GUIDE: HDMI Audio
Good news everyone! Those of you running Mac OS 10.8 or later with non-Apple NVidia or AMD Graphics Cards can now take advantage of HDMI audio output. You will need to install a supplemental HDMIAudio...
View Article[URGENT] Mac Pro 5.1 w/ EVGA GTX 970 SSC ACX 2.0+ no picture
Boy that was a long title. Anyways, to the main problem: I have a 2010 Mac Pro 5.1 base option (2.8ghz quad core). I just got the gtx 970 today, and followed all directions to install the web driver,...
View ArticleMid 2010 Mac Pro SSD upgrade issue
I’m having a problem getting the system to fully recognize the SSD. I purchased a compatible OWC SSD from OWC's website. I mounted the SSD to the mount tray they provided. With the Mac Pro powered off...
View ArticleHow Two-Processor Mac Pro access RAM?
Hi All, I plan to buy used Mac Pro (mid 2010) with 2 processors but I am not sure how Mac manage RAM between these 2 processors. For example, if I have 32GB (8X4GB) RAM with 8 cores (2 quad-core...
View ArticlePixlas 4.1 Mac Pro mod
I'm creating a thread for my 4.1-->5.1 mod to keep everything in one place. I will document my upgrade to X5690, PCIe SSD (Apple SSUBX) and PSU mod to allow for two modern gfx cards using only the...
View ArticleAMD Radeon R9 Fury X in Mac Pro 5,1
I've been busy with eGPU testings in the past few months and was not spending much time on the Mac Pro. Santa was very good to me with an R9 Fury X liquid cooling so I thought it's a perfect time to...
View ArticleWise to buy a new Mac Pro late 2013?
Hello all, we all know, the Mac Pro hardware is outdated. And we know, the price for this outdated computer is much to high. We know, Thunderbolt 2 is death. As today, many Mac sites and blogs...
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 ArticleASUS GTX970 in 5,1
ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 970 4gb factory OC I totally understand this has been beat to death so if this offends anyone please look or run the other way. I have searched & read everywhere on the...
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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 ArticleOSX can't start in standard mode, but safe mode si all OK
Greetings, I have a problem and need help. I got Mac Pro 2006, and can not start OSX in standard mode. I see a mouse (cursor), two monitors running, sleep mode is working, but nothing GUI. In Safe mode...
View ArticlePCIe SSD from rMBP into Mac Pro 4.1
Ok so my Mid 2014 rMBP got run over by a car - yes its true ! Surprisingly it went for a while until the cracked screen finally gave up..... So I want to take the 512Gb SSD from it and put it into my...
View Articlewhat's causing the slow?
Just wondering if anyone can point to where the slowness I'm getting is likely to be: Dual 6 core 3.06ghz in 4,1 -> 5,1. 48GB of Ram, Original GT120 GPU, no SSDs, running Yosemite using Photoshop CS...
View ArticleApparently Razer can still innovate?
LOL - just saw this while updating the Synapse software: Who thinks it's a Mac compatible Core? Can anyone data mine it to find out? [edit] ugh I don't have photo bucket - mods or anyone available to...
View ArticleMac Pro 1,1 Running Windows 10
Running Windows 10 on my Mac Pro 1,1 64 bit with 16gb of RAM.. only problem is when i boot into the boot screen (holding alt) it is always black. i can select windows drive by knowing what arrow to use...
View ArticleHelp me find the right GPU
I currently have an AMD 5770 in my MP 5,1 (2.8 ghz 2010). I use Photoshop a lot, and do some gaming on occasion. I have a 20" Apple Cinema Display (older aluminum case). I use Photoshop mostly for...
View Article4k Ultra HD monitor questions
I have Mac Pro 3,1 and 3 x 24" HP LP2475w LCDs I'm thinking of swapping them out for one 55" Ultra HD 4k LCD. Question is what is the best way to deal with so much realestate. On Windows 10 I can use...
View ArticleAMD Radeon 5770 with three cinema displays
Hi everyone, I have a Mac Pro 1,1 (2006 model) that I've had for quite a while. I have been using it for about a year with a flashed "HIS" AMD Radeon 5770 with two Apple Cinema displays, one in each...
View Article802.11ac, BT 4.0 and Continuity & Handoff are working on Mac Pro 2010 (Keep...
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View ArticleMac Pro 1.1 - El capitan - Kernel Panic
Hello to all, after several attempts, thanks to your guides, I managed to successfully install "Yosemite" on a Mac Pro 1.1. Everything works properly, even if I have to increase the RAM by installing...
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