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  1. alhazred823

    GTX 970 cMP 5,1 2010 Issues

    Hi All, This is literally my first post, but have been a lurker for many years! I recently had an opportunity that netted me a free mac pro 5,1 (Mid-2010) and decided to upgrade the !@#$ out of it. I upgraded the CPUs to the 5960s, upgraded the RAM to 32gb, installed USB 3.0 card and (2) PCIe...
    • alhazred823
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    • 2010 980ti cmp gpu gtx 970 mac pro macos sierra non-flashed rx 480
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  2. 5

    Resolved 3GB vs 6GB VRAM

    Hey MacRumors folk! Although I love my 2012 rMBP very much, it's just not cutting it for the power I need for uni. I'm on a games programming course and so I'm running a lot of Windows software, and developing for Windows in general. So it's time to build myself a PC - plus I've been wanting to...
  3. J

    Help with RX470 set up

    Mac Pro 4,1 with 5,1 upgrade 2 x 2.26 GHz 24GB RAM 10.12.3 I've just made my first attempt to install an RX470 into my machine and have met with partial success.... I was able to try out a Sapphire Rx470 8GB like this one. It is installed in Slot 1 and powered by a dual six pin to 8 pin...
    • Jackdown_101
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    • 10.12.3 accelerate amd4100.kext gpu kext luxmark metal rx470 sierra upgrade
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  4. J

    Sata pcie splitter

    Hi everyone Just wondering how people generally feel about/ what experience people have with using Sata to 6 pin y cables to run a graphics card? I have access to an rx470 with 8 pin that has a tpd of over 150 so intend to use both the board 6 pins to run it. It'd be nice to be able to keep my...
    • Jackdown_101
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    • 6 pin gpu hd 5770 power rx470 sata sata cable y-splitter
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  5. blackcap11

    I love my MBP but..... (does the 2015 models have the same GPU issues that the 2011 does?)

    Hi all, My first and current MBP is an early 15” 2011 model which has the infamous GPU issues. Mine has failed 4 or 5 times in the past 6 years and when it went again last week I decided I have got my moneys worth and can’t justify another $600 to $700 to get it repaired in the knowledge that...
  6. J

    Mac Pro 4.1 5770 mini display port issue

    Hi all, long time lurker first time poster. I've got a Mac pro 4.1 2.26Ghz that has been flashed with 5.1 firmware. The issue is that I've just installed a flashed XFX HD 5770 like this one to use as a back up card and it all works fine apart from the mini display port. I get the apple logo and...
    • Jackdown_101
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    • 4.1 5770 amd black screen boot efi flashed gpu monitor radeon
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  7. That_Damn_Kid

    Oh no, did my Late 2011 15" Macbook Pro bite the dust?

    I was watching a YouTube video and all of a sudden the screen got SUPER glitchy. I turned the computer off. Turned it back on and after the Apple logo appears for a few seconds the screen turns grey and nothing happens. Fans running high. Has the common graphics issue occurred with my 15"...
  8. H

    MacBook Pro 15" tb 2.9 ghz temperatures

    I am wondering if the temperatures of my MacBook Pro are within the normal specs. Under normal workload (browsing, text editing, etc.) iStats shows this values: CPU heatsink 50° GPU 52° GPU diode 56° I think the GPU temperature could be a little bit higher, because the MacBook is...
  9. ZapNZs

    Is it possible??...a long-term "solution" for 2011 dGPU failure that defaults the system to the iGPU

    The 15-inch 2011 MacBook Pro is something that Apple and AMD both probably wish to put behind them. However, for those that own the computers, doing so isn't quite as easy, because they are aware that they have a fully functional computer, minus one part, and that the system itself ironically...
    • ZapNZs
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    • 2011 macbook pro amd dgpu extension failure gpu
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  10. ZapNZs

    Will Apple support ThunderBolt 3 External GPUs?

