I've been looking to make a major leap in my workstation, in the hopes of having a less frustrating work environment - due to the last minute nature of my job and high creative expectations. Like any normal job... 
The ability to have a workstation with 64 g of graphic memory (if you believe the hype) or min 32 g (if you split it in half for attempted actuals 32-> cpu 32-> gpu is epic and awesome. I upgraded to m1 and for most tasks experienced an increased in both efficiency and the power to be creative but most 4k/8k tasks and various different file structure's have caused me to reallllllly need an upgraded boost. I've been doing most intensive tasks still on my 2013 Mac Pro with 128/256 ram but very limited on the processor (export encode/decode time) and the graphics card (most apps still only use 1 and it's 3g so I don't burn it out)... It doesn't really perform better than the m1 but it's a decent workstation for what I need.
I'm thinking of upgrading to the M1 MAX because - I am, truly am, a MAX user. The last minute timing of everything also hurts creativity because WAITING for a computer is the WORST thing in my job. Next to the last minute nature of my job.
However, I tried figuring about trading my m1 in -> I mean it's covered by apple care bought a several months ago, and is high class. OH AND STILL SOLD -> but the website did me wrong.
First, it wasn't selectable (because it is a current product) and second, when I entered the serial number... well... they only offered me $900 for a slightly used system... OK very used but in near mint condition.
What are my options, what are your thoughts, and feedback on my new FOMO dilemma. Let's be honest here... I'm really REALLLLY concerned about getting 30% of my time back and be less upset on last minute.
The ability to have a workstation with 64 g of graphic memory (if you believe the hype) or min 32 g (if you split it in half for attempted actuals 32-> cpu 32-> gpu is epic and awesome. I upgraded to m1 and for most tasks experienced an increased in both efficiency and the power to be creative but most 4k/8k tasks and various different file structure's have caused me to reallllllly need an upgraded boost. I've been doing most intensive tasks still on my 2013 Mac Pro with 128/256 ram but very limited on the processor (export encode/decode time) and the graphics card (most apps still only use 1 and it's 3g so I don't burn it out)... It doesn't really perform better than the m1 but it's a decent workstation for what I need.
I'm thinking of upgrading to the M1 MAX because - I am, truly am, a MAX user. The last minute timing of everything also hurts creativity because WAITING for a computer is the WORST thing in my job. Next to the last minute nature of my job.
However, I tried figuring about trading my m1 in -> I mean it's covered by apple care bought a several months ago, and is high class. OH AND STILL SOLD -> but the website did me wrong.
First, it wasn't selectable (because it is a current product) and second, when I entered the serial number... well... they only offered me $900 for a slightly used system... OK very used but in near mint condition.
What are my options, what are your thoughts, and feedback on my new FOMO dilemma. Let's be honest here... I'm really REALLLLY concerned about getting 30% of my time back and be less upset on last minute.