The updated Mac Pro is apparently arriving soon.
According to a reliable source, Apple on Thursday updated its Mac Configuration Utility for authorized technicians with instructions on how to place the new Mac Pro in DFU mode, according to a reliable source. For existing Macs, this software is used to pair components like the logic board to the Apple T2 security chip after a repair is completed.
The source stated that the release of this information hints at Apple releasing the new Mac Pro in the very near term. Apple previewed the updated desktop at WWDC 2019 in June, and said that the computer will be available this fall, but did not specify a release date.
The 2019 Mac Pro will feature up to 28-core Intel Xeon processors, up to 1.5TB of ECC RAM, up to 4TB of SSD storage, and up to AMD Radeon Pro Vega II Duo graphics with 64GB of HBM2 memory. The computer also has eight PCIe expansion slots for maximum performance, expansion, and configurability. Other new features include a unique lattice pattern that maximizes airflow and quiet operation.
A new design includes a stainless steel frame with smooth handles and an aluminum housing that lifts off for 360-degree access to the entire system. The housing also has a unique lattice pattern to maximize airflow and quiet operation. The computer is also expected to channel over 300W of power to the CPU, allowing the processor to run “fully unconstrained all the time.”
The new Mac Pro will start at $5,999 in the United States with an eight-core Intel Xeon processor, 32GB of ECC RAM, Radeon Pro 580X graphics, and 256GB of SSD storage.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via MacRumors and The iPhone Wiki