Thank you for continuing to provide upgrade info. I haven’t bought a 7,1 yet, still using my 5,1 with OpenCore. But with 7,1 prices dropping, I hope to get one soon! 😊
Nice update! Finding a 6900XT that fits is very challenging ... there are basically none available except for used. I looked for almost 4 months (here in Canada) and ended up buying a lightly used one locally (non mining) at a decent price a few weeks ago. While I hope that Apple eventually adds a driver for the newer cards, I wouldn’t hold my breath as I think that, even though apple continues to sell the MP7,1 it appears to have stopped support, IMHO. Thanks for posting this video.
@@lunarmagicexpress7231 Depends on if you want to mess with OpenCore or not. Since the 6950 XT is just an overclock of the 6900 XT, they draw more power thus are hotter and louder. My personal opinion is I'd just nab a 6900 XT as you're looking at a 3-4% gains across the board.
In your opinion, does it make sense to upgrade from R6800XT to R6900XT? Of course, I'm writing about the Mac Pro here. I work in Davinci Resolve on a daily basis and do editing and color correction. One more thing, because I see that I found a specialist in this field :) I have the R6800XT plugged into PCIe #4, I also have a stock 580x plugged in. Will I feel the difference when I plug the 6800xt into port number 3? Thanks a lot!
0:40 Apple doesn't actually still sell mac pros with the (arguably, pretty bad for a machine of its kind) 580x or standalone anymore. Super weird but atleast the base model gets a bump cause of it
Thank you for this video! Very cool! :) For the consumer-grade 6900XT, I'm assuming those same power cables you showed that are sold in OWC will work on that GPU?
Yes, that works just as well as having 2 MPX modules. Make sure you know the difference between having 2 GPUs and a more powerful one before you buy tho.
Your videos are so informative. I'm currently upgrading my GPU for my 12 core 2010 5,1. What would you recommend for the best and second best GPU for video editing 4k, 2k, 1080, in Davinci Resolve 18? I edit short films and full lenght independent feature films.
Depends on the OS you run. If you’re running 10.15 the 5700 Xt is solid. The dual heigh 6800s (not the xt) are big step up as they have a fair amount of compute. However, an m1 and especially an m2 Mac will run circles around the cMP as Resolve is one of the most optimized Apple silicon apps, and makes good use of the media engine found on the m2.
Thanks for all your guides. Quick question, can you use the thunderbolt ports (top or back) for displays, if you use a third party GPU? On their website it says an mpx must be present but it doesn’t specify if the third party GPU will do the heavy lifting or not. Thanks
Which version of the 6900xt is the most optimal for the 7,1 in your opinion? I was thinking of getting the reference model but then again there are so many options I had to ask for a second opinion!
When I bought one, all I looked for, was one that would fit and wasn’t expensive. I don’t know if there’s any dual slot height only cards on the market. All will be compatible so it’s mostly a game of what cooler you like.
@@dmug As far as I'm aware there are no 6900 xt's that are thinner than 3 slots, if your looking to go 2 slot with 6900 xt only option is the pro w6900x mpx module.
@@dmug Apologies yes your right, I'm not very familiar with the mpx modules and mixed up the models a bit there. Since I'm now getting into the weed of things a bit more decided to look around real quick on tpu's gpu db and while there really don't seem to be any 2 slot designs outside of watercooling, there does exist the Dataland RX 6900 XT Ares X which is 2.5 slots thick, length on it is 31,1cm however so compatibility would still be an issue.
@@h.b.5577 I don't know about your needs, but I was fine with the card blocking slots. It's frustrating that it does that but also, the sort of trade that's required for said card. I think its a perspective alignment: If you wanted Apple's top MPX modules (The w6900x and w6800x duo) you'd pay A LOT more money to lose access to 4 PCIe slots. An aftermarket card gives you access to one more PCIe slot, saves you $5000+, and delivers faster performance than Apple's solutions. There's always going the path of aftermarket coolers but these days they tend to focus on maximum cooler and thus unlikely to be lower profile. I haven't swapped a cooler since the 8600 GT Ultra nor do I keep up with it as I'm not much of a gamer.
