The Mac Pro Cheese Grater Returns, Exuding an Impressive Amount of Powerfulness
A year has passed since Apple last hinted at a significant overhaul of their priciest Mac, the Mac Pro. And now, it's here! With a design reminiscent of a cheese grater, this bad boy is rumored to be packed with serious power.
Back in 2017, Apple teased a major redesign of the Mac Pro, which was already four years old. Critics agreed that while it looked great, it was a nightmare for actual professionals due to its form overwhelming its function. It was all but abandoned since its release, with the model on Apple's site still utilizing a 2015 processor.
When Apple first teased this new Mac Pro in 2017, Phil Schiller, VP of Marketing at Apple, noted that they were "completely rethinking" the Mac Pro. They aimed to create a modular system that could be regularly improved and would remain their highest-end, high-throughput desktop system for demanding professionals.
This "cheese grater" Mac Pro features a stainless steel frame, providing access to components from every angle. It utilizes the 8th-Gen Xeon processor, offering up to 28 cores, with support for an impressive 1.5TB of 2933MHz ECC RAM and 8 PCIe slots. Other features include Thunderbolt 3 and USB-A ports, as well as a 3.5mm audio jack.
The GPU, dubbed the MPX Module, can gobble up to 500W of power, and Apple claims it allows for more efficient combination of up to two AMD cards into a single module. Currently, it supports the Radeon Pro 580 and Pro Vega II, with support for Navi expected in the future.
Powering all this hardware is a whopping 1,400W power supply, while viewing the results will be possible via a new, more affordable Pro Display XDR. With a 6K retina display optional glossy or matte glass cover, and a full LED-backlit display providing 1,000 nits of full brightness, it's no surprise that it won't come cheap. The Pro Display XDR will start at $5,000, with the cheapest Mac Pro bundle starting at $6,000.
While specific pricing details for the new Mac Pro have not been announced, it's clear that this isn't intended for the average consumer. Its power and price point place it at the very top of the market, making it a desirable option for professional editing bays.
As for the Pro Display XDR, eBay currently lists used models between £3,899 and £4,000, including the stand. Various accessories like VESA mount adapters and screen protection films are also available.
As the story develops, keep an eye on Apple's official announcements for the most accurate and up-to-date information on the new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR.
- The upcoming redesign of the Mac Pro by Apple, a technology giant, marks a shift towards a more modular and powerful system, catering to the needs of demanding professionals in the tech industry.
- In the future, Apple's innovative Mac Pro, with its hallmark red cheese grater design, is set to support a variety of high-end components, including the 8th-Gen Xeon processor, vast RAM capacity, and multiple PCIe slots.
- Definitely, the new Mac Pro, expected to be a game-changer, will challenge the concept of a tech trashcan, offering an advanced, easily upgradable system to its users, justifying its premium price tag.
- According to its definition, the redesigned Mac Pro is not merely an upgrade, but a complete rethinking of Apple's approach to desktop computers, aiming to provide unparalleled performance and flexibility for professionals across various creative fields.
