New System? Options

[saharacamel]

Hi,guys,

I've read many times on this forum that one should NEVER change a working system.I work on a Power PC Dual G5 at 2.3 Ghz and 8 gigs of RAM,and Logic Pro 7.2.3,with a whole bunch of additional software like Melodyne,Spectrasonics stuff,Nexus,Albino,etc.I bought the Logic Studio 8 right after the first release of it,but it still stands on a bookshelf,as my recent system works flawlessly.I work a lot for TV,commercials,etc.My intention is to sell the whole system (a colleague of mine is ready to buy it), and go for a Mac Pro 8-core and finally start using the Logic 8.I have the bad feeling that If I wait any longer I won't be able to get any decent money for my existing system.Do you guys think that's the right way to go?Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

[houstonmusic]

I've this year made the switch you're thinking about, though i'm centered around DP5. i believe that you're right in assuming the dual G5 wil plummet in resale value in the next year. (despite its value to you, as a working system) for me, the machine itself failed completely, and i was forced to move to the 8 core. for a professional, downtime is a loss, and i regret not having been proactive in the switch. it could have hurt more, since i was able to use my laptop for work for a couple of weeks as the turn over completed.

I'm completely happy with the power the 8 core gives me. virtual instruments and plug ins, not to mention basic tasks, flow much quicker, and i'm never feeling power hungry, as i often did with the dual g5. it's been a solid machine for me. pricey, but we're who they build this beasts for.