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cMP 5.1 - how to test temp probe on CPU heatsink?
Hi, a friend of mine tried to upgrade his dual CPU 2010 cMP and it turns out like it failed. The guy won't start the the 2 CPUs attached. He took it to my place and I first tough it could be some bended pins on the CPU socket but CPU B looks nice and that's exactly when we attach the second...- phoenix.factory
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- 2010 5.1 cmp heatsink mac pro macpro probe temp
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Mac Pro 2012(MD771)10.13.6,Asus RX580 Blackscreen !
Mac Pro 2012（MD771）10.13.6，use Asus RX580 Blackscreen！ Excuse me, where is the mac version of Asus RX580 downloaded? Thank you very much! -
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Mac Pro 3,1 not booting after High Sierra Patcher
Hi everyone. I'm new here. I have just installed dosdude1's High Sierra Patcher on my 2008 Mac Pro 3,1. The Patcher installed fine, I managed to run the installer, then that completed and went to reboot (as it should have). My issue is that now the machine seems to try to boot up, but shuts off...- OLPMac
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- dosdude dosdude1's high sierra mac pro no boot up patch patcher won't turn on
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- Forum: macOS High Sierra (10.13)
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How can I get 2 monitors working with Mac Pro (Mavericks)?
Hi guys, I have an older DIY Mac Pro and I am running Mavericks. I have recently tried to use a second monitor but the OS doesn't seem to like it. The main monitor is connected by DVI, and the second one is connected by VGA. Looking in System Preferences I cannot see an option in 'Displays'...- Toby B
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- 2 monitors 2nd display mac pro mavericks second monitor
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- Forum: Mac Accessories
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Mac Pro 3,1 Random Shutdowns
A buddy of mine brought his MP3,1 over to show me how it randomly shuts down as if the power cord goes unplugged. It feels like it's getting worse and has trouble making it to the desktop now. Trying with multiple boot drives Lion, El Capitan, High Sierra, Mojave, Windows 7 and 10. Same result... -
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List of upgrades I would like to see in the iMac and iMac Pro Lineups. What are your upgrades?
The iMac and iMac Pro current design chassis is very out dated internally and externally. The thick gross bezels are intolerable to me. Part of the reason we buy a mac is for the form and design of the machine. Apple has failed us with the aged face of the design (Chin, thick bezels etc) and...- hellokittymeow
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- imac imac pro mac mac pro redesign update
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- Forum: iMac
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Rx 580 running in Mac Pro 3.1 only in safe mode
I ve installed a Rx 580 gpu in my Mac Pro 3.1 early 2008. It works only in safe mode. In normal mode, only white screen. Any help??- rcfernandez79
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- 3.1 580 amd gpu mac pro white screen
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- Forum: Mac Pro
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Resolved Mojave Hybrid AMD/NVIDIA Dual GPU (Limited Success)-No Display via RX 580
So I found something interesting-and fun, metal acceleration on both a GTX770 and RX580 and hardware acceleration as well as I know to test it in both Mojave 10.14.3 and Win10-just no display in Mojave via the RX580. My NVIDIA GPU is a MVC flashed GTX 770 Founders Edition 2GB-and reports...- Reindeer_Games
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- cuda mac pro mojave nvidia opencl opengl physx
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Mac Pro Kernel Panic
Hi all, My Mac Pro won't go on. The displays go black when I turn the Mac Pro on they don't detect it. Im using 2 dell S2817q 4k monitors both connected to the Mac Pro via thunderbolt to display port. Ive changed the monitor settings to be able to support 4k @60hz. I was wondering if I need... -
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MAC PRO 5.1 Sapphire Radeon RX590
Hello. i've looked around on the forums but haven't found anything i have mac pro 5.1 with high sierra 10.13.6 on it. I would like to install the Sapphire Radeon NITRO+ RX 590 8GB Can anyone confirm that the rx590 works on (10.13.6) i know the rx580 works on 10.13.6. There is a video on...- g4sean
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- high sierra mac pro radeon sapphire
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- Forum: macOS High Sierra (10.13)
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Need to replace backplane - question...
I have: 2010 Mac Pro 12-Core 2x 2.93ghz Westmere I’m not sure what backplane I need - and I can’t figure out how to take the current one out in order to verify it (yet) What model number do I need? 661-5706? 820-2337-A? Again: 2010 Mac Pro 12 Core 2x 2.93 Westmere -
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MP 1,1-5,1 Mac Pro 3,1 vs 2011 iMac
Hello. I have just come in possession of two Macs and don't know which is best for my needs. I'll be selling the computer I don't keep and trying to get the most money in the end is desirable but it's vital that I pick the right one performance wise also. The computers are: 1. Mac Pro 3,1... -
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Advice: Mac Pro 3,1 Starting to see OS incompatibilities
I knew this day would come eventually, but I was hoping Apple would come out with their updated Mac Pro so I had another option. TurboTax informed me that I should upgrade to at least High Sierra. 2018 requires at least 10.12. Been considering a few options going forward: 1. use the macOS... -
El Capitan/Yosemite on 256MB of VRAM
Hey, So, I'm thinking of investing in a 3, 1 Mac Pro, with a Radeon 2600 XT. It has 256MB of GDDR4 VRAM, and I was wondering if it would run on Yosemite or El Capitan. I'll definitely upgrade the Graphics Card to something better down the line, like a Quadro 4000, as I'm into video/ graphical... -
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2010 Mac Pro 5,1 - No EFI/ Boot, no chime, black screen
2010 Mac Pro 5,1 2x 2.93ghz Westmere 20gb RAM OWC 256gb SSD ATI Radeon 5780 The last time this system booted (at all) was just before I took out the GPU to try in another Mac Pro. Once I reinstalled the GPU: - system starts up - front power button light illuminates - all fans run - gpu... -
Palit ATi Radeon 4870 Dual Force in Mac Pro
Hey, I'm investing in a Mac Pro, and I am needing a definitive answer. Do I need to flash Mac Specific Firmware to have the machine boot into MacOS with a 4870 or 5770? Thanks! -
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Mac Pro vs. Mini — Adobe & Trading
First post in the forums here but have been reading for a long time. I’m looking to invest in a new desktop setup for professional use. I’ll be running Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, and InDesign regularly. I upload and edit large files for my work. I also trade stocks...- jrriney
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- imac mac mini mac pro
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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MP 1,1-5,1 Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update
As of recent I have acquired a Mac Pro 2, 1. It can currently run all the way up to OS X 10.11 El Capitan, which is still a good OS, but isn't supported by Apple. Is there any possible way to get a Firmware Upgrade from 2, 1 to the 3, 1? There is fundamentally no difference between the two, as... -
Can you connect a 2008 Mac Pro to a new LG Ultrafine 4K monitor?
Is it possible to connect a Dual link DVI output on an Early 2008 Mac Pro to the USB-C input on the newer monitors like this: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HKMY2VC/A/lg-ultrafine-4k-display using an adapter? I've been trying to find an adapter but they all seem to go the other way around...- shape5
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- dvi lg 4k ultrafine mac pro usb-c
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- Forum: Mac Accessories
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Mac Pro (Octa-Core 2007) Video Card Compatibility
Hey, I'm considering investing in a 2007 Octa Core Mac Pro, but it doesn't include a Video Card. I've been thinking about the 6770, as it has 1GB of VRAM, and is still somewhat capable in 2019. The one I have my eye on is an Apple one, and comes with the cables, but I'm not sure if it would run...
