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Apple Mac Pro A1289 Desktop - MC250LL/A (July, 2010)

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Product Information

Powered by two Intel Xeon processors, the Apple Mac Pro MC250LL/A desktop is a powerhouse of great computing speed and performance. The integrated ATI Radeon graphics processor in this Apple desktop facilitates an outstanding graphical performance. The built-in RAM in this Apple personal computer makes data processing fast and easy. The spacious hard disk of this Apple desktop offers plenty of room for you to store your everyday files and data. Peripheral inputs like FireWire and USB ports, amongst others, further enhance the connectivity options of this Apple personal computer. The sturdy tower form of the Apple Mac Pro MC250LL/A comes equipped with strong handles for easy handling.

Product Identifiers

BrandApple
MPNMC250LL/A
UPC0638170283789
ModelMac Pro
eBay Product ID (ePID)108911124

Product Key Features

GPUIntel Xeon W3530
Operating SystemMac OS X 10.10, Yosemite
Hard Drive Capacity1.2 GB
Processor Speed2.80GHz
Storage TypeHDD (Hard Disk Drive)
ProcessorIntel Xeon Quad Core
Form FactorTower
RAM Size3 GB
TypeDesktop

Dimensions

Weight39.9lb.
Depth18.7in
Height20.1in
Width8.1in

Additional Product Features

Optical Drive TypeDvd±R Dual Layer/Dvd±Rw/CD-RW
RAM TechnologyDDR3 SDRAM
Max. Caché RAM Size8MB
Data Link ProtocolIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11A, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11g, Airport Extreme, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n
On Board Graphic ProcessorATI Radeon HD 5770
Model NumberA1289
Product FamilyMac Pro
Max. Video Resolution2560x1600
Motherboard I/O PortsRj45 Lan Port X 1, USB 2.0x5, FireWire (Ieee1394b) X 4
Number of CoresQuad-Core
Model IdMacpro51
Hard Drive TypeHDD
Hard Drive InterfaceSerial ATA
Expansion SlotsPCI Express x16 X 1, PCI Express x4 X 2
Installed Video RAM Size1024MB
Exterior ColorSilver
Networking TypeBluetooth, Integrated Dual 10/100/1000 Network Card
Rammax Supported Size16GB
Video OutputsDvi X 1
Video Output InterfacePCI Express
Installed Caché RAM Size256KB
Optical Drive Read Speed32X (CD), 18x (Dvd)
Hard Drive Rotation Speed7200RPM
Other FeaturesHyper Thread Technology Ready
RAM Supported Speed1066MHz
Optical Drive Write Speed8X (DVD-R DL), 32X (CD), 18x (DVD-R), 18x (DVD+R), 8X (DVD+R DL)
Optical Drive Rewrite Speed6X (DVD-RW), 32X (CD-RW), 8X (DVD+RW)
Release DateJuly, 2010

Ratings and reviews

4.9
26 product ratings
  • 24 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars
  • 1 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
  • 1 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars
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  • 0 users rated this 1 out of 5 stars

Good value

Easy to set up

Well designed

Most relevant reviews

  • Great Value!

    I woke up on Christmas Day to find that my Mac Pro Early 2009 had stopped working. After checking and imaging my Start Up drive using my MacBook Pro and a hard drive Doc, I ordered this computer. (Note: I used dd and super-duper for disk cloning and image creation during different phases of the process) The Mac Pro 2010 arrived on New Years Eve day and was very well packaged. I connected it to my display and powered it up. Came up right away into OSX Sierra. Was able to log in and then upgrade to High Sierra. It did require a firmware upgrade which was a quick and flawless procedure. After some work using Migration Assistant, see below, I then pulled the drive, loaded a clone of my old Mac Pro's startup drive and the computer started right up into OSX El Capitan. I was able to go directly into High Sierra from the APP Store. Although I had issues with software some of which required new licensing, the experience was a success. Note: I did try using Migration Assistant to update a clean High Sierra drive. But I ran problems with software and user permissions. Thus I went to the process described above. The Mac Pro 2010 added sever features that I didn't have on my Mac Pro 2009 including WiFI, Dual Display Ports, High Sierra support. So if you are looking to replace or backup a Mac Pro, I highly recommend this seller and this unit.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • The Mac Pro Upgrade for the Most Utility and the Best Price

    The purpose of this purchase was to upgrade from a mac pro 1,1 audio workstation to a mac pro system that could be upgraded to the latest OS. Dropbox, Chrome, and several browser extensions had dropped support for OS 10.7 necessitating the hardware upgrade. Upgrading to a 2010 mac pro 5,1 was the cheapest, quickest and most effective step I could take to remain the mac ecosystem. Consider I spent $476 on this upgrade. Compare that to the price of upgrading to a better mac pro (2010 higher processor count/speed, 2012 version, etc..) or the time it would take to purchase, assemble and configure a comparable hackintosh. I'm not sure I could do better quicker for the same or less money. To prepare for the upgrade, all i had to do was purchase a couple DVI to mini display adapters and a firewire 400 to 800 cable. I deauthorized some software from my old system, and that was it. Once that was done, I simply transferred my OS 10.7 hard drives from the 1,1 drive sleds into the 5,1 drive sleds and slapped them in, and performed the long OS upgrade. I reauthorized the software now in its "new" tower, and it worked perfectly. There is no discernable improvement in performance, but that wasn't the point. I would recommend this procedure for anyone who wants to upgrade an older than 5,1 mac tower quickly and cheaply. 2010 Mac PRo 5,1s are currently the sweet spot for balancing price and future utility. Just make sure your peripherals can still interface as you want them to and you manage your software authorizations.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Mac Pro 2010 2.8 Ghz 16Gb 1TB HD Radeon 5770 1Gb

    This computer is very reliable and stable. For this much power, it's has a very good value for the price ($575). I have 2 of these and I am very happy with the performance. I recommend this product to anyone looking for a well designed and long lasting computer tower.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Exactly what I asked for

    They say you get what you paid for, that saying rings truth in this case. I've always been a fan of Macs and this one tops them all. The one I purchased is old but worth the buy because the specs are exactly what I need in my field of design. This Mac wasn't new so it did have marks and signs of wear but I didn't notice that in it's performance which is great. Most people are skeptical about buying used products especially online because you can't test it before you buy it but when your buying a Mac, about 90% will be in tip top shape because they hold their value. This one is a Mid-2010 but is as fast as it was in 2010 and still faster than some desktops today. And it's fully upgradable , can't beat that. Bottom Line: great product for its, I have bought and will buy again.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • cheese grater beats the ashtray/trashcan hands down

    most versatile best computer apple ever made..most everything is user serviceable/upgradeable.. only prob is you cant do thunderbolt,but the allegro usb 3.0 card works very well..supposedly cant run sierra/high sierra,but thats fine el capitan is preferred

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Best switch from PC to Mac

    i had to switch from pc to mac because prores rendering and man, this is the best decision ever, if you are into video editing please do yourself a favor and get a system like this.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Killer Mac

    There is so much life in these old Mac Pros. Tons of cheap upgrade options. If you are into media production these “cheese grater” Macs are an awesome value.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • 2010 Mac Pro 5,1

    Work Horse, reliable system, and fast enough not to show it's are. A design Jobs can be remembered, that is was all about the pros.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • The joys of audio

    Simply incredible. Price better than my affiliates. Nothing but smiles but still have to run through the audio gauntlet. But all smile so far.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Happy Buyer

    Mac Pro was as described and other than needing a little cleaning (dust), was ready to go. Happy with transaction.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned