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Apple Computing Products:
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Would like some advice on Mac Pro purchase
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<blockquote data-quote="iggibar" data-source="post: 1482194" data-attributes="member: 97843"><p>I'm upgrading my office and would like to purchase a used Mac Pro within a month's time. I know this question might come with many possible answers, but I am not sure what to look for. What I would like is a setup running 3 monitors(~23"). I do not want to spend more than 1200-1300 for the system on its own. I don't mind buying separate parts to make the system work. Is there a specific model that I should look at that is still good, but does not cost a lot? I guess I'm just asking for a recommendation as to which model would keep me in budget while giving me the most bang-for-buck. Stuff like ram isn't an issue, as it can be upgraded any time, but my main requirement is it needs to have 3 monitors that run perfect without hiccups, which I believe means it will need to have 2 graphics cards(?). </p><p></p><p>I've been searching CR for local listing, but have not had any luck. Ebay seems to be pretty useless as sellers don't accurately identify their model, which is part of what confuses me the most. I've actually been relying mostly on MacTracker for accurate information. I would prefer the MacPro to have 8 total cores.</p><p></p><p>Any guidance would be appreciated.</p><p></p><p>...just noticed I spelled advice with an s.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="iggibar, post: 1482194, member: 97843"] I'm upgrading my office and would like to purchase a used Mac Pro within a month's time. I know this question might come with many possible answers, but I am not sure what to look for. What I would like is a setup running 3 monitors(~23"). I do not want to spend more than 1200-1300 for the system on its own. I don't mind buying separate parts to make the system work. Is there a specific model that I should look at that is still good, but does not cost a lot? I guess I'm just asking for a recommendation as to which model would keep me in budget while giving me the most bang-for-buck. Stuff like ram isn't an issue, as it can be upgraded any time, but my main requirement is it needs to have 3 monitors that run perfect without hiccups, which I believe means it will need to have 2 graphics cards(?). I've been searching CR for local listing, but have not had any luck. Ebay seems to be pretty useless as sellers don't accurately identify their model, which is part of what confuses me the most. I've actually been relying mostly on MacTracker for accurate information. I would prefer the MacPro to have 8 total cores. Any guidance would be appreciated. ...just noticed I spelled advice with an s. [/QUOTE]
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