So what happens when someone mistakes the Mac Pro for a trashcan?
Not a joke topic, I am very curious. If businesses/professionals are going to use it, when would happen if someone mistakes it for a trash can and decides to throw trash (Or even worse, something like...
View ArticleMac Pro 5,1 with HP processors
Hello, I have a MP 5,1 with dual CPUs (currently have 8 physical cores + 6GB of memory). I got hold of a used HP DL380 server which is a dual processor system with Xeon X5690 from a data...
View ArticleBooting off of Areca RAID on Mid 2012 Mac Pro possible?
Hello All: I am a long time PC user with tons of experience in the PC arena and Areca RAID systems. I have also had experience with older Apple HW (thinks IIfx, Quadra) and more recently with iMacs. I...
View ArticleHelp installing Samsung 840 pro in Mac pro 3.1
Hi there, So I bought a Samsung 840 pro 256 for my aging mac pro 2x 2.8 Xeon. After alot of finger fumbling with the sata cable, I finally got it next to the optical bay. I want to do a fresh install...
View ArticleLooking for graphics card drivers
Hi, don't know if this is the right place for this but I can't seem to find drivers for my graphics card. Currently using bootcamped mac from I think 09, running Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, graphics...
View ArticlePutting new Mac Pro myths to rest
I keep hearing the same tired tropes from people who are believing the Apple marketing hype on the new Mac Pro and want to make some points here that are absolutely clear. First of all, Apple is...
View ArticleHELP needed: MSI R7970 HD 7970 GHz 6 display card - working but seen as 7xxx
I have a question I just installed a new MSI R7970 LIGHTNING BE Radeon HD 7970 GHz http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127736 This does not have customer mac firmware so it has no EFI...
View ArticleSo confused about graphics cards for 4.1 running windows 7
Hello guys, I have been reading and reading and I just get a little confused with which graphics card is for me. I am trying to run two 19" screens off of one card. The program manufacture suggests...
View ArticleRemote working from NY in London office
Good evening, I'm looking for some advise regarding working remotely from NY at my London office, utilizing their server, rips & proofers. I'm a retoucher so have a powerful Mac Pro situated in...
View ArticleEVGA GeForce GTX Titan
OK, I have read a little here, a little there - but the conclusion is that it is indeed possible to fit the EVGA GeForce GTX Titan into my Mac Pro 5,1 and make it work. Can anyone give me a short...
View Article10.6.8 + GTX680+ 2 x 30 Apple Cinema problems
Hello Well I have my second hand Mac Pro 2010 model, a Nvidia GTX 680 graphics card and 2 x 30 inch monitors. I am running 10.6.8, and the graphics card only supports 1 monitor. Bugger! I want to stay...
View ArticleUpgrading to SSD
Ok my new Samsung SSD just came in the mail from amazon and I just had the best service ever! I ordered it yesterday. I don't know how, but I got it today. I mean I ordered it with the free shipping...
View ArticleEvga gtx-680 02g-p4-2680-kr $293 @ amazon
Too good of a deal to pass up: EVGA GTX-680 2x 6-Pin for 293. I missed the amazon deal for $200 for new GTX 680's last month. Although it's a repackage, it's still a good deal. I have one in route to...
View ArticleHard drive migration.
Hey guys, I'm currently running a mac pro 1.1 with mountain lion and a gtx 560. I have two 250gb drives, one for the os and one for storage. I will soon be purchasing an ssd, but am wanting to install...
View Articlea bit of advice please.... mac pro
hello, first post here, I have had a macbookpro for just over a year, I love it and would never go back to a windows based machine, I've been looking at buying a pro, mainly for the internet and...
View ArticleAnyone Using A Mac Pro With W3670
Hi All, I'm looking at replacing my W3580 (3.33ghz quad core) with the W3670 (3.2 hex core). I'll be using it for final cut x and aperture, does anyone have any experience using these programs with...
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Mac Pro 5,1 - E5620 to W5590 CPUs
Thanks to Thomaspin for his post and blog on how he upgraded his 4,1 machine to use the W5590 (4 core, 3.33 GHz) CPUs: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1609476 I had been contemplating...
View ArticleWhich Drives for Video Editing on a 1,1?
Hi all, I shot a web series last month and now I'm prepping my 1,1 for the edit. It currently has: OS/Applications drive: Intel 330 180GB SSD Old OS drive: 250GB 5 GB of ram (going to boost that) GT...
View ArticleGTX 660 in MacPro causing shut downs?
After my recent upgrade to the EVGA GTX 660, my MacPro has been shutting down at random times while I working in Maya on my Windows partition. The card is about 2 weeks new and I thought the culprit...
View Article2013 Mac Pro Video Connection
How will the Thunderbolt connection on the 2013 Mac Pro work with older non-thunderbolt monitors?
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