Apple Unveils Modular Mac Pro Tower to Reclaim Creative Professionals
Apple reveals a heavily redesigned, modular Mac Pro tower that abandons the infamous trashcan design in favor of a powerful, upgradeable chassis. The new high-end desktop aims to win back demanding creative professionals with up to 28-core Intel Xeon processors and a $5,999 starting price.
Apple reveals a completely redesigned Mac Pro that abandons the unpopular trashcan form factor for a modular tower reminiscent of the classic Power Mac G5. The new aluminum enclosure features a distinctive cheese grater ventilation pattern, a large swiveling handle for easy transport, and optional wheels. This traditional tower shape allows users to pull off the outer shell for straightforward access to internal components.
The updated system focuses heavily on modularity and extreme performance to satisfy demanding workflows. Users can configure the desktop with impressive specs, including Intel Xeon processors with up to 28 cores and MPX graphic modules featuring dual Radeon Pro Vega II cards. This level of customization directly addresses the major limitations of the previous cylindrical Mac Pro design.
Apple positions the new Mac Pro as a direct competitor to Microsoft's Surface line and a significant step up from the stopgap iMac Pro. The base model starts at $5,999, though professionals editing high-resolution 4K or 8K video likely need to upgrade the standard 256GB SSD and other components. Apple also showcases the companion Pro Display XDR 6K monitor as the perfect visual pairing for this powerful new workstation.