NVIDIA trying to win back Macs?? Is it possible?
http://www.fool.com/investing/2016/09/23/nvidia-corporation-could-win-back-the-apple-inc-ma.aspx I was looking through yahoo.com and discovered this. I'm not sure what to say about this. How credible...
View ArticleFastest Bootable Bootcamp SSD for 2010 Mac Pro
I have an original Mac Pro 2010 with 64GB ram. I want to run Windows Server 2016 on it. - What would be the fastest SSD I can use for booting to Windows, which is equal or larger than 512GB? - Which M2...
View ArticleIs Freesync supported in OSX?
Thinking about getting an RX480 and a newer monitor than my antique aluminum 20" cinema display. Wondered if freesync works under osx sierra
View ArticleDual RX 480s in Mac Pro 5,1 running MacOS (w/ How-to)
I found an open-box RX 480 8GB at Micro Center this morning and gave it a shot. Installed in my Mac Pro 5,1 which is running MacOS Beta 3, it can boot to the Desktop without any modification. I recall...
View ArticleList all the graphics cards you ever had
Partial list including PCs and notebooks Cirrus Logic 128 S3 Trio 64+ S3 Virge Matrox Millenium Matrox Millenium II Matrox Mystique 3DFX Voodoo 3DFX Voodoo 2 SLI Power VR Apocalypse 3D Nvidia Riva TNT...
View ArticleSM951 Alternative for Mac Pro 5.1
I want to upgrade my system drive (PCIe). All advise SM951 AHCI, but recently it isn't available to purchase and the prices of it are too high (there where it is). Advise me please good option for...
View ArticleHow to Fix a Dead ATI Radeon HD 5770 1GB Mac Pro, Dell etc.
Step by step instruction on how to repair a dead ATI Radeon HD 5770 1GB Mac or any other dead Videocards or Motherboard. We hope you find the information useful, we also accept donations. For all your...
View ArticleSSD drive into 2008 Mac Pro?
I have been using a 2008 Mac Pro (since 2008, in fact) - it still works, but it takes forever to boot, and is somewhat buggy - though works overall very well for an eight-year old machine. (I refurb-ed...
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 "I just ordered/bought/got my new/refurb Mac Pro" thread [merged]
I just noticed my status has been changed from "processing" to "preparing for shipment". It would nice to have it this week..
View ArticleMac Pro GPU limits for Video Editors
I'd like to take a vote as to which GPU you think is the best bang per buck for each program: FCP 7 FCP X Premiere After Effects DaVinci I'm partial to nVidia GPUs and assume the hierarchy looks like...
View ArticleRX 480 in 5.1 Mac Pro through bootcamp?
has anyone done this? Does it work in OSX? How about bootcamp? Can't find much information on it. Thanks a bunch EDIT: Found out it will not work with OSX. Will it work with bootcamp on a Mac Pro?
View Article2006/2007 Mac Pro (1,1/2,1) and macOS Sierra
So who can get it running first? I wonder if Pike's boot loader can load it?
View ArticleWhere to buy new processor for 5,1 Mac Pro?
The CPU processor list is great. I have been searching for a 3.46Ghz 6 core new processor chip to fit my 2010 6 core. The ones on Ebay are used. I need my Mac Pro to work when I need it. How can I...
View ArticleWhat is stock AirPort model for MacPro4,1 (2009)?
I am doing a vintage rebuild of a Mac Pro early 2009 model (MacPro4,1) and want to use ONLY the stock model of all component parts. I am having trouble finding the exact model of the AirPort card sold...
View ArticleXFX AMD Radeon RX 460 Single Slot Card Work on Mac Pro?
Hi all, has anyone tried this single slot card on a Mac Pro and gotten it to work? http://xfxforce.com/en-us/products/amd-radeon-rx-400-series/rx-460-4gb-sf-rx-460p4tfg5 Seems like a nice low power (I...
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 ArticleGTX 960 & HVEC hardware decoding on Mac
Is this only for Windows guys or not? Will a GTX 960 do the hardware decoding of H.265/HVEC content when installed on a Mac Pro 5,1? TIA
View Article5.1 CPU upgrade; just do it!
I know that for some experts around here, a 5.1 CPU upgrade can be done while simultaneously calculating 80 digit prime numbers and watching Friends on TV. but I suspect there are some others who, like...
View ArticleModify retail Intel NICs to use Small Tree OS X Drivers
FOLKS, THIS WILL WRITE TO THE CARD EEPROM AND INCORRECT USAGE COULD RENDER YOUR CARD USELESS. THESE STEPS ARE SPECIFIC TO MY INTEL X520-DA2 10GbE CARD ONLY. HOWEVER, WITH SOME WORK THEY CAN PROBABLY BE...
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