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How much internal SSD will the Mac Pro ship with?
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We do not know, as Apple hasn't told us yet.
But it is almost safe to assume, that it will be at least 256 GB, but more like 512 to 768 GB. But since the internal storage is mostly meant for the OS and applications and some user data, it is not meant to store heaps of TBs.
But it is almost safe to assume, that it will be at least 256 GB, but more like 512 to 768 GB. But since the internal storage is mostly meant for the OS and applications and some user data, it is not meant to store heaps of TBs.
I think the minimum could also be 128GB. In fact won't OS X install easily on a 64GB drive? I guess with 64GB you could also install the last two versions of every single application Adobe offers. So I guess it could be...
It could be, but I guess Apple has an inkling, that 64 GB or 128 GB sounds a bit cheap for a professional computer.
So a small enough size effectively ties software to the OS....
ties? Sorry, I don't understand. To clarify I was saying that OS X could be installed with room left over for all of the last two versions of everything Adobe produces. Just to get an idea of how large 64GB is.
Yes yes, those would be very nice price points indeed. But would people accept only 256GB in the base model? I think it'd possibly be 512GB, 512GB and 1024GB
I think if Apple released a 12-core, 32GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, and 2x HD7970/W9000 GPUs for $3.5K, I would buy one a-quick.
I sincerely doubt it though.
I think that 256GB is the most likely starting point, because it is a perfectly reasonable size for a single operating system, some large apps, and a lot of files. Hopefully Apple makes the upgrades reasonably priced this time, so it only costs ~$200 extra to get the 512, which I think is what a lot of people would be going for.
I would bet on a 1TB top end. I am still hoping that Apple tweaks the innards of the new Mac Pro to try and squeeze a second PCIe SSD in there. In which case I think it would be 2x 1TB.
I sincerely doubt it though.
I think that 256GB is the most likely starting point, because it is a perfectly reasonable size for a single operating system, some large apps, and a lot of files. Hopefully Apple makes the upgrades reasonably priced this time, so it only costs ~$200 extra to get the 512, which I think is what a lot of people would be going for.
I would bet on a 1TB top end. I am still hoping that Apple tweaks the innards of the new Mac Pro to try and squeeze a second PCIe SSD in there. In which case I think it would be 2x 1TB.
Probably all comes down to where they want to price the entry model....The SSD is basically going to be the biggest variable in the price of the entry model, memory is cheap enough that it's not going to have a huge impact, and there isn't a lot of leeway in the other components.
If they go with a small(256 gb, they won't go any smaller than that) ssd, then a $2k price point is feasible(ballpark cost to Apple for the non-SSD components is about $1600 or so). However if they feel like such a small amount of storage isn't worthy of the "pro" name, they may bump it up to 1 tb, but expect the entry price point to be $2500 if they do so.
If they go with a small(256 gb, they won't go any smaller than that) ssd, then a $2k price point is feasible(ballpark cost to Apple for the non-SSD components is about $1600 or so). However if they feel like such a small amount of storage isn't worthy of the "pro" name, they may bump it up to 1 tb, but expect the entry price point to be $2500 if they do so.
Obviously nothing "official" has been released, but from the promotional media on their website and the speech during WWDC, looks like blade-style.
So with no screen, no SATA, no SD Card reader, etc compared to the iMac, much less materials, much less manufacturing cost (assuming the assembled in America doesn't complete blow that up), why COULDN'T the low end configuration be surprisingly cost effective while maintaining high Apple margins?
I think most likely you'll see a 2TB top end considering all the leaks about Samsung and other manufacturers working with Apple on 2TB SSDs. I thought "why?" but "to put in a Mac Pro" makes sense.
Here's my assessment: You'll see 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB options, with possibly 1 or 2 more in between. With Apple charging you your firstborn for 1TB and 2TB, instead of reasonable prices akin to Crucial's new M500s.
Here's my assessment: You'll see 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB options, with possibly 1 or 2 more in between. With Apple charging you your firstborn for 1TB and 2TB, instead of reasonable prices akin to Crucial's new M500s.
If Apple has less than 1-2TB at least available in a Pro machine, their management is completely ******* insane.
Which they may well be.
Up to two..
When you look at the MP pictures provided, you will see two locations available for blades ssd's. On apples webpage only one ssd is on a white socket on the back of the right gpu. They can put a second one on the Second gpu.
So you will be able to put up to 2 x 1Tb SSDs in the New pro and every size below.
When you look at the MP pictures provided, you will see two locations available for blades ssd's. On apples webpage only one ssd is on a white socket on the back of the right gpu. They can put a second one on the Second gpu.
So you will be able to put up to 2 x 1Tb SSDs in the New pro and every size below.
I wonder if the new Mac OS X 10.9 will allow you to use the Flash memory as part of a Fusion drive?
according to this older macrumors article 2TB.
https://www.macrumors.com/2013/03/04/apple-building-2tb-solid-state-drives-for-next-mac-pro-release/
https://www.macrumors.com/2013/03/04/apple-building-2tb-solid-state-drives-for-next-mac-pro-release/