Re: Moving from Mac Pro 5,1 to 7,1
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Originally Posted by BScout
A 12 core 7,1 vs a dual-processor 5,1 isn't really a boost in power (you can check the numbers.) The 5,1 dual-processors still hold their own compared to many later Mac Pros. (The other features though: noise, power consumption, heat production, faster bus speeds like thunderbolt, might be a more important concern for you.)
HDX cards work fine in the 7,1
Depending on which slots you use for the cards, you *might* need a different power cable. The top ones don't need it. The bottom ones do need it.
I have been able to put together a 6 card HDX system together in a 7,1 though (and a project used 5 of those cards for DSP)
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Thank you. This is helpful as well. I haven't been updating PT due to being on High Sierra and I would like thunderbolt for transfers. I'm not sure when Avid will make use of Apple's ARM chips.
My current computer has been awesome for the most part. I was hoping for more power though. I need to look into that.
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