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How to Build — Yes, Build — Your Perfect Used Mac

At MacSales.com, we believe you shouldn’t have to pay sky-high prices to reach new levels of performance. That’s why we offer the most customizable lineup of used Macs in the galaxy — all backed by our expert refurbishing and industry-leading configurator. 

With Other World Computing at mission control, you can take a solid base model and turn it into a system that’s ready for liftoff, whether you’re editing video at light speed or managing a multi-app orbit of productivity.  Check out out our rigorous process for saving you money on a powerful refurbished Mac, and read on for some great ideas on how to configure the Mac of your dreams.

Why Go Custom on Your Used Mac? 

Off-the-shelf models may get you off the ground, but with our configurator, you get the freedom to build a Mac with your own flight plan — tailored to your performance needs and budget. 

With OWC’s Mac configurator, you can: 

🚀 Max out RAM for heavy-duty multitasking 

🛰️ Expand your storage to store more projects and data 

🔭 Upgrade GPUs for creative rendering and editing (on supported models) 

🌌 Create custom launch specs for your unique mission 

🛠️ Popular “Base to Launch-Ready” Paths 

Example Custom Used Mac Builds

Here are a few examples of how we help our customers turn everyday Mac models into high-performance space stations, ready for anything. 

🧪 2019 Mac Pro: The Deep Space Workstation 

Base Configuration: 

8-core Intel Xeon W 

32GB RAM 

256GB SSD 

Radeon Pro 580X 

Launch-Ready Configuration: 

🚀 16-core Xeon W 

🔼 384GB RAM 

💾 2TB SSD 

🎮 Radeon Pro W6800X 

Ideal For: 

Astro-level video editing, 3D rendering, large-scale music production 

Savings: 

  • New from Apple: $15,000+ 
  • Custom from OWC: Under $6,000 

🛰 2018 Mac mini: The Compact Command Center 

Base Configuration: 

🧠Quad-core i3 

🔼 8GB RAM 

💾 128GB SSD 

Launch-Ready Configuration: 

🧠 6-core i7 

🔼 64GB RAM 

💾 2TB SSD 

Mission Fit: 

Perfect for developers, editors, and small studios needing max performance in minimum space. 

🌠 2019 16” MacBook Pro: Mobile Power Module 

Base Configuration: 

🧠 6-core i7 

🔼 16GB RAM 

💾 512GB SSD 

Launch-Ready Configuration: 

🔄 8-core i9 

🔼 64GB RAM 

💾 2TB SSD 

Flight Plan: 

Built for on-the-go creatives, photographers, engineers, and remote workers 

Why Launch With MacSales.com? 

🔧 Most upgrade options online 

🛠 Expert refurbishment + QA testing 

📦 Fast, secure shipping 

✅ 90 Day Warranty on most models 

🌎 Eco-conscious hardware lifecycle 

Your Mission Starts Here 

Whether you’re upgrading a home setup or building your next creative workstation, MacSales.com gives you more power, more flexibility, and more control over your Mac than anywhere else in the universe. 

🧑‍🚀 Explore Used Macs 

OWC Wayne G
the authorOWC Wayne G
Tech lover, multimedia creator, and marketing manager for OWC's Rocket Yard and Mission Control blogs.
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