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cmp 2010

  1. MattMorris

    MP 1,1-5,1 Mac Pro 5.1 with OCLP - Freezes / lockups.

    Hi, I'm having some problems with my mid-2010 Mac Pro that I'm hoping someone here can help with. Mid 2010 CMP. Upgraded via 2 x secondhand 3.46GHz Xeon. 12GB original RAM + 2 x 8GB OWC DIMM (28GB total). Big Sur via OCLP. Patched Radeon RX580. The machine generally works well and doesn't...
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    MP 1,1-5,1 Handoff&Continuity on cMP 5,1- Mojave 10.14.6 - not working with BCM43xx

    Hi everyone, I'm knew here, but found many solutions to my issues in the past. Now I can't find exactly what I need, so I decided to subscribe and post this issue. Try to explain my strange situation. Last year I bought a 5,1 2010 MacPro equipped with a metal capable GPU, Nvidia Quadro k600...
  3. Php4u

    MP 1,1-5,1 2010 cMP OCLP Ventura boot stalls

    I have my 2010 cMP running well with separate disks for Windows 11 (kids gaming) and Monterey as the primary boot disk with OCLP 06.7 with an RX 5600 XT GPU. However, when I try to upgrade to Ventura, the installer seems to work, but when it comes to the 1st boot the process seems to stall on...
  4. Z

    MP 1,1-5,1 Please recommend a current 2TB SSD for a MacPro 5,1

    Still running Mojave on my 128GB 12 core 3,46 cmp and will re-install Mojave. I was about to order a Samsung 870 Evo but read that it would not work for startup disk... What other current options are currently recommended? 860s seem to be out of stock here in Spain. What about Crucial MX500? I...
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    Sidecar on unsupported Mac's (cMP)

    Hi Guys, Duet does not work on my Mac Pro 5,1 with OpenCore on Big Sur anymore so I am looking for alternatives. Only occasionally I am in need of a second monitor and therefore buying a new monitor is not economical. I have a iPad Gen 9 which would be sufficient for my use. Is there any...
  6. AdamDonner

    MP 1,1-5,1 Mac Pro 5,1 Wont boot from Sata

    I have a 5,1 MP that will only boot from a USB drive and will not boot from SATA. When the usb drive is inserted it will recognize the the drive as a bootable SSD via Sata, however when I setup as boot drive and reboot it goes to the folder with the question mark. What can I be missing?
  7. neo-disco

    which GPU for Apple miniDp screens - cMP 5.1 (catalina & OpenCore) ?

    hi, seeking an economic (power consum.) gpu with mini-display ports, for cMP 5.1 with 2 apple led miniDP (not thunderbolt). metal for mojave and catalina, displaying the OS with miniDP ports. now: nvidia nvs510 4 miniDP in mojave, all ports do provide signal, miniDP and hdmi work in catalina...
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    cMP 5,1/Angelbird PX1 - Need Help!

    Evening all. I have a cMP 5,1 running 10.13.6 and boot ROM MP51.0089.B00. I cannot upgrade to Mojave yet as the professional software I use (Pro Tools) is not yet stable with it. I have an Angelbird PX1 with a 1TB Adata SX8200Pro in it. For the life of me, I cannot get it to be recognized in...
  9. sk0n3_jp

    Resolved Powering my Vega FE without mod on cMP 5,1 2010

    Hi guys, I'm new here, but I had a question regarding powering my Vega FE dual 8pin gpu without going the pixlas mod route. my current setup is: drive bay 1: mushkin 1tb drive drive bay 2: seagate firecuda sshd 1tb dive bay 3&4: empty mini 6pin 1: open mini 6pin 2: connected to 6pin to dual...
  10. typecase

    Upgrading 5870 to RX580

    Hello all, I'm upgrading a noisy 5870 in a Mac Pro 5,1 running Sierra 10.12.6 to a RX580. I've read the threads below and got the eGPU recommended Sapphire Pulse RX580. It's coming Thursday. Despite reading those threads, I'm still a bit confused as to what cabling I will need. Can I use the...
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    RX 580 - no Sapphire Pulse 8GB available - "pure cosmetics?"

    Hey there, i own a cmp5,1 with 2*5690X still running the Ati Radeon HD 5770 - HS 10.13.1 installed. i ordered a Sapphire RX 580 Pulse 8GB a few weeks ago - actually it was "available" but I dont belive in recieving one... Is the right idendification of the GPU really pure cosmetics? -i am...
  12. alhazred823

    Win 10 on Mac Pro with Non Flashed GPU (GTX 970)

    Hi All, I have another question for you all. I have a Windows 10 machine, and now that i have my cMP up and running with the GTX 970 using web drivers, i was wondering if i could clone my windows machine and install it on a spare PCIe SSD in my cMP? Anyone have recommendation on software for...
  13. wallah

    Stock 5.1 Quad 2.8Ghz ready to upgrade, SSD first

    Wise and generous MacRumors community, my new-to-me mid-2010 pro has a wiped 1TB HD with stock OS that I upgraded to Sierra and 8GB RAM. With no personal files on this unit yet, I want to install a SSD and have a couple of questions: - does it make any difference to clone the HD with Sierra on...
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    FilmConvert FCPX Crash - "GPU Driver Appears to be Hung" GTX980

    Hello all! I've been experiencing a hard crash resulting from using the FilmConvert plugin in FCPX and I'm pretty sure it's related to the NVIDIA Web Driver and my GTX 980. When I drop the effect on the footage in the timeline for the first time, it loads, then the computer starts pinwheeling...
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    Best SATA III card for Mac Pro 5,1

    Flashed machine running El Capitan. Anyone have an idea as to the best SATA III PCIe port multiplier card/brand for Mac Pro '09? I want to boot from eSATA. Internal connectors would be a plus, as would RAID. Looking for something in the $150 and under range.