How to instal SSD correctly?
I just received SAMSUNG SM951 AHCI. I never used SSD before and I not strongly understand computers. I am a musician. I very need your advices. TRIM...to be or not to be, cashing in internet browsers...
View ArticleWhat is the most stable AMD 480 8GB version?
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View ArticleIf they made a new Mac Pro, what would you rather have?
So it's been 3 years. goMac and others said we'd probably have upgraded and user-upgradeable video cards for these trash cans and obviously it costs a great deal for Apple to adapt gpus for their...
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 ArticleHex 3.2 update from 2010 quad 2.8 photos new! CPU to use!
Important update the 3.33 Ghz hex has dropped in price from 999 to 583 as per intels website. as of AUG 2012 the best deal is below http://www.provantage.com/intel-bx80613w3680~7ITEP374.htm 586 for a...
View ArticleHow-To: FIX MAC PRO FAN SPEEDS when using PC (non-EFI) Graphics Cards
The temperature sensors in the Mac Pro are not tuned for things like modern nVIDIA graphics cards and certain SSDs or HDs, and will ramp up the fans tremendously, even though the temperatures are low....
View ArticleMac Pro 3.1 - GTX 680 - Flash Drives - El Capitan
Hello, I want to do a last upgrade on my Mac Pro 3.1 ( 2x2.8 ). The ram is updated to 64, in my PS workflow It can go as high as 56 - 58 for now. I shoot medium format digital cameras. I also have a...
View ArticleWhich nMP Graphics card to choose
I am looking at ordering a nMP to drive 2 LG 34UG98x monitors. What would be the best graphics card to run those, the D300, D500 or D700. The computer will be way overkill, as it will only be used for...
View ArticleDesktop Kaby Lake Processor Launch Details Leaked!
Desktop Kaby Lake Processor Launch Details Leaked! It’s All Happening At CES 2017! We can now confirm that Intel will announce the desktop Kaby Lake processors and Intel 200 Series chipsets on January...
View ArticleNeed recommendations for USB3.0 PCIe card with internal header
I'm working on modifying my Mac Pro 5,1 front panel to add a couple of USB3.0 ports, but to do so I obviously need a USB3.0 PCIe card within an internal header so that I can run a cable from the card...
View Articlethe dvd tray opens continuosly
my mac pro 3,1 (2008) opens the dvd tray every time i close it. The open button on the keyboard works, and even if i disconnect the keyboard the tray still open what can i try?
View ArticleIs It Worth Upgrading My Mac Pro 4,1?
TL,DR Version: Should I upgrade my cMP 4,1 or use the cash to start a Windows desktop that will allow me to upgrade and should receive software updates for longer than the cMP? If I upgrade, what...
View Article4K and the "old" Mac Pro - let's get to the answers
In the last few weeks I have been getting more and more requests along the lines of "will card XXX run a 4K display?" I have had to answer "I have no idea" Well, The Great Pumpkin brought me a Asus...
View ArticleGTX 680 cuda problem on 5,1.
Hey, guys. I'm asking any nvidia people here. With the recent update of macOS 10.12.2, I keep getting this pop up. View attachment 678222 I tried to go to website and download webdriver and I guess I...
View ArticleAnybody successfully used this StarTech USB 3 / USB-C card in El Capitan??
Considering this card for my cMP 4,1 (5,1), but StarTech support can't confirm whether or not it will work in El Capitan. It's only officially supported up to Yosemite. Anybody using this card in El...
View ArticleMac Pro 4.1 gigabyte gtx 980 ti problem
Hi guys, I bought a video card gigabit nvidia gtx 980 ti. I installed the web driver WebDriver-346.03.15f05 because El Capitan wasn't compatible with the previous WebDriver-346.03.15f04. I put the new...
View ArticleIs it possible to use a EGPU to add another processor for FCPX?
Hello hi, would using an EGPU add another graphics card that would benefit rendering and exporting for FCPX? or must it totally bypass the internal graphics card?
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Single Slot Radeon RX 460 4GB Announced
Looks pretty cool. I wonder how OSX treats the 460. Would be nice to have a single slot modern card that's supported. Don't see many single slot in general so figured I'd post it. Happy holidays...
View ArticleMac Pro CPU Compatibility List
Bokkow and I have created a Mac Pro CPU compatibility list. The intent is to cover all relevant and compatible CPU upgrades for all Mac Pros. These are asked about over and over and over again, so I...
View ArticleMacbook Pro booting but then shuts off
My Macbook Pro boots but then shuts off. I have tried entering safe mode to no avail and when I enter single user mode and type in /sbin/fsck -fy it gives me this image. Where can I go from here to get...
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