How macOS Sierra handle Mac Pro 4,1 and 5,1? Interesting!!
As 2009 mac pro (4,1) can flash to be 2010-2012 (5,1). And it hasn't different to the other two. Now, apple state that, macOS Sierra has support only 2010 Mac Pro and later. So now there are two option...
View ArticleSSD Drive for Mac Pro 4,1/5,1
Hello, I am planning to upgrade my ma pro drives to SSD, any recommendations for a supported SSD?. Thanks.
View ArticleAmfeltec x16 PCIe with 4 SSDs: 5900+ MB/s
Just read an interesting review of a PCIe card which accepts four flash blades: http://barefeats.com/hard210.html Intro from the article: "Our readers have been frustrated by the inability to get more...
View ArticleUSB 3.1 PCIe for cMP info repository
Hi there, Anyone else have info on USB 3.1 PCIe cards for classic Mac Pro models? I've been checking regularly and have only found this Asus model for a single type C port (Nothing yet for any USB 3.1...
View Article4GB RAM slots in a mac pro 3,1
Hi mates, do you know which type of 4GB RAM is accepted by the mac pro 3,1? Normal FB-DIMM ECC PC6400 DDR2 800MHZ modules?
View ArticleDual Dell UP2715K Monitors + Mac Pro = Success!!
I didn't see anywhere mentioning if the 2013 Mac Pro supported *2* 5K Dell UP2715K monitors. Apple's site only mentions the ability to support the model. I have 2 of them, so I figured I would try. I...
View ArticleWhat GPU for a 4,1 for Photoshop & Lightroom?
Like many others, I've pretty much given up on a Mac Pro update from Apple in the near future and am looking to upgrade a mostly stock (has a 2.5" SSD) 4,1 single CPU 2.66 Mac Pro with the nVidia...
View ArticleI Use Three Monitors - How Do I Only Make Two Sleep & Keep One Awake?
Hi Guys, I have a Mid 2010 Mac Pro (DeskTop) and I'm Running Sierra 10.12.1 - With that said I have 2 Apple Cinema Displays which are using the Mini Display Ports on the back of my Mac Pro and I have...
View ArticleFusion-io ioScale 2 and Mac Pro 5,1 (PCIe SSD)
Hello everybody! Hope someone can give me a hint! I recently came accross a couple of Fusion-io PCIe SSD cards... price was unbewtable so I took them right away hoping that my Mac Pro 5,1 could do the...
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New HyperX Predator PCIe SSD with Mac Pro 5,1?
Hi guys! First of all I have to say thank you for the great informations you share here everyday! I've been a long time reader of this forum...but now it's time for me to play the game with you So,...
View ArticlePCIe SSD solution for 2009 Mac Pro?
I got a raid card from ebay back in December that was recommended here for my Mac Pro, but it ended up failing frequently and causing strange things to happen like 2 USB ports would stop functioning....
View ArticleNeed buyer's advice for purchase of older Mac Pro
My early 2009 2.66 GHz Quad-Core, 12 GB RAM (w/NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 512 MB) Mac Pro has been a tried-and-true workhorse, but El Capitan and the new 2017 Adobe Creative Suite are killing my speed....
View ArticleATI Radeon HD 5870 GPU Test
I upgraded my Mac Pro 5,1 with a used Apple original ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics card. After installation I reset the PRAM. When the Mac Pro booted properly with the grey EFI boot screen I took a sigh...
View ArticleAsus GTX750ti and Mac pro
Hi! Bought an Asus Gtx 750ti, a model with one fan, for my Mac pro 3.1 (2008). Im on 10.11.4 with divers supposed to work. I can see both the original card and the 750ti in the nvidia web driver. I...
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Flashing a Saphire ATI Radeon HD 4870 to Mac
OK, yes I have ..and am currently searching other places. Found a thread here comparing 4870 to a 5770..but no info on flashing hat I have yet found. I have a 2008 Mac pro 8 Core Xeon 3.0Ghz, with a...
View ArticleMP 5,1 upgraded to pair X5690, fans running high
Hi there. I have a refurbished Mac Pro 5,1 (mid-2010). I just recently grabbed a pair of Xeon X5690 SLBVX 3.46GHz chips and had a friend install them. Since the install, my fans have been running...
View ArticlePoor Bluetooth Audio on 2013 Mac Pro
Hi, I just bought some Bose QC35 Wireless headphones, they connect fine to my IOS devices but when connected to the Mac Pro the audio is chopping and stuttering, cutting in and out . . . does anyone...
View ArticleWebdriver for GTX 1080&1070
I have a macpro 3.1 from 2008, i've been wanting to replace my HD6850 with a better graphic card. this afternoon i saw a post on this site:...
View ArticlecMP, performance, longevity, choices .
I'm running an MP 3.1 (early 2008) right now, 24GB RAM , ATI 5770 , SSDs for system and scratch and HDDs for files . It's running well so far, but its age concerns me . Mainly I use it for heavy...
View ArticleWould these GeForce 970 & 980 Ti cards work?
I am helping a client build up a cMP for CUDA duty stitching VR video, but there are so many vendors and variants of these GeForce cards. Trying to give him some options for cost vs. performance and...
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