Another MPX feature...no fan.... I'm curious if you notice any difference between using MPX versus standard PCIe cards ? For sound editors, like me, it's an issue trying to keep fan noise almost to none - which the MP7.1 is good at - with the basic MPX module.
If I’m not mistaken, the only fanless mpx is the 580. I do a fair amount of sound work as a hobby and my 6900 XT isn’t audible, at least my quasi treated room when using audio apps. Video editing will cause it to hum a bit but not much. You can also flash the GPUs with lower clocked roms. It’s a shame though you can’t maintain the fan curves like windows where you can bounce between profiles and undervolt and reduce targets to keep the gpu pretty silent. I’m just in my converted office garage, which I’ve hung some sound dampening in which can be seen in some my videos in the background. It’s a dual layer acoustic treatment, and I’m recording with tolerant mice like the SM7b, sennehiser e935e and rode go lavier mic (common thread: dynamic) and the much bigger issue is still room dynamics and not the noise floor. Also the loudest component is my 4x terramaster storage bay as the hdds are generally the only audible component in my setup.
I’ve had 5 gpus in mine, 2x 6800x Duos and a sonnet 6900xt in slot 5. Worked fine but removed the 6900 because of heat etc. sadly since Sonoma eGPUs are pretty unstable on my 7,1 so I can’t use them.
In the video, you use the power connections 1-2 and 3-4 (with 3 cables) for a single graphics card ... Do you get 450W of additional power to the PCI slot? I thought you could only use the power connection for the slots printed on each case and thus only get a maximum of 300W additional power.
Nah, you can route power any way you see fit. The 6900 XT can draw a stupid amount of power, but not all of the 6900 XTs have triple power cables, many only have two. I didn't actually realize it when I bought mine but it is an OC version that performs pretty similar to the 6950 XT, hence why it kicks out better metal compute scores than the w6900X. I was only concerned with "will it fit". I bought it back when 6900 XTs finally hit $800 right after the GPU market was returning to normal so selection was pretty thin. For whatever reason it was cheaper than other 6900 XTs by $100+.
@@dmug That's interesting, thanks for the answer 😁 Had the RTX 4090 (for bootcamp) in mind, however, which needs 450W and thought that I would be limited to a total of 375W for the slot, which would not have worked. But that's how I get to 450W in addition to the 75W of the PCI slot - more than necessary. Then let's watch the price development ... 😅
Is it possible to run RTX 4090 in Bootcamp?! And if yes, how you connect one monitor to 2 video cards? Different monitor inputs, and then switch the inputs every time you load a different OS?
@@michaelkphoto8344 So you can apparently supply enough power to the card and from the dimensions (Founders Edition) the card should fit in. I would use the card on an additional TV for a few games. On Reddit, a user posted a picture with the Mac Pro and a 4080 FE - according to him, it worked without problems under bootcamp - should then also work with the 4090.
I've had issues getting the 2nd 6900XT to work. I really don't know why- The card lights up, but won't be seen by the OS. It just doesn't show in the PCI slots in About This Mac. Any tips would be appreciated. I'm currently running both monitors off of 1 card.
This might sound stupid but if you plug both monitors into the other caed and reboot does it work? Have you tried rotating the cards? I had a 6600 xt and 6900 xt in and both showed but never two. Are they both dual 8 pin cards or are you bridging cards?
I just put a 6900 xt in my Mac and tried to use my studio display but I’ve found that all of the Mac pro’s thunderbolt ports only respond to the native 580x and NOT the new 6900xt am I doing something wrong because it seems like the gpu I put in isn’t communicating with the motherboard which all the thunderbolt ports are connected to
@@dmugoh I see. So there’s no way to connect HDMI or DisplayPort to Thunderbolt? Is there a way I could use the standard MPX module in tandem with my 6900 xt if hdmi or DP doesn’t connect to thunderbolt?
i know apple are switching to AppleSilicon but id think apple would support the MacPro7,1 with new updated GPU Drivers for a few more years like till the GPU of 2026 i think even when intel macs all get killed off including the ones that Run OpenCore i may still look into a 2019 and get Windows onto it or if in 2025 or 2030 i get into using Linux
Okay another question, you mentioned the GPU's had to be under 305 mm. I need help knowing which of the 6800 and/or 6800 XT's I could use in the Mac Pro. A lot of the models I see are slightly over 305 mm.
