Ordered a New 8 Core - OWC Memory OK?
I finally bit the bullet and ordered the new 8 core Mac Pro.
I need more memory, and while I normally do Crucial.com I used OWC in this case because it was substantially cheaper. I was able to get 4GB of OWC for less than the cost of 2GB from Crucial!
This is my first time to deviate from Crucial and I am a little nervous about it. Can anyone assuage my fears and share some experiences with OWC ram?
I ordered a new 4 core Mac Pro. I ordered TechWorks memory based on OWC reputation for support and much positive commentary about the TechWorks memory.
BTW, there is lots of information already in the forum about owc memory easily found with a search like this: mac pro memory owc.
Peace,
Dean
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I have ordered a new iMac but my current one seems to be running really slowly. I believe it to be a memory related problem but can’t seem to identify what is causing it. Your help is greatly appreciated.
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iMac (24-inch, Early 2008) (Verified)
iMac - model: iMac8,1
1 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core
2 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 800 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM1
1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 800 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro - VRAM: 256 MB
iMac 1920 x 1200
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10 (14A389) - Time since boot: 23 days 18:5:35
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ST3320820AS_Q disk0 : (320.07 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 319.21 GB (195.05 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
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HP Officejet 6000 E609n
Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub
Primax Electronics Apple Optical USB Mouse
Apple, Inc Apple Keyboard
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Western Digital External HDD 500.11 GB
My Passport (disk1s1) /Volumes/My Passport : 500.11 GB (200.60 GB free)
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
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Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Applications/Popcorn 4/Popcorn.app
[not loaded] com.roxio.TDIXController (2.0) [Click for support]
/System/Library/Extensions
[not loaded] com.aliph.driver.jstub (1.1.2 - SDK 10.7) [Click for support]
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[killed] com.apple.accountsd.plist
[killed] com.apple.AirPlayUIAgent.plist
[killed] com.apple.bird.plist
[killed] com.apple.CalendarAgent.plist
[killed] com.apple.CallHistoryPluginHelper.plist
[killed] com.apple.CallHistorySyncHelper.plist
[killed] com.apple.cloudd.plist
[killed] com.apple.cmfsyncagent.plist
[killed] com.apple.coreservices.appleid.authentication.plist
[killed] com.apple.coreservices.uiagent.plist
[killed] com.apple.EscrowSecurityAlert.plist
[killed] com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist
[killed] com.apple.pluginkit.pkd.plist
[killed] com.apple.printtool.agent.plist
[killed] com.apple.rcd.plist
[killed] com.apple.recentsd.plist
[killed] com.apple.sbd.plist
[killed] com.apple.scopedbookmarkagent.xpc.plist
[killed] com.apple.secd.plist
[killed] com.apple.security.cloudkeychainproxy.plist
[killed] com.apple.spindump_agent.plist
[killed] com.apple.telephonyutilities.callservicesd.plist
22 processes killed due to memory pressure
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[killed] com.apple.AssetCacheLocatorService.plist
[killed] com.apple.awdd.plist
[killed] com.apple.ctkd.plist
[killed] com.apple.diagnosticd.plist
[killed] com.apple.emond.aslmanager.plist
[killed] com.apple.GSSCred.plist
[killed] com.apple.icloud.findmydeviced.plist
[killed] com.apple.ifdreader.plist
[killed] com.apple.nehelper.plist
[killed] com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist
[killed] com.apple.periodic-daily.plist
[killed] com.apple.periodic-monthly.plist
[killed] com.apple.periodic-weekly.plist
[killed] com.apple.softwareupdate_download_service.plist
[killed] com.apple.softwareupdated.plist
[killed] com.apple.spindump.plist
[killed] com.apple.tccd.system.plist
[killed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist
[killed] com.apple.xpc.smd.plist
[killed] org.cups.cupsd.plist
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[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.sonos.smbbump.plist [Click for support]
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Jawbone Updater Application (/Applications/Jawbone Updater.app)
Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
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FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
OfficeLiveBrowserPlugin: Version: 12.3.6 [Click for support]
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UE Smart Radio [Click for support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
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Destinations:
Time Machine Backups [Local]
Total size: 3.00 TB
Total number of backups: 98
Oldest backup: 2013-08-28 05:45:36 +0000
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3% WindowServer
2% sysmond
0% AppleSpell
0% com.apple.WebKit.Networking
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41 MB iTunes
37 MB Safari
32 MB com.apple.WebKit.Plugin.64
32 MB mds
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501 MB Active RAM
463 MB Inactive RAM
398 MB Wired RAM
78.46 GB Page-ins
3.04 GB Page-outs
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Mar 7, 2015, 12:41:34 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Inkjet4_2015-03-07-124134_[redacted].crash
Mar 5, 2015, 07:42:29 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/com.apple.WebKit.WebContent_2015-03-05-194229_[ redacted].crashThat certainly looks like a low memory issue, 2 GB ram is barely enough to run Mac OS X versions from Lion through Yosemite. The high number of Page Outs and killed processes show very high memory pressure.
