I would focus on disk speed over processor speed. IFAIK none of the iMacs have particularly fast disks -- you may be able to add them externally?
I also don't think that FMS is multi-threaded, but you are likely to see some improvement as all the OS background tasks can run on one core and FMS on the other. Though on a dedicated server there shouldn't be too many of these background tasks. Not much help, sorry Forbes -----Original Message----- From: FileMaker Pro Discussions [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Payne Sent: 21 October 2008 07:46 To: [email protected] Subject: Server upgrade recommendations Hi, I am interested in the possibility of moving my Intel Filemaker Server 9 machine from a 2 ghz PPC to whatever the best Intel box would be, most likely a 2.66 Mac Pro that I have here at work. I'd like to ask if anyone could tell me a) what the likely overall database speed increase is likely to be, and b) does FM Server specifically use multiple cores? I dislike the idea that my expensive multi-core Mac might not be benefiting from multiple cores, and I can't find any information specifically saying that it does work well with modern Macs. Can anyone give their two cents and help me figure out if upgrading to an Intel machine for the server will really help my overall serving speed on the user end? -- ******************************************************************************** The information in this email and any files transmitted with it is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee and others authorised to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient,, any disclosure, copying, distribution or action taken in reliance on its contents is prohibited and may be unlawful. Prospects Services Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Reg No: 3042176 Registered Office: Prospects House, 19 Elmfield Road, Bromley, BR1 1LT. If you have received this email in error please notify: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.prospects.co.uk This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept for the presence of computer viruses ********************************************************************************