Pretty simple, over 305 mm then they’re too long. When I picked picked a 6900 XT, I just made sure it was under said length. I don’t have a running list of what fits, fortunately it’s easy to find by cross referencing.
@@dmug Okay gotcha, I'm not going crazy then. I guess the search is still on. For my needs, I don't really NEED a 6900 XT, I just think a 6800 or a 6800 XT would be fine, but I'm having a hard time finding them shorter than 305 mm.
@@drewaforbes They exist, just a matter of finding the make/model. I'd recommend using pcpartpicker.com and filtering by length. AMD has moved its manufacturing to the 7000 series so eBay may be the place to go for getting one at a reasonable price.
I have an AMD 6800 in my 7,1. Is it worth upgrading to 6900X? (for Bootcamp use) Also, how much of a performance difference there is if the video card is installed in slot 1 or slot 2? (direct CPU access vs non direct)
The performance of the shared bus really will depend on how much activity is going over the (formerly) Northbridge controller. Most of the time users aren't hammering all the PCIe lanes at once enough for it to be noticeable, however with technologies like DirectStorage you'd probably be prone to observing the performance impact (loading a game might take a few extra seconds) if say your GPU and SSD were both on non Direct Storage lanes. As far as 6800 vs 6900 XTs, I certainly wouldn't say the w6900x is worth as you could buy a M1 Ultra Mac Studio + a 6900 XT and still have money left over. 6900 XTs probably will be as low as they'll be as fabs have switched to the 7000 series. The 6900 is roughly 50% faster than the 6800. That could be worth it if you can afford it or not.
Depending on the macOS, you can go for the amd 580. This works with all macOS versions. If you use OpenCore, you can get better cards for the same price tag. Best to use is the amd 6600 card. If you manage to find a EVGA PowerLink, you can get an AMD 6800 dual slot card. This is more money but more punch. For most value I’d go amd 6600 with open core.
Hi :) can you please tell me if I can fit a graphics card that can handle HDMI 2.1 in my 2019 Mac Pro? I have a feeling I cant? I have this Mac… 2019 Mac Pro 3.2GHz 16 Core Intel Xeon W processor Turbo Boost up to 4.0GHz 48GB 2933 MHz DDR4 memory AMD Radeon Pro Vega II with 32GB of HBM2 memory Main Mac Storage 8TB SSD With a Separate Built-in Storage 24TB SSD for Movies I’m running macOS Ventura - Version 13.4 I’m wanting to buy a Sony Bravia XR for my PS5 and to use as a 2nd monitor for my Mac, is this possible yet or should I wait for the next Mac Pro?
I’ll answer this honestly and it’s not meant to be taken as sarcastic but this is a question I’d pretty much google by searching “AMD Radeon 6900 xt hdmi 2.1” reply to this based on what I found. My guess is “probably” without searching. Off the top of my head if it can’t do it hdmi it can via display port.
There's not a lot to say, as well as one would expect. There's few oddities Macs + Linux which are minor as Apple' s UEFI lacks a bios like config. I've booted linux with it but there's little motivation to do so, the rare times I need to use Linux, I have Ubuntu on a mini PC with a 14 Core i9 thus has more CPU horsepower than my lowly 8-Core Mac Pro. I bought it for macOS so it runs macOS 99% of the time except the very rare times I play PC games in Windows.. Basically, you could get beefier hardware and spend a lot less money but it's one of the last Macs capable of triple booting natively.
Have y’all noticed how awful the 6xxx GPU’s perform under MacOS versus Windows? I’m getting 50% more performance under Windows with my 6800XT versus MacOS. Geekbench 6 reports ~110k for OpenCL in MacOS, but a whopping ~160k in Windows 10. Are Mac drivers really that bad?
