Konami® Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Long time I have not checked InsanelyMac since 2012... I bought a few months ago a MacPro 2009 and it just amazing the performance that you get with 16GB of RAM. It cost $469 dollars plus I upgrade the memory and the graphics... I invested almost $200 for a 2GB Radeon 7870 card. I just want to share my experience as the owner of a great Mac machine. 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/316590-macpro-2009/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Awesome! And welcome again Put some Geekbench results here PS: With a good SSD, you'll get a even better experience. 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/316590-macpro-2009/#findComment-2295291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konami® Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 Awesome! And welcome again Put some Geekbench results here PS: With a good SSD, you'll get a even better experience. Thanks, I will wait until these SSD drives are more cheaper and accessible. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/316590-macpro-2009/#findComment-2297958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Freeman Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Speaking of upgrades, don't forget the 5,1 firmware hack. It can open up the possibility to run newer CPUs and RAM. 3 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/316590-macpro-2009/#findComment-2297970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konami® Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 Speaking of upgrades, don't forget the 5,1 firmware hack. It can open up the possibility to run newer CPUs and RAM.You know that's the first thing I did ... I installed Sierra OS without any issue. I don't want to change the processor because I was reading that it is not easy at all and can damage the motherboard. I don't have any issue with performance. The only thing that can speed up things is upgrading to a SSD hard drive. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/316590-macpro-2009/#findComment-2300712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
owbp Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I don't want to change the processor because I was reading that it is not easy at all and can damage the motherboard. I know it's a few months old post, but just for the record - in single Xeon 4,1 there is absolutely nothing to worry about when changing CPU. Dual CPU 4,1's are tricky because they use delidded CPUs (dual 5,1 uses normal CPUs). So you either go with IHS removal, or tighten heatsink "by feel" and pray not to bend pins on CPU sockets. 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/316590-macpro-2009/#findComment-2335133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konami® Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 I know it's a few months old post, but just for the record - in single Xeon 4,1 there is absolutely nothing to worry about when changing CPU. Dual CPU 4,1's are tricky because they use delidded CPUs (dual 5,1 uses normal CPUs). So you either go with IHS removal, or tighten heatsink "by feel" and pray not to bend pins on CPU sockets. You know, I am very satisfied with the current performance. I added 16GB of RAM, so that help as well Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/316590-macpro-2009/#findComment-2335134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
owbp Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Well, I have to agree I've put SSD and R9 280X in mine. RAM is next, stock CPU is holding pretty well for now. 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/316590-macpro-2009/#findComment-2335140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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