No troll: I'm officially waiting for Nehalem

[oban14]

I've been considering a Mac Pro since November. This would be my first Mac, and really the only one I was willing to consider, as I already have a monitor and the mini doesn't have enough power for me.

The more I read about Nehalem doing away with the FSB and all the other changes, I think it'll be worth waiting for. I can't really justify dropping 3,000 dollars on a 2.8 quad core with a FSB, 8800GT and slightly faster memory. I know the current (and even previous) Mac Pro are great machines, but the improvements just aren't worth it for me.

I remember mocking the people who are "perpetually waiting" and now I've officially become one. I plan on buying the sub-notebook after MWSF or a MBP to tide me over in the mean time.

Nehalem will be the biggest advancement from Intel since the Pentium. I'd rather be on the cutting edge of the next technology than on the final version of the current (FSB) technology.

Hopefully they'll have Nehalem out around November. But if I have to wait another year, so be it.

 

[Sharky II]

why does everyone have to use some variant of the word 'official' in the title of their threads

 

[deathshrub]

Enjoy using your PC for the next year.

 

[oban14]

Enjoy using your PC for the next year.

I don't think you read my post - I'm going to get a subnotebook or MBP after MWSF.

 

[bartelby]

I bet this time next year you'll be Officially waiting for the next processor

 

[oban14]

I bet this time next year you'll be Officially waiting for the next processor

No, but I am sick of the limitations of an FSB. Plus the software will be much more multi-core aware. I can deal with portability and (gasp) a mere 2 cores for the time being.

 

[Pressure]

Did you even need the Mac Pro in the first place?

I mean, if a subnotebook or MacBook Pro can tide you over...

 

[oban14]

Did you even need the Mac Pro in the first place?

I mean, if a subnotebook or MacBook Pro can tide you over...

Yes and no. I'm not a video editor, but I like to use CS3 and just ordered Logic Pro. I wanted to get a machine that was "future proof" and I figured maxing out the ram and HD space over time would get me there. I also wanted to run Windows and linux via bootcamp or VMWare.

I'll just use my PC for that and get a laptop for Logica and the video editing.

 

[netnothing]

Sounds like a plan for you. I have heard great things about Nehalem.

Good luck with the MBP....I'd love to get one to compliment my current MP.

-Kevin

 

[SDAVE]

I'm officially waint for a 32 Core Mac Pro

 

[viltsu]

I'm officially waint for a 32 Core Mac Pro

Me too

 

[ezekielrage_99]

I bet this time next year you'll be Officially waiting for the next processor

Yeah, it will be at least a year before we see an iota of Nehalem in any Mac

 

[Topper]

I've been considering a Mac Pro since November. This would be my first Mac, and really the only one I was willing to consider, as I already have a monitor and the mini doesn't have enough power for me.

The more I read about Nehalem doing away with the FSB and all the other changes, I think it'll be worth waiting for. I can't really justify dropping 3,000 dollars on a 2.8 quad core with a FSB, 8800GT and slightly faster memory. I know the current (and even previous) Mac Pro are great machines, but the improvements just aren't worth it for me.

I remember mocking the people who are "perpetually waiting" and now I've officially become one. I plan on buying the sub-notebook after MWSF or a MBP to tide me over in the mean time.

Nehalem will be the biggest advancement from Intel since the Pentium. I'd rather be on the cutting edge of the next technology than on the final version of the current (FSB) technology.

Hopefully they'll have Nehalem out around November. But if I have to wait another year, so be it.

If you can wait for Nehalem it will be worth it.
Nehalem will have three times the peak memory bandwidth of the current Harpertown processors.
It will have DDR3 memory. Although I would worry a little bit about DDR3 memory prices.
Nehalem Mac Pro: extremely powerful processors and very, very powerful video cards also.

I could not wait, I bought a Harpertown Mac Pro.
But I am not complaining, the new Harpertown Mac Pro is an absolute beast!
But when Nehalem goes out, I will be envious.

 

[MacsAttack]

I'm officially waint for a 32 Core Mac Pro

Intel were messing with an 80 core CPU a few months back - just to show they can do it

 

[MacsAttack]

If you can wait for Nehalem it will be worth it.
Nehalem will have three times the peak memory bandwidth of the current Harpertown processors.
It will have DDR3 memory. Although I would worry a little bit about DDR3 memory prices.
Nehalem Mac Pro: extremely powerful processors and very, very powerful video cards also.

I'll wait... Give them some time to work out the kinks in a brand new architecture.

I could not wait, I bought a Harpertown Mac Pro.
But I am not complaining, the new Harpertown Mac Pro is an absolute beast!
But when Nehalem goes out, I will be envious.

By the time Apple have them in a Mac Pro, my current Mac Pro will be 3 to 4 years old. Meanwhile, my Quad 3.0 is a real beast of a machine already and very few applications come close to stressing its paltry four cores.

Back "in the day" I'd upgrade when I could at least double CPU speed. Can't do that these days. Figure I'll just have to settle for the big 4.0 (and hope all those application programmers get their finger out and write decent multi-threaded applications).

 

[oban14]

I'll wait... Give them some time to work out the kinks in a brand new architecture.



