2007 macpro
i will soon be inheriting a 2007 mac pro, dual quadcore xenon server class processors, 12 gig of ram etc, etc. My question is would a $50 battery backup/surge protector be good enough? I don't plan on...
View ArticlenMP Case cost?
One really cool thing is that since all the cases are the same and it lifts right up, it will be an easy thing to replace. Surely these things will be prone to dings and scratches from being in the...
View ArticleBuilding a superfast TB2 RAM-DAS for MacPro
I'd like to build a superfast Thunderbolt DAS for use with the new MacPro. The Idea is to build a computer from either a TB2-equipped motherboard like the ASUS Z87-DELUXE/ QUAD or another motherboard...
View ArticlenMP carrying case?
"I don't always buy macs, but when I do, I prefer to buy a nMP." So, has anyone seen any manufacturers who make a case just for this new form factor? Seems so small and portable, someone's gotta make a...
View ArticlenMP review from a 3,1 owner
Hey all. Thought I would share a review I posted on Amazon. Like most reviews here, some will agree, some will argue and some will give it the royal flush. I'm not a "Pro" per se, but I can push my Mac...
View ArticlePictures please of 1TB SSD Mac Pro late 2013
Would someone please post pics of your 1TB SSD/flash drive from your Late 2013 Mac Pro along with a screen shot of the info in the system profiler? I know it requires one screw removal and taking off...
View ArticlenMP - question about TB2 sockets reliability
Hey, happy New Mac Pro owners, a quick question: Did Apple use same flaky TB connector as in current rMBP/iMac? One that would lose connection if you jiggle a cable. Fed up with rMBP losing Ethernet...
View ArticleAdvice needed - Video Editing Computer for student
I know that there are lots of threads on related subjects but none of them seemed exactly right, so please forgive my starting a new thread. I'm a computer scientist and currently use a Mac Pro...
View ArticleHDMI 2.0 and New Mac Pro?
I just went to hdmi.org. FAQ states here. Does HDMI 2.0 replace HDMI 1.x? No, HDMI 2.0 is built on top of HDMI 1.x and any device that wants to implement HDMI 2.0 must first implement HDMI 1.x as a...
View ArticleNew Mac Pro, any problem on the surface?
Personally, I avoid the first generation design from Apple. Mostly, there are some issues with new design and Apple quietly fixes them in next generation. However, the new Mac Pro seem to be no problem...
View ArticleQuestions on new MacPro
nMP questions 1. How fast will a nMPro be running PS CS6/CC and LR5 in its base configuration ( Quad core Xeon 3.7Ghz with 12 GB RAM and the standard dual video cards in comparison to my 2007 V1.1 dual...
View ArticlenMP mac pro 2013 configuration for motion graphics, video ...
If you already have ordered yours or you are going to - let us know what configuration you've chosen and why. I am still unsure. Maybe someone has some inputs. I have been waiting a really long time...
View Article7970 in Mac Pro 4,1
Hey all, New to the forums but a long standing MacRumors reader. Wondering if anyone else has come across a problem with third party graphics cards and a maximum of 2 screens active at any one time? If...
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UK nMP Arriving Now..
So, my CTO Mac Pro was ordered on the 19th Dec a few mins after the website went live.. 6-Core 32GB RAM D300 500GB SSD I had received the 'will dispatch in january' email. Got an estimated delivery...
View ArticlenMP with Pegasus2 vs SSD
Just wondering if it is better to get the nMP with only 256GB SSD (for the OS, apps) and hook it to a Promise Pegasus2 TB array, which can deliver data faster than the internal SSD, versus upgrading...
View ArticleMP vs. nMP in Europe
I'm German, and have a bit of a problem . The original MacPro has not been for sale in Europe for about a year, and can't be purchased new any longer. As the owner of an MP 3.1, this puts me in a tough...
View ArticlenMP DIY Fusion Drive???
I understand it's possible to "build" a fusion drive using an SSD and HDD with a few simple terminal commands. I was wondering if anyone has tried this yet with the stock nMP and a 3 or 4 terabyte...
View ArticleIs this genuine nMP on ebay.co.uk?
Anyone else seen this? Apple Mac Pro 3.7GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon E5 currently at £840
View ArticleNeed help deciding? NMP w/ current displays or iMac with Dual thunderbolt?
Trying to decide what to do here...have 4x30" ACD hooked up to my 1,1 that I was planning on attaching to a nMP, but wondering if I should just get a maxed out iMac and buy 2 extra thunderbolts for it...
View ArticleHDMI out usage
Going to have a three monitor setup for first time ever with the nMP. Two standard computer monitors and a TV using the HDMI out. With FCP X can you set it up so that the TV acts more like the video...
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