Anybody selling a “legacy” MacPro?

[Bret Williams]

2010 was the last legacy Mac Pro. Unless you count the 2012 mini-speed bump.

[Bob Zelin]

you can use a 2008 3,1 or a 2009 4,1 (which was a great computer). Both of these “oldies” will run Mavericks and FCP X without issue, in full 64 bit. Nothing wrong with these computers. And they are cheap.

Bob Zelin

Bob Zelin
Rescue 1, Inc.
maxavid@cfl.rr.com

[Paul Figgiani]

[Bob Zelin] “you can use a 2008 3,1 or a 2009 4,1 (which was a great computer). Both of these “oldies” will run Mavericks and FCP X without issue, in full 64 bit. Nothing wrong with these computers. And they are cheap. “

Thanks, Bob. I read your advise in a previous post. I’d be willing to spend upwards of $1200 for something as “new” as possible. I’m waiting to hear from any potential sellers here on the Cow. If not I’ll see what I can find on eBay. I am ready to buy something …

-paul.

[Chad Brewer]

Hey Paul,

Have you ever checked out https://www.lowendmac.com?
They compile some pretty good deals from a handful of reputable places selling used Macs across many vintages. I like their tech spec details/reviews on all the individual models for comparison amongst all the serial numbers. I have purchased a few computers from some of the companies they list and have been very satisfied getting healthy machines inside as well as cosmetically cared for on the outside.

Maybe see if anything from the companies in their Mac Pro “deals” listing is of worthwhile before eBay if you haven’t already.

-chad
(still have your aspect ratio calculator on a number of computers – always a handy tool)

[Paul Figgiani]

[Chad Brewer] “Maybe see if anything from the companies in their Mac Pro “deals” listing is of worthwhile before eBay if you haven’t already.

-chad
(still have your aspect ratio calculator on a number of computers – always a handy tool)”

Hi, Chad.

Thanks allot for this. I wasn’t aware of it. I’ll check it out.

Glad you find aspectRatio useful! Are you running the updated version that’s in the app store?

Thanks again.

-paul.

[Oliver Peters]

Powermax.com is another resource.

– Oliver

Oliver Peters Post Production Services, LLC
Orlando, FL
http://www.oliverpeters.com

[Paul Figgiani]

[Oliver Peters] “Powermax.com is another resource.”

Thanks, Oliver. I’ll check it out as well.

-paul.

[Darren Roark]

A strategy suggestion is to wait a couple weeks till more of the new photon torpedoes ship and check craigslist. (or whatever your country has) A lot of the time people just want it out of their hair with minimal hassle.

That way you know it works, can check it for dust rhinos and don’t have to pay for shipping.

I agree with Bob about ebay about the insanely low dollar to muscle price ratio right now. I bet once the dust settles, the more recent ‘older’ mac pros will go back up in price.

[Paul Figgiani]

[Darren Roark] “A strategy suggestion is to wait a couple weeks till more of the new photon torpedoes ship and check craigslist. (or whatever your country has) A lot of the time people just want it out of their hair with minimal hassle.

That way you know it works, can check it for dust rhinos and don’t have to pay for shipping.

I agree with Bob about ebay about the insanely low dollar to muscle price ratio right now. I bet once the dust settles, the more recent ‘older’ mac pros will go back up in price.”

Thanks, Darren.

Here’s what I’m looking at:

5,1 MP – Xeon Quad, 2.8 GHz (2010?)

This particular machine (there’s 2 available) comes with a small amount of RAM. Not a problem because I can bump it up for relatively cheap. OWC’s prices are reasonable for RAM for this machine.

I think this particular MP has an ATI Radeon HD 5770. If not it’s not a big deal because I have one here ready to swap in. Same with hard drives. I have plenty here ready to go.

The two places that have these appear to be pretty reliable, although closed on the weekends. I’m going to call them first thing Monday morning and feel them out. Shipping would be another $50.

And yeah – I should check craigslist.

Thanks again.

-paul.

[Richard Jacana]

Can anyone with one of these machine confirm that they actually work as well as an i7 with a large number of clips, 500 or so. I’ve yet to this question answered. How is the redraw and scrolling through the clips in the event library? My 256Mb AMD card in my mini seems to handle it Ok but would like a little more speed.