[MOD CHANGE] Mac Pro Buying Advice

[turaco]

Hey guys,

I am buying a Mac Pro 1.1 quad core intel xeon 5150, 2.66ghz, 6 GB RAM running osx 10.7.5 for around $400....is it a good deal?

I am not familiar with macs, but I really want to get away from windows....so this might be the perfect time for me to switch.

Thanks for any help in advance!

 

[SDDave2007]

MacPro 1,1

it is a good deal if you can answer YES to both these questions

1) Is the machine in 100% working order, hard disk not corrupted, etc. etc.

2) Are you willing to NEVER upgrade the operating system (as Mountain Lion and beyond will NOT work on this computer)

 

[turaco]

it is a good deal if you can answer YES to both these questions

1) Is the machine in 100% working order, hard disk not corrupted, etc. etc.

2) Are you willing to NEVER upgrade the operating system (as Mountain Lion and beyond will NOT work on this computer)

hmmm.....
1. it seems that way, but not sure
2. I guess I would be ok with it for the price....but is the OS upgrade dependant on the processor, motherboard, or both?

Thanks SDDave!

 

[ssgbryan]

hmmm.....
1. it seems that way, but not sure
2. I guess I would be ok with it for the price....but is the OS upgrade dependant on the processor, motherboard, or both?

Thanks SDDave!

1. I wouldn't worry too much about the internals - hard drives & video cards are easily replaced - ram however, is quite expensive for a 1,1.

2. Unless you are willing to go the hackintosh route, you will be stuck at 10.6.8 - that isn't necessarily a bad thing - I have been there for a while. I haven't seen anything in 10.7 or 10.8 that makes me say "I gotta have that." 10.7 & 10.8 integrate more of the iToys interface into the desktop operating system.

The 1,1 & the 2,1 have a 32-bit kernel - the OS installer checks for this & refuses to install. It is fairly easy to go the hackintosh route, however if you desire to do so.

The most important thing to understand is that the 1,1 and the 2,1 have reached the end of their lifespan, as far as Apple is concerned.

 

[ashman70]

Not true, a 1,1 can install and run Lion 10.7.x just fine natively, but it cannot go to Mountain Lion 10.8.x.

If the machine does what you need then its fine, and as others have said, it can be upgraded as well.

 

[GermanyChris]

1. I wouldn't worry too much about the internals - hard drives & video cards are easily replaced - ram however, is quite expensive for a 1,1.

2. Unless you are willing to go the hackintosh route, you will be stuck at 10.6.8 - that isn't necessarily a bad thing - I have been there for a while. I haven't seen anything in 10.7 or 10.8 that makes me say "I gotta have that." 10.7 & 10.8 integrate more of the iToys interface into the desktop operating system.

The 1,1 & the 2,1 have a 32-bit kernel - the OS installer checks for this & refuses to install. It is fairly easy to go the hackintosh route, however if you desire to do so.

The most important thing to understand is that the 1,1 and the 2,1 have reached the end of their lifespan, as far as Apple is concerned.

32bit EFI which prevents them from booting the 64bit Kernal

 

[turaco]

alright guys, quick update...I ended up bying it for $360 including a magic pad (with receipt) and a bluetooth keyboard (with receipt).

I am actually pretty excited, my first mac

 

[GermanyChris]

alright guys, quick update...I ended up bying it for $360 including a magic pad (with receipt) and a bluetooth keyboard (with receipt).

I am actually pretty excited, my first mac

Have fun!

remember drag downloaded application to the applications folder don't double click..