Tin
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Mac Pro
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mdhmi
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There'd definitely be a lot of smoke involved before I spent $6K on a PC.
In all seriousness though, they look like bad ass machines.
There'd definitely be a lot of smoke involved before I spent $6K on a PC.
In all seriousness though, they look like bad ass machines.
LOL I meant compared to trying to build a comparable machine from another manufacturer or DIY. I think the base configs are $2999?
Tin
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Yep, and that is all professional level equipment in there. Xeon CPUs and AMD FirePro video cards. For your typical websurfer, it's way overkill. If you do more system intensive tasks, such as video editing or graphic design, it's the right tool for the job.
H.O. Driver
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I hope so, I have another 10 business days before it is even shipped but reading on the process of how they make them it will be worth the wait. I just want something that is going to fit the glock and then I can carry more comfortably.
Tin
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The big difference now is Apple purchased the components in such a large volume and passed the discount on to the consumer. They really are in rare form on the Pro as far as pricing goes. I've spec'd out machines of similar capabilities, and the price was almost always higher. A few years ago, you could get more for your money building a PC with the same components, but they have closed the gap on this run. Of course you can choose regular desktop components and build something with as much power, but using the exact same components as what comes in the Mac Pro, you'll be hard pressed to find a better deal.
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Not sure I'd call any of the Mac Pro's "boat anchors". The ones from 2010 are still faster than consumer desktops you buy today by a lot.
Golden
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I've had mine for 4 years and not one complaint.
SVTSINR
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Fryguy302
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It's probably not going to be much faster if at all, but it's a lot heavier.
sardeanie
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When I ordered it said February shipment but it already shipped on the 30th so it should be here by Monday. Prior one served well for the last 6 years.
That's good news. I've waited because of the late February delivery but I'll order up tomorrow. Did you custom config or just pick one of the 2 base models?
SVTSINR
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Sounds quick to me with room to grow, do you have one GN or two?
Fryguy302
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Two, one street and one race.
DBK
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I just ordered the pre-configured 6-core. Not sure if that played a role in the accelerated shipment time, but it definitely did say February shipment when I ordered. Was a pleasant surprise when the e-mail popped up saying it was shipped shortly thereafter.
