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Upgrading a 2008 Mac Pro: Graphics card recommendations
Hey everyone, I'm looking into buying a used 2008-2009 Mac Pro on ebay. I want to smoothly edit HD videos on FCP, so I was thinking I should upgrade the internals. -At least 16gb RAM -At least 2gb VRAM (graphics card) Here's a link to the Mac I found... -
2017 iMac hdd upgrade
i have a 2017 27” iMac (18,3) I have a 3tb fusion (the 128gb ssd and the 3tb standard drive) I want to upgrade the standard hard drive to a higher capacity . Does anyone know where I can find a list of compatible hard drives ? Do they still require the fan sensor leads ? Or is this for the... -
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Nervous upgrader
Hello I’m going to upgrade my mac os, it’s currently running 10.5.8 !!! Specs as follows: MacPro3,1 Quad-Core Intel Xeon 2.8 GHz 2 processors 8 cores with 6GB RAM Graphics card: ATI Radeon HD 4870 I have Snow Leopard on disc and have backed up with time machine. So what’s stopping me... -
Old MBP as Windows machine or buy new one?
Hi everyone, I have a Mid-2009 15" Macbook Pro with the 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo. I know, it's a joke in 2018, but I need some advise. I need a new Windows laptop, but I'm on a budget. I'm thinking about installing Windows 10 on the Macbook and using that. However, I do want to install a SSD and 8GB...- bf109k4
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Upgrade to MBP for uni?
Hey guys, I am starting a computer science programme in September and I've got a base model MacBook Air 2015 atm. I was really wondering whether I should upgrade to the 2017 MacBook Pro because I'd like to complete the whole 4 years of the course without changing my laptop (not really going to...- marty3026
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- advice coding macboo pro macbook air question university upgrade
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Need help upgrading MacBook Pro
Hello, I have a MacBook Pro (15-inch late 2011) model. I would like to upgrade the HDD and Memory and would like to know if you all have any sugestions on which brands, and model numbers I should use to optimize performance. Model identifier: MacBook Pro 8.2 Processor: Intel Core i7 Memory: 8...- DarenS
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- macbook pro (15" late 2011) upgrade
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Measuring how fast are my applications running?
Is there some way to measure the speed that specific applications are running in OSX? I have a feeling that in Yosemite, Indesign CS6 isnt running as it used to and im not certain if its a OS upgrade from SnowLeopard to Yosemite or something else. It be cool if there was a way to measure its...- zoran
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- appliations fast indesign speed upgrade yosemite
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- Forum: Design and Graphics
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iPhone 7/Plus Upgrade now or wait?
I've got an iPhone 7 256GB and aside from having my original swapped out a year in because of a faulty battery — I have no complaints. To date, I've never gone with the Plus because they just seem massive. But I'm going to India in August for almost two weeks for work and I'll be doing a fair... -
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iMac 2009 CPU upgrade?
I have a late 2009 Imac lying around gathering dust ... I had decided to upgrade it, so I upgraded the ram to 16gb and put in a 512gb ssd- now I want to go further. I know that it has a core 2 duo, but would I be able to put in an i7? And if not, what it the best processor I could put in? I know...- MacCustomiser
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- cpu cpu upgrade imac imac 2009 imac upgrade upgradable macs upgrade
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- Forum: iMac
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Mini late 2012 + USB 3.0 Wifi ac card
it is worth to buy ($40) a wifi USB 3.0 wifi ac card to speed up wireless network (upgrade some features, login with apple watch for example)? Maybe it will be an unnoticed change. Has someone experience in this matter? -
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iPhone 8/Plus Best way to switch from iPhone (with upgrade program) to Pixel?
I got my iPhone 8+ in November or October as part of the Apple Upgrade program. I pay around $45 a month for this (instead of buying the phone outright) which is supposed to be for 24 months. I really want to switch to a Pixel 2 XL ASAP. What's the best option for doing this? I know I can cancel... -
Mac Mini 2014 - M2 Update Attempt
Hello All - treekram, Boyd01, bopajuice, et al. Thought I'd spend a minute updating you on my attempt to update my 2014 Mac Mini per our conversations from mid-February. I was able to purchase a SSD Connector for an M.2 from BeetsTech (eBay is cheaper) I acquired a Used Apple 128GB SSD... -
Early 2011 MBP upgrade HDD to SSD
Sorry if this is a recurring question, but trying to get people's opinions rather than a 'solution'. I have an early 2011 MBP which is becoming increasingly slow (loading programmes, scrolling through large albums of photos, system struggling when carrying out larger tasks). I am assuming my...- kentbrad
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- early 2011 mbp hard drive hdd mbp memory running speed slow ssd upgrade
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Resolved Upgrade HDD to SSD and extra RAM?
I have a late 2013 iMac - 2.7ghz Core i5, 1tb 5400rpm HDD, 8GB DDR3 1600 Ram. Rather than spending a fortune on a new iMac I am looking to upgrade it and I guess my options are to get 16GB RAM and upgrade the HDD to an SSD. I don't use the Mac for anything particularly intensive but would just...- chublet
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- ram ssd upgrade
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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Help! My G4 iMac has fallen and can't get up!!!
After watching the not-as-helpful-as-I-thought YouTube videos on the subject, I, a relative newbie to hardware hacking, decided to clone the hard drive of my elegant-but-limited 1.25 MHz 20 inch iMac G4 to a 120 GB SSD I had gathering dust, then took it apart to swap the drives. I'd like to...- kimtoufectis
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- hardware imac g4 sdd upgrade
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- Forum: PowerPC Macs
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any point of upgrading?
Hi folks, I have got a MacBook from 2008, doesn it make any sense to upgrade it? or am better of buying a macbookr from 2013 for around 4-550 usd? Model Mackbook 5,1 Intel Core Duo 2Ghz,2 core L2 2MB Memory 2GB 150GB Fujitsu HD 3GB Nivida Im user goodle docs, email, netflix, most chrome... -
Will this SSD fit in iMac?
I got an iMac (21.5", medio 2010) that needs a new hdd. I would like to go with an SSD but can someone please tell me if I can use this drive? https://www.bj-trading.dk/mobile/default.asp?pv=MZ-75E500B/EU&pn=Samsung&gruppe=Harddisk-SSD&overgr=Hardware&vare=759234&f=edbp -
2014 Mac Mini Upgrade?
Hello, new to Forum, looking forward to getting suggestions and assistance! I know this question has been asked/discussed previously, but would like the latest suggestion for upgrading my New (used) Mac Mini 2014 - i5 1TB 8GB Ram. I have a 2012 Mac Mini i7 1TB + 128 SSD DIY Fusion Drive and the... -
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iMac early 2009 upgrade
Hi, I recently received an iMac early 2009 model with Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz), 4 GB RAM and 320 GB HDD. It's currently running Mountain Lion. So far, what I've only done is: - delete the previous user account file, create a new admin account ; - downloaded (but not installed) El Capitan...- CrashCocoB
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- cpu hdd imac (early 2009) ram ssd upgrade
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- Forum: iMac
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MacBook Pro 13" (Mid-2012) Upgrade - Question for back-up and restore
Hi, I've a MacBook Pro 13" (Mid-2012) which is currently running with stock specs: - Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD - High Sierra I've ordered and received my upgrade kit from Crucial : - 16 GB RAM (2 x 8) - 500 GB SSD Already saw on YouTube a nice tutorial on how to proceed...- CrashCocoB
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- backup macbook 13 2012 ram restore ssd timemachine upgrade
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
