Should I Get A G4 Or G5???, For use with Cubase/Yamaha 01v mixer Options

[garyrpeter]

I am making the jump from PC to MAC and have a tight budget. I have Cubase and a Yamaha 01v mixer (with fibre optic digital upgrade). I know I want at least 1 Gig RAM, but from a technical AND financial perspective, I don't know what would be better: upgrading a G4 with a soundcard that can handle my mixer, or getting a G5 which can already handle it. So far I've been told that upgrading a G4 would cost almost as much as getting a G5 and I should just pay the extra money and get a G5 with dual drive. Is this true? Money is a serious concern as I am a student, but I also want everything to work properly.

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me out!

Gp

[snow]

hey gary
on wednesday apple released a new line of dual processor G5s, which is naturally MUCH faster and stronger than any G4.
i use a G4, very good machines and will suit you well. but there is a big speed gap between them. some new technologies, too.
i do think you can find a G4 that would cost you much less than a new G5. check macworld and price finder for prices for used machines...
if there is any way to get the cash for the G5, it would be worth it. the G5 have optical I/O which will help you with your digital Yamaha as well.
good luck