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Mac Pro 2006
Hi
Can I install the HD pcie card on this model/year computer, and install PTHD 8.1, with Snow Leopard. Mac Pro Desktop A1186 2.66GHz 10GB RAM 500GB HD Dual Core Intel Xeon I want to switch from my Dell Precision Workstation to this Mac. I wish I could afford to buy a new mac, but if this used Mac will do the job better than my PC I will buy it. Thanks, Tony |
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Re: Mac Pro 2006
No, the Mac Pro 1,1 doesn't have PCIe slots
EDIT: Sorry -- This is incorrect, the PowerMac 1,1 does have PCIe slots... need to get me some sleep... Rail
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Re: Mac Pro 2006
Thanks Rail
Do you know what was the 1st Mac Pro to use pcie slots? Tony |
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I don't think that's correct. The last generation powermac g5's had pcie. I had one, and am 99% sure all the intel Mac pros do also.
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Re: Mac Pro 2006
Thanks for all your help!
So do you think this Mac will run PTHD 8.1 well, with its current set-up? |
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Re: Mac Pro 2006
Sorry.. got confused there for a second... Yes the 1,1 does have PCIe slots... be aware though that RAM for this Mac is much more expensive than current Mac Pros.
Rail
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Re: Mac Pro 2006
Well I decided to buy the Mac Pro early 2008 model, there is a used one in my area. It has the (2)2.8ghz processors, but only 2 gigs of ram . I know Avid recommends 4gig, but what is your thoughts on ram value, I have been a pc user for a while, and the older pc's could only use 3gig anything over that was not utilized in a 32 bit system.
Does anyone know where to buy ram for this year Mac ? |
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Re: Mac Pro 2006
Thank you
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