Hally_57 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Does anyone know what you have to do with the wires labelled 1, 2, 3 etc which come with the case. These are the really thin black wires. Need asap reply Many Thanks Hally Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-687714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Listed1st.com Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Airport Extreme, BT is Bluetooth Oh, and who wants sthe 3,1 EFI Firmware? http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/fir...rationcd15.html 2,1 Firmware is also available with V 1.4, I'll have to see if I can screw up upgrading my firmware so it'll allow me to use the upgrade CD... Or better yet, anyone here have any idea how to upload the firmware, do a forced flash or whatever? It looks like if we screw it up, we can restore it with these CD's.... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-688032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hally_57 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Thanks Listed1st.com, so do you plug them into the bluetooth and airport boards? Also what Heat sinks shall i get as i am shortly goping to buy 2 INTEL XEON 5150 2.66GHz CPU chips and am i correct by saying they do not come with heatsinks? Also what is a power processor module? Do i need one? Many Thanks Hally Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-688050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Listed1st.com Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Yes, they are for the AP and BT modules. They most likely will not come with heatsinks, buy the ones listed earlier in this thread (can't remember which model) But you'll need to make the temp sensors out of the transistors (simple) unless you buy apple heatsinks. Don't buy the 5150's! You're just throwing your money away! If you wanted a low powered mac, you could do what I did and get a MP 2.66GHz quad core for $1600 with 2GB ram and 250GB HDD. If you're going to make one, make an 8-core! Get these CPUs: http://cgi.ebay.com/Pair-Intel-Xeon-E5345-...1QQcmdZViewItem That or heck, I've got a pair of 2.66GHz 8-core's that I'd part with for a good price... And finally, a power processor module is most likely a part needed in systems like blade servers and such, Mac's don't use those.... :-D Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-688145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hally_57 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Thanks Listed1st.com for your help. How much would you sell the pair of 2.66GHz 8-core's for? Regards Hally Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-688159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hally_57 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Also here are the latest pictures of my build. I need to order the memory cage with rear fan in order to hold my 2 riser cards. And last night i bought 1gb of DDR2 crucial ram for £3 on ebay LOL i know. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-688193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harloe Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Looking good so far Hally, I'm really jealous.. Lol! How much did the prototype board cost ya? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-689475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hally_57 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 i got the board and 2 riser cards for £150 inc shipping from ebay.com. However i had to pay £40 for Vat and custom charges Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-689547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harloe Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Wow so overall the only thing that is REALLY gonna cost a pretty penny is the Processors? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-690209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hally_57 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Yep, the hard drive bay carriers came along with the front logic board. Can anyone tell me what the black plate is for which comes with the front logic board? Need ASAP response! Thanks Alot Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-690500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Listed1st.com Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Wow so overall the only thing that is REALLY gonna cost a pretty penny is the Processors? Nah, $650USD will get a sweet set of 2.66GHz Quad Core (for an 8-core system) Can't beat that! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-690506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harloe Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Nah, $650USD will get a sweet set of 2.66GHz Quad Core (for an 8-core system) Can't beat that! Where from Listed? I was looking at Dual Cores to make a Quad Core machine and the price came close to £450, around $900 (US) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-690544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Listed1st.com Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 From me! Or ebay, there's a ton available on there: http://cgi.ebay.com/Pair-Intel-Xeon-E5345-...1QQcmdZViewItem He's got more than that as well.... Where from Listed? I was looking at Dual Cores to make a Quad Core machine and the price came close to £450, around $900 (US) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-690605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hally_57 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Latest picture of Mac Pro build! Includes the Hard Drive carriers and front board installation. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-690662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hally_57 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 IN ORDER TO CARRY ON WITH THE BUILD I NEED TO SELL MY LAPTOP! IT IS A SONY VAIO PCG-Z1XSP PAYED £1800 FOR IT. HERES A LINK FOR THE SPEC: http://www.laptopshop.co.uk/Sony-VAIO_PCG_...aptop-3-nd2.htm OPEN TO SENSIBLE OFFERS! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-690742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harloe Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Anyone know where I can pick up a non-proto logic board? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-690895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hally_57 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I saw a brand new one on ebay.com about a week ago which sold for £180 ex delivery and custom charges to the UK. So proberly would of cost around £250 inc postage. Just keep searching the newely listed Mac Pro items both on ebay.com and ebay.co.uk One should come up shortly Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-691331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harloe Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I saw a brand new one on ebay.com about a week ago which sold for £180 ex delivery and custom charges to the UK. So proberly would of cost around £250 inc postage. Just keep searching the newely listed Mac Pro items both on ebay.com and ebay.co.uk One should come up shortly Well that's not too bad! What exactly did you search for on eBay? I usually have no luck with my searches lol I think a Hackintosh might work out cheaper until I can get some more money.. hmm.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-691723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hally_57 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I just searched on a daily bases the words Mac Pro and Macpro. Then clicked on the newely listed tab to see the newest listings Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-691862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Listed1st.com Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I've got a prototype board with memory crad risers, 1GB of Ram, Power supply and all the cables to hook to power supply up, as well as the hard drive power and data cables and the cd drive power and data cables I'd let go for a good price, Cause GBP are huge compared to USD$$$! I can even throw in some home made (thanks nagal!) thermal sensors and some 2U size heatsinks (Work fine, but the fans are LOUD cuase they need a ton of airflow).... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-691920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harloe Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I don't know if anyone remembers this far back in the thread but Nagals cat was "inspecting" the Mac Pro. Well, in the spirit of "lolcats" I decided to make Nagals cat a Lolcat picture XD And Listed, I sent you a message about your stuff for sale! Name me a price in Dollars, ok? =] Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-691994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalperformer Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Guys... some promising news. I just received a voice mail from apple for an email I sent them about "macpro2,1" harpertown support. I was told "based on the information you provided, our technical department confirms clovertown and harpertown support for your logic board". In my initial email, I wrote that I have a "macpro2,1" version 2 8X logic board with a 5000X chipset. I hope what they said holds truth because I'm going for it. I will bite the bullet seeing that a Quad 2.5Ghz Harpertown from newegg is only $350. An excellent price for the processor that is new in box. Can anyone with my logic board please confirm my logic boards Chipset with your own... I'm still a little skeptical seeing that I obtained the 5000X info from various forums and whether their department just went by my email description that it has a 5000x chipset... is the chipset 100% certain???? Thanks to everyone for their continued support and insights. Can you guys with a proto type board confirm your chipsets? Thanks Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-692663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Listed1st.com Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Earlier in this thread I have listed the numbers on the actual chip on the prototype board, didn't find much info as to what the numbers mean, as it's an ES Chipset! Come on, just pop that heatsink off! Nothing a little Arctic Silver 5 can't restore! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-692677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalperformer Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Earlier in this thread I have listed the numbers on the actual chip on the prototype board, didn't find much info as to what the numbers mean, as it's an ES Chipset! Come on, just pop that heatsink off! Nothing a little Arctic Silver 5 can't restore! You're right... I guess I'm being a pussy sorry... no problem I'll check it out. I just hope there will be non cryptic brandings like 2343..2346646 Intel... you know what I mean. I would rather have the OS relay what it sees. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-692713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hally_57 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Does anyone know where i can get a 1gb stick of crucial DDR2 mac pro ram. I just want a 1 x 1gb stick not 2 x 512! Because i already have 1gb stick but mac pro ram only functions in pairs! Regards Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77290-building-a-macpro/page/17/#findComment-693486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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