Configure your Mac Pro

Get amazing performance from the Intel Xeon processor, which features four or six processor cores on a single chip. Choose a quad-core “Nehalem” processor or the six-core “Westmere” processor.

The single-processor Mac Pro supports up to 32GB of DDR3 ECC SDRAM memory in four slots. Choose more memory to improve overall system performance.

Enhance data protection and storage performance by configuring your system with the Mac Pro RAID Card and multiple SATA hard drives.

Note: Solid-state drives are not compatible with the Mac Pro RAID Card in either RAID or Enhanced JBOD mode. To add a solid-state drive to your Mac Pro in any drive bay, you must deselect the Mac Pro RAID Card.

Your Mac Pro includes four drive bays, allowing you to configure it with up to 8 terabytes of storage using 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb/s drives, up to 2 terabytes of storage using high-performance solid-state drives, or any combination of each type of drive. Configure each drive bay separately.

Configure the second drive bay with an additional hard drive or solid-state drive.

Configure the third drive bay with an additional hard drive or solid-state drive.

Configure the fourth drive bay with an additional hard drive or solid-state drive.

Configure your Mac Pro with high-performance PCI Express graphics cards from AMD. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 is up to 5x faster than the previous-generation standard graphics card. Or select the ATI Radeon HD 5870 for even more advanced graphics work. Configure your Mac Pro with two cards to power up to six displays simultaneously for visualization projects and large display walls. 


Note: If both the Mac Pro RAID Card and Fibre Channel card options are selected, only a single graphics card can be installed.

Your Mac Pro comes standard with one 18x double-layer SuperDrive that burns and plays both CDs and DVDs. Add a second SuperDrive to streamline disc burning

Connect your Mac desktop to the 27-inch Apple LED Cinema Display, which features a built-in iSight camera, microphone and speakers.

All Mac Pro graphics cards support up to three displays: two using Mini DisplayPort and one using DVI. Add a second Apple LED Cinema Display for a wide canvas.



The Mac Pro comes standard with the wireless Magic Mouse — the world’s first Multi-Touch mouse. You can also add a Magic Trackpad to your order. Or you can choose the wired Apple Mouse.

The ultrathin wired Apple Keyboard comes standard with your Mac Pro, or you can choose the ultracompact Apple Wireless Keyboard. You can also choose the language of the keyboard and documentation.

Add a Fibre Channel PCI Express card to connect your Mac Pro to Fibre Channel-based storage or an Xsan storage network.

For up to three years from your computer's original purchase date, the AppleCare Protection Plan gives you direct, one-stop access to Apple's award-winning telephone technical support for questions about Apple hardware, Mac OS X, iLife, and iWork. And you get global repair coverage for your Mac — both parts and labor — through convenient service options.

We've even made it easy to enroll. In fact, you don't really have to do anything. When you purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan with a new Mac, you'll be automatically registered in the plan. Shortly after your new Mac ships, we will mail you an AppleCare Welcome Packet, which includes your Proof of Coverage, as well as a Getting Started Guide with plan terms and conditions.

One to One at the Apple Retail Store will help you do more than you ever thought possible with your new Mac. First, we’ll set up your email, transfer your photos, music, and other files, and show you how to keep everything in sync with iCloud. Then, we’ll work with you to create a curriculum tailored to your goals, learning style, and experience level.

One to One is just $99 for a full year and is available only at the time you buy a new Mac from the Apple Retail Store or the Apple Online Store.

Important: You will attend all your sessions at an Apple Retail Store, so make sure there's a store near you. Search for Apple Retail Stores in your area.

The Mini DisplayPort allows you to connect a DVI-based external display using an adapter. The Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter lets you connect an advanced digital monitor that uses DVI video. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer of your monitor to make sure you’re choosing the right adapter. Compatible with Mac computers with Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt ports.

Use the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter to connect to a 30-inch display, such as a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, and enjoy the ultimate widescreen canvas with a resolution of 2560 by 1600 pixels. Compatible with Mac computers with Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt ports.

Use the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter to connect to a standard analog monitor, projector, or LCD that uses a VGA connector or cable. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer of your monitor to make sure you're choosing the right adapter. Compatible with Mac computers with Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt ports.

Order the Apple Battery Charger with your new Mac and get an advanced charger along with six AA NiMH rechargeable batteries.

Complement your new Mac with a high-performance photo or all-in-one printer that also offers the convenience of AirPrint.