The anandtechmac pro is an Apple high-end computer. It's an incredibly powerful workstation that is capable of running demanding professional applications at a reasonable price. It is also quite attractive.
The chassis is sleek and modern looking, but feels solid. It is also very quiet, which is important when you are using it as a professional workstation.
It's also very attractive, which is something not many desktops can claim. That is why I am so excited about getting one to review.
This is a quick tour of the system
Anandtech mac pro uses a single processor board behind the IO panels. This single board supports Intel's newest Ivy Bridge-EP Xeon processors. This makes it easy to upgrade down the road, as long as you have a good memory upgrade kit and a decent motherboard with PCIe slots.
You can also use an optional sled adapter to support SSDs in your four internal hard drives bays (mid-2010 models or later) or a third-party solution for older Mac Pros. You can also purchase a hardware RAID-card, though it isn't necessary for most users.
It comes with 16GB DDR3 RAM, so you can also upgrade your system's memory. Apple's FB DIMM memory modules are subject to special heatsinks in order to maintain a consistent temperature.
The anandtech pro's other major component is the GPU. The dual-GPU design of the new chip is a first for its class. One GPU is dedicated to high-end computing work and one is used for media production. This design is loved by many people and allows Apple to achieve the highest possible performance for its current GPU architectures. It also gives Apple the opportunity to future-proof its product line.
Six-core Mac Pros now run as fast as three-core machines. With the latest Xeons, a twelve core Mac Pro runs faster than a ninecore unit. It's great news if you work with heavy workloads. However, it doesn't give any noticeable boosts to lighter threaded applications such as importing photos to Lightroom or playing back videos.
Users with limited budgets will likely choose a cheaper option that is more suitable for their needs. For example, anandtech Mac Mini is more affordable that the anandtech Mac Pro.
The anandtech Mac mini is a great choice for users that don't need a very powerful computer, but want a small, portable desktop. It is not as powerful but has a large screen with excellent resolution and is very quiet.
The anandtech mac pro is definitely a step up from the previous model and has a very nice look and feel to it. I'm not sure that the overall design and functionality of the new anandtech mac pro is a perfect match for all professional uses, but it is very good for what it does.
The new Mac Pro design is an important part of this. It strives to be small while still providing high-end functionality. While it's unclear if this was ever Apple's goal, it's clear that Apple has a solid commitment to form factors evolution. The Mac Pro is an important step in that direction.