By the time Apple have them in a Mac Pro, my current Mac Pro will be 3 to 4 years old. Meanwhile, my Quad 3.0 is a real beast of a machine already and very few applications come close to stressing its paltry four cores.

Back "in the day" I'd upgrade when I could at least double CPU speed. Can't do that these days. Figure I'll just have to settle for the big 4.0 (and hope all those application programmers get their finger out and write decent multi-threaded applications).

Depending on how cheap the "old" intel mac pros get, I might grab one earlier than that and buy an 8800GT assuming it can be upgraded. But based on the current craigslist ads I see out there, people apparently aren't aware that a new pro came out on Tuesday.

 

[daneoni]

I dunno why majority have to chastise the OP. He's looked at the roadmap and knows where he wants to spend his money next. What's the problem. Honestly, these forums....

As for the OP waiting for nehalem is not a bad idea and would probably even be the time the Mac Pro gets a redesign so I can't fault that decision. Gd luck, Nehalem looks promising to be a fine architecture

 

[GoCubsGo]

I bet this time next year you'll be Officially waiting for the next processor

LOL best response ever!

Did you even need the Mac Pro in the first place?

I mean, if a subnotebook or MacBook Pro can tide you over...

My thoughts as well!

Yes and no. I'm not a video editor, but I like to use CS3 and just ordered Logic Pro. I wanted to get a machine that was "future proof" and I figured maxing out the ram and HD space over time would get me there. I also wanted to run Windows and linux via bootcamp or VMWare.

I'll just use my PC for that and get a laptop for Logica and the video editing.

Ummm no machine will be future proof. Sorry.

 

[solvs]

Yeah, I don't get why everyone's being so harsh either. I could see if it was a rant, or even a complaint, but since you're getting a portable, can't say I blame you. I have the old Mac Pro, a 2.6 I bought second hand. It works fine, and see no need to upgrade this time around. I don't think you can upgrade to the 8800 at this point from what I've read, but it is just a firmware issue, so Apple could put out an update that fixes it, or they can put out a new card that is compatible. I might consider upgrading to Nehalem as well if it comes out late in the year or next year and it's a lot better. I'm not slamming the new machine, but if you already have an old one, especially the faster ones, if you don't need the better video card, it doesn't seem worth it.

Enjoy the laptop, get used to OS X, and keep checking back here until the next round of updates.

 

[tribe3]

Why wait if you can upgrade.

I won't buy this new MP (even though it looks great) because my actual machine is fast enough -and than a little more- for me, but the next generation just might be too good to pass it by. But I won't be "waiting"; I will be enjoying my bad a$$ computer in the meantime. It runs PS CS3 like a dream.

This year I upgraded my Nikon body. Next year will be computer time I guess

 

[drrich2]

I'm looking forward to it, too, but I ordered a Penryn MacPro the other day.

My last computer purchase was a Dell PC. 3.2 GHz D series 840. About a month later, the 900 series came out; lots of heat but better performance. And I felt like a doofus. Then the Core Duo came out not long after. Then the Core 2 Duo.

Right now, I've got a Penryn ordered; 2.8 GHz 8 core. 6 months from now, Intel might enable 4 GHz models. You buy a Nehalem in January '09, you'll get more power, but somebody buying a year after that will get a lot more, still.

I'm not being harsh or dinging anybody's choices. I've waited a few months for Penryn, and for the enhancements at hand, some wouldn't think it was worth that wait for an enthusiast MacPro. And some would. I did. But only so long.

Best fortune with your purchase whenever you make it, man.

Richard.

 

[irishgrizzly]

I've been considering a Mac Pro since November. This would be my first Mac, and really the only one I was willing to consider, as I already have a monitor and the mini doesn't have enough power for me.

The more I read about Nehalem doing away with the FSB and all the other changes, I think it'll be worth waiting for. I can't really justify dropping 3,000 dollars on a 2.8 quad core with a FSB, 8800GT and slightly faster memory. I know the current (and even previous) Mac Pro are great machines, but the improvements just aren't worth it for me.

I remember mocking the people who are "perpetually waiting" and now I've officially become one. I plan on buying the sub-notebook after MWSF or a MBP to tide me over in the mean time.

Nehalem will be the biggest advancement from Intel since the Pentium. I'd rather be on the cutting edge of the next technology than on the final version of the current (FSB) technology.

Hopefully they'll have Nehalem out around November. But if I have to wait another year, so be it.

It could be far into '09 by the time the next revision is out, why not buy a 2nd hand Mac Pro and then sell it for Nehalem?

 

[Wild-Bill]

I'm officially waint for a 32 Core Mac Pro

I believe the OP requested "No Trolls" in his original post.

 

[krunk]

If your a student and you sign up for the Apple Student Developer program, you get a one time 20% discount off of an apple computer purchase.

I got my dual 2.8ghz with 8800GT for about 2500 after taxes.

If your happy with a laptop + pc combo, stick with it. But I'd be careful about planning purchases around an arch that far away from a "debut". Make sure you'll be happy with your current purchase for a year minimum I'd reckon. If they hit any kind of hitch, it could be double that.

 

[freezerburrn]

I hope everything works out for ya. It will be interesting to see when Nehalem finds its way into the Mac Pro. Hopefully you won't have to wait too long.