Protools 11 / Mac Compatibility List question

[writeroxie]

Hi, my 3,1 MP is not supported (and I'm having issues/crashes/cpu overloads etc), so I'm purchasing a 5,1 from the PT11 computer compatibility list. http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/e...pple-Computers (click the Mac Pro tab)

I'm getting this machine exactly:
2010 Mac Pro
Model Identifier: 5,1
Processor Family: "Westmere"
Qualified Models:
8-core 2.4 GHz

My question is…
Next to this machine it states PT 11 native software is compatible. But it does not say later updates are (ie. 11.1.2/3 & 11.2). Next to the newer machines (above) they DO specifically list compatibility with 11.1.2 11.1.3 & 11.2. Can anyone from Avid confirm that I should be using the 1st version of PT11 and not the updated versions with this particular machine?

Thanks!

[Bruce Paine]

If a mac model is not listed on that page, that means it was not tested and qualified.

Same with the information on this page:
Pro Tools Operating System Compatibility Chart

Officially Tested/Qualified configurations. That doesn't necessarily mean that other configs won't work (unless stated otherwise), but what was tested and qualified.

[writeroxie]

Okay thanks. Is there any reason those 3 machines (listed on the bottom table) were tested and approved as compatible with PT 11 software, but then not tested again with the 11.1.2, 11.1.3 & 11.2 updates?

[Bruce Paine]

I don't know, but I can ask on Monday.
In the meantime, you might want to click on the Google the Forum link in forum header and try a search for "2010 Mac Pro" including the quote marks to see if there are other users with the specific model you are looking at.

[writeroxie]

I appreciate that Bruce! I need stability asap on PT11, so I'm looking for options asap.

[DetroitT]

You might just try more memory (16GB or better)
(As well on the newer MP if you choose to go there)

[PMF Media]

Just as an aside, I'm running a 3.1 Mac Pro with 16gb ram on 10.9.3 with PT 11.1.2 and it's rock solid, so I'd guess that the 5.1 Mac Pro will be fine - given you up the ram.

[writeroxie]

Thanks, guys. I ordered the 5,1 MP (24 GB RAM). I didn't think to try Mavericks on the 3,1 (thought I read it wasn't compatible). Damn... now you got me second guessing this 5,1 purchase. 2 years newer, guess it can't be bad a thing.