That has always been the case, regardless of GPU generation. Also macOS’s OpenCL is out of date and Apple hasn’t fixed it so windows will always outperform it too. Metal is better than OpenCL but it’s apples to oranges with the numbers.
Thank you for making these guides. You are exactly the reason why I went and bought a Mac Pro 2019 :) . Thank you so much!!
Glad you found it useful, nice to hear other 2019 Mac Pro owners are out there.
Thank you for continuing to provide upgrade info. I haven’t bought a 7,1 yet, still using my 5,1 with OpenCore. But with 7,1 prices dropping, I hope to get one soon! 😊
I got a 16 core one with 96 GB RAM for about 1600€ recently. Fine deal if you ask me.
Nice update! Finding a 6900XT that fits is very challenging ... there are basically none available except for used. I looked for almost 4 months (here in Canada) and ended up buying a lightly used one locally (non mining) at a decent price a few weeks ago. While I hope that Apple eventually adds a driver for the newer cards, I wouldn’t hold my breath as I think that, even though apple continues to sell the MP7,1 it appears to have stopped support, IMHO. Thanks for posting this video.
Yeah, it sucks but Apple did file a patent for dedicated GPUs and Apple Silicon so perhaps we may see more support.
@@dmug wanted to ask in your opinion would you get the 6900 XT or the 6950 XT. On eBay prices are really close
@@lunarmagicexpress7231 Depends on if you want to mess with OpenCore or not. Since the 6950 XT is just an overclock of the 6900 XT, they draw more power thus are hotter and louder. My personal opinion is I'd just nab a 6900 XT as you're looking at a 3-4% gains across the board.
@@dmug thank you!
@@dmugnot quite . XTXH chip 6900XT are about 5% difference but none XTXH 6900 are over 10% slower. Sometimes more depending on vendor .
In your opinion, does it make sense to upgrade from R6800XT to R6900XT? Of course, I'm writing about the Mac Pro here. I work in Davinci Resolve on a daily basis and do editing and color correction.
One more thing, because I see that I found a specialist in this field :)
I have the R6800XT plugged into PCIe #4, I also have a stock 580x plugged in.
Will I feel the difference when I plug the 6800xt into port number 3?
Thanks a lot!
0:40 Apple doesn't actually still sell mac pros with the (arguably, pretty bad for a machine of its kind) 580x or standalone anymore. Super weird but atleast the base model gets a bump cause of it
Thank you for this video! Very cool! :) For the consumer-grade 6900XT, I'm assuming those same power cables you showed that are sold in OWC will work on that GPU?
I stupidly bought the Belkin set but the OWC set should be work just fine.
@@dmug Your mistake became someone else's treasure my friend; thank you! :)
Please share a link to a guide showing how to spoof the gpu Id for the 6950xt.
I’ve tried many but can’t get kexts loaded for it.
I had a 2013 Mac Pro for awhile to tinker with.. now waiting delivery for my baseline Mac Pro 2019. Let the games begin... (not video gaming :) )
Can I add a 5700 XT to work alongside my existing W5700X MPX GPU? (Can you have dual GPUs, one that’s an MPX and one that’s a PC card?)
Yes, that works just as well as having 2 MPX modules. Make sure you know the difference between having 2 GPUs and a more powerful one before you buy tho.
Your videos are so informative. I'm currently upgrading my GPU for my 12 core 2010 5,1. What would you recommend for the best and second best GPU for video editing 4k, 2k, 1080, in Davinci Resolve 18? I edit short films and full lenght independent feature films.
Depends on the OS you run. If you’re running 10.15 the 5700 Xt is solid. The dual heigh 6800s (not the xt) are big step up as they have a fair amount of compute. However, an m1 and especially an m2 Mac will run circles around the cMP as Resolve is one of the most optimized Apple silicon apps, and makes good use of the media engine found on the m2.
Thanks for all your guides. Quick question, can you use the thunderbolt ports (top or back) for displays, if you use a third party GPU? On their website it says an mpx must be present but it doesn’t specify if the third party GPU will do the heavy lifting or not.
Thanks
You lose video over thunderbolt but the 4 ports will continued to work for data.
