Advices on computer hardware

Posted by lechristophe on
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Hi all,

I would like to get answers to the following question : what would be
the best choice for a post-aquisition, image processing computer ? It
will run ImageJ and possibly other image processing and visualization
software (depending on the OS). I'm wondering which processor,
archirtecture, OS to choose (let's say I have to keep it under 5000€,
possibly less, so no fancy workstations here):

- what about 64 bits architectures ? Are the OSes ready yet (XP, Vista,
OS X, Linux ?) Can I expect a real difference in speed ? Are the
applications already optimized (I've heard about Volocity 64, I've heard
about the problems for ImageJ) ?

- PC or Mac ? Are the new Mac Pro an option ? What are the options for
high-end PCs ?

- To what features and specs should I particularily pay attention,
keeping in mind the image processing use (RAM, writing speed of hard
disks, others ?)

Best Regards,

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Christophe Leterrier

Postdoc
INSERM UMR641 Neurobiology of ionic channels
IFR Jean Roche - Mediterranee University
Marseille, France