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Mac Pro 2006 1.1 GPU Upgrade
Hi, I own a mac pro 1,1 2006. I would like to upgrade my gpu but I don't know which ones will work. I want it to be at least 2GB DDR3 for gaming. What should I buy?- MacPro2006owner
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- 1.1 gpu gpu upgrade graphics card mac pro mac pro 2006 upgrade gpu
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- Forum: Mac Pro
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Linux on my old PowerMac G4
Hello, On my old powermac g4 I attempted to install Ubuntu Linux on it. Once the installation finish I rebooted the computer. everything seemed to be fine, it was booting properly. then the screen just went black and stayed that way. I did a little research and I figured out that it was...- gabe_lio
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- graphics card graphics issue linux power mac g4 powerpc ubuntu
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- Forum: PowerPC Macs
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Graphics Card Upgrade
Hi everyone, This is my first time posting in here... anyways, I have a Mac pro (early 2008) with a Nvidia GeForce GT 120, I wanted to upgrade it. I don't do any gaming on it i use it mostly for work, I am a 3D artist, I mostly use programs such Maya, 3Ds Max (bootcamp) photoshop, Final Cut and... -
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Mac Pro Tower - 5 or 6 Monitors
Hello, I have a project where I need to get 5 or ideally 6 monitors from an old style mac pro. I have two machines available to me, but if it's possible to use just one that would be great! The end goal is to have a curved array of monitors to display a panoramic style video. Aiming for a...- MacProScreens
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- graphics graphics card mac pro multiple monitor
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- Forum: Mac Pro
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Hd 5770 not loading
I bought a used Hd 5770 graphics card. The guy tested it in front of me with his 2007 Mac Pro. I bought the power cable on Amazon to connect it with it. I just did installed it this weekend but it can't load it pass the apple logo. I tried putting back my old Gtx card in but it won't work if the... -
Looking for recommendations for graphics card
My graphics card (ATI Radeon HD 2600XT) is on it's last leg and I need to replace it ASAP. Looking for recommendations. Do I need to look for something compatible with my OS (El Capitan)? MacPro - Early 2008 2x2.8 Ghz Quad-Core Xeon Intel Running OS 10.11.3 El Capitan UPDATE: Thank you all for... -
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Graphics on iMac
Hi, I am looking at getting a new iMac for music editing. I have settled on the 5K 27 inch with the maxed out (4Ghz), and 32 GB RAM. Do I need the upgraded graphics card to run the 5K monitor and a 1080p second monitor. Mainly used for Logic and music production.- njharris97
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- graphics card imac music upgrade
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- Forum: iMac
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iMac late 2009 graphics error
Hello everyone, I have a late 2009 iMac 2.8 Intel Core i7 with 16GB. Yesterday I got a really weird screen that indicated that my graphics card was messed up. I always got a white screen with a cursor and some horizontal lines over the cursor. I could randomly get the computer to start on... -
Use iMac 27" late 09 as display?
hi! My iMac 27" late 09 has crashed, diagnosed with crashed graphics card (yellow vertical lines, can only start in safe mode). Will buy a Macbook pro 13" retina. My question is - can I use my old iMac as display? Or does the IMac graphic card have to be working?- Beastieboy86
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- display graphics card imac
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- Forum: iMac
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Sapphire AMD 380 Nitro in MacPro 5,1
http://www.unboxfresh.com/computing/installing-sapphire-amd-r9-380-nitro-graphics-card-macpro-2010-51/ Everything is fine so far touch wood / aluminium! -
ML or Yosemite. I need to change the graphics card ?
Hello. This is my first message. I apologize for my English is not perfect, I'm trying to improve. :-). I wanted to ask you an information. I managed to change my iMac 17" Core 2 Duo with a Mac Pro 1.1, bought with little money. On this Mac Pro I've read that you can install Mountain Lion and...- vincenzo79
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- graphics card mac pro mavericks mountain lion
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- Forum: Mac Pro
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Seeking Upgrade Help (Mac Pro Early 2009 2x2.6 GHz Quad-Core)
I am a videographer who needs to bring my Mac Pro back from the dead. Nerdy with video files but not computer parts. My reading thus far has prompted me to look into the following. I am looking for a better understanding of each of the following and which upgrades are beneficial and worth it...- sterlingslvr
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- 2 x 2.26 ghx quad core early 2009 graphics card mac pro memory processor ram video card
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- Forum: Mac Pro
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256gb enough for graphic design student?
Fellow designers please help...:eek: Should I switch to a higher storage or a 1tb external hard drive is good for me? I bought **base model of the 15inch rmbp. Is this enough for all the programs I'm going to use if I buy a 1tb hard drive to store files for school? I'm planning to use this...- EssieInc
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- design graphic graphics card macbook problem retina macbook pro school storage student
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Graphics Card Upgrade for Mac Pro 1,1
I have a Mac Pro 1,1 running Yosemite (and maybe El Capitan soon) that I'm hoping to get a little more life out of... does anyone know which video cards are confirmed to work in the Mac Pro 1,1 out of the box? I've scoured some threads and found conflicting reports about certain cards. I'm... -
HD 3000 improving allocated memory
I want to increase the memory from 384mb, and as i'm new i need the detalied process to do it. Second thing, were does the memory gets allocated from? What are the changes in this process? Thanks. it's a macbook end 2011 with el capitan , 4gb ddr, 2.4 i5. -
Mac Pro 3,1 Graphics card upgrade
Hello everyone! Merry Christmas if you celebrate! Anyways, my situation is that I have a 3,1 Mac Pro with an SSD and 8GB of RAM and the stock 2600XT, I am happy with the machine with the exception of one thing: The dreaded 2600XT, things tend to lag from time to time, driving two (will be adding...