Hello (with the HP Z800)

[rukiri]

Hey everyone, really nice allowing Mac OS X to be used on Pcs. And I'm glad I chose a workstation over building my machine.. while I could easily make one it's just more prof. on the inside as it is on the outside.

 

I plan on upgrading my Gfx card to the ATI 5870 and plan on updating to one of the newer xeons maybe a 6-core? I'm running on a intel Xeon e5504 which I think is awesome and compared well with a lower end i7!

 

I'm basically trying to update my workstation so it's practically on par with the current Mac Pro(God I love apple but I love the Z800 more as a workstation, I just love the OS..would be nice to have the chassis though.)

 

If anyone can help me out on what CPU to upgrade I'm thinking of just using what the 12 core has(obviously buying 1 at a time..) And selling the e5504 to anyone that want's a good CPU(It's very nice! ran moder warfare 2 without a sweat!)

 

I'm basically planning for my Z800 to turn into a Mac Pro, I love the z800 as it offers STILL more customization and it will last me much much longer than the mac pro will.

 

My Z800 is from late 2009 or early 2010. I purchased it in February of 2010 and I love it death! Never failed on me, never crashed at all! This is my first experience with a xeon and I can say I'll NEVER use a consumer cpu again(core i7 for example)