
This is the biggest question to answer when contemplating a Mac Pro. Do you absolutely need the power of a Mac Pro? This question is trickier and requires diving into more detailed questions about what you do for your work, and how well your current computer is holding up. Should you upgrade from an older iMac, MacBook Pro, or other Mac computer? If you need the extra processing power, you should sooner look for used or refurbished Mac Pros than buy a new one outright. Other than a "free" upgrade to CPU and GPU, there's really nothing new or exciting about this version of the Mac Pro. Should you upgrade from an earlier 2013-era Mac Pro?


So, with these changes, is the 2017-updated Mac Pro worth a purchase? It depends on what you need in your office. Instead, while it works on the next generation of Mac Pro, Apple has essentially discounted formerly paid upgrades by $1000+, making them the default option for new buyers.Įverything else about the Mac is the same: You'll still get four USB 3 ports, two Thunderbolt 2 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, headphone port and an SDXC card slot. It's worth noting that these upgrades aren't new components for the Mac Pro - since 2013, you've been able to build the Mac Pro to order with higher-core Xeon processors and FirePro D700 GPUs.
