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didgi

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Jan 21, 2014
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Hello,

I'm using a Mac Pro 5.1 with ML 10.8.5.I'm looking for a solution to run 3-4
Gtx titans externally.I lean towards a Cubix Xpander with MacVidCards.
My main concern is,does it work at all.
i would use it mainly for Octane Renderer with C4D.
it would be nice if any pros could give me some information about this.

i have read a couple of threads here where Mavericks has some issues with
Cubix-titans combination.

I don't really have to switch to a PC,do i?
 
Hi,

is there any limitation of how many GPUs you can use externally with OSX?
Thank you
 
Hi,

is there any limitation of how many GPUs you can use externally with OSX?
Thank you

If you're running 10.8.5 then I think there's no GPU limit, which is why a lot of the colorists over in the Lift Gamma Gain Forum are stuck in that OSX. But if you are in 10.9 or 10.10 there's a 1 GUI + 2 GPU limit, ie. you can have only three cards recognized by OSX. And apparently a Red Rocket card counts at a graphics card in this respect.

I'm basically quoting information that I found at the LGG Forum under the Hardware subforum CPU & GPU. I'd recommend poking around there for more info.
 
Hello,

i'm running now a GTX Titan installed inside of the Mac Pro.The card is powered internally with a special cable.This card doesn't need any external PSU.
Oh,and i'm running 3 others with an external GPU enclosure.:)
cheers
 
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