Which Mac Pro did YOU get and why? POST HERE!

[Vylen]

Check my sig..

Got it for XCode (C++), NetBeans (Java), Blender, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Lightroom... and Steam Gaming

I'm watching my page usage to figure out how much RAM I should get... currently got XCode and Blender open and other stuff and using 8GB Page.. so 12GB of RAM would "just be enough" but if I have any other additional apps open (e.g. Photoshop or Netbeans since I'm awesome at multitasking ) page size will definitely increase... so maybe 16GB... hmmmm

Also... looking forward to how this machine will handle Portal 2 when it's released next year

 

[Garamond]

I see; can you see if you can put all 4 in one side to see if it works? I'm planning on getting 12GB in 3 sticks and getting 24GB later on…

When using one or more 8GB sticks they all need to be the same, according to OWC. Can't add a 4GB stick later.

The rig haven't shipped yet, so it'll probably be another two weeks until it arrives here.

 

[alphaod]

When using one or more 8GB sticks they all need to be the same, according to OWC. Can't add a 4GB stick later.

The rig haven't shipped yet, so it'll probably be another two weeks until it arrives here.

Of course I don't mind waiting either for an answer to that! Thanks!

 

[Chupa Chupa]

Stock 2.8Ghz + added 8MB of Kingston RAM. Why did I get this model? It's all I needed. (Not nec. all I wanted, but money doesn't grow on any of my trees). I might trade it in if the 2011 Sandy Bridge models are especially impressive, but very happy w/ it for now. It's not the fasted kid on the block but it's a heck of a lot faster than my old kid.

 

[tengo84]

I bought a quad because I don't want to pay extra for cores I don't need. Nor do I believe in paying a hefty price hike for future-proofing of vaporware. I'm not convinced that most software will utilize more than 1-4 cores anytime soon.

Also, I believe that "1066 vs 1333", and "dual vs. triple channel", is pretty much insignificant for 95% of users. I'm buying 2 x 4GB sticks for now, and will add another stick or two in the future.

I need the tower for more internal storage, choice of SSD (OWC 120), eSATA card, and non-glossy screen. iMac wouldn't work for me.

Keeping all that in mind, I opted for the higher 3.2 clock speed than base 2.8. I steered away from hackintosh because I don't have the time to research and build it, nor would I want to, not to mention added worries that any given update will break it.

I use my Mac for all the everyday stuff plus I'm a photoshop and video hobbyist. My G4 Quicksilver is crumbling before my eyes, it's been running 24/7 for 10 years now. I was overdue for an upgrade!