2019 Mac Pro Clever Thermal Management Draws On Past Macs

Software developer and designer Arun Venkatesan has taken a look at the smart thermal management features of the upcoming 2019 Mac Pro.

He also shows some of the past Mac technology Apple has drawn on in the design of the Mac Pro and its accompanying monitor …

The 2019 Mac Pro of course draws heavily from the design of the Power Mac G5, aka the cheese-grater Mac Pro. Venkatesan notes that the machine was one of the very first tower computer systems to create multiple thermal zones within the casing for more efficient thermal management.

Apple takes a similar approach with the new design.

That was almost revolutionary when compared to the average desktop tower at the time that was basically one big thermal zone.

Separating the one big space into smaller zones allows each one to be individually monitored and cooled. Fans will spin up only when a particular component they are responsible for actually heats up. The end result is quieter, more efficient cooling.

The lattice grille is also key to heat dissipation, a clever design meaning that it’s actually more air than metal.

On the other side, a blower style fan pulls air through the memory, solid state storage and, power supply and out the back.

Venkatesan also notes that the Pro Display XDR’s stand looks kind of familiar.

The whole piece is well worth reading.