Which Mac Pro configuration should I buy?

[Pixelshot]

I'm in the market for the new Mac Pro. I've been waiting for it to be released and have some cash set aside for this. I am a video editor and use Premiere Pro CC, and After Effects. My primary content is simple documentary films - so nothing too intense, but always HD (1080) video. I don't see 4k in my future but it's always a possibility so I want to future-proof my purchase for the next 3 years or so. With respect to storage space and RAM, I can make that decision myself based mostly on cashflow (since they are likely both user-expandable). However, with the basic configuration of the number of cores and video graphics card, I could use some advice. I think they are both set for the life of the computer, so important to get it right.

My current thinking is to start with the 6 core model (I guess I have no real reason for this decision, except that I feel like the 4-core base model is put there to make the price feel lower, while the real advantages in performance start at the 6 core - am I way off on this one?). But, I wonder if I should spring for the 8 core or even the 12 core? Probably overkill for me - out of my budget anyway.

The other decision is the graphics card - is the D500 enough? Will it be limiting factor in the future? Or should I move to D700?

Here are the cost differences:
from 6 core to 8 core is $1500
from D500 to D700 is $600

Which is worth it? (neither, both?)

Thanks.

 

[meashishnd]

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http://www.iclarified.com/36930/app...t-and-it-will-take-time-to-catch-up-to-demand

 

[Pixelshot]

Check Marco Arment's (of InstaPaper fame) blog. He has a a couple of posts with a rundown of the various options and what they might be useful for.

you must mean this page: Turbo Boost and the New Mac Pro's CPU - Marco.org

 

[Spencerdl]

I think I'm going to go into the Apple store and see what their suggestion is for what I will be using a Mac Pro for. Not quite sure what I need yet