mac or pc

[Acidz]

i was looking into gettin a new computer but i dont know what to get a mac or pc this computer would be used for programs like ps,3d max,maya and so on programs that i guess take a lot of the computer resources.

currently i have a P4 1.5ghz / 256mb ram / 150Gb in hd space / and AMD 1700+ / 256mb ram / 50Gb in hd space / or should i just do a upgrade on one of these pcs?

 

[Guest]

I would upgrade. 256 MB of ram is not a lot.

 

[Acidz]

ok

i was looking @ gettin some more ram maybe Corsair 512Mb PC/3200 XMS ProSeries [CMX512-3200C2PRO] for 224.99 canadian you think that should be enough? ( +256 what i have now)(768MB Ram)

 

[kiwi]

i was looking into gettin a new computer but i dont know what to get a mac or pc this computer would be used for programs like ps,3d max,maya and so on programs that i guess take a lot of the computer resources.

currently i have a P4 1.5ghz / 256mb ram / 150Gb in hd space / and AMD 1700+ / 256mb ram / 50Gb in hd space / or should i just do a upgrade on one of these pcs?

If you use Max and Maya unlimited?,then you will need a PC,Max is not catered for on the Mac and thus far Maya unllimited is not either,but complete is.

 

[kiwi]

Unlimited is being released soon for OSX

 

[theKeeper]

I agree with adding more ram, but i'd also suggest a CPU upgrade. That AMD 1700+ for instance. With Athlon's new line of CPUs coming out now you can get a 3000+ or better for very cheap.

Check some online stores too for deals.

 

[Guest]

Acidz, when you want to upgrade the CPU, check your motherboard first; you might need a newer motherboard to get the most out of it or to be compatible.

 

[theKeeper]

Ya good reminder Elysian. I forgot to mention that actually.

 

[TRENT310]

Both. There should be an option for that.

PCs are more 'compatible' and cost less

MACs Almost never crash. And they're efficient.