Your videos are good. You provide the technical information. I would like to do a collaboration video with you.
so all of these works with windows correct with boot screen?
As mentioned in the vid, yup. Macs after 2013 use UEFI, no issues with boot screens in the 2019. This is not true in the classic Mac Pros.
Which version of the 6900xt is the most optimal for the 7,1 in your opinion? I was thinking of getting the reference model but then again there are so many options I had to ask for a second opinion!
When I bought one, all I looked for, was one that would fit and wasn’t expensive. I don’t know if there’s any dual slot height only cards on the market. All will be compatible so it’s mostly a game of what cooler you like.
@@dmug As far as I'm aware there are no 6900 xt's that are thinner than 3 slots, if your looking to go 2 slot with 6900 xt only option is the pro w6900x mpx module.
@@h.b.5577 w6900X is quad height. The consumer versions take up less space.
@@dmug Apologies yes your right, I'm not very familiar with the mpx modules and mixed up the models a bit there. Since I'm now getting into the weed of things a bit more decided to look around real quick on tpu's gpu db and while there really don't seem to be any 2 slot designs outside of watercooling, there does exist the Dataland RX 6900 XT Ares X which is 2.5 slots thick, length on it is 31,1cm however so compatibility would still be an issue.
@@h.b.5577 I don't know about your needs, but I was fine with the card blocking slots. It's frustrating that it does that but also, the sort of trade that's required for said card.
I think its a perspective alignment: If you wanted Apple's top MPX modules (The w6900x and w6800x duo) you'd pay A LOT more money to lose access to 4 PCIe slots. An aftermarket card gives you access to one more PCIe slot, saves you $5000+, and delivers faster performance than Apple's solutions.
There's always going the path of aftermarket coolers but these days they tend to focus on maximum cooler and thus unlikely to be lower profile. I haven't swapped a cooler since the 8600 GT Ultra nor do I keep up with it as I'm not much of a gamer.
I just got an AMD RX 6800 XT and it is pretty sweet! Is there any reason to keep my W5700X MPX Module?
Not really, a few apps here and there do make use of dual GPUs but it’s pretty few and far between
Another MPX feature...no fan.... I'm curious if you notice any difference between using MPX versus standard PCIe cards ? For sound editors, like me, it's an issue trying to keep fan noise almost to none - which the MP7.1 is good at - with the basic MPX module.
If I’m not mistaken, the only fanless mpx is the 580. I do a fair amount of sound work as a hobby and my 6900 XT isn’t audible, at least my quasi treated room when using audio apps. Video editing will cause it to hum a bit but not much. You can also flash the GPUs with lower clocked roms. It’s a shame though you can’t maintain the fan curves like windows where you can bounce between profiles and undervolt and reduce targets to keep the gpu pretty silent.
I’m just in my converted office garage, which I’ve hung some sound dampening in which can be seen in some my videos in the background. It’s a dual layer acoustic treatment, and I’m recording with tolerant mice like the SM7b, sennehiser e935e and rode go lavier mic (common thread: dynamic) and the much bigger issue is still room dynamics and not the noise floor.
Also the loudest component is my 4x terramaster storage bay as the hdds are generally the only audible component in my setup.
redneck engineer a custom shroud with noctua fans
I’ve had 5 gpus in mine, 2x 6800x Duos and a sonnet 6900xt in slot 5. Worked fine but removed the 6900 because of heat etc. sadly since Sonoma eGPUs are pretty unstable on my 7,1 so I can’t use them.
In the video, you use the power connections 1-2 and 3-4 (with 3 cables) for a single graphics card ... Do you get 450W of additional power to the PCI slot? I thought you could only use the power connection for the slots printed on each case and thus only get a maximum of 300W additional power.
Nah, you can route power any way you see fit. The 6900 XT can draw a stupid amount of power, but not all of the 6900 XTs have triple power cables, many only have two. I didn't actually realize it when I bought mine but it is an OC version that performs pretty similar to the 6950 XT, hence why it kicks out better metal compute scores than the w6900X. I was only concerned with "will it fit". I bought it back when 6900 XTs finally hit $800 right after the GPU market was returning to normal so selection was pretty thin. For whatever reason it was cheaper than other 6900 XTs by $100+.
