user9830: Would it be worth buying a Mac Pro (higher end model) and using that to mine BitCoin? If so then what should I expect in return as far as mining goes?

user8728: @Lohoris did not stress it enough. Do not invest on CPU/GPU hardware with the intent of mining Bitcoin. What you'll spend on electricity will be several times more than the return in Bitcoin (yes, that's how little BTC you will make).
Even low-end ASICs (which are several orders of magnitude more Hash/Watt efficient than CPU/GPU miners) are barely breaking even, even after the price reached 1000USD+. I know because I have one!

user196: No it wouldn't.
Mining with CPU or GPU is worthless, and if your goal is buying some non-standalone ASIC, your best bet is a PC which uses as few energy as possible.

9830: <p>Would it be worth buying a Mac Pro (higher end model) and using that to mine BitCoin? If so then what should I expect in return as far as mining goes?</p>
 8728: <p>@Lohoris did not stress it enough. Do not invest on CPU/GPU hardware with the intent of mining Bitcoin. What you'll spend on electricity will be several times more than the return in Bitcoin (yes, that's how little BTC you will make).</p>

<p>Even low-end ASICs (which are several orders of magnitude more Hash/Watt efficient than CPU/GPU miners) are barely breaking even, even after the price reached 1000USD+. I know because I have one!</p>
 196: <p>No it wouldn't.</p>

<p>Mining with CPU or GPU is worthless, and if your goal is buying some non-standalone ASIC, your best bet is a PC which uses as few energy as possible.</p>
