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PowerMac G4 vs. G5
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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I have a PowerMac G4, 400MHz with around 700MB of RAM, and i'm thinking about upgrading it to PowerMac G5... But don't know if i should go for the 1,8GHz single or the dual 2,0GHz, since there is a slight price difference...
My question is, will there be a big difference in preformance from my G4 to G5 1,8GHz single? (i know there will be a big difference, but how big..?) And how much difference is it from the 1,8GHz single to the dual 2,0GHz?
All help is helpful! 
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Join Date: Oct 2000
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Session, the G5s are terrific - I adore my DP 2.0 (Rev. B), but you are aware Apple is switching to Intel processors over the next two years, right? If not, you'll want to check out the Lounge.
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Join Date: Mar 1999
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The difference you notice depends on what you'll be doing. The G5, any G5 is generally just faster, but when I switched from a G4933 to my DP 2.0 I noticed a HUGE difference. I started doing video work. My rendering/burning time went from about 4 hours to about an hour and 45 minutes.
IMHO the DP 2.0 offers the most bang for the buck. Get plenty of ram. And don't pay any attention to those that tell you not to buy because in two years Apple will switch the power mac line to intel processors. It's not about the processor....it's all about OSX. I bought my G5 this past November and a new powerbook in Feb and I personally don't care what's inside my Mac. The soul of Mac is the OS.
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I love my DP 2.0 G5. It does anything I ask. I took a screen of Activity Monitor, so you can see all the apps that are open, DP machines are great for multitasking.
Just so you get an idea and it didn't miss a beat in iTunes, I felt like I had plenty more power.
Depending on what you will be using the G5 for, you can chose between a Single and a DP machine. They're both fast, but a DP will have a edge over a SP machine, what multitasking and so is concerned.
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I will mostly be using it for programs like, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Macromedia Flash and i will use for music production with Pro Tools...
What's this fuzz about mac switching to intel processor?
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For programs like that a single 1.8 will do well, depending on the files you'll be working on in PS. If you're going to be using these programs at the same time, and maybe some other ones in the near future, I'd recommend a DP machine. It'll give you an edge, and hold its place for a longer time, meaning you'd be fine with it for 4-5 years. A single DP machine will do fine as well, but as you mentioned Illustrator, PS, and audio Pro Tools, I think you could stretch the value of a DP machine further.
And you'll see it's a joy to work on. Power to spare.
Check the Lounge for info on the Intel switch, plenty of threads there....
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