@@dmug That's interesting, thanks for the answer 😁 Had the RTX 4090 (for bootcamp) in mind, however, which needs 450W and thought that I would be limited to a total of 375W for the slot, which would not have worked. But that's how I get to 450W in addition to the 75W of the PCI slot - more than necessary. Then let's watch the price development ... 😅
Is it possible to run RTX 4090 in Bootcamp?! And if yes, how you connect one monitor to 2 video cards? Different monitor inputs, and then switch the inputs every time you load a different OS?
@@michaelkphoto8344 So you can apparently supply enough power to the card and from the dimensions (Founders Edition) the card should fit in. I would use the card on an additional TV for a few games. On Reddit, a user posted a picture with the Mac Pro and a 4080 FE - according to him, it worked without problems under bootcamp - should then also work with the 4090.
Hi there. Would it be possible to instal a RTX4070 in the Mac Pro 2019 to use for bootcamp?
Yes, that should work. Would be a waste of money tho, a 6900XT is the best option if you don‘t wanna mess with drivers.
I've had issues getting the 2nd 6900XT to work. I really don't know why- The card lights up, but won't be seen by the OS. It just doesn't show in the PCI slots in About This Mac. Any tips would be appreciated. I'm currently running both monitors off of 1 card.
This might sound stupid but if you plug both monitors into the other caed and reboot does it work? Have you tried rotating the cards? I had a 6600 xt and 6900 xt in and both showed but never two. Are they both dual 8 pin cards or are you bridging cards?
I just put a 6900 xt in my Mac and tried to use my studio display but I’ve found that all of the Mac pro’s thunderbolt ports only respond to the native 580x and NOT the new 6900xt am I doing something wrong because it seems like the gpu I put in isn’t communicating with the motherboard which all the thunderbolt ports are connected to
I think I mentioned at the beginning of the video only MPx can do video over thunderbolt
@@dmugoh I see. So there’s no way to connect HDMI or DisplayPort to Thunderbolt? Is there a way I could use the standard MPX module in tandem with my 6900 xt if hdmi or DP doesn’t connect to thunderbolt?
i know apple are switching to AppleSilicon but id think apple would support the MacPro7,1 with new updated GPU Drivers for a few more years like till the GPU of 2026
i think even when intel macs all get killed off including the ones that Run OpenCore i may still look into a 2019 and get Windows onto it or if in 2025 or 2030 i get into using Linux
It’ll probably get 7000 series drivers when AMD’s pro models come out
Okay another question, you mentioned the GPU's had to be under 305 mm. I need help knowing which of the 6800 and/or 6800 XT's I could use in the Mac Pro. A lot of the models I see are slightly over 305 mm.
Pretty simple, over 305 mm then they’re too long. When I picked picked a 6900 XT, I just made sure it was under said length. I don’t have a running list of what fits, fortunately it’s easy to find by cross referencing.
@@dmug Okay gotcha, I'm not going crazy then. I guess the search is still on. For my needs, I don't really NEED a 6900 XT, I just think a 6800 or a 6800 XT would be fine, but I'm having a hard time finding them shorter than 305 mm.
@@drewaforbes They exist, just a matter of finding the make/model. I'd recommend using pcpartpicker.com and filtering by length. AMD has moved its manufacturing to the 7000 series so eBay may be the place to go for getting one at a reasonable price.
@@dmug Got it! Ty! That’s precisely where I’ve been looking (eBay); guess I just need to look some more! Ty for the link as well!
I add the 6900xt along with 580, but the fan is noisy, do i need a special driver for the 6900xt, tks
I have an AMD 6800 in my 7,1. Is it worth upgrading to 6900X? (for Bootcamp use)
Also, how much of a performance difference there is if the video card is installed in slot 1 or slot 2? (direct CPU access vs non direct)
The performance of the shared bus really will depend on how much activity is going over the (formerly) Northbridge controller. Most of the time users aren't hammering all the PCIe lanes at once enough for it to be noticeable, however with technologies like DirectStorage you'd probably be prone to observing the performance impact (loading a game might take a few extra seconds) if say your GPU and SSD were both on non Direct Storage lanes.
