To work with Pro Tools 9 . Wicht Mac mini should i use?

To work with Pro Tools 9 . With Mac mini should i use.
Intel Core i7 2.0GHz Quad-Core Processor or
Intel Core i7 2.7GHz Dual-Core Processor.

Please be aware that Mavericks is not supported with any Pro Tools system as of May 2014, there are a number of issues that make Pro Tools unstable. If you are buying a new computer Mavericks will be the supplied OS.
Please get advice from your Pro Tools authorised reseller and from the Pro Tools community discussions on your specific system from folk who know and use Pro Tools inside out.
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