mac pro 2012 for 1699 worth it?

[koban4max]

here's a spec i found... gotta ask...this or nMP? 6 core.
Specs:
ITEM COST
2012 Mac Pro $3,999.00
Benchmarks
Standard Geekbench: 19887
After Upgrades 22874
CPU
Processors: 2 (12 Cores)
Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
Processor Type: 6 Core Xeon E5645 x2
Architecture: 64-Bit
Processor Upgrade: LGA 1366 Socket
FPU: Integrated
Insides
System Bus Speed: 6.4 GT/s
Cache Bus Speed: 2.4 GHz (Built-in)
ROM/Firmware Type: EFI
EFI Architecture: 64-Bit
L1 Cache: 32k/32k x12
L2/L3 Cache: 256k (x12), 12 MB (x2)
RAM Type: PC3-10600 DDR3 ECC
Min. RAM Speed: 1333 MHz
Included RAM: 40 GB** $246.72
Maximum RAM: 128 GB
Video
See Upgrades Below
Video Card: EVGA NVidia GTX570 $270.00
VRAM Type: GDDR5 SDRAM
Standard VRAM: 1 GB
Maximum VRAM: 1280 MB
Resolution Support: 2560x1600
2nd Display Support: Dual/Mirroring
2nd Max. Resolution: 2560x1600
Storage
Hard Drive: 1 TB (7200 RPM)
Int. HDD/SSD Interface: SATA (3 Gb/s)
Additional HDD/SSD Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)** $133.59
I/O Devices, & Miscellaneous
Standard Optical: 18X DL "SuperDrive"
Standard Ethernet: Gigabit (x2)
Standard AirPort: 802.11a/b/g/n
Standard Bluetooth: 2.1+EDR
USB Ports: 5 (2.0)
Firewire Ports: 4 (800)
eSATA Ports: 2
Expansion Slots: 4 PCIe 2.0
Expansion Bays: 4 3.5", 2 5.25"
Incl. Keyboard: Apple Aluminum KB
Incl. Input: Magic Mouse
Case Type: Tower
Form Factor: Mac Pro
Apple Order No: MD771LL/A
Apple Subfamily: Mid-2012
Apple Model No: A1289 (EMC 2629)
Model ID: MacPro5,1
Pre-Installed MacOS: X 10.9 (13A603)
Minimum Windows: XP SP2 (32-Bit)*
Maximum Windows: 8 (64-Bit)*
Windows Support: Boot/Virtualization
Dimensions: 20.1 x 8.1 x 18.7
Avg. Weight: 39.9 lbs. (18.1 kg)
Warranty
Applecare - Expires February 2015 $99.00
TOTAL COST
$4,748.31
UPGRADES
RAM Upgrades
Kingston ValueRAM 16GB Kit (2x8GB Modules) 1333MHz DDR3 PC3-10666 ECC CL9 DIMM Intel Certified Server Memory KVR13E9K2/16I $154.74
Corsair XMS3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 MHz (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory (CMX8GX3M1A1333C9) $91.98
Interface Upgrades
Apricorn Velocity Solo x2 - SATA 3 Expansion card (6.25Gb/s) $90.00
IO Crest SATA III 2 Port and 2 Port eSATA III PCI-e 2.0 x 2 Card with Marvell HyperDuo, RAID Mode Support and Low Profile Brackets (SI-PEX40058) $43.59
Video Upgrades
EVGA GTX 570 HD 1280MB for Apple Mac Pro 2008 - 2012 $270.00

 

[dollystereo]

It's a good deal.
It's faster than the fastest imac. (depending on your workflow)
Pop an SSD inside and you are ready to rock.
Buy it now, keep it for 1 or 2 years, and then change it for a nMP (rev 2.0 or 3.0).
In a year from now, you could sell it for the same price.
AND IT HAS APPLECARE!

 

[koban4max]

It's a good deal.
It's faster than the fastest imac. (depending on your workflow)
Pop an SSD inside and you are ready to rock.
Buy it now, keep it for 1 or 2 years, and then change it for a nMP (rev 2.0 or 3.0).
In a year from now, you could sell it for the same price.
AND IT HAS APPLECARE!

ROCK ON...alright it...what kept me from buying is because of nMP.

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It's a good deal.
It's faster than the fastest imac. (depending on your workflow)
Pop an SSD inside and you are ready to rock.
Buy it now, keep it for 1 or 2 years, and then change it for a nMP (rev 2.0 or 3.0).
In a year from now, you could sell it for the same price.
AND IT HAS APPLECARE!

is 40GB ram legit? I didn't know there was 40gb..

 

[shadowbird423]

ROCK ON...alright it...what kept me from buying is because of nMP.

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is 40GB ram legit? I didn't know there was 40gb..

They can take up to 64gb of ram I believe. It's ECC ram though, so upgrading will cost at least an arm and a leg.

 

[BlueWaterVA]

Good buy

Probably the buy of the year!

I have a 6 core nMP and I am going to try to get a 2010-12 Mac Pro. The nMP is for folks who can affor to buy all the optional externals needed. I don't like it.

 

[koban4max]

They can take up to 64gb of ram I believe. It's ECC ram though, so upgrading will cost at least an arm and a leg.

good to know thank you.

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Probably the buy of the year!

I have a 6 core nMP and I am going to try to get a 2010-12 Mac Pro. The nMP is for folks who can affor to buy all the optional externals needed. I don't like it.

That's the drawback...huh? for nMP...