Who else is still using a Mac Pro 5,1 or older computer?

[quangaroo]

I used to be one of those folks that always upgraded/updated my OS & hardware, but when Apple introduced the "garbage can" Mac Pro, I jumped off that merry-go-round.

I have a 2012 MP 5,1 running macOS 10.13.6 with PT 2019.5 and a 2009 MP (firmware upgraded to 5,1) running Mojave that I use as both a back-up machine and a testing ground for new OS's & software. My main interface is a Digi 003 Rack and the back-up computer has a Digi 003 Rack+.

Both systems have upgraded metal GPU's and 48GB of RAM and I suppose they are getting long in the tooth (sometimes there's new updates or plug-ins for things like FCPX that won't run on them), but I use PT daily and there's nothing like having a stable, solid system that just works. I know I'll probably buy the M1 Mac Pro at some pot, but I'll also be keeping one of my MP 5,1's as a back-up!

[DetroitT]

2010 5,1 HDX, 64gb
Holding at macOS 10.14.6 Mojave.
Ultimate 2021.7
Rx580 flashed
Running well.

[TheFilterLab]

I'm still on a 2010 5,1 running Mojave PT 2020.9 HDN. I also have another 2010 5,1 system here on High Sierra with PT 2021.3 HDX.

Both systems are working great and i don't feel the need to upgrade the computers anytime soon (they are both 3.46GHz 12 cores). I'm considering giving Opencore a try to see how feasible Catalina is. I'll probably jump up in PT version at some point too. I'm in no rush to be part of the new wave of computers. I'll wait until I need to make the jump and hopefully things will have leveled off a bit.

[Will Russell]

running a 12 core 5,1 with Mojave. Stable and steady.

[quangaroo]

Originally Posted by DetroitT

2010 5,1 HDX, 64gb
Holding at macOS 10.14.6 Mojave.
Ultimate 2021.7
Rx580 flashed
Running well.

A bit off-topic: I have the RX580 as well, but not flashed (so no boot screen). Did you buy it flashed or is there somewhere online that walks you through how to do it?

[DetroitT]

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[Farhoof]

All our suites are running 5.1 mac pro's, high sierra, pt2019.6, hdx2 and with specific RX570 cards that require only 1 power cable. By now we are pushing them to the max but we'd rather not invest into Intel macs anymore.
Next step is a new generation of M1 and switch to full native.

[rodpost]

Still running a 5.1 Mac Pro 'cheese grater' 12 core, 128 ram
Mojave Mac OS ProTools Ultimate Latest Version


All works well, very stable

[SDDP]

Originally Posted by DetroitT

2010 5,1 HDX, 64gb
Holding at macOS 10.14.6 Mojave.
Ultimate 2021.7
Rx580 flashed
Running well.

I was going to start a new thread, but thought I'd ask here first

No DVI output on Majave w/ RX580?
I have been using High Sierra on my Mac Pro 2012 with XFX Radeon RX580 with dual screens for over a year. Had to update to Mojave. So I cloned my SSD to a HD and then updated the HS SSD to the latest Mojave 10.14.6 and now the DVI out doesn't work. I set the clone which still has HS and the DVI out work but when I set it to the SSD with Mojave I can't get a signal out of the DVI.

Tried calling apple tech support and AMD to no avail. I am assuming it's a driver issue? (each one says call the other and it's not their issue)

Anyone else using the DVI on the RX 580 on Mojave 10.14.6?

Any help would be appreciated
Thanks

[off the wall]

Originally Posted by SDDP

I was going to start a new thread, but thought I'd ask here first

No DVI output on Majave w/ RX580?
I have been using High Sierra on my Mac Pro 2012 with XFX Radeon RX580 with dual screens for over a year. Had to update to Mojave. So I cloned my SSD to a HD and then updated the HS SSD to the latest Mojave 10.14.6 and now the DVI out doesn't work. I set the clone which still has HS and the DVI out work but when I set it to the SSD with Mojave I can't get a signal out of the DVI.

Tried calling apple tech support and AMD to no avail. I am assuming it's a driver issue? (each one says call the other and it's not their issue)

Anyone else using the DVI on the RX 580 on Mojave 10.14.6?

Any help would be appreciated
Thanks

Hmm, I never tried the DVI port on my RX580. I know both Display port and HDMIs work through Mojave to Big Sur (with Open Core).

maybe try MacRumors forums, you might get an answer there faster.