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OT: duo core extreme vs dual Xeon dual cores
#150252 10/26/06 11:23 PM
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I'm finally getting a new workstation here at the office. My decision is now down to getting a box with a single Duo 2 Extreme chip, or two 3.2Ghz dual core Xeons.

Mostly we'll be using this machine for photoshop and after effects work with file sizes ranging from 4096x3112 all the way up to 8192x6144.

Thoughts? I need to make this decision pronto while their checkbook is still open!

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spiffnme #150253 10/27/06 02:20 AM
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Don't get either of them. The best processor for your needs is the "Woodcrest" Intel Xeon chip, which currently maxes out at 3Ghz and is often found in a dual processor (quad-core) configuration. These are the latest-greatest from Intel and are significantly better than either of the chips you're looking at, even though the clock speed is lower.

EDIT: I was tempted to tell you to buy a Mac Pro from Apple and just run Windows on it, since it's the cheapest way (in the ballpark of $1k cheaper) to get quad-core Xeons under your desk. Your graphics card needs might rule that out, though.

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Re: OT: duo core extreme vs dual Xeon dual cores
pmbuko #150254 10/27/06 07:06 PM
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cool. Thanks for the tip. I wasn't aware of those chips.

I just got done spending about $9000. That's quite a thrill when it's not your own money!

Here's what we ended up getting:

Xeon 3.0Ghz 5160 Chips (x2)
4GB 667Mhz buffered RAM
Geforce 7950GX2 1GB Vidya card
160Gb 10K SATA boot drive
320Gb SATA storage drives (x2)
QLogic QLA200 fiber channel card
Adobe Production Studo Premium
Tinderbox 1-4 v2 plug-in bundle
Digital Film Tools "55mm" plug-in bundle
Gridiron Nucleo render plug-in for AE7

I can't wait for this to arrive!

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spiffnme #150255 10/29/06 03:02 AM
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Too bad that's not your home gaming rig, eh?

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pmbuko #150256 10/29/06 10:35 PM
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Luckily I kinda enjoy working with Adobe products, so it'll be fun just to be able to play with it at work.

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spiffnme #150257 10/30/06 03:09 AM
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Quote:

I just got done spending about $9000. That's quite a thrill when it's not your own money!

Here's what we ended up getting:

Xeon 3.0Ghz 5160 Chips (x2)
4GB 667Mhz buffered RAM
Geforce 7950GX2 1GB Vidya card
160Gb 10K SATA boot drive
320Gb SATA storage drives (x2)
QLogic QLA200 fiber channel card
Adobe Production Studo Premium
Tinderbox 1-4 v2 plug-in bundle
Digital Film Tools "55mm" plug-in bundle
Gridiron Nucleo render plug-in for AE7



I missed alot of this conversation but DAMN SPIFF!!
That is just incredible.


"Those who preach the myths of audio are ignorant of truth."
Re: OT: duo core extreme vs dual Xeon dual cores
chesseroo #150258 10/30/06 05:38 AM
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That is insane. Normally I could care less about benchmarks but...



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INANE #150259 10/30/06 06:43 AM
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I can't wait to run a test between our old box and this new one. I'll render out series of fifty frames on each box. Once at 4K, 5.6K and 8K. Should be fun to see what kind of speed differences I get.

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spiffnme #150260 10/31/06 03:26 AM
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Now that you have a faster computer, they can give you more work, right?

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pmbuko #150261 10/31/06 04:38 AM
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Got the machine today. I can't believe I placed the order on Friday and received it on Monday.

Haven't had a chance to test much at all yet, but it's certainly impressive to look at! Two MASSIVE HSF's! Three HUGE fans. At idle, it's as quiet as a mouse.

If I get a chance I'll take and post some pics.

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