    Any investment of $2,500-$4,500 often leaves the individual consumer contemplating the long-term relevancy of that purchase. After all, that higher purchase price for a premium product often means that product will be used for a longer period than a budget alternative. The MacBook Pro is no...
    • ZapNZs
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    • external gaming gpu graphics macos support
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  11. SuperKerem

    G4 Cube GPU Upgrade

    Quick question here. I'm looking for a video card to upgrade the stock Rage 128 in my Cube and am in a bit of a dilemma. I don't have another AGP computer to flash a PC video card, I'm using an Apple Studio Display via ADC (would prefer to avoid bulky DVI/VGA adapter cables), and Quartz...
  12. ZapNZs

    2011 MBP-15in GPU failing -- want Lead GPU Reballing References

    I have a 2011 MBP-15 with the defective GPU design that now is failing (and the program has ended.) I want to have the GPU reballed, as it seems the only option that might work for a reasonable price with a semi-reasonable outcome. I considered: Purchasing a used 2011 logic board for $350-450...
    • ZapNZs
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    • 2011 amd failure gpu lead logic board reball reballing solder
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  13. ltorrelles

    My rMBP's GPU is dying :(

    Some of the artefacts don't even appear on the screenshots. I'm sad, this ************ rocked flawlessly since I bought it in OCT 2012. Do you guys have any idea of how much would it cost to replace the GPU (or I guess the entire motherboard) of a 2012 15 inch rMBP? I'm totally not buying one...
  14. parambyte

    Which Apps Most Use the GPU

    I have been wondering, which apps will most benefit from the GPU, (not including gaming). With products like the Akitio eGPU, where am I going to see a breathtaking performance difference? Will it make rendering faster? For example, will it make MPEGStreamClip batch render faster? Will I be...
  15. M

    eGPU Install on MacBook Pro

    I am running into the same issue as described on MacVideoCards.com (http://www.macvidcards.com/gtx-750-ti--970--980--980-ti--titan-x-doesnrsquot-finish-booting.html)..... "PROBLEM: While properly installed and powered the GPU in question will show the gray boot screen with the Apple logo, the...
    • MacScout
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    • bizon box egpu gpu thunder2 thunderbolt
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  16. Caesar_091

    PROs&CONs: RX 480 on 5,1 Mac Pro

    Hi all, since it looks like nowadays the RX 480 is a very good upgrade for a 5,1 Mac Pro I'm wondering about any serious CONs of having a "no boot screen" GPU (PROs are obvious in terms of GPU power, lower TDP, etc). Here some raw numbers for comparison... GPUBoss' RX-480 vs Radeon HD 5870...
  17. J

    Bootcamping Windows to Mac Pro 5.1 w/ GTX 680

    Hello! I've recently got a Mac Pro 4.1->5.1 3.33GHz Intel Xeon, 32 GB, 256GB SSD, 2TB HDD and GTX 680 GPU. I do a lot of Music Production so dual booting Windows and Mac is always helpful! I'm just wondering whether its advice on such systems? I've had a look already for previous forum post...
    • jacobbriggs29
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    • apple bootcamp bootcamp and windows 10 bootcamping gpu gtx 680 mac pro mac pro (mid 2010) windows
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  18. D

    Real word perf diff 2016 15" TB 256 GB vs 512, 450 vs. 460 GPU

    The 512 GB version of the 2016 15" TB units benchmarks much faster than the 256 GB version, but are there database benchmarks that show a practical difference that anyone knows about? Also, is there much of a practical difference for graphics between the 450 and the 460? Has anyone seen...
  19. C

    10.12.2 seems to break Automatic graphics switching?

    I have a MBP 15" 2016 w/ Radeon Pro 460. After upgrading to 10.12.2, I found that my battery can barely holding up to 3 hours, just using Pages to edit some documents. This is way less then 6 hours that I can get before the 10.2.2 upgrade. By checking information in iStat Menus, I found that...
  20. D

    Intel Core i7 4770HQ vs Intel Core i5 6267U

    Hi everyone, I'm new to the community. I'm willing to purchase a Macbook Pro. I have sorted out two options below considering the budget, Option 1: Macbook Pro 2015 - 15 inch 2.2GHz Quad Core Core i7(4770HQ) Turbo Boost up to 3.4GHz 16GB 1600MHz memory Iris Pro Graphics 5200 Option...
    • dsnio
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    • comparison cpu gpu macbook pro
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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