthraige]

Best computer ever. To avoid the sleep issues, which hopefully are now fixed with the new firmware, just leave it on 24/7, like me. Have had no issues, except with the first one I bought and sent back.

 

[GoKyu]

Incredible machine, best computer I've had the *pleasure* of using (i.e. it wasn't *fun* to run Windows....it's actually enjoyable to use OS X on this beast )

Unless you're doing super high end graphics/video work, you'll have lots of power to spare in those 8 cores - I run Folding@home, and it keeps the cores busy, but I *still* never have so much as a hiccup or any hint of a slowdown running like 8-10 apps at once, in addition to folding...

If you can afford it, GET IT!

-Bryan

 

[MIDI_EVIL]

To all the guys running Folding@home, how much does it affect your monthly utility bills?