14 DAY TRIAL // Computer upgrade firm Other World Computing (OWC) has kicked off sales of its Intel Xeon Processor and Memory Turnkey Upgrades for the newest Mac Pro (Late 2013) models, offering customers the ability to give their workstation a considerable boost in performance without spending more than necessary.
A specialist in computer hardware, OWC has long offered affordable upgrade kits for Apple’s wide range of Macintosh computers. The company now offers all-new kits for the newest Mac Pro models, including some impressive 10-Core 3.0GHz Intel Xeon upgrades, and 128GB RAM kits.
The company officially introduced its Intel Xeon processor upgrades for the Late-2013 Mac Pro today with options ranging from 8-Core, 10-Core, and 12-Core CPUs.
While not certified by the Cupertino giant, “The processors are fully compliant with Apple technical specifications and power requirements and are fully tested, qualified, and guaranteed to meet or exceed the processors available from Apple,” OWC says.
Here’s a list of prices:
Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 8-Core 2.6GHz with 20MB Cache, 25% faster, $1498 (€1086.45) Intel Xeon E5-2667 v2 8-Core 3.3GHz with 25MB Cache, 41% faster, $2448 (€1775.46) Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 10-Core 3.0GHz with 25MB Cache, 45% faster, $2396 (€1737.11) Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 12-Core 2.7GHz with 30MB Cache, 46% faster, $2978 (€2159.06)
OWC ensures professional installation and testing by its Apple Certified technicians, shipping, options to upgrade memory, add Thunderbolt storage solutions, and even extended warranty.
“The process begins by selecting the original processor and continues with the four new processor options. Next, choose to add up to 128GB of OWC MaxRAM certified memory, to extend the included one-year limited warranty to three years, and to add Thunderbolt technology external storage devices to the order. Return shipping is included with expedited shipping options available.”
Larry O’Connor, OWC Founder and CEO, says “OWC makes upgrading easy with our full service turnkey upgrades for the Mac Pro 2013. Not only can we upgrade your new Mac Pro with the best processors and memory, but we will give you credit for your original Apple processors and memory to save you even more.”
“Get the best service and performance while saving up to 31% on processors and up to 48% on memory. Just send us your Mac Pro and we will return it with all the extra performance you need,” O’Connor adds.
These upgrades are not available from Apple, according to OWC. The hardware vendor offers a configuration page to make the selection process fast and painless: eshop.macsales.com/shop/turnkey/MacPro2013/2013_Xeon_Processor/Apple_Mac_Pro_2013.