Mac Pro is designed for pros who need the ultimate in CPU performance. From production rendering to playing hundreds of virtual instruments to simulating an iOS app on multiple devices at once, it's exceedingly capable. At the heart of the system is an Intel Xeon processor with up to 28 cores — the most ever in.
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Nothing extraneous, everything intentional. To create a high-performance system based on absolute flexibility and uncompromising utility, Mac Pro was designed from the inside out. It's a tool built to remove barriers. So you can do your greatest work.
A whole new take on the tower.
Building a workstation that delivers immense performance and modularity meant considering it as an integrated system. Through and through, Mac Pro is built to change with your needs.
A foundation for creation.
The starting point for Mac Pro, the stainless steel space frame accommodates a vast range of components and configurations. Extending from foot to handle, it provides support to the overall system and mounting points for interior components.
360 degrees of access.
A single entry point wasn't enough. Remove the aluminum housing and you have total access to the system. The logic board is dual-sided, making it easy to add and remove components. Processor, graphics, and expansion on one side. Storage and memory on the other. Mac Pro is ready for customization when you are.
Two sides. One goal.
The extreme performance of Mac Pro requires a tremendously capable thermal system. Three axial fans quietly push air across the CPU and the GPUs, keeping them cool under even the most intensive workloads. On the opposite side, a blower pulls the air across the memory and storage and through the power supply, exhausting it out the back of the machine.
The inside shapes the outside.
Three forged and machined aluminum pieces integrated into a single part, the housing is much more than a decorative shell. It provides rigidity to the space frame. It also acts as a tight seal for the internal cavity. Working with the fans, blower, and internal ducts, it creates distinct pressure zones to maximize the thermal capacity of the system.
Design inspired by nature.
The lattice pattern on Mac Pro is based on a naturally occurring phenomenon in molecular crystal structures. A network of three-dimensional interlocking hemispheres, it increases the surface area, optimizing airflow and structural rigidity.
More air than metal.
To create the structure, a spherical array is machined onto the internal and external surfaces of the aluminum. The result is a lightweight lattice pattern that maximizes airflow while creating an extremely rigid structure.
Beautifully functional.
A powerful device by itself is limited unless its design takes into consideration the ways someone actually uses it. From the handles, latches, and top ports to the optional wheels and rack mount, all the components you interact with were created to work smoothly and intuitively. So you can work more efficiently than ever.
Stainless steel handles.
The rounded handles are comfortable to grip. Because they're part of the space frame itself, Mac Pro is exceptionally solid and stable when it's lifted or moved.
Top ports. Wheels. Top latch.
Home student office 2016 mac. Two Thunderbolt 3 ports are placed conveniently on the top where you need them. Optional wheels make Mac Pro easy to transport across the set or from one studio to another. With a simple twist, the top latch releases the aluminum housing from the space frame, then serves as a handle to lift it, providing access to the entire system.
Rack mount.
Designed for rack workstation applications, tool-less slide rails support the most common rack sizes and depths. The rack enclosure features the 3D lattice pattern along with stainless steel handles, two USB-C ports, a power button, and a status indicator LED on the front.
A powerful partnership.
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iFixit, a group that sells electronics repair tools and rates devices for repairability, published a detailed teardown of Apple's new Mac Pro. Despite a couple of minor complaints, the folks at iFixit gave the device high marks. In an unusual tune for Apple products, they called the Mac Pro 'beautiful, amazingly well put together, and a masterclass in repairability.'
Whereas a modern Mac usually takes specialized tools and a lot of careful effort to open up, iFixit was able to get inside the Mac Pro by simply using the twist handle at the top—no proprietary screws or adhesive were in place. Additionally, removing the case hard-cuts power to the machine for safe operation.Both the CPU and RAM, as well as PCIe cards, can be accessed and replaced as easily as could be done on most other desktop PCs. However, the SSD is a different story. It has a modular SSD, but it's 'bound to the T2 chip, meaning user-replacements are a no-go.' You can add more storage in other places, but you can't really replace the built-in drive.
AdvertisementNo special tools are required for replacing the RAM. Access to the CPU is similar to other desktop tower PCs; you'll find it in a standard socket after you unscrew and remove its heatsink, and you can remove it and replace it if needed.
As a side note, iFixit tried grating cheese on the surface in reference to many jokes about the Mac Pro's appearance, but unsurprisingly found that it could not efficiently be used for that purpose.
iFixit complimented the build quality over all and noted a handful of conveniences in the design that make it clear that the machine was designed to be opened up and serviced. Whereas they often give Macs scores like 1 out of 10 for repairability, they gave the Mac Pro 9 out of 10, knocking it only for the lack of a replaceable SSD and difficulty and expense of finding new parts.Apple's Mac Pro is built specifically for use in professional environments like video-editing bays, 3D-modeling studios, and the like. It's priced to be competitive with high-end workstations from specialized companies like Boxx or from dedicated arms of bigger PC OEMs. It's also largely manufactured in the United States instead of in China or India, further raising the price.
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The narrow targeting of the Mac Pro makes sense for Apple's current strategy with the Mac, but there is still a dedicated niche of Mac users who want this level of serviceability in a more consumer-oriented (and consumer-priced) desktop. Unfortunately, that's still not yet to be, but any version of a user-serviceable Mac tower in 2019 is nevertheless interesting.
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