As far as 6800 vs 6900 XTs, I certainly wouldn't say the w6900x is worth as you could buy a M1 Ultra Mac Studio + a 6900 XT and still have money left over. 6900 XTs probably will be as low as they'll be as fabs have switched to the 7000 series. The 6900 is roughly 50% faster than the 6800. That could be worth it if you can afford it or not.
@@dmug Thank you for the detailed response. I would also like to thank you for your videos - they are a great source of information. 🙏🙏
Update video?
Literally no point. The GPU situation hasn't changed. Apple hasn't supported any newer GPUs.
@@dmugThat really sucks. I hope they realize there are people who need or want powerful GPUs and will make a better Mac Pro again in the future.
What’s the Best Value video card for a 2010 5,1 Mac Pro ?
Depending on the macOS, you can go for the amd 580. This works with all macOS versions. If you use OpenCore, you can get better cards for the same price tag. Best to use is the amd 6600 card. If you manage to find a EVGA PowerLink, you can get an AMD 6800 dual slot card. This is more money but more punch. For most value I’d go amd 6600 with open core.
Hi :) can you please tell me if I can fit a graphics card that can handle HDMI 2.1 in my 2019 Mac Pro? I have a feeling I cant?
I have this Mac…
2019 Mac Pro 3.2GHz 16 Core Intel Xeon W processor Turbo Boost up to 4.0GHz
48GB 2933 MHz DDR4 memory
AMD Radeon Pro Vega II with 32GB of HBM2 memory
Main Mac Storage 8TB SSD
With a Separate Built-in Storage 24TB SSD for Movies
I’m running macOS Ventura - Version 13.4
I’m wanting to buy a Sony Bravia XR for my PS5 and to use as a 2nd monitor for my Mac, is this possible yet or should I wait for the next Mac Pro?
I’ll answer this honestly and it’s not meant to be taken as sarcastic but this is a question I’d pretty much google by searching “AMD Radeon 6900 xt hdmi 2.1” reply to this based on what I found. My guess is “probably” without searching.
Off the top of my head if it can’t do it hdmi it can via display port.
Thanks and typical my Mac Pro hasn’t got a DisplayPort 😂
@@KainsTorment off the shelf GPUs do
@@dmug does my Vega II? I’ve looked but both my carer and I can’t see it
I wonder how well Linux would run on this
There's not a lot to say, as well as one would expect. There's few oddities Macs + Linux which are minor as Apple' s UEFI lacks a bios like config.
I've booted linux with it but there's little motivation to do so, the rare times I need to use Linux, I have Ubuntu on a mini PC with a 14 Core i9 thus has more CPU horsepower than my lowly 8-Core Mac Pro. I bought it for macOS so it runs macOS 99% of the time except the very rare times I play PC games in Windows..
Basically, you could get beefier hardware and spend a lot less money but it's one of the last Macs capable of triple booting natively.
radeon still the best even on linux drivers
One more for the MPX modules - they pass through air much better than regular GPU's.
Allegedly, some of the cards like the 6800 duo are severely thermal throttled. It is impressive that the 580 is fanless.
@@dmugthat is basically same design like Nvidia tesla cards
Have y’all noticed how awful the 6xxx GPU’s perform under MacOS versus Windows? I’m getting 50% more performance under Windows with my 6800XT versus MacOS. Geekbench 6 reports ~110k for OpenCL in MacOS, but a whopping ~160k in Windows 10. Are Mac drivers really that bad?
That has always been the case, regardless of GPU generation. Also macOS’s OpenCL is out of date and Apple hasn’t fixed it so windows will always outperform it too. Metal is better than OpenCL but it’s apples to oranges with the numbers.
2019 mac pro windows gaming
Freedom units?! 😂 hilarious being an "imperial" measurement
Apple are such crooks, I just paid 50 quid for RAM they were gonna charge me 400 had for😢
Most manufacturer’s parts going to be higher than the aftermarket
Freedom units 😂