Which G4 Tower is best?
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- Kael
So, I finally have the money to buy a new computer after 3 years. I am going to get a Mac.
Pound for pound, which model is best for the buy:
dual 867Mhz
dual 1Ghz
dual 1.25Gzthoughts?
- PIXELRANGER0
Build your own PC.
You could build a PC that is exponentially faster than anything you want to build that is Mac based, and I bet it is half as expensive.
- kpl0
you don't get a mac for power, you get it for environment.
- PIXELRANGER0
for environment?
Um...ok..if a thousand extra dollars gets you "environment" then go for it.
I prefer to work at a decent speed...not be slowed down because my computer cannot render flash at an acceptable speed..or takes seconds to flip between programs and such.
My new computer has a see thru case thet I can see the insides of my computer lit up with neon lights. :)
I think that's enough environment for me.
I used to only use Macs. Sorry but I learned my lesson.
Just my 2 cents.
- one24th0
Have to agree with Pixelranger, just sold my dual G4 450 to some poor smuck on ebay for $1125 used that money + $200 to build a dual AMD 2000+ system that is about 40% faster than a dual G4 1.25.
Never built a PC before and it fired up first time, easier than I thought it would be. Found best deals on parts here http://www.monarchcomputer.com here http://www.newegg.com and here http://www.pc-beyond.com . Got free shipping and no taxes. Macs nice OS but too much $$$.
- bykim10
PIXELRANGER-
i think by environment, s/he means the operating system. even though the G4 processors aren't as fast, it is a better OS hands down.
Kael-
DO NOT BUY THE DUAL 867mhz...you are just paying more for DDR memory that the system board doesnt utilize. The other towers should do fine. The previous DUAL 1GHZ are the best bet for your money (Quicksilver 1ghz)
- one24th0
OS X is nice but mac hardware is so far behind now it's become comical. You can't even get a high-end video cards for them.
Plus there's the bionic flash speed and once your in an application who cares what OS is underneath.
- kpl0
eh. so much for my attempts at derailing another mac vs pc pissing contest. I guess the one-solution-for-everything rule is in effect.
I use both. I built pc systems before. I prefer the mac. there are good reasons for using a mac, even if you don't see what they are.
- loosepiggy0
Definitely get the 1.25 GHz. The 1 GHz version is not much faster than the previous 1 GHz tower release because of a limited system bus speed.
I agree with you on getting a Mac. Most people who say Macs are slow don't know a thing about processer cycling and speed. It's not about the MHz!
And yes, the environment is ten times better than anything Windows could ever put out...
- CyBrainX0
I wish I really knew whether I should get a Mac or PC next time. I have never used PCs, but XP looks like a nice environment and if you use Flash all the time like I do, PCs are better. The real apprehansion I have is switching all my software and fonts after 10 years on Macs. Somehow, I don't think I will get an unbiased, rational answer on any of these threads. OS X is nice, once you get it running, but the installation is like having a lobotomy. I'm going to have to reinstall OS X for a third time!! Macs are supposed to be easier. I'm really on the edge of Switching™.
- bjm0
I use both, and yes I prefer windows XP. I built my own amd system, it smokes all Macs at work, plus it's about half the price of the best mac. OS is preference.
I'm not trying to bash macs, just as of late, I've had to use them too much.
If you gonna buy a mac buy the fastest one.
- powmonkey0
Kael didn't even mention PC in the list. I swear you ppl take to these threads like flies on shit. Give it up already. Any post regarding mac machines and you're all there telling him what to buy, just like annoying sales people. If he wants a mac let him buy it. It's his choice. His money. If he wanted the option of PC and the cheaper prices he would've asked for ppls opinions.
Oh and buy the fastest mac dude ... AND YES I ALSO USE A PC!
- unknown0
I am a PC person, but have recently been using a mac when working on site. I am adjusting ok but am working on os9.
I have a 1.9 ghz. alienware dv system and and very happy with every application I run on it. It is a great machine for a designer for design, video editing, and 3d. It handles everyhing I throw at it and more. I am comfortable in the environment knowing that I can upgrade it anytime and put my hands inside the machine without thinking I am going to break it. I don't get that same feeling with a mac..but that is because I have not used one long enough.
do some research on both, play with both and get what you think is appropriate. I like pc's but macs can be fun. Your finished product will not care which platform it came from, and noone else will know so get the one that makes you the happiest.
happy hunting..
- nightnerd0
buy an atari...
- DenisLirette0
I use both.
I normally waste more time trying to fix the pc than actually produce work on it. I've had a couple of minor issues with the Mac OS, but the nice people at AppleCare help me and it was solved within 4-10 min.
So I'd grab the 867 and an Atari .
Merry Christmas!
- bykim10
do not buy the 867mhz if you want your money's worth. if you notice at the specs, it has the same bus speed as the previous model, yet uses DDR memory - which isnt utilized at all.
- Kael0
wow, I appreciate all the opinions I've seen so far. I think everyone is right in their own way.
I understand arguments for PC and Mac. I grew up on PC's since the first IBM came out in '81.
I think I'm gonna be hitting the 1 or 1.25Ghz.
I still would like to get a PC too for testing and keeping myself fresh with BOTH systems.
- DenisLirette0
are you still gonna get an atari though?
- altamont0
get the dual 1.25...find a nice local mac tech to do the installs and set-up for you (for dinner and beers, of course) and you should be home free...
that, and an old-skool commodore 64...you'll be the life of the party.
.:|:.
- deGa0
I agree you should definitly build one (pc)...i built one and have a powerbook too...
- PIXELRANGER0
I dont understand the whole "environment" issue sorry people.
Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash and Winamp are my "environment" and as such I would prefer the system which runs those the fastest...and allows me to be as productive as humanly possible for both my projects and client projects.
Just my 2 cents.