Retro Review: 2009 Mac Pro in 2018Thinking of upgrading to the iMac Pro? Perhaps an old Mac Pro can still suit you in 2018.
I've spoken before about justifying an expensive computing environment. If I can get "added value", otherwise described as the ability to use a product beyond it's intended uses, then paying a premium on components is worthwhile. If I can get longevity beyond the manufacturers intended lifespan, then that too is worthwhile.
I've recently was given a 2009 Mac Pro. At one time it was the pinnacle for workstation prowess in the Apple ecosystem. I was asked to see if such and old system can cut it for today's computer workloads. Close to a decade old and comparing it to my 2014 Retina iMac, I didn't expect much from it outside of being able to use it for simple office tasks or web surfing.
My goal, however, was much more ambitious. I wanted to be able to use it as a daily driver for all of my needs. How did it fair for transcoding HD video? How well does it render and run Final Cut projects? How ...
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Retro Review: 2009 Mac Pro in 2018
