MP All Models Mac Pro Tower, What Does It Do and How Does It Work?

[Brandy-Boi]

So lately I’ve been thinking of getting myself a new MCP 16” or an iMac Pro and while researching builds I came across this tower that came out in late 2019, the one that can cost upwards of $55k. I’m not very familiar with PC/Laptop building so I’ve been dabbling into researching to get more familiar with this field and the Tower caught my attention.

These are probably stupid questions but please humor me since I’m genuinely curious lol.

So how does the Tower function? It plugs into any iMac or potentially a MBP and makes it run faster, or does it only work for the 32in screen that can be paired with it? I’ve never built a PC for gaming but wondering if this Tower could be used for some casual gaming too, I’m getting into video editing and the MBP seems perfect for my needs so I don’t see myself buying something like this in the near future but I am curious about how it can be used.

Lets say I wanted to both game on the Mac along with being able to work and do things like video editing, what kind of build would I look into for the Tower? I saw an article saying how even the base $6k version is barely functional for some games, so what would be a build for stable Mac gaming and working without going too far or spending anything unnecessarily?

 

[Macschrauber]

its a classic computer, add mouse, keyboard and display and use it.

 

[theluggage]

It plugs into any iMac or potentially a MBP and makes it run faster, or does it only work for the 32in screen that can be paired with it?

It's a "powerful" Mac without a screen. It comes with a keyboard and mouse. Just add an external display (or two, or three) - which can be anything from the $5000 XDR (with its $1000 stand) or a cheap'n'cheerful Dell display with the appropriate USB-C-to-HDMI cable.

You can't plug it into an iMac or MBP (well, you can, but not for the reasons you seem to think...)

...and, no, the base $6000 Mac Pro is (being generous) only slightly more powerful as it stands than a higher-end iMac or iMac Pro - at least, not until you fill it up with thousands of dollars worth of RAM, high-end graphics cards and other expansion cards...

Seriously, let's not turn this into too much of a Mac Pro bashing thread - but the thing certainly isn't a viable "casual gaming" system unless your Scrooge McDuck gold-filled swimming pool is overflowing and needs draining.

Anyway, an iMac or MBP that is good enough for your video editing needs is good enough for occasional gaming. If that's good enough, you can get an iMac and a respectable gaming PC for less than the cost of a Mac Pro.

 

[loby]

The Mac Pro 2019 is a system that is targeted for higher professional use more so than for casual or consumer level purchasing, unless you have the cash or just want it.

People complain about the price, including the monitor...but this is refreshingly focused on higher end needs which Apple for some time had neglected And real Pros don’t mind paying (will pay for itself in one project).

Apple surprisingly put this out As a sign that they will still play in the Pro field is encouraging and shows Apple is not just focused on the quick profit iphone and ipads. They were quite aware of this not selling as many units as the imac, and It won’t be a favorite for their annual stockholder’s meeting...but they have shown that they are still willing to create a fantastic high level beast of a system for a small minoritywho have the money, once again taking care of their higher end (Cash) clients.

Unless you have money to burn, or the need for power, Instead look toward an imac which would probably be suitable for you usage. Could it be used for a gaming box...yes...but for the funds needed for purchase, better to look for gaming to spend that kind of money on a Windows box. For the same money you can get way more graphical and power for gaming from a PC Than a Mac.

Unless Apple shifts to seeing gaming as a profitable venture, macOS is still not reasonable for gaming. Jobs took a dump and frowned on venturing to gaming (though he started out at Atari with breakout), so unless what Jobs said about gaming is not etched in stone as one of Apple’s Ten Commandments of what not to do...gaming on the mac will just be slight...

Of course that “could” change as new leadership comes aboard...

 

[Brandy-Boi]

Seriously, let's not turn this into too much of a Mac Pro bashing thread - but the thing certainly isn't a viable "casual gaming" system unless your Scrooge McDuck gold-filled swimming pool is overflowing and needs draining.

Anyway, an iMac or MBP that is good enough for your video editing needs is good enough for occasional gaming. If that's good enough, you can get an iMac and a respectable gaming PC for less than the cost of a Mac Pro.

I appreciate the explanation, it sounds like its meant for people who are much more professional and experienced or studio grade stuff, and reading some articles to get the Tower suited for gaming the least it'd cost around $15k, not worth it lol. Since I'm still new to video editing I've been just waiting for a deal on a MBP since I'm a lot simpler, I'm holding off on the 16 inch because of rumors of a refresh of it.
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The Mac Pro 2019 is a system that is targeted for higher professional use more so than for casual or consumer level purchasing, unless you have the cash or just want it.

People complain about the price, including the monitor...but this is refreshingly focused on higher end needs which Apple for some time had neglected And real Pros don’t mind paying (will pay for itself in one project).

Apple surprisingly put this out As a sign that they will still play in the Pro field is encouraging and shows Apple is not just focused on the quick profit iphone and ipads. They were quite aware of this not selling as many units as the imac, and It won’t be a favorite for their annual stockholder’s meeting...but they have shown that they are still willing to create a fantastic high level beast of a system for a small minoritywho have the money, once again taking care of their higher end (Cash) clients.

Unless you have money to burn, or the need for power, Instead look toward an imac which would probably be suitable for you usage. Could it be used for a gaming box...yes...but for the funds needed for purchase, better to look for gaming to spend that kind of money on a Windows box. For the same money you can get way more graphical and power for gaming from a PC Than a Mac.

Aside form being well above my price range it certainly looks more like its tailored towards professionals in the industry, and reading articles on it in regards for gaming it would cost an obscene amount compared to building a PC. Since I'm still a beginner on a budget a MBP will be more than enough for me, unless I win the lottery or something outlandish like that then maybe I'll go on a shopping spree XD