2017 iMac Pro: Introduction

2017 iMac Pro

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Issues with iMac Pro

The single biggest issue from my own point of view is the lack of support for 8K video, which requires the Intel 'Titan Ridge' Thunderbolt 3 controller.

Missing pieces to the 2017 iMac Pro: Intel 'Titan Ridge' Thunderbolt 3 controller

Recommended Items for iMac Pro and iMac 5K

See the recommendations page for details on why these items are recommended.

Recommended iMac Pro / 2017 iMac 5K Configurations

Macs wish list • Deals on Apple

$6599 Apple 27" iMac Pro with Retina 5K Display (Late 2017) in Computers: Apple Macs

$6999 Apple 27" iMac Pro with Retina 5K Display (Late 2017) in Computers: Apple Macs

$7949 Apple 27" iMac Pro with Retina 5K Display (Late 2017) in Computers: Apple Macs

$7949 Apple 27" iMac Pro with Retina 5K Display (Late 2017) in Computers: Apple Macs

$3099 Apple 27" iMac with Retina 5K Display (Mid 2017) in Computers: Apple Macs

Single Drive Backup solutions for Thunderbolt 3 Macs

Big Fast Storage wish list • Deals on OWC

$1280 SAVE $70 = 5.0% OWC 24TB OWC ThunderBay 4, four-drive HDD with dual Thunderbolt… in Storage: ThunderBay

$380 OWC 10.0TB OWC Mercury Elite Pro 7200RPM Storage Solution with U… in Storage: Mercury Elite Pro

$320 OWC 8.0TB OWC Mercury Elite Pro 7200RPM Storage Solution with US… in Storage: Mercury Elite Pro

$250 OWC 6.0TB OWC Mercury Elite Pro 7200RPM Storage Solution with US… in Storage: Mercury Elite Pro

$68 SAVE $12 = 15.0% OWC Mercury Elite Pro USB 3 with USB+1 Enclosure Kit in Storage: Enclosures

Primary Storage Devices for Thunderbolt 3 Macs

Big Fast Storage wish list • Deals on OWC

$2680 OWC 48TB OWC ThunderBay 4, four-drive HDD with dual Thunderbolt… in Storage: ThunderBay

$1880 SAVE $100 = 5.0% OWC 40TB OWC ThunderBay 4, four-drive HDD with dual Thunderbolt… in Storage: ThunderBay

$1700 OWC 32TB OWC ThunderBay 4, four-drive HDD with dual Thunderbolt… in Storage: ThunderBay

$1280 SAVE $70 = 5.0% OWC 24TB OWC ThunderBay 4, four-drive HDD with dual Thunderbolt… in Storage: ThunderBay

$1050 OWC 16TB OWC ThunderBay 4, four-drive HDD with dual Thunderbolt… in Storage: ThunderBay

Port Expansion for Thunderbolt 3 Macs

Big Fast Storage wish list • Deals on OWC

$68 SAVE $7 = 9.0% OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dual DisplayPort Display Adapter in All Other Categories

$50 SAVE $129 = 72.0% Tripp Lite USB 3.0 Charging Hub 7+1 Port Hub with Dedicated Char… in All Other Categories

Add-Ons for 2017 iMac 5K

Macs wish list • Deals on Apple

$2249 NEC PA302W-SV 30" 16:10 IPS Monitor with SpectraView II in Computers: Displays

$500 APC Smart-UPS 1500VA with LCD (120V) in Accessories: Batteries and Power

$49 Apple Thunderbolt 3 Male to Thunderbolt 2 Female Adapter in All Other Categories

$300 SAVE $70 = 18.0% Samsung 2TB T5 Portable Solid-State Drive in Computers: Drives and Storage

2017 iMac Pro