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MP 1,1-5,1 Best MacOS Version for performance on MP5.1 for Devs?
Hi, I plan on using my 5.1-flashed MP4.1 with a single X5690, MVC flashed GTX 970, 32GB RAM, for developing iOS apps in xCode. Now I believe I have to use xCode 15, which requires MacOS Ventura. I am guessing that upgrading all the way to Ventura is impossible, and even if it isn't, I think... -
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MP 1,1-5,1 Guide - Yet Another CPU Delid
A long time ago, I had delidded an i7-3770K and to replace the Thermal paste between the CPU Die & the IHS. After reviewing many stories here and other forums, I thought it was time to upgrade the two 2.26Ghz E5520's on my 2009 Mac Pro 4,1 to 3.46Ghz X5690. The EFI firmware has been upgraded to... -
MP 1,1-5,1 CPU upgrade Mac Pro 4.1 (single CPU)
Hey everyone! I would like to upgrade the CPU in my Mac Pro 4,1 - xeon w3520 to x5690. I now read that a delidding might be necessary. Mainly about be dual CPU models, but also about the single CPU models, such as mine. Now I wanted to ask if it really is necessary or recommended (in this... -
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MP 1,1-5,1 HELP NEEDED: Upgrading MacPro 4,1 (2009) to 5,1
Hi all, I have recently been watching a few videos on Youtube where people upgrade 4,1 or 5,1 MacPro. I want to give it a go myself even though I am absolutely rubbish in IT. I am a Video Editor/ Motion Designer using Adobe softwares and in need of more power from my machine but can't spend £7k... -
MP 1,1-5,1 X5690 Dellided dead or not?
Hi, I bought 2 X5690 on ebay, the seller ensured me they were 100% working. (seller is feedback is 100% with about 800 sales) I delidded them with the vice method (not testing them before I did (silly me)) I found the delidding whent very easy, the removel of the solder was a bit nerve... -
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Has anyone got a X5690 to work in a Xserve 3,1
So far I can't seem to find anyone who has pulled this off. According to this thread, https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/mac-pro-cpu-compatibility-list.1954766/ , it looks possible. I have been reading up though and I can't seem to find anyone who patched the firmware for the Xserve just the...- mav2287
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- x5690 xserve
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- Forum: Networking
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my CPU, Ram is Dead?
It is not a part to be overloaded in Logic, but I saw the CPU state, when I saw the overload coming up 2 X 3.46 6Core = 12core , 24Thread But My Logic CPU Work only 7.... is it Wrong? also i Put 8GB Ram x4 ( 1,2,5,6 Slot) but 5 Slot is Dead and i tried put 2,3,6,7 Slot , 7 Slot Is Dead what... -
MP5,1 X5690 Benchmark .. is it wrong?
https://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/12698992 I would guess 23000~32000 but result is 20578 .. (when i tested , open messanger app, chrome app, Mac Fans Control ) Do My MP5,1 Have problem? ( GPU AMD Radeon R9 280X 3072 MB ) -
MP5,1 CPU Upgrade to x5690, GeekBench results low
I just upgraded my 2012 Mac Pro to dual x5690's from the stock E5645's. I've been watching YouTube videos documenting the results and everything I've seen shows results around 25,000 (give or take) on the multi-core score. Here's my 'before' Geekbench score...- diavolo770
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- cmp 2012 cpu upgrade x5690
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- Forum: Mac Pro
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Ruined my CPUs?
So I very, and I mean very poorly de-lidded (first time) my X5690 CPUs (see images, link below) https://photos.app.goo.gl/ngVQKvjwX9tPd5rm8 I accidentally scraped off or damaged most of the capacitors on one of the CPUs, and both I accidentally scrapped the PCB. Would either of these cause... -
Mac Pro 5.1 Dual CPU upgrade question
Yesterday, I received two Intel Xeon X5690.- ChristianBurger
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- dual core mac pro x5690
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Mac Pro
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Mac Pro 4.1 flashed to 5.1 issues... RAM ?
Hello all I have a dual CPU 2009 MP flashed to 5.1 with these 2 main changes -CPUs changed to 2 x Xeon W5690-6 core at 3.4Ghz - total 12 core -GPU changed to GTX 980 TI - 6 gb RAM Did the refurbish myself and all went well for some time until total system crash and collapse, when I gave up...- HackMacPro
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- 5.1 overclock ram x5690
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- Forum: Mac Pro
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Upgraded "5,1" Hangs, Restarts, Won't Chime
Firstly, the system: MacPro 4,1 updated to 5,1 firmware Dual x5690 processors (delidded), originally dual 2.26 56gb of RAM (7x8gb, 1 stick was faulty and never bothered to replace) GTX980 flashed with Mac firmware Generic USB 3.0 card 4 spindle drives, SSD in second optical slot I did the... -
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MP 5,1 upgraded to pair X5690, fans running high
Hi there. I have a refurbished Mac Pro 5,1 (mid-2010). I just recently grabbed a pair of Xeon X5690 SLBVX 3.46GHz chips and had a friend install them. Since the install, my fans have been running full-tilt - resetting the SMC and PRAM has no effect, and I took off the heatsinks to make sure...- Mister Speaker
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- fans macpro slbvx smc x5690
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- Forum: Mac Pro
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Delidding a Xeon X5690 with only a Vice (video)
Hey guys, I made a video about delidding a Xeon X5690 using only a vice! The results where perfect! After cleaning up and successfully testing the first one I went on to the second. Both turned out great and my Mac Pro 4,1 is quite and blazingly fast. The reason why I chose this method is... -
MP 4,1 flashed to 5,1 won't boot after FileVault
Hey guys, Recently I overhauled my Mac Pro 4,1. I flashed it to 5,1 and upgraded the CPU to 2 x Xeon X5690's, which I successfully delidded myself *proud*. I also upgraded the RAM to 32GB 1333MHz and OSX is running from a Samsung EVO 850 @ 500GB. When I wanted to encrypt the drive, using... -
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x5690 running 55c under normal usage
Hey everyone, I have a 2009 Mac Pro with dual de-lidded x5690's. I installed them using a single line of arctic silver 5. Everything runs fine, however, my temps during normal usage (i.e. browsing the web) stay around 55c on CPU A and about 45c on CPU B. Anyone else have this setup running at... -
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3 ram modules better than 4 in a 6 core x5690 tray?
I have recently upgraded my CPU from a QC 2.8 to 6 core X5690 I understand I can add slightly more faster RAM in there Currently I have 16gb ram which is fine (4x4gb) Would the MP function fine if I added 3x8gb or 3x16GB modules instead of using all 4 modules. Would there be any power saving...
