Mac Pro as a server? Mac mini instead?

[pinksatin]

This may be a stupid question, but if you use your Mac Pro as a server is it ok to still use it as your primary computer?

And.. if I was using a mac mini as a server and I bought a Mac Pro or MacBook Pro, would it just be counterproductive and hurt the performance of the better, faster computers?

I was thinking about buying a mac mini server to use for hosting websites and as a media and storage server... But I was starting to think it would make more since to use the $1000 toward a Mac Pro in a few months when they are updated.

Thanks for any help...

 

[Peace]

Unless you plan on serving up 100,000 hits a day with constant video/audio streaming I'd say the Mac Pro is a bit overkill when it comes to running a server in your house.

You can do it and still use it as your main computer but if your just doing stuff for your house I'd go with a Mini.

 

[goMac]

Depends. It is kind of nice knowing that when you restart your Mac Pro you aren't taking your website down along with it.

Also having your Mac Pro on 24/7 is going to add a nice dent to your power bill, compared to having a mini on 24/7. I know that when I had my Mac Pro on 24/7 it added at least $40 to my monthly power bill compared to normal usage.

 

[Dr.Pants]

Unless your internet connection is crazy-fast, I would go with the Mini. Regular internet speeds don't hold a candle to modern HDDs.

 

[yellow]

This may be a stupid question, but if you use your Mac Pro as a server is it ok to still use it as your primary computer?

Yes it's fine.