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Originally Posted by Sunnz  Ok, it is not that I don't agree about Apple being having more configurable computers than Dell... the thing is, I don't care about Dell/HP/whatever when it comes to desktops...
Ok it would be unfair to compare it to DYI computer, but I didn't said that I want it to be just like DYI computers, because that would make Apple a computer parts manufacturer... what I am saying is if the Mac Pro can be just a tiny bit more configurable than it is now, then I'll want to get one... I mean, it is not that I want Apple to have the hard drive of my choice already built in, but just come without one, it would require less work right? |
I think I understand now what you're asking from Apple: a possible barebones model. I dno't think this will happen anytime soon, and this even includes the major PC manufacturers. Usually the ones that do barebones systems are doing so with retail parts sold as OEM (since they're already installed in the case, like the mobo and possibly the CPU of choice). So you don't get the box for the motherboard and CPU and whatnot.
However, you can purchase other components from elsewhere, like RAM and hard drives. EVeryone recommends that if you're goingto purchase memory for your Mac, that you shoildn't get it from Apple (or the computer mnufacturer for that matter) since they sell RAM at a premium compared to places like NewEgg and others online computer shops. It's just a matter of making sure that said memory will run stable on that Mac since OS X is very picky about RAM timings and whatnot (
Crucial's website has a RAM configurator in order to get the right RAM for your Mac.
Ramseeker also has this).