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  1. R

    MP 1,1-5,1 cMP 2.1 slower using SSD than HDD

    Hi guys, got a cMP 1.1 for peanuts. It was working decently (and by decently I mean astonishingly fast for a 15 yo computer), booted in 10 seconds, overall workflow was great & snappy. I wouldn't be myself, if I wouldn't try to make things better, so I took an SSD laying around (it was working...
  2. purdnost

    Would My Apple TV 4K and LG CX OLED TV Benefit from an HDMI 2.1 Cable?

    I’m currently using an HDMI 2.0 cable. Would I benefit by upgrading to an HDMI 2.1 cable? As far as future proofing goes, I wonder if the next Apple TV hardware will take advantage of the HDMI 2.1 technology.
  3. earthwriter

    Dual band Wifi solution recommendation

    We need a recommendation for a reliable dual band wifi solution, wether it's a USB dongle or airport card that fits PCI-E for Mac pro 2006 2.1 now with 8 Core Upgrade running El Capitan. Thanks
  4. jc.farley

    Converting OS X Installer.app to a .dmg file

    Hello, I am looking to install OS X El Capitan on a 1,1/2,1. I have already made many adjustments for doing so, but I am stuck. I have an install app for installing the OS, which of course doesn't work. I want to create an "installed" .dmg file, then simply restore it to my target drive. My...
  5. basilt

    audio volume control problems macpro 2006 lion white keybd

    hello, i have macpro 2.1 with 8gb ram, osx lion and standard speaker on mac for volume output. I have a white keyboard (2005-2006 model) with volume controls top right and was working... I recently tried to remove soundfower from my hdd and definitely i messsed with some files. After restart...
  6. Tech.ORG

    Mac Pro 1,1 Help?

    I have a 2006 Apple Mac Pro 1,1 that I have upgraded the CPU's to 2x Intel Xeon X5355 SLAEG CPU's and upgraded the ram to 11GB. I have also flashed the firmware to the 2,1 firmware and installed Yosemite with SFOTT. I have also upgraded the Graphics card to a Zotac GTX 570 1280MB . I have been...
  7. S

    Cannot update firmware to Public Beta.

    Anyone have a fix? Keeps saying I have the latest software even though it's 2.1. The beta profile is installed on both devices, battery is charged above 50%. I have restored the phone many times also with no luck. Tried different phones. Tried to unenroll then reenroll in the public beta. Sorry...