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M-5

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Jan 4, 2008
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Hello!

I’ve been considering upgrading my Mac Pro that from 2013 (the “trashcan” model) to something from the current line. I’m just not sure if it’s worth it or not.



It was essentially a maxed-out Mac Pro at the time of purchase, but obviously it’s many years old now.

It was primarily used for video editing and processing with Adobe Premier and After Effects at the time, however I stopped video editing about five years ago, so I no longer see the need for that.

My Apple Cinema Display is also starting to show its age. The mini display cable that is attached to the display is starting to get worn out, and the display itself is very large…. So is the Mac Pro itself.

Apple’s website says that i can have a trade-in value of up to $1,460, so the only issue I have is how a newer MacBook or iMac that is around that price rage would perform with games such as “League of Legends” or other such games that perhaps this current Mac Pro can play vs a newer smaller computer that I would be hopefully upgrading to.

Thank you so much for suggestions!
 

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mmkerc

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I had a similar MacPro, only not as much memory or graphic card. Trade in was$900. I went with a M1 Mini 16gb, and 1tb. Replaced my dual 27" Cinema Display with two Dell S3220DGF. I also have the OWC thunderbolt 3 dock, and the Belkin Thunderbolt 3 express dock. In terms of power this handles everything I need, I just wish the mini had more ports. I am not a gamer so cannot answer that question. If Apple offered a bigger (27" or 32") M1 iMac I would have traded in for that.
 

M-5

macrumors 65816
Original poster
Jan 4, 2008
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I had a similar MacPro, only not as much memory or graphic card. Trade in was$900. I went with a M1 Mini 16gb, and 1tb. Replaced my dual 27" Cinema Display with two Dell S3220DGF. I also have the OWC thunderbolt 3 dock, and the Belkin Thunderbolt 3 express dock. In terms of power this handles everything I need, I just wish the mini had more ports. I am not a gamer so cannot answer that question. If Apple offered a bigger (27" or 32") M1 iMac I would have traded in for that.
Thank you for the feedback :)
 
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