Don't use core i3 for music production?!

[jgro002]

Hi,

 

I'm looking to purchase a new computer for running Logic Pro 9. The 21.5" iMac with the i3 processor is a possibility.

 

However, I have seen several threads where people have made statements like "Don't use the core i3 processor for music production" without qualifying WHY not to use it!

 

Surely the core i3 processors are still faster than the previous generation core 2 duo processors which run Logic fine so I'm not sure what the problem is. According to Intel, the i3 supports hyperthreading so it should well out-perform the core 2 duo, or am I missing something here?

 

Can anyone enlighten me please why core i3 is no good?!

 

Cheers,

Jeremy.

[Jordi Torres]

Some people seem to like it here.

 

J.

[jgro002]

Cool,

 

thanks jordito, I wonder what the other comments suggesting 'don't do it!' were about then...

 

Cheers,

Jeremy.

[David Nahmani]

thanks jordito, I wonder what the other comments suggesting 'don't do it!' were about then...

 

Probably originated from some salesguy trying to sell an i5 or an i7.

[jgro002]

Haha, that's a good point David!

 

My budget is real tight at the moment so my options are:

1) the base MacBook Pro (2.4 GHz core 2 duo)

2) the base iMac (3.06 GHz i3)

 

The only thing the MBP has going for it is the portability (which is important to me, but I guess I could live without).

 

The iMac on the other hand would appear to be a much better computer:

- faster processor, which also supports hyperthreading

- larger, faster hard drive

- larger screen, higher resolution

- more usb ports

 

I would assume I would see much better performance (cpu-wise) from the iMac, correct?

 

I don't do huge sessions, but do use plugs like Superior Drummer and Amplitube 3 on every session so I can see the 2.4 GHz MBP struggling a bit...

 

Cheers,

Jeremy.