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2017 iMac Pro: Introduction

2017 iMac Pro

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See the MPG recommendations for iMac Pro, backup, peripherals. Not sure which Mac to get or how to configure it? Consult with MPG.

This page TBD in progress.

The hard data is present already in the review pages that follow.

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
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
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2017 iMac Pro
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