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Mac Pro Workstation
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Mac Pro: Quad-Core
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Mac Pro: 8-Core
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2.66GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon "Nehalem" processor
Option: 2.93GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
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Two 2.26GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon "Nehalem" processors
Options: Two 2.66GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon or two 2.93GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
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| Hard Drive |
640GB Serial ATA (3Gb/s), 7200 rpm
Options: Up to 4TB (four 1TB Serial ATA 3Gb/s drives in four bays); Mac Pro RAID Card with 512MB cache and 72-hour cache battery backup
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640GB Serial ATA (3Gb/s), 7200 rpm
Options: Up to 4TB (four 1TB Serial ATA 3Gb/s drives in four bays); Mac Pro RAID Card with 512MB cache and 72-hour cache battery backup
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| Cache |
8MB fully shared L3 cache
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8MB fully shared L3 cache per processor
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| Memory |
3GB (three 1GB DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM
Option: Up to 8GB |
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6GB (six 1GB DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM
Option: Up to 32GB |
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NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 with 512MB of GDDR3 memory with Mini DisplayPort and dual-link DVI video output
Options: ATI Radeon HD 4870 with 512MB of GDDR5 memory with Mini DisplayPort and dual-link DVI video output; up to four NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 cards
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NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 with 512MB of GDDR3 memory with Mini DisplayPort and dual-link DVI video output
Options: ATI Radeon HD 4870 with 512MB of GDDR5 memory with Mini DisplayPort and dual-link DVI video output; up to four NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 cards
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| Optical Drive |
18x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Option: Two SuperDrive optical drives |
| PCI Express expansion |
Three open full-length PCI Express 2.0 expansion slots with mechanical support for 16-lane cards; 300W combined maximum for all PCI Express slots
Options: Apple Fibre Channel PCI Express cards |
| Networking |
Two independent 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45) interfaces with support for jumbo frames. Bluetooth 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR).
Optional AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi card with 802.11n2 (based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible |
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Four FireWire 800 ports (two on front panel, two on back panel). Five USB 2.0 ports (two on front panel, three on back panel). Two USB 2.0 ports on included keyboard. Front-panel headphone minijack and internal speaker. Optical digital audio input and output TOSLINK ports. Analog stereo line-level input and output minijacks. |
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Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools). iLife ’09 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, and GarageBand). |
| Included Accessories |
Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad and Mighty Mouse, USB keyboard extension cable and Install/restore DVDs |
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$2,899 |
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$3,799 |
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The “Nehalem” advantage.
Many quad-core processors are composed of two separate dies, which means some cached data has to travel outside the processor to get from core to core. That’s an inefficient way to access information. Enter the Quad-Core Intel Xeon “Nehalem” processor. Its single-die, 64-bit architecture makes 8MB of fully shared L3 cache readily available to each of the four processor cores. The result is fast access to cache data and greater application performance. Combine that with the other technological advances and you get a Mac Pro that’s up to 1.9x faster than the previous generation.
Memory bottlenecks begone.
System memory is often connected to a processor through a separate I/O controller. But each Intel Xeon “Nehalem” processor features an integrated memory controller — another leap forward for workstation system architecture. By connecting memory directly to the processor, the new Mac Pro processors have faster access to data stored in memory, and memory latency is reduced by up to 40 percent. The integrated memory controller, along with fast 1066MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM, also gives Mac Pro up to a 2.4x increase in memory bandwidth over previous generations.2 More bandwidth allows for more data to be fed to the processor faster, helping each core spend its time processing data, not waiting for information to arrive. And Error Correction Code (ECC) corrects single-bit errors and detects multiple-bit errors automatically. That’s especially important in mission-critical and compute-intensive environments.
Power when (and where) you need it.
The new Mac Pro introduces Turbo Boost: a dynamic performance technology that automatically boosts the processor clock speed based on workload. If you’re using an application that doesn’t need every core, Turbo Boost shuts off the idle cores while simultaneously increasing the speed of the active ones, up to 3.33GHz on a 2.93GHz Mac Pro.
The virtue of virtual cores.
The new Intel Xeon “Nehalem” processors support Hyper-Threading, which allows two threads to run simultaneously on each core. So an 8-core Mac Pro presents 16 virtual cores that are recognized by Mac OS X. Performance is enhanced because Hyper-Threading enables the processor to take better advantage of the execution resources available in each core.
