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Upgrade RAM or GPU on Mac Pro?

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ejewels52

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Sep 3, 2006
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Okay, so I finally want to spring for a new Mac Pro. I don't want to go over 2600.00 USD, so I have two upgrade choices. I can get the graphics card upgrade, or the 2gig RAM upgrade. (wish i could get both) I am a graphic designer, using CS2 and stuido 8 most of the time. Should I upgrade RAM to 2 gig, or keep it at 1 and spring for the ATI card? I don't really play games but occassionally use Maya...
 
For your stated uses, I think that you would see more benefit from having 2GB of RAM. Especially if you have it running in quad-channel mode. :)
 
so when would it be wise to get the upgraded card? for games? I mean lets face it, I use an old quicksilver g4 with the stock card, and though slow, the graphics still are okay...
 
ejewels52 said:
so when would it be wise to get the upgraded card? for games? I mean lets face it, I use an old quicksilver g4 with the stock card, and though slow, the graphics still are okay...
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Yep, if you plan on doing any heavy gaming, then go for the ATI Radon
X 1900XT, otherwise the stock NVIDIA 7300 GT should be fine. :)
 
I'm not a gamer, but could I still play games with the stock card okay?
 
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