So, boot camp amd drivers for gaming
My nmp finally shipped and I just wanted to ask since I've never used an amd setup before. Do the drivers need any sort of hacking under bootcamp to install normal crossfire drivers for gaming? Or do...
View Article27" ATD">Reason for 27" ACD -> 27" ATD
I'm soon getting my nMP, and wonder if there is a reason to upgrade my aging 27" Cinema Display to the "latest" Thunderbolt Display? I'm eagerly awaiting Apples' 4K offering anyway, but that's a while...
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2010 Mac Pro--Why is my SSD so slow?
I have a 2010 Mac Pro with a 2.8 GHz processor and 16 GB RAM. Each of the 4 drive bays have a regular hard drive in it. In the optical bay, I have a 120 GB Mercury 6G flash drive. I got it because I...
View ArticlenMP Issues and Apple Care
My nMP has just malfunctioned. Here is the configuration: Mac Pro 2013, 6 Core / 32GB / 1TB SSD / D500. The machine won't boot. When booted into Recovery Mode it doesn't see either of the two Drobos...
View ArticlePrecision X best configuration options for early 2008 Mac Pro
I'm using the gtx 770 powered by both slots of my motherboard and I want to run it at its highest settings (in a safe way) but I keep getting power failures and I've kind of fallen into an endless...
View ArticleWhy are the Mac Pro base models available at Amazon and B&H but not at Apple?
I see that the two Mac Pro base models ($2999 and $3999) are currently available at both Amazon.com and B&H Photo, but not at the Apple online store or at physical stores (I called my nearby...
View ArticleIs this the right type of drive for a 1,1?
Can a Maxtor SATA Ultra 16 300GB 7200RPM be used with a 1,1? Thanks.
View ArticleLeasing a nMac Pro? Worth It?
I am considering in the future getting a new Mac Pro through my families business, I've been told its tax deductible to go that route, but other than that I really have no experience with leasing...
View ArticleIs this the "coil whine" everybody's talking about?
Hi guys, This week i received my 6-core nmp and i read about people experiencing a coil whine on their new machines.... Until today i tought mine was just fine and i could only hear the fan but today...
View Articlecannot open AMD Firepro control centre
After driver update, I cannot open the control centre... I deleted and installed previous version driver and it worked but device manager did not display dual D700 but it displayed dual HD7900... So I...
View Article2009 Mac Pro bluetooth replaceable?
I have been experiencing problems with Bluetooth on my Mac Pro. I'm able to pair and connect devices, but the connection gets dropped. After resetting PRAM and SMC, deleting all devices from settings...
View ArticleSSD Upgrade Mac Pro 2014 - impossible?
Or so I've been told by Apple Care. Apparently no one can find a way to buy the 1TB SSD model unless you had it built to order on Apple's website. Now it stands to reason that part is available...
View ArticleCan I get AppleCare for a replacement computer?
hi folks, I know i should take this question to Apple but since we don't have Apple stores where i live and they can't be contacted until tuesday because of a holiday maybe you guys have an answer. I...
View ArticlenMP Geekbench score
I was wondering home come that the Geekbench score for the newest iMac is barley lower than the new Mac Pro? I know Geekbench doesn't test for GPUs, but I still feel that the nMP has better processor...
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W3690 Max frequency can reach 3.93Ghz?
I just finished the W3690 upgrade in my Mac Pro 2009 yesterday. When I try to stress my CPU today, I have an interesting result. Attachment 469176 Most of the time, MacCPUID shows the CPU running at...
View ArticleMac Pro 3,1 and 4K Monitor
Hey guys, I recently bought the Dell 28" 4K monitor, as I wanted the maximum screen real-estate but I ran into some issues I didn't anticipate. My main issue is the mouse is laggy. I realize that I am...
View ArticleMost Apple-Like 4k Monitor?
Who makes a 4k monitor that would fit the best with Apple's design for the Mac Pro?
View ArticleStrange Photoshop lag on latest MacPro
I have a new 2014 Mac Pro with a 2.7 Ghz 12 core processor, dual D500 graphics cards, 1TB internal drive and 64gig ram. I’ve an Apple 27” Thunderbolt display and a Wacom 24” Cintiq. I'm running the...
View ArticleBootCamp Question
Hi all, this is a quick question that could probably be answered quickly; I have a 2009 2.26Ghz Mac Pro 8Core, 32GB Ram, GTX770... I have the original 640GB HDD with OSX Mavericks installed, but I also...
View ArticleOpinions on upgrade of '06 to' 08
Hi all, I would appreciate some opinions if possible. I have a 2006 Mac Pro that is maxed out. Minus an ssd drive and memory. The computer works well and does all the CS6 applications I need of it....
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