Path of least resistance.
A new bidirectional, point-to-point connection — called QuickPath Interconnect — gives the Intel Xeon “Nehalem” processor quick access to the disk, I/O, and other Mac Pro subsystems. In the new 8-core Mac Pro, there’s a QuickPath Interconnect between the two quad-core processors as well. This connection acts as a direct pipeline, so processor-to-processor data doesn’t need to travel to the I/O hub first. It’s another way the new Mac Pro boosts performance across the board.
Powerfully efficient.
Based on an industry-leading 45-nm process technology and combined with improved power management capabilities, the new Intel Xeon “Nehalem” processors are more energy efficient than before. So the Mac Pro is faster than ever, while using less energy when idle.
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Massive storage.
The Mac Pro comes with four 3.5-inch internal hard drive bays for an enormous amount of internal storage — up to 4TB when you install four 1TB Serial ATA 3Gb/s drives.1 Each bay provides its own independent 3Gb/s channel for fast access to data. And thanks to the cable-free, direct-attach installation system, adding (or replacing) hard drives is a surprisingly simple process. |
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Performance. It’s in the cards.
All-new high-performance graphics cards from AMD and NVIDIA make Mac Pro graphics technology faster than before. Perfect for motion graphics, 3D modeling, rendering, or animation, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 with 512MB of GDDR3 memory comes standard — and provides up to 2.9x the performance of previous Mac Pro standard graphics cards. |
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Tool-less PCI.
When it’s time to upgrade, a quick slide of the retention bar frees up the four expansion card slots for easy access. Thanks to a thumbscrew PCI bracket, you can swap out cards without any tools. All four slots are now PCI Express 2.0 for up to twice the performance of the previous generation. And since the graphics slot in the Mac Pro is double-wide, your graphics card won’t cover an adjacent slot. |
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Snap-in memory.
Install more memory in your Mac Pro in a snap. Literally. The redesigned interior lets you slide out the processor tray in one smooth motion, then simply snap new memory into place. You don’t have to dig around inside the computer or wrestle with wires or cables. The quad-core Mac Pro offers four slots that support up to 8GB of 1066MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM, while the 8-core Mac Pro offers eight slots that support up to 32GB. |
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Enviromental Status Report
  The new Mac Pro embodies Apple’s continuing environmental commitment. It is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:
• BFR-free
• PVC-free (internal cables)
• Highly recyclable aluminum enclosure
• Meets ENERGY STAR 5.0 requirements
• Rated EPEAT Gold |
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iLife ’09 included.
Get the most out of the photos, movies, and music on your Mac with the latest versions of iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, and iDVD. Organize and search your photos by faces and places. Make a movie in minutes or edit with precision. Learn to play piano and guitar or record your own music. Create a stunning website and publish it anywhere. More... |
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Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard.
A simpler, more powerful, and more refined version of Mac OS X. It delivers a wide range of enhancements, next-generation technologies, out-of-the-box support for Microsoft Exchange Server, and new accessibility features. It's the world's most advanced operating system, finely tuned from installation to shutdown. More... |
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Add iWork, Apple’s productivity suite.
The easiest way to create great-looking documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Writing and page layout are easy using Pages. Numbers gives you simple ways to make sense of your data. New cinematic animations, transitions, and effects in Keynote will keep your audience captivated. And iWork is compatible with Microsoft Office, so sharing your work is even easier. More... |
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Extend your Warranty with AppleCare Protection Plan for your Mac .
The AppleCare Protection Plan is a uniquely integrated service and support solution that extends the complimentary coverage on your Mac to three years from the computer’s purchase date. We recommend that you purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan when you purchase your Apple system to take maximum advantage of the coverage the plan provides. More... |
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Build-to-Order (BTO) Options
With build-to-order options available for processors, graphics cards, memory, hard drives, optical drives, and other features and components, the über-configurable Mac Pro lets you build your personal dream machine. The Mac you’ve been waiting for. Customers can order custom-configured Mac Pros from WestWorld Computers Ltd. Contact your nearest WestWorld Sales Department for further information, configurations and pricing. Locations in Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver and Victoria.
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