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The Mac Pro is a bit out-dated though. But if it does what you need it to do, then go for it.
It depends on what you want the system for. You can't slap a new high-end GPU in an iMac. You can't slap 4 massive HDs in an iMac. The list goes on and on.
For many people, the Mac Pro is still the best choice, even though it's using 3+ year old technology.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/FC560LL/A
this is a decent machine. if you add this cpu
http://www.buy.com/pr/SellerListings.aspx?sku=214873128&buy=1
which is a drop in 20 to 30 minute install .
you then have this machine see thumbnail. your cost is 2450 or so. and you have the spare cpu. here is the how to thread.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1122551/
this is a decent machine. if you add this cpu
http://www.buy.com/pr/SellerListings.aspx?sku=214873128&buy=1
which is a drop in 20 to 30 minute install .
you then have this machine see thumbnail. your cost is 2450 or so. and you have the spare cpu. here is the how to thread.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1122551/
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I would wait till next release before buying new. The refurb upgraded to 6 core makes good economic sense unless you are prepared to build a Hackintosh instead or an iMac will meet your needs.
The current range of iMacs are due a refresh soon too mind.
The current range of iMacs are due a refresh soon too mind.
