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  1. bdsmith63

    Mac Pro (Late 2013) Graphic Issues

    I have been troubleshooting my Mac Pro (Late 2013) and need some advice. I am having issues with a driver or software related issue I believe. I can start the Mac in SAFE mode and cannot replicate the issue. When starting the Mac Pro, sometimes the system will boot up (and sometimes boot up...
  2. Derived

    Extreme UI Lag, Maxed-Out 5,1

    My 5,1 is close to as good as it gets (12 x 3.46, 128gb, 1tb PCIE SSD, GTX1080) and is running the latest Nvidia drivers and the latest build of Sierra...and yet I have UI lag like you can't believe. Expose is sometimes useless, swiping between fullscreen windows can sometimes be painfully slow...
  3. T

    Is the New MB Pro 2016 15" Strong Enough for 4K?

    Hey there! I am looking to replace my very old Macbook Pro (late 2011, 13 inch) with a 2016 Macbook pro 15 inch. Now, since my budget is limited I was wondering whether the default configuration is enough in order to have a decent workflow editing 4K footage. Obviously, not a 4K feature, but...
  4. Let's Sekuhara!

    No viable desktop options. What to do?

    So if you were in the following scenario, what would you do? You need a new workstation for 3D graphics and video post production now, but Apple does not offer any up-to-date desktops with dedicated graphics. Buying an outdated Mac Pro is not an option. A dismal glimpse at the Buyer's Guide for...
  5. PowerPCME

    Disabling the integrated graphics on Xserve 2,1

    I updated this Xserve to 10.12.2 using the patcher tool, It worked successfully however the integrated graphics no longer work due to driver issues. I installed a low-profile Nvidia GT 210 and installed drivers for it and it works perfectly. The problem is the ATI x1300 which is integrated in...
  6. VladShvets

    Vectr - new free graphics design tool @ Mac Store

    Meet Vectr - freshly launched free graphics design app @ Mac Store. Vectr is a free vector graphics software used to create graphics easily and intuitively. It's simple and cross-platform: start designing something on your Mac, and then continue working on the same project online. • Precise...
  7. ZapNZs

    Will Apple support ThunderBolt 3 External GPUs?

    Any investment of $2,500-$4,500 often leaves the individual consumer contemplating the long-term relevancy of that purchase. After all, that higher purchase price for a premium product often means that product will be used for a longer period than a budget alternative. The MacBook Pro is no...
  8. delwynnpawn

    Gradient banding when using discrete graphics in Sierra

    Hi everyone! Hope you're all doing well. Just a quick question, does anyone by any chance have any idea why my screen looks like this? Like the rendering of the transparency/soft blur effect seems messed up, showing weird gradients of unmixed colouring or something. I don't exactly remember...
  9. zed1291

    Martin ShowDesigner

    I'm wondering if anyone has installed Martin's ShowDesigner (http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/martin-showdesigner) on a Mac, specifically the new MacBook Pro, and had a good experience with it. I'm hoping to virtualize a venue so that I can program a lighting show without having to be...
  10. Roelfoubert

    Macbook pro 13 or 15?

    My Old model is a mid 2012 macbook pro 15" non retina. I want to buy a new 2016 model, but I'm not sure which model. The 13" or 15". At the moment I'm using FCPX and Photoshop sometimes. This would be no problem for the 13". The only problem is that I use parallels for school to run Autodesk...
  11. SneakyChipmunk

    MBP 2015 Graphics Issues

    Hello, Since 3 weeks I own a MBP 2015 13 inch, 8GB 128GB. From the start this one experienced some Graphical Issues. I did a restore, smc/nvram reset, ran diagnostics, safe mode boot, first aid ssd, nothing helped. Went to an AASP, they also could find nothing wrong. Called Apple Support, they...
  12. t3rminus

    2016 15" external monitor/graphics issues... workaround?

    So I have a Radeon 450 (low-tier) 2016 15" MBP, and have been following the graphics debacle really closely. My system exhibits some of these issues, in weird ways. First of all: I never got full-screen distortions on the built-in display. I can't help with that. What would happen for me, is...
  13. U

    Help with configuration please

    I am looking to buy the new MacBook Pro 15" Touch Bar and needed advice on what configuration to purchase. I mainly use my mac for web browsing, youtube, school work, and movies. I occasionally edit videos but nothing too serious just for fun. Anyone think it would be worth getting the...
  14. S

    iMac - New HDD - Messed Up Screen

    Dear MacRumors Forum Users, I’ve been helping a friend try to fix his iMac which I believe had a dodgy HDD. Machine specs below… OSX 10.5.8 (Leopard) 2.66 GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor 2 GB of RAM (1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM) 320 GB (7200 RPM) HDD NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics The machine...
  15. M

    Intel HD Graphics 530 on new MBP 15"

    I was wondering, now that we've lost Iris Pro as the baseline integrated graphics, how does the performance stack up on day to day usage for the new MacBook Pro 15" with Touch Bar using only integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 530? I'm not talking about heavy graphics/video editing. Just...
  16. Microspot

    MacDraft 6.2 Released and 10.12 Sierra Compatible

    Its been a while since our last post but we wanted to make all of our friends here at MacRumours aware that the latest version of MacDraft PE & MacDraft Professional (6.2) were released last month. New features include: - A freshly designed Welcome Screen to get you started - The Template...
  17. P

    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...
  18. ThatGreekMacGuy

    Safari graphics problem?

    Hey everyone out there! Today I upgraded to Sierra (actually I performed a clean install on my SSD) on my iMac. Soon enough I noticed a graphics issue/bug when I minimize that very specific app (or when I open it up again from the Dock). I use genie effect for when I minimize or maximize so the...
  19. kylebrauch

    3 displays as 1? Please help :)

    I'm sort of a casual gamer, so please forgive my lack of knowledge! I have an iMac (27-inch, Late 2013, 10.11.5) with two additional monitors (one via HDMI, the other via VGA/mini Displayport) ran as an Extended Desktop. Chipset model: NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M. When video gaming - is it...
  20. SteveJobzniak

    How to install a PC nVidia card in a Mac Pro and how to safely do OS updates

    The problem with non-EFI (PC) graphics cards is that they aren't initialized by the Mac boot sequence, so the screen remains black until a compatible driver is loaded. The built-in default OS X nVidia driver supports older-generation graphics cards like the GTX 680 (you still won't have a...