I just got a used 08 MP from a friend nd I'm curious what changes have been made from then to now.
It's a 2x3.0 Quad core Intel Xenon, w 8GB 800mhz ddr2 RAM and NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT 512MB.
We installed a 250GB SSD for the OS and (2) 1TB drives for storage.
How does this compare to what's available now? Are the processors and Video card upgradable?
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1397367
slightly different but same model.
What changed? DDR3, Westmere Nehalem Xeon. But with 8-core 3GHz you are set and there never was much if any in cpu upgrades.
Keep your eye on the 8800GT of course, there are only a couple graphic card upgrade options but it will accept the same as newer Mac models. and keep the RAM (FBDIMMs) down to and below 70*C - monitor the sensors with Hardware Monitor (best) and boost the fans default speed from 500-600 up slightly to higher base of 800 rpm to improve airflow.
It is still a good solid unit. Protect it. Use a 850W UPS and it should serve you and run well. The ideal RAM configuration is to use all 8 RAM slots the combination of sets should not matter. 8x1GB or mix of some paired 2x2GB or you can use 2x4GB DIMMs as long as they are Mac Pro certified and have the large RAM heat sinks.
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1397367
slightly different but same model.
What changed? DDR3, Westmere Nehalem Xeon. But with 8-core 3GHz you are set and there never was much if any in cpu upgrades.
Keep your eye on the 8800GT of course, there are only a couple graphic card upgrade options but it will accept the same as newer Mac models. and keep the RAM (FBDIMMs) down to and below 70*C - monitor the sensors with Hardware Monitor (best) and boost the fans default speed from 500-600 up slightly to higher base of 800 rpm to improve airflow.
It is still a good solid unit. Protect it. Use a 850W UPS and it should serve you and run well. The ideal RAM configuration is to use all 8 RAM slots the combination of sets should not matter. 8x1GB or mix of some paired 2x2GB or you can use 2x4GB DIMMs as long as they are Mac Pro certified and have the large RAM heat sinks.
Thanks for the great info Hatter. I'm really happy with it and got it from a good friend.
I'll keep an eye out for video cards, but I'm not using it for editing.
What changes have been made to the Mac Pro since rely 08?
