PC 5870 any good in a Mac Pro 3,1 running Mountain Lion?
Hi Everyone I have the chance to pick up a cheap ATI 5870 card. It's a reference design PC version and I'm wondering whether to snap it up and replace the flashed 4870 that's already in my machine. If...
View ArticleIOH Heatsink error causing fan spin up to 4000RPM
Hi, I am referring to this thread http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1457743 I upgraded my GPU to the ATI 5870 and observed intermittent Booster 1 fan spin ups to 4.000 RPM. I then thought it...
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Low CPU utilization on FCP X export
I'm trying to "Share" a video on youtube. It's a 1080 25fps. Currently, the Share Monitor says it's: "Processing: Transcoding", so this is not related to upload speed. If I do a simple "Export to...
View Article2006 MacPro HD4870 for home theater?
My 2006 Mac Pro is starting to feel a bit old and I am thinking of getting a new computer in the future. With that, I am thinking of what to do with the old Mac Pro and have decided it would be great...
View ArticleIs a Mac Pro 1.1 worth it?
I recently started with a new company who use Mac pros (I'm a web designer). I've always used PC, but I like my set up at work and my pc just died. I don't want to dump a bunch of money into a home set...
View ArticleUsing a Apple LED Cinema Display with Mac Pro
I canÂ’t quite figure out what words to use to search for a previous topic or a product that fits the job. I own a Apple LED Cinema Display, the 24" one. It has a Mini DisplayPort, as well as MacBook...
View ArticleRadeon 5770 And GTx 550ti in mac
Is it to much for my mac pro 4.1 to have Radeon 5770 And GTx 550ti in my mac will this be to much for my power supply? to handle. And if yes what is my option here to have both cards in? thanks
View ArticleWhich EVGA 9800GT part # is good to flash ?
It will be used in a MP 1,1 so EFI32 is called for. Thanks.
View ArticleSomething between Mac Pro and Mac Mini
I know desktops are going out of fashion and Apple is not likely to release a new line of desktop any time soon, if ever, but I was wondering if there is anyone else out there who would easily choose...
View ArticleHow can I get the best performance out of my Mac Pro?
I am currently running an 8 core Mac Pro from early 2008 I am looking for the best possible way to set up my computer. Here is what is inside the box: 18gb RAM ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics card (all 3...
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An unexpected tool error occurred (2). Your firmware cannot be updated.
Hi, Mac Pro First gen. I have this 7300 Gt card with a ROm version 3004 and second card with a rom version 3008. I pulled the 3008 version out and ran the firmware updater but it fails with that...
View Article2008 8-core 2.8ghz vs 2010 2.8ghz Quad Core for graphic work?
Hey all, greeting! I have a question regarding the older gen (Harpertown) Mac Pro vs the 2010 Mac Pro (Nehalem) on graphical works, hope you guys can help me out. I am choosing between these two...
View ArticleFew HW questions regarding power and RAM
1. I will have a Mac Pro 2009 that will be from UK which uses different power cord/sockets. From what I know PSUs in these computers should be compatible worldwide. Now I need compatible power cord...
View Article3rd Monitor Help Early 2008 Mac Pro
Good morning - I have an early 2008 Mac Pro with a new Radeon 5870 card (best upgrade ever) - I thought it might support a third monitor - but seems to only do too at a time - no biggie just being...
View ArticleXServe 1,1 not mounting External Drives
Hey all, I figure this might be the best place to come for help with this. I'm trying to replace an old XServe with a new Mac Pro and want to just clone the drive over for the time being as I did not...
View ArticleMac Pro with Apple RAID Card - useful bits
Just wanted to post a couple of bits here about the 2009 RAID Card you can install in the 2009, 2010 and '2012' Mac Pro, based on my limited experience so far. - Don't worry about installing it, it...
View ArticleGTX 670 or 660 Ti?
Hello all, I have a 2.66ghz Quad-core 4.1 Mac Pro with 10GB RAM and a ATi 5770. I am looking to upgrade to either a 660Ti or a 670. Basically I want to improve my gaming experience in Boot Camp, and...
View Articlebrought the wrong kind of ram!
I have a 2010 Mac Pro with a sad 6GB of RAM. I went to amazon search for 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC memory module and some how bought Kingston Technology HyperX Blu 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM I really...
View ArticleTo Buy/Not Buy A 2008 Mac Pro
Hi guys Im posting this as a new thread as there are some current threads out there talking about owners who have 2008 Mac Pros and upgrade ideas, however my main posting reason is about whether I...
View ArticleMac Pro 3,1 Early 2008 weirdness
Hi all, Since yesterday, my Mac Pro 3,1 won't start any more. The day before, it needed two starts before working perfectly all day, but now, it won't work. Saying that, it will start, power led...
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