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  1. juliovg

    How upgrade Mac Pro (2009)

    Hello i would like to know if is possible to upgrade a Mac Pro that i bougth on 2009 (see picture) I would like to install Mojave on it, but a see a message from app store that say: MacOs 10.14 cannot be installed on this pc I read that if a change video card i could, but before buy something i...
  2. andradef

    Just finished my Mac Pro build

    I am quite pleased with my Mac Pro build. My motivation was to run X-Plane 11 Flight Simulator with three 27-in curved monitors. This is what built: Started with a used Mac Pro 4,1 (already upgraded to 5,1) that I got off of Craigslist for $530. It was the dual processor model with 8 GB RAM and...
  3. U

    Macbook Pro Memory compatibility

    Hey everyone, I'm new here and I really considering upgrade my macbook pro mid 2012 A1278 memory. But I'm having a hard time trying to find a compatible memory. I recently found one with these specifications: Brand: Kingston Model: KVR16LS11/8 Memory modules: 1X 8GB Capacity: 8 GB Type of...
  4. S

    Mac OSX El Capitan on an old Mac Pro 1.1/2.1 works great !!

    Hi, I have prepared a USB key Boot 16 Gb Install Mac OSX El Capitan 10.11.6 on my old Mac Pro 1.1 I bought in 2006. It works great ! If you are interested in getting the new USB key, you can contact me (nanou6835@yahoo.fr) and I can help you by sending it to you along with easy accurate...
  5. rcovert

    MacPro 5,1 CPU tray upgrade help

    I am receiving a Mac Pro Quad-Core 2.8ghz 2010/Nehalem MC250LL/A from a friend for free. My question is, can I fully replace the CPU tray with a 2x 2.66ghz Six-Core if the part number is exactly the same without doing any further upgrades? I know it's possible because of the OWC turnkey upgrade...
  6. n8ballz

    MP 1,1-5,1 cMP {classicMacPro}{4,1 & 5,1} - Upgrade Guide Sticky Discussion

    Hey Folks, Lets start a discussion and collect everything relevant for cMP upgraders out there. Topics to consider: CPU Upgrades Compatibility chart CPU Delid / standoffs 4,1 to 5,1 firmware upgrade Memory Compatibility and Upgrades UDIMM Model Numbers RDIMM Model Numbers RAM...
  7. B

    Upgrading MacPro 5.1 for Video Editing

    I'm planning to upgrade my MacPro 5.1, with Sierra (10.12.6), so it will be much faster for video editing in Premiere and After Effects. Right now I have 2 x 2,4GHz Quad Core, ATI Radeon 5770, and only 6GB RAM (1066MHz DDR3) I've got some useful tips in this forum to change the CPU to 2 x X5690...
  8. P

    UPGRADE MAC PRO 2.1

    Holder of a MAC PRO 2.1 of May 2007 (2 x 3 ghz Quad-core Intel Xeon). I would like to know if it is possible to upgrade it to make it a machine again usable for video post - production. So what is it possible to do (change part, update, EFI upgrade)? And at what price ... Thank you in advance...