Am I asking too much of my power supply?

I do have a lot crammed into this Mac Pro - but isn't that half the point of resisting an iMac?
I've had an issue with getting a Harmony remote to be recognized by its remote software, and eventually used my office MBP to solve the problem. The phone service tech said he could see the remote, but the connection was too weak to go through.
A while ago, I also tried using a powered USB hub (a new newer tech model), and got a weird and horrifying reaction where the mac couldn't summon enough juice to boot - just a dim glimmer on the power lamp and a sigh, then nothing. Disconnect the hub, reboot, no problem.
So I'm wondering if I need to do some internal triage, reluctantly - and seeking advie.
Here's my confession:
Mac Pro 5,1 (Quad Core 3.2 GHz Xeon)
- 24 GB RAM (3 slots used)
- 200 GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro RE SSD (Boot - Lower Optical bay)
- 3 TB Hitachi
- 3 TB Hitachi
- 2 TB Hitachi
- 2 TB Seagate (all main bay drives in striped SoftRaid array)
- PCI slot 1 - radeon HD 5870 (factory)
- PCI slot 2 - raid controller
- Display 1: Dell 24"
- Display 2: Dell 19"
- permanent USBs: Apple keyboard, Wacom tablet (Intuos 3)
- ad hoc USBs: iPhone, Epson 4990 scanner, Epson R1900 printer, stupid harmony remote
- firewire/thunderbolt: none (must try harder)
I'd love it if there was a way to make sure I can power all this through the main power supply, instead of adding on external RAID boxes etc.
Thoughts? Eyes rolling in horror?

JamesMac wrote:
...I've had an issue with getting a Harmony remote to be recognized by its remote software, and eventually used my office MBP to solve the problem. The phone service tech said he could see the remote, but the connection was too weak to go through...
- permanent USBs: Apple keyboard, Wacom tablet (Intuos 3)
- ad hoc USBs: iPhone, Epson 4990 scanner, Epson R1900 printer, stupid harmony remote...
What happens if you temporarily plug the stupid harmony remote into the USB socket the Wacom tablet is in?
I've used the Harmony software (both the simple version for the simple remotes and the more complex for the higher end remotes) without difficulty but in all cases the remotes were plugged into a dedicated USB socket. For the amount of time the Harmony would have to plugged into the Mac rather than changing channels on the TV, it would probably make sense to temporarily give it its own socket. And to make the swap easier, consider using a USB extension cable so the socket end is always easy to reach. Finally, unless you're using that USB hub with all the other stuff hanging off it on the MBP too, I bet the different results are due to giving the Harmony it's very own USB socket on the MBP.

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hi Jesse,
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Simo

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You’re welcome. Here’s an explanation of how mailboxes are supposed to appear in Mail that I’ve posted in other cases and that you may find useful as well. Let me know if there is still something you cannot figure out after reading it:
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I have just replaced my older IMac with a new one because of a cronic power supply problem. Now I see this one is doing the same thing. Is anyone else having the same issues with their MC508LL/A.

I'm with babowa there ... I would suspect the power souce, not the PSU. Where you live could be an issue depending on how reliable and 'clean' the electricity is to your home. If that is ok then it could be the wiring in your house ... if it were mine, I'd need an electrician to check it out.
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Asking too much and getting a "stack over flow error"

I’m having AS3 create 12 random var (play1, play2, etc) and then I ask it to average the 12 vars (numbers) until I get a specific average number. When I run this in AS2 I get the “script time error, keep running?” question. I tell it to keep running and eventually AS2 finds the right set of 12 numbers to equal a specific average number. In AS3 I get a “stack over flow error”. I know that all my AS3 swf needs is just more time to find it.
Any ideas for a fix?

// set AvgLenght if it is undefined
if (!AvgLenght) {
    var AvgLenght:Number = 4.5;
    ShowAvgLenght.text = String(AvgLenght);
// build play lengths//
var Hteamplay1:int = Math.random() * 5;
var Hteamplay2:int = Math.random() * 5;
var Hteamplay3:int = Math.random() * 5;
var Hteamplay4:int = Math.random() * 5;
var Hteamplay5:int = Math.random() * 10;
var Hteamplay6:int = Math.random() * 10;
var Hteamplay7:int = Math.random() * 10;
var Hteamplay8:int = Math.random() * 10;
var Hteamplay9:int = Math.random() * 20;
var Hteamplay10:int = Math.random() * 20;
var Hteamplay11:int = Math.random() * 50;
var Hteamplay12:int = Math.random() * 100;
trace("12 play sets", Hteamplay1, Hteamplay2, Hteamplay3, Hteamplay4, Hteamplay5, Hteamplay6, Hteamplay7, Hteamplay8, Hteamplay9, Hteamplay10, Hteamplay11, Hteamplay12);
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var PlaySets:Number = playsum / 12;
trace ("Average of all plays:", PlaySets)
if (PlaySets >= AvgLenght && PlaySets <= AvgLenght + .1) {
    gotoAndStop("Equals target avg");
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} else
nextFrame();
// The next frame "goes to and plays this frame
// ShowAvgLenght.text = String(AvgLenght);
trace("AvgLenght:", AvgLenght);
the code work with higher "AvgLenght",a lower "AvgLenght" takes longer and I get the below error:
output:
12 play sets 2 2 2 1 0 3 0 7 16 16 25 17
Average of all plays: 7.583333333333333
AvgLenght: 2
tried: 3489
12 play sets 0 4 4 0 3 4 1 2 19 9 10 30
Average of all plays: 7.166666666666667
AvgLenght: 2
Error: Error #1023: Stack overflow occurred.
tried: 3490
Error: Error #1023: Stack overflow occurred.
Error: Error #1023: Stack overflow occurred.

