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Red Comet

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Mar 15, 2009
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Hello MacRumor peoples

Do you think I should buy this thing?

I'm a photoshop guy wanting to expand my knowledge and I'm currently using an Athlon X2 processor on CS4. I might be working in the future as a "penetrator" (one who tests out company's network security and what not) and I could use a machine based on BSD.

I don't do many tasks on my current desktop because the performance isn't all that great; It pretty much takes care of my basics (internet, email, and IM needs). I want to start making HD AMVs and I obviously can't do that atm with what I got currently.

I could just build a new rig or upgrade my processor to a Phenom II but I always wanted a Mac for many years. I have no problem with Windows XP it does the job, I also tried the beta of Windows 7 and it was amazing, I'm wanting to try something different mainly because I hear Macs are worry free which is something I desire.

What do you guys advise?
 
Go with mac!!

I am a mac fan (of course) so I would highly recommend getting a mac pro. And it would do everything you want and more!:D:apple:
 
The Mac Pro would do you fine and if necessary you could run windows xp in a vm or boot camp.

Enjoy.
 
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