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Monitor from 2008 Mac Pro???

I currently have a 2008 Mac Pro (which I thought was older) and I have a 22 or 23 inch apple HD display that I bought back in 2008. Its a nice display still. But lately when I start up the computer I get some black typing on the grey startup screen that says something to the effect of a cpu panic. But if I wait and restart everything is fine.

So Im wondering if I go with one of those new MacPro's "garbagecan" models can I still use this display with these new Mac Pros?

Thanks

Posted on Dec 8, 2013 5:58 PM

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RatVega™

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Posted on Dec 8, 2013 6:22 PM

The short answer is that an '08 monitor will work just fine with the correct adapter.

What you're seeing on your '08 Mac Pro is a kernal panic. There can be many causes but most are caused by changes in your hardware/software landscape. Think back to recent changes and uninstall/disable whatever it was to see if it goes back to normal. If you've changed nothing,

Google "troubleshooting os x kernel panic" to get started on a fix.

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Damballa Author

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Jan 9, 2014 3:53 PM in response to Damballa

Well I ended up taking out the 2-1 Gig sticks of memory that came with my Mac Pro Tower on a hunch and I havent had a single problem since I last posted...

In fact Im gonna clear out any panic logs or anything in there and see if I get anything...

I dont know how I got so lucky. Ended up saving me from having to buy a new Mac Pro at $4000

Monitor from 2008 Mac Pro???