Why do my RAM sticks break (+ brand recommendation please)?
In my 2008 Mac Pro, I've had four 2GB RAM sticks break over the past two years. All sticks have been from OWC. Perhaps I've been unlucky but I don't feel much confidence in this brand any longer (I've...
View ArticleVGA monitor to a thunderbolt problem
i have an early 2011 MBP with 2.3 i7 processor, 8gb ram,AMD Radeon HD 6750M 1024 MB graphics card and running 10.8.3 osx the machine is fine never had any problems until now. i plugged in an old VGA...
View ArticlePC GTX680 Slot 1 - PCIx Lane 8x
I got my GTX yesterday, and all looks good. Planning to flush it today with mac rom. But there are two things that raised an alarm: 1. When I check the system profile, the card is in SLOT 1 and the...
View ArticleConfirmed and Possible Flashable GTX 680 Models
I recently acquired a used EVGA 02G-P4-2684-KR and flashed it with the Mac ROM. So far it has worked as expected, the only thing unusual is that the boot screen from the HDMI output has a light green...
View ArticleBest way to determine CPU speed?
Back in the day it was easy: clock speed was king. Nowadays we've got things to consider like family/generation, core count, etc. CPU model numbers and prices seem all over the place, too. And of...
View ArticleIntel 990X extreme $475@ Frys - in store only
These work great in the MacPro. Best price to date. I just ordered one for in store pickup. Ymmv http://www.frys.com/product/6550983?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG
View ArticleNot well with flushed gtx680
I've just crashed...second time since flashing in os x frist time happened while playing wow after about 2 hours of playing this time, in about 5 minutes. I'm looking at the console msgs and I cant...
View ArticleCan i upgrade to this processor?
Hi! I have a mac pro 1.1 (Original) and i want to upgrade my processor. And i found one on amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/Intel-1333MHz-...=AYJ1QSLX0O2XF . Wil they fit in? By the way i am running...
View ArticleUninstalling bootcamp XP drive
I would like to uninstall bootcamp on my original dual core MP. I want to retain the data on the XP drive and place it in a Windows tower. Can I simply remove the drive from the MP bay and install a...
View ArticleMonoprice monitor not Mac compatible?
I've been multitasking with several screen-hogging programs recently and have come to the conclusion that I need a large monitor to fit lots of stuff I'm working on. It doesn't need to be a great...
View ArticleDrobo 5N
I am running out of room for my itunes library on interior 2 tb drive. Thinking of going to drobo 5N for my library storage. Looking for input on going this way or should i just go to 4 tb drives? I...
View ArticleAnyone with a 285 gtx on a MacPro 1,1?
Hello All, my first post. I've got a XFX 285 gtx in my gaming PC I'm considering upgrading and was wondering what I can do with it. After some searching I found netkas.org and many other forum posts...
View ArticleMac Pro Could adopt Intel's Newly Announced 22nm Xeon
SOURCE: http://www.patentlyapple.com/patentl...22nm-xeon.html "Earlier today, Intel announced a number of new systems coming to market later this year. They touched on Silvermont, Bay Trail, Haswell...
View ArticleMacPro mid08 SSD?
What SSD is best for my MacPro mid 08? I know its not 6gbs i think its 3 so I dont wana over do it.
View ArticleMac Pro RAM swap
Hi, So I just got a Mac Pro 2009 2x2.26 Ghz Quad Core that I bought used and it only came with 6GB of RAM so I was to upgrade that. I looked at the RAM upgrade and they are all super expensive as the...
View ArticleHaswell Mac Pros released June 3rd 2013
What do u think? do u think apple will announce new mac pros on june 3rd 2013? :cool::cool: haswell cpus are slated to be released in 26 days guys!! SO STOKED!...
View ArticleTime for a leak?
I've been starting to think that it may well be in Apple's interest to give another hint as to when/if we can expect a new Mac Pro. I know it's not normal practice for them, but it's my feeling that...
View ArticleGTX 680 (2 or 4MB VR) and X-Plane 10
Some questions relating to upgrading Mac Pro 4.1 to use X-Plane 10, 64 Bit Modus 1. Now there are 2 GUs in use: NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 and ATI Radeon 4870. To substitute the ATI I intend to order a GTX...
View ArticleBrand New Mac Pro - Owner
Just picked up a "2006 Mac Pro". The person I bought it from (Craigslist) said it's a 2006 Model: #A1186 (I'll try to find the serial tonight after a movie date with the wife.) He said it boots up but,...
View ArticleWill my RAM work in a Mac Pro 1.1 or 2.1?
I have bought some RAM for a project ages ago but never got round to it and I was wondering if the RAM would work in a Mac Pro 1.1 or 2.1 The sticker says PC2-5300P-555-13-ZZ and they are 4GB sticks...
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