Dual G4 Or Dual G5?, upgrading my home studio... Options

[ctklem]

I need to replace my old 350 mhz G4 with a newer machine. I'll be working with a lot of processor intensive virtual synths in Cubase SX as well as linking to Reason through Rewire. Naturally, the dual 1.8/2.0 G5 is the best choice as far as processing power. However, I'm on a tight budget--real tight!--and right now, dual G4s run about a thousand dollars less than the G5s. I can certainly put that extra thousand to good use in other studio equipment. Is the Dual G4 enough processor for runnning, say, up to ten soft synths? How obsolete will that be in two years? Is it worth saving the money or going with a more modern machine?

Any advice is appreciated.

[hani]

good question. NOT!!

G5 all the way bro.. However, running 10 synthes all at once in my opinion is not a good idea , i would export as much as possible or use the freez option..

i know your on a tight budget, therfore your other option is to get a cheep 133 bus speed g4 and upgrade the processer to a dual 1.4 by Powerlogix.., in the end will cost you few dollars less than the G5 dual 2gig which is way way faster.

thats why i say g5 all the way.