Apple computer will soon be at a threshold, and I would speculate that they are unwilling to take the step to become number one in retail desktop performance.
I'm referring to that Morpheus stormfront that blew through here recently regarding the multi processor G5's, two cores per chipotle -- leading to a possible double-double motherboard design.
Look, if apple wants to become the "world fastest desktop" in earnest, then they
can with two of these chips per box. If they are unwilling to do so in order to insure scalability going forward, then that is their decision to make. Interestingly enough, this would be the first time since the Powermac g3 that they can freely decide between the high and low roads, rather than having to lean on the manufacturers for better output.
Even the pricing is not a real issue. 970 chips cost less for Apple than the g4 ones, and surely they could get some sort of discount after the 2004 970fx debacle.
"Gentlemen -- we can rebuild him, we have the technology. We can make better than he was before. Better... Stronger... Faster..."
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The question is whether Apple is willing to take a significant lead in retail desktop performance.