J. Wallace Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 (edited) Hi, I just thought I would update some events over the past couple of months. We seem to be getting involved with more and more projects that require site model work, this coupled with my wife jumping back into the design arena has prompted me to purchase an iMac Pro as a replacement to my 2012 era 6-core MacPro. Yes, my wife inherits our MacPro which is still fine for smaller site model work. I was not excited about this in the least as I don't like the all in one concept. Having worked on this computer for a week I am feeling like the converted...the screen is phenomenal, it's super quiet, and I've not had any site model related workflow issues. I've plugged in a 1080 monitor as a second screen, it doesn't look nearly as good when next to a 5k screen. I don't like the fact that I had to purchase this with a 5-6 year window in mind and no chance to upgrade ( except the ram) Here's a couple of quick tests I did with a large file: Test type Time-2012 Macpro ImacPro Update site model 3:12 1:54 Render a viewport 7:32 2:40....wow Love to hear from anyone else who's taken the jump. Edited October 27, 2018 by J. Wallace 3 Quote Link to comment
Benson Shaw Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Thanks! Nice improvements! Thanks for showing. Which iMac Pro options did you choose? Current base model spec from Apple website (5K US$ -trade in +tax): •3.2GHz 8-core Intel Xeon W processor, Turbo Boost up to 4.2GHz •32GB 2666MHz DDR4 ECC memory •Radeon Pro Vega 56 with 8GB of HBM2 memory •1TB SSD •Magic Mouse 2 - Space Gray •Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad - US English - Space Gray -B Quote Link to comment
J. Wallace Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Benson Shaw said: Thanks! Nice improvements! Thanks for showing. Which iMac Pro options did you choose? Current base model spec from Apple website (5K US$ -trade in +tax): •3.2GHz 8-core Intel Xeon W processor, Turbo Boost up to 4.2GHz •32GB 2666MHz DDR4 ECC memory •Radeon Pro Vega 56 with 8GB of HBM2 memory •1TB SSD •Magic Mouse 2 - Space Gray •Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad - US English - Space Gray -B HI Benson. My options were as follows and based on not being able to upgrade anything but the Ram. I was also keen on purchasing an Apple refurbished model to save some coin. Cost in Canadian dollars $ 7500 on refurbished model ($1300 savings) Originally released December 2017 3.0 GHz 10-core Intel Xeon W processor, Turbo Boost up to 4.5 GHZ 27-inch (diagonal) Retina 5K display; 5120x2880 resolution with support for one billion colours 64GB of 2666MHz DDR4 ECC memory 1TB SSD storage 1080p FaceTime HD camera Radeon Pro Vega 64 graphics processor with 16GB of HBM2 memory Magic Mouse 2- which isn't great with VW Magic Keyboard with numeric keypad- love it 2 Quote Link to comment
zoomer Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Perfect ! I think that's a reasonable sweet spot configuration and should last a few years without being overly expensive (well that depends ...) It would hurt me to buy a 2500 € 18 core upgrade if I can buy a 32 core Threadripper for 1800 € on the PC side. (Or just 800 for the 16 core) Quote Link to comment
J. Wallace Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 54 minutes ago, zoomer said: Perfect ! I think that's a reasonable sweet spot configuration and should last a few years without being overly expensive (well that depends ...) 1 This was my thoughts as well...the cost is a few thousand more than I wanted to spend. It took me a week to get over the fact that this is a long-term investment. I played with shifting to Windows but I just can't do this right now as I enjoy the OSX platform too much. Quote Link to comment
zoomer Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Mmmh, enjoyment with macOS is pretty much frozen down for me. Not comparable to 2006-2012 anymore. But I still struggle with a switch too, while playing with Linux and Windows. Both have their advantages but it looks both need still more attention than a mediocre macOS experience. Staying with the current is by far the easiest option. So I still delay Apples another last chance, to show some cooperation, until Tuesday's Presentation. Or if that won't be revelatory enough, maybe until early next year to grab newest 7 nm technologies and peripherals. 😉 Quote Link to comment
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