Door stop or usable??

[IdeaMakers]

I'm looking at a 2007 mini on Craigslist for use as a iTunes home sharing server since my iMac is filling up. Seller says video chip is gone, diagnosed at apple store, meaning logic board replacement, buy a new one for the same price. Is it possible to boot to safe mode for basic video so I could create the settings for home sharing and vnc. Once I have the basic settings use vnc to access and work with. Just needed as a file server for apple tv and music.

Thanks for your time, John

[marv777]

[Smithcraft]

Why buy a computer that has had a major component failure?

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Make sure it has pins!

[marv777]

[macmanmacman]

if the gnu is gone it wont do you good and your looking at 800.00 to replace the board don't bother

[IdeaMakers]

Thanks for the help gents, didn't think it was possible but never hurts to ask.