I have an Early 2009 2.66 Nehalem Quad-Core Mac Pro (6GB). It recently stopped working. A authorized 3rd party repair shop ran some diagnostics and told me the processor is fried, and quoted me $500-$600 for parts & labor to replace it.
Is it worth sinking that money into a machine that old?
I was considering purchasing a new Mac Mini instead to pair with my 24" LED Cinema Display. Is that a better investment? Is a current Mac Mini a "better" machine than a 4 year old Mac Pro?
I'm not doing too much heavy lifting. Some light Creative Suite and ProTools work, but nothing too intensive.
Any advice?
Is it worth sinking that money into a machine that old?
I was considering purchasing a new Mac Mini instead to pair with my 24" LED Cinema Display. Is that a better investment? Is a current Mac Mini a "better" machine than a 4 year old Mac Pro?
I'm not doing too much heavy lifting. Some light Creative Suite and ProTools work, but nothing too intensive.
Any advice?