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G5 Quad still a good option or do I need to be punched in the face?
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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 890310" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>Here are my thought regarding your situation:</p><p></p><p>- yes a first generation Mac Pro can sell for close to $1600 on e-Bay. But, I bought my 1st generation Mac Pro on Craigs List for $1050... that was 6-8 months ago when they were worth more! So good deals can be found on a Mac Pro.</p><p></p><p>- as far as your $1500 budget. Although G5 desktops are still very good computers...when you start talking spending $1500 bucks for a G5 "rig"...I don't really think it's the best way to spend your money....AND you mentioned within 24 months you're going to be selling this "rig" and upgrading to an 8-core Mac Pro.</p><p></p><p>Here are the options I would recommend if you have $1500 to spend:</p><p></p><p>1. Watch Craig's List or e-Bay for an affordable 1st generation Mac Pro.</p><p>2. Check out the online Apple Store for prices on refurbished iMac's...and get the fastest one within your budget.</p><p>3. If you still want to go for a G5 desktop...look for something like a 2.3 ghz dual processor G5 desktop. You should be able to get one of these for around $500-$600.</p><p></p><p>As far as a punch in the face...Well...a punch in the face is never much fun...unless it leads to a "chick" thinking you're "brave"...and eventually getting you laid!!! ;D </p><p></p><p>Good luck,</p><p></p><p>- Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 890310, member: 56379"] Here are my thought regarding your situation: - yes a first generation Mac Pro can sell for close to $1600 on e-Bay. But, I bought my 1st generation Mac Pro on Craigs List for $1050... that was 6-8 months ago when they were worth more! So good deals can be found on a Mac Pro. - as far as your $1500 budget. Although G5 desktops are still very good computers...when you start talking spending $1500 bucks for a G5 "rig"...I don't really think it's the best way to spend your money....AND you mentioned within 24 months you're going to be selling this "rig" and upgrading to an 8-core Mac Pro. Here are the options I would recommend if you have $1500 to spend: 1. Watch Craig's List or e-Bay for an affordable 1st generation Mac Pro. 2. Check out the online Apple Store for prices on refurbished iMac's...and get the fastest one within your budget. 3. If you still want to go for a G5 desktop...look for something like a 2.3 ghz dual processor G5 desktop. You should be able to get one of these for around $500-$600. As far as a punch in the face...Well...a punch in the face is never much fun...unless it leads to a "chick" thinking you're "brave"...and eventually getting you laid!!! ;D Good luck, - Nick [/QUOTE]
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