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I posted over in laptop issues but perhaps there is little to no traffic in that area... http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php? … 70#p527670
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MarCustomized wrote:Have you tried adding the resume hook as shown here? You can also try removing the autodetect hook.
I should clarify, I am trying to suspend to ram.
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I will need to create a DVD for sale to the parents.
I have been able to download all the video onto the computer and into PE. The audio track is a WAV file and was easily imported, and dropped right into the "Soundtrack".
When I play the soundtrack back during editing, it cuts out. This happens with both the sountracks from the video and with the imported WAV soundtrack. I read the other post on this problem, and I'm not sure if the responses apply here, as the computer I have is (allegedly) so fast. I tried cutting down the WAV soundtrack and videos into small (single-perforer-length) segments of three-to-five minutes, still the same problem. Also, I don't seem to be able to get sound when I export the video. I've done it in a couple of formats, still no audio. Happens when I use sound from the WAV file and audio from the cameras. Do I need to procure some specific CODECs for this?
BTW, I am syncing the WAV track up with the MC's and performers' lips. So far the tests I've performed indicate that I can successfully do this, but the sound cut-out problem is really giving me fits during that process! (If anyone is interested in a trick for doing this, I find that looking at the waveforms on the sountracks and lining them up with each other helps a lot.)
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If I read the initial post correctly, you are going to DVD for you final output. Is that correct?
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Your Project Preset will then be DV, and everything edited in SD. This should make editing a breeze.
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plz give me a halp on this give me what you have with you and it is so good if it look like this :
Design a GUI based drawing Java application that works like a simple paint program
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2-The shapes can be filled with different colors.
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ii. Shape menu will serve the same purpose as of feature 2 described above. It will have menu items for drawing all the different shapes. For example, there will be menu item for rectangle; so user can draw a rectangle by selecting the menu item for rectangle.
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Don't cross post
http://forum.java.sun.com/thread.jspa?threadID=582090&messageID=2963563

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This morning about 7am w/coffee Adobe space was back and could log in
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Now 10:20am and back to Adobe space and log in works again
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Power supply question or Firewire issue

Hi
I have a workhorse Dual g4 with three internal video drives, three self powered Firewire drives and an internal Gina audio card. Recently I added a USB2 internal card and swapped my Viewsonic LCD for an Apple where the power is coming off the video cable. For the last 2 days my Firewire drives got balky. They mount but when I try to open them I get the interminable spinning beach ball. So far I am able to connect the FW drives to my G4 laptop and they seem to mount ok.
Am I asking too much from the power supply or is this a fair load?
Could the Firewire have failed.
Last week I had a high whine and lockup (heat related?) It's been funny ever since.
Is there an app that gives the status of the hardware?
Sorry lots of questions
Thanks
Enio

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New power supply for Neo Platinum...

My first few attempts at overclocking didn't go very well but i'm thinking of trying again and figure i should get a new power supply first.
Currently i have a Vantec Stealth 420W with the following specs:
+3.3 - 26A
+5 - 42A
+12 - 18A
I plan on trying out the OCZ PowerStream 520W
+3.3 - 28A
+5 - 40A
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Quote
The 520ADJ boasts eight primary 4-wire Molex power connectors, another two 4-wire floppy connectors, two SATA leads, and an auxiliary connector, all of which sit on generously long lines. The 12V string sports both 4-pin and 8-pin connectors. Two of the Molex leads feature black connectors, black shielding sheaths, and capacitors and resistors behind the connectors. These are meant primarily for power-hungry video cards such as NVIDIA's 6800, and because the leads sit on dedicated circuits with no other connectors, you simply couldn't ask for cleaner power flow.
OCZ provides dials for fine-tuning each of the three power rails and places an LED indicator below each dial. A green light indicates that voltage is within 5% of optimal, yellow notes undervoltage, and red overvoltage.
Anyone using this one? I don't want to have to buy another powersupply for a while, so if it's a bit overkill for now, so be it. It can't be "too much", can it? any thoughts folks?
Thanks in advance!

Im using the same powersupply. Very nice unit, you will not be dissappointed. I dont forsee you needing to buy another after it either. It is rated at 520W usable, peak is actually 600+.
One thing I should note, adjusting the 3.3V rail is tricky...it doesnt take much to trip the redlight indicator...so go slow and you should be able to crank it up a bit. 12V and 5V arent as touchy.
Im running the following in my computer with no problems:
2 120MM fans, 1 80MM high speed fan, 3 HD's, 1 CD burner currently, radeon 9800 pro, audigy 2 ZS soundcard, 80mm slot blower fan, floppy drive, A64 3200 OC to 2.375Ghz, 2 Kingmax Hardcore 512MB sticks of ram....I think that covers it anyways. No problems so far!
There is no such thing as too much (as long as its quality too much) in a power supply.

Playing Video files taking too much CPU processing(50 % )

Hello everyone,
My macbook taking too much CPU processing power for playing Video file.Below shared the statistics..Is it a issue..? can you please help me here..I can't play simultaneously 2-3 MKV videos..distorted picture Quality.
Macbook:
mkv
     Qucik Time PLayer (using perian plugin):50%
     vlc:40%
      mplayer:60%
normal(example Mp4)
     Qucik Time PLayer (using perian plugin):30%
     vlc:25%
where a normal Linux system takes
mkv file with VLC : 20-25%
Thanks in advance...

Simple thing to try would be to disable composite and see how you fare then
Check the logs first, though

Am I asking too much of my power supply?

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