Will this work? MacPro 1,1 and Xeon X5355
I have a MacPro 1.1 and I want to upgrade the processors on it. Found this intel Xeon X5355 - 2.66 GHz - 4 core - LGA771 Socket - for ProLiant BL460c at a decent price. Can anybody tell me if this...
View ArticleNew 75 watt GTX950 interesting
I just saw this on xlr8yourmac has anybody tried one your thoughts http://www.anandtech.com/show/10117...raphics-card-that-does-not-require-pcie-power
View ArticleMacPro4,1 and bluetooth appears to be dying.
I've got a MacPro4,1, and in the past month or so the Bluetooth seems to be having issues. They started with what I can only describe as 'graininess' when moving the mouse. Like it's on cobblestones or...
View Article5870 to 7950: Would I really see any difference?
I currently have an upgraded Eight Core Mac Pro 2,1 Dual 3.0ghz X5365 with 8gb Ram and a genuine Apple Radeon HD 5870 graphics card. I originally had the 512mb 1900xt which I upgraded to an Apple...
View ArticleIssues with nvidia 760 Ti (Dell/Alienware OEM)
So I bought this card on Craigslist... (always a good start to a story.) Listing was a bit unclear, said 760 in one spot, 760Ti in another. Card is completely unbranded, black 760-style reference...
View Articlevideo card upgrade
im going to be doing a video card upgrade and in doing so ill be removing 4 NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT's cards and going with a single ATI Radeon HD5870. but noow im going to have three open slots in the...
View ArticleUpgrade 1.1 to 2.1 before or after upgrading processors?
When upgrading a 1.1 Quad 2.66 to twin Quad core processors such as X5355 or E5345, do you do the 1.1 to 2.1 flash first, or can you do it after fitting the new processors? Or to put it another way,...
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3,1 "bang for your buck" upgrades
HI guys I just got a mac pro 3,1 here are the specs. Earky 2008 quad core 2.8ghz 4GB memory(4X1) 500GB SATA ATI radeon HD 2600XT El Capitan DVD RW dual layer This is my first mac in about 12 years. I...
View ArticleHelp with a 09 Mac Pro processor upgrade...
I have 2 used 3.06 hex core processors I'm in the process of installing in my 09 mac pro. The firmware update is done, the processors are being floated on 5 (each binding post) .5mm metal M4 washers...
View ArticleHelp! Can't use my Mac Pro!
I have a Mac Pro 2006 1.1 with a 250Gb hard drive. This worked for a long while, then developed a fault and went really unstable. I think this is because the hard drive is nearly full. The operating...
View ArticleUSB 3.0 card that actually works for early 2008 3,1 Mac Pro
okay yes I see there are a lot of thread on the subject of USB 3.0, but it seems like a lot of these cards are quirky, don't have updated drivers, etc. Just got a D800 camera and man transferring those...
View ArticleTemps
ive been downloading all morning and these are my temperatures. are these within tolerances.
View ArticleAnyone running 4k on a 3,1 ?
Debating getting a new video card to replace my MacVidCards GTX570 1.25gb card. Are there any Mac Pro 3,1 owners with a newer card that they're running at 4k? If so, what's the experience like on this...
View ArticleRadeon 5770 or 5870 for mac pro.
I was thinking about upgrading to 5870 for graphic card. I currently have 5770. Is this 5870 any better? Thanks.
View ArticlePower on Mac Pro from cinema display?
I recently upgraded from a Dual 2.0 powermac to a nice shiny 3,1 Mac Pro. I'm running one of the older 23" ADC cinema displays which still works perfectly using the ADC to DVI adapter. With the...
View ArticleFan Speed After 4,1 to 5,1 Fireware Upgrade
I just upgraded the firmware on my dual 2.26 quad-core 4,1 to 5,1 (anticipating upgrading to X5675s). No problems with the upgrade; the Mac now shows as a 5,1. But when booting up the fans rev up to...
View ArticleBought first Mac Pro (Mid 2010) 12 core - how to stress test it?
so i just bought my first Mac Pro from eBay. It doesn't come with Warranty, but i was assured on here before that Mac Pro's are pretty dependable and durable, especially if you take good care of them...
View ArticlePSU blown - Can I use a 1.1's PSU in a 3.1?
I have an early 2008 (quad) 3.1 and the PSU tanked. - Is there anyway I can stick a 1.1's PSU in the 3.1's box.
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