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What GPU for a 4,1 for Photoshop & Lightroom?
Like many others, I've pretty much given up on a Mac Pro update from Apple in the near future and am looking to upgrade a mostly stock (has a 2.5" SSD) 4,1 single CPU 2.66 Mac Pro with the nVidia GeForce GT 120. I've been reading threads related to GPUs and CPUs and my head is spinning. My... -
2009 Mac Pro 4,1 Questions
Hey everyone, I've got a 2009 Mac Pro 4,1, 2.93GHz Quad Core Xeon with 16GB of ram I bought it as a modular storage hub. I just bought it last October, after replacing my 17" 2012 Macbook Pro that was destroyed in an accident. Currently, the Mac Pro has 4 1TB HD's, as well as a 240GB SSD...- RocktamusPrim3
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GTX970 Not functioning. (MacPro 4,1 flashed to 5,1+10.12.1)
Hi Everyone, First time poster long time lurker :P I'm currently running a flashed 2009 MacPro 4,1 (5,1) and was happily using El Capitan with a GTX 970 4GB and the Web Drivers. After upgrading to Sierra (and updating the Nvidia Web drivers) the card is no longer seen in the OS :( OS...- PittsyRS
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- 10.12.1 graphics graphics card mac pro mac pro 09 nvidia sierra web drivers
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- Forum: macOS Sierra (10.12)
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Mac Pro 4.1 with Nvidia GTX 660 not flashed and want to update software from 4.1 to 5.1
Hi, I have a Mac Pro 4.1 early 2009 with a Graphic Card Nvidia GTX 660 2GB not flashed, so I don´t see the boot screen and I don´t have the original card. My question is, I have the 4.1 software and I want to update to 5.1 software, can I do without the original card? Mac Pro 4.1 (early 2009)...- serrano071
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- efi boot gtx 660 mac mac pro 09 mac pro 4.1 nvidia update older imac update software
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- Forum: Mac Pro
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Black screen on FileVault reboot Mac Pro 4,1
Hey guys, Ever since I got my Mac Pro 4,1 and flashed it to 5,1 I am unable to encrypt the main drive using FileVault. When I enable FileVault and reboot from the reboot prompt the Mac boots to a black screen and stays black. My Mac Pro is currently on macOS Sierra but I have had the same issue... -
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Mac Pro with 2010-2012 Firmware Support
Hello All, I was wondering if someone has tried using Sierra on a 2009 mac pro that has been modified with the 2010-2012 firmware that made it possible to use the 2012 mac pro intel processors. If it works that would be awesome. if someone could confirm that would be great. i unfortunately...- kadizzle
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- mac pro 09 mac pro 2010 os update sierra
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- Forum: macOS Sierra (10.12)
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A question about replacing backplane board
Hi guys. My Mac Pro early 2009 (8 core) had upgrade firmware from 4,1 to 5,1. (but the CPU is still E5520.) 2 month ago, the backplane board is not work (the backplane board shows "631-1009"). I would like to buy a new one from eBay. so, I have to buy a "631-1009" backplane board to replace the... -
Mac pro 2009 won't start up
Hey, everyone. I got a problem that my mac pro 2009 doesn't start up. Yesterday, I use it but it shutdown suddenly. Then I press the start button again and it boot about 15 sec then shutdown. After this, I can't start up anymore when I press the start button. I try to check anything... -
Resolved Mac Pro 2009 upgrade (4.1 to 5.1) - UDIMMs or RDIMMs RAM
Hello, I'm in the process of upgrading my Mac Pro 2009 4.1 to 5.1 with new CPUs and whatnot. I am also intending to upgrade to faster RAM (1333 Mhz) but there is something I am not sure about. According to Apple specs, RAM for MAC Pro 2009 should be ECC UDIMM (unregistered). However when I look...- polanskiman
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- 4.1 upgrading mac pro 09 ram
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Help with a 09 Mac Pro processor upgrade...
I have 2 used 3.06 hex core processors I'm in the process of installing in my 09 mac pro. The firmware update is done, the processors are being floated on 5 (each binding post) .5mm metal M4 washers and I have been able to get my mac pro to post with no red lights at all!! (small victory!) For... -
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Mac Pro 5,1 wireless upgrades for Continuity
Will any Bluetooth 4.0 usb dongle that works on my OS 10.8.5 Mac Pro 5,1 allow Continuity when I upgrade to OS 10.11.3? I purchased the dongle in the link below and it works great: IOGEAR Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter (GBU521) for Wi-Fi I got: Edimax AC450 Wi-Fi USB 802.11ac Nano-size...