Hi there....

[imanology1]

Hello, I have a Mac Book Pro and I`m thinking of getting a new computer because it can`t handle the 3rd party plugins I use when running Logic or Pro Tools. I need something that NOT going to stop all the time and be able to run my outboard gear without hiccups as well as my software without hiccups. I use Logic mostly and even though my MacBook Pro is fully blown, it just can`t handle it. Please help with suggestions. Also, is the Xeon better, more dependable and faster than the i7 processor. Thanks so much! Imani Z!

 

[amuffin]

What are you looking to do?

Build or buy?

 

[imanology1]

I was looking at the Mac Pro tower and was also wondering about xeon vs. the i7....

 

[amuffin]

Which specific ones?

The Mac pros are being phased out soon, so there aren't any new Sandybridge or Ivybridge Xeons.

 

[imanology1]

So Sorry aMuffin...believe it or not, my MacBook Pro just went out and won`t come back on. Anyway, thanks so much for your time and expertise. I`m really just a musician that uses Logic in the studio and Mainstage live. I really don`t know the tech side of computers at all, but I did run across your insight on the Mac Pro being phased out and info about the Sandybridge or Ivybridge. Thanks again for your time. Looks like I`m waiting for the middle or end of 2013. Peace....

 

[imanology1]

Thanks so much for the links and all the help! All of you guys are GREAT! I tried to find the "gold " flag above the best answer, but don`t see it . Anyway, thank you to all..... Peace, IZ

 

[imanology1]

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