Which would be faster? - DPChallenge Forums

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

06/06/2005 03:39:21 PM · #1

I am STILL trying to decide to either upgrade my PC or go for an iMac.

So, putting the OSX vs Windows debate aside, which setup would be faster for Photoshop?

PC Option
motherboard:
ASUS A8V DELUXE Socket 939 VIA K8T800 Pro ATX AMD Motherboard

CPU:
AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Winchester

RAM:
1 GB of CORSAIR ValueSelect

OR

Mac Option
1.8 or 2.0 GHz iMac 20"

I know this is a rather simplistic question, but I already know that OSX is a better OS. But is the Mac hardware up to the PC option?

Thanks,
Chad

strangeghost

Canon EOS-7D

06/06/2005 04:05:36 PM · #2

In terms of real-world system responsiveness (launching applications, etc.) both machines will probably feel about the same. If you look at benchmarks, some tests will favor the PC, some the Mac. It comes down to which platform you feel more comfortable with. If you definitely prefer OSX, well then, you've just made your decision, haven't you.

Good luck!

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

06/06/2005 04:26:08 PM · #3

Originally posted by strangeghost:

Thanks strangeghost-

Actually, I've never used OSX, but everything I've read says it is better (except for game availability). And THAT is what is making the decision so hard, because if XP was better, my decision would be easy, considering the iMac is around 4x the cost of the PC option.

But if the performance is similar, then it seems the PC option is best for me, since I have all PC software.

-Chad

menardmam

Canon EOS-30D

06/06/2005 04:31:19 PM · #4

OS Shootout: Mac OS X Tiger vs. Windows XP

//www.xvsxp.com/

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

06/08/2005 03:10:22 PM · #5

For those of you who are on the edge of your seat, wondering what my decision will be, I chose the iMac.

I got a 20" iMac 1.8GHz off of ebay, with the following software preloaded:

Tiger
Office 2004 for Mac
Photoshop CS
Illustrator CS
FinalCutHD
FinalCut Express
Dreamweaver '04
Fireworks '04
Flash '04
Ilife '05
Quark6 (not sure what this is)
Toast6
FilemakerPro6
Indesign

It still has 7 months of warranty left - all for $1500.

-Chad

DanSig

06/08/2005 03:20:35 PM · #6

great choice, the iMac is a great design, and to get all those programs preloaded.. even thoug I doubt that they are paid for ;) well it gives you a chance to try before you buy :)

rlinn3

Nikon D100

06/08/2005 03:24:55 PM · #7

Good choice. I love my Macs. Good deal also if the software is legal (doubtful). By the way Quark6 is page layout software.

dockode

06/08/2005 03:33:19 PM · #8

Awe... the pc would have been my choice... you can upgrade the hardware if you wanted to. That's what I dislike about macs.... I think the os is nice though and so is their design in general. But pc's are far more versatile.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

06/08/2005 03:33:59 PM · #9

All I know is my Pentium II is the suck.

kyebosh

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

06/08/2005 03:35:13 PM · #10

Still waiting for longhorn ::drools:: I hear it even has RAW support built into the OS!

dockode

06/08/2005 03:39:27 PM · #11

Really raw support in Longhorn... I hope Longhorn doesn't cost $700 dollars though with a $500 dollar upgrade. ick. XP was expensive... especially the professional version.

ladyhawk22

Sony DSLR-A700

Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens for the Sony

06/08/2005 04:02:07 PM · #12

Great choice! I have two friends that recently made the Switch to Mac as well and they are both just loving it! If you ever have any questions, feel free to PM or email for some help.

I think you'll be very happy with your new purchase :-)