So what does PS and LR actually use?
Seen a lot of comments here on PS and LR needing cores, needing high end cards, needing neither (iMac), and all sort of combos thereof. So.. does anyone have good information on what exactly PS and LR...
View ArticleHDMI to DVI adapter that works under OS X
I'm trying to get output of my HDMI port under OS X. I've used HDMI to DVI adapter and then connected my Apple Cinema Display 23" just for testing but monitor remain blank. I was testing multiple...
View ArticlenMP optimal diskspace option
What would you suggest to do? Upgrade nMP SSD to 500GB and get simple Lacie 1TB thunderbolt drive Get Lacie 2Big 4TB Thunderbolt and leave nMP with standard capacity Mainly need it for RAW files...
View ArticleThe physics and thermodynamics of the nMP and future desktops thread
I've had a quick search and not seen a thread yet. Despite wishing it was another big box I find the physics and thermodynamics of the black can fascinating, perhaps a game changer for a central core...
View ArticleSonnet tempo pro two drives two os?
I've been reading on any post I can find regarding adding a SSD PCIe card to my Mac Pro. I have a 2012 6 core 3.33. Is it possible to add a Sonnet Tempest Pro with one SSD that has OS X and the other...
View ArticleVideo cards in 3-5 years and current mac pros?
How viable is it going to be to install graphics cards in current mac pros in say 3-5 years? Is it something to worry about? I have a 2012 Mac Pro that I just purchased and am hoping to see another 5...
View ArticleWill Apple release a 'Thunderbolt 2' Display with the new Mac Pro?
I feel that they won't. Here's why: It seems to me that the current Thunderbolt display is geared heavily towards MacBook owners, rather than a pro user who would be purchasing a new Mac Pro. With...
View ArticleUpgrade Old Mac Pro or Buy New Mac Pro?
Well, I currently have a 2010 Mac Pro. Dual Quad Core 2.4GHz (8 Core) 6 GB RAM (Multi tasking is somewhat slow) 3-4TB's Hard Drive (No space available) ATI Radeon 5870 1024 MB (showing its age with...
View ArticleMac Pro 3.1 won't boot - what is the problem?
Hello there! I have a Mac Pro 3.1 (2008) which won't boot, as you can see in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqCqVUKQy2U These are my tech. specifications: Mac Pro 3.1 from 2008 16 GB RAM 2x...
View ArticleMac Pro or iMac for FSX
Hello guys, A year ago I sold my Windows Gaming PC to opt for a Macbook Air, just because i had no more time to play FSX. Nowadays I want to purchase a Desktop PC to play FSX again. This must be a Mac,...
View ArticleDVI to TB
With the nMP release possibly just a day away, can I get some assistance on a good DVI to TB cable? I have two Apple Cinema Displays: 30" and 20". They both have power bricks which have USB cables...
View ArticleMac Pro 1,1 RAID on boot drive?
Can a 2007 mac pro be configured to have a raid 5 array on all 4 drives then install the OS?
View ArticleDual monitors a must have
....one for your usual work/play.... ....and one to keep an eye on Apple Store website to see if the Mac Pro is available yet. :D
View ArticleUsing nMP as engine for rMBP
This may be a stupid question, but is there any way that the nMP could be plugged into a rMBP to offer additional computing power (specifically for video rendering)? I'm wondering if I could use the...
View ArticlenMP dimensions - wow
I just discovered how compact the new Mac Pro will actually be. For those that are not in the know....(very few of you I'm sure)....the Mac Pro is: 9.9 inches in height 6.6 inches in diameter 11 lbs in...
View ArticleSet PCIe SSD as non-removable
I'd like to move my boot SSD from the optical bay to a PCIe slot with an Apricorn Velocity or Sonnet Tempo but, as I understand it, the drive will show up as removable. Is there a way around this? I...
View ArticleIf the nMP isn't released tomorrow you will ...
The wait is getting to me. OK, I'm big enough to admit that.
View ArticleOS 10.9.1 Released
Surprised no one has mentioned this. I've installed it on both my machines and so far so good. I don't see any graphics driver changes. Lou
View ArticleAre 3rd Party External Enclosures as Reliable as Internal SATA2 Bays?
Are 3rd party hard drive enclosure (eg Drobo, Pegasus, Black Magic, LaCie, Mobius, DateTale, SansDigital etc) as bulletproof & reliable when it comes to mounting, driver updates, read/write etc as...
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D700 GPU pricing - Shocked?
So the front page says the D700 GPUs are a $600 BTO option for the standard 6-Core config. If the D500s are around $500, that means the D700s are an $1100 add to the D300s. If we assign a value of $400...
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