New Mac Pro problems, cause by external hard drive?
Hi! Since I have my new Mac Pro, i had a lot of trouble : first it keep freezing. I called Apple Care, they made me do a couple of thing. But nothing work. I did a fresh install of my computer and the...
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 ArticleWhat was the last credible MacPro rumor?
So a new MacPro has been longed for since the Tube was released, actual news and rumors have been scarce at best. Got me wondering what the last actual rumor was? I really can't recall what it was....
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Best Mac Pro Configuration Video Editing
Hey there Im a absolute newbie, so excuse me if i doing something wrong At the Moment the Situation looks like this: Mac Pro 5.1 2x Quad Core Xeon 3 Gigs of RAM Wich configuration would you recommend...
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New to me 2009 cMP what to do?
Hi guys, after my re equaintance with the cMP 1.1, I kinda bit the bullet and thought I'd grab a 4.1, which are cheap enough now. Bought one for 600us. Basic spec, single CPU tray, 16gb of ecc ram 2.93...
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Mac Pro with Dual Dell 5k works flawlessly!
Hi, just a quick update FYI. I previously posted here that I was happy with two 4k Displays on the nMP, but turns out, I wasnt I was able to snap two of the DELL 2715K 5K screens with the dual TB...
View Article2012 Backplane Replacement
I know authorized Apple technicians can change the serial number on replacement backplane boards, whether it's new or used, but are there tools and instructions for DIY for those of us inclined to...
View ArticleMac Pro Best Drive Configuration
I'm trying to work out the best way to configure my drives so that I get the most speed out of them. My Samsung 850 EVO 500GB contains macOS 10.12 and all my applications with little User data, and is...
View ArticleCan't seem to buy a working cMP 5,1
I got suckered in by Gainsaver before realizing they were bait-n-switch punks. Despite past negative experiences with Mac of all Trades, I got a 2012 cMP from them, and it arrived broken. They don't...
View Article802.11ac, BT 4.0 and Continuity & Handoff are working on Mac Pro 2010 (Keep...
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View ArticleMac Pro 5,1 died twice. Need help
Specs: 2010 Mac Pro 3.46GHz, 24GB RAM, GTX680, Sonnet Pro PCIE with 2TB RAID 0 SSD, and RAID 10 6TB on 5,1 3 weeks ago I left the computer running overnight as I usually do and came back to it...
View ArticleMac Pro 2013 Pink Startup screen
Hi, When I start my Mac Pro (2013), first screen with apple logo is pink (see attached screen). I've tried Reset NVRAM but without success. Any ideas?
View ArticleHELP !! ... Can't retrieve Files/Contacts/Calendar info.. 10.68 > 10.10.5
So ... the story goes as follows ... I'm upgrading MacPro's / 1.1 > 5.1 Mac Pro / OS 10.68 > 10.10.5 .. Originally I thought I would transfer info through Firewire via Migration assistant. Silly...
View ArticleRX 480 and RX 470 owners - DO NOT update to macOS 10.12.4!
I tried 10.12.4 Beta 1 tonight on my Mac Pro and saw black screen. Apple removed AMD9500Controller.kext which contains PCI ID and drivers for 67DF devices. The replacement kext is...
View ArticleMac Pro RAID card under Windows
Has anyone ever managed to get the Mac Pro RAID card working under Windows? I am looking to switch to Windows 7 on my Mac Pro (not wishing to use the latest versions of OS X), and I'd love to do so...
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 ArticleGood news and bad news 1333Mhz content
So all! After successfully delidding a pair of x5680 and upgrading my Mac Pro 4,1 2.26Ghz 8 core to an absolute powerhouse 5,1 wth dual 3.33Ghz 12 core I got the upgrade bug. After the EFI flash it...
View ArticleSecurity Update 2016-003 Problems with 4,1 MacPro
I came home the other day to a dark gray screen with only a cursor. I leave my Mac Pro on during the days so I figured it just had a hiccup and needed a reboot. After trying multiple times, I couldn't...
View ArticleMac Pro PC Graphics card question (Project Cars + Windows)
Hello everyone. I have recently retired my 8 core Mac Pro from graphics duty and it now is being used in the gaming den to run Project Cars! I have Windows 8.1 running smoothly and also 2 Mac cinema...
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