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X Macs & 23 years later ...
From a 128K Mac to this new octocrazy X-gen wonder ... I feel a bit nostalgic and perhaps a little gasp old tonight ...
Of course when the machine finally arrives, all of that will change.
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500 MHz DP G4 Mac OS X (10.4.9) My Mac is old, need a new one!
500 MHz DP G4 Mac OS X (10.4.9) My Mac is old, need a new one!My new 8 core shipped out of Shenzehn China on Wednesday. By Thursday night it was in Anchorage. It arrived at my home the next morning.
The machine arrived in perfect working order with everything I ordered in tact. As usual, Apple met my high expectations.
The migration from my G4 went smooth, only a few minor hiccups. I used Apple's Migration Assistant with firewire and put my G4 in target disk mode. I've seen some horror stories in these forums, but I experienced no pain.
I installed (2) 750GB drives and configured them as a RAID 0. This was a snap. The drives install easily in the Mac Pro's well designed enclosure. No power cords and no data cords! What a great design.
I also installed an additional 4GB of RAM. This was a breeze too. As a design engineer, I'm impressed. My hat is off to the engineers who worked on this.
The wireless keyboard & mouse sync'd up easily with the Mac. I also tested my new Motorola KRAZR over blue tooth ... no problem. Apple's website says iSync is compatible with RAZR & KRAZR phones, but that's not the case. I am unable to use iSync (I suspect this will be fixed soon).
I downloaded and ran Bootcamp this afternoon. It was easy. I loaded my Mac Pro with Windows XP Pro, and only ran into one problem. The ATI driver sought out by Bootcamp seemed to be incompatible with my X1900. I found a solution on these boards however, and resolved the driver problem in a bout an hour ... not a big deal ... all things considered.
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I haven't tried to load Pro-Engineer yet ... that will be the ultimate test for me.
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All in all, I'm very pleased thus far. I'm liking this new toy a lot. I think it might be worth it ... I copy that on the Ferrari David! -
New Card : CUDA Cores or Memory interface?
Hello ,
I work in video editting and vfx and graphics
I want to buy a new card and I want to chose one of these cards :
1
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960 CUDA Cores
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2
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so i want to know which thing important now CUDA Cores or Memory interface ?Neither one of those is a good choice. You need the high end Nvidia cards that has 3 or 4GB of memory. They have many CUDA cores, a lot of memory, and more memory bandwidth because of the greater memory.
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Where is the best shop for new mac pro's memory in America ?
Dear all.
Thank you for your advice in advance.
I bought new mac pro at yesterday. But here is japan,so really expensive new mac pro's memory.
So I want to buy memory at America by internet.
If you know where is the best shop for this memory's price and stability,please let me know.
Really thank you for your advice. I want to buy 16G in now.I bought a "8GB FULLY BUFFERED PC6400 DDR2 ECC (FB-DIMM) 800MHz SPECIAL APPLE KIT (Four modules 2GB) MB194G/A" from Memoryamerica.com for $395.
killer deal.works perfectly, no overheating , no issues.
They shipped the sameday. they say on their website that they are the only website shipping the new memory.It must be true, people who ordered from OWC, macsales are still waiting...I am happy I ordered from them.They even have the 4GB modules in stock.These guys are really good.
http://store.memoryamerica.com/fully-buffered-pc6400-ddr2-ecc-8gb-apple-kit.html -
New dual core for running osx and windows-need autocad!
considering a new desktop. I own a powerbook g4
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L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
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How do I transfer contents of hard drive on PPC iMac G4 to a new quad-core Intel Core i5
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As this will only be my second computer, I am wondering how I can transfer all the stuff on my hard drive onto a new computer and how easy it will be,given the apparently outdated connections on my G4 like USB 1,and possibly other things I don't know about.I am running 10.4.11.
Any tips gratefully received.As Allen indicates, Setup Assistant appears automatically, since you do have firewire, the transfer should be speedy, depending on how much data are on the G4. The firewire on your G4 is FW400, your new Mac has FW800, but you can get an inexensive adaptor that will allow the connection, since the ports are different.
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How do I order a new hard drive 655-1402A or 661-6610?
How do I order a new hard drive 655-1402A or 661-6610?
For a new hard drive try Newegg.com http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=380&name=Laptop-Hard-Dr ives&Order=PRICE
Or OWC for regular hard drives and SSDs http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/hard-drives/2.5-Notebook/
Here are instructions on replacing the hard drive in a MacBook with a removable battery. http://creativemac.digitalmedianet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=45088
Here are video instructions on replacing the hard drive on the Aluminum Unibody
http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/macbook_13_unibody/
Here are video instructions on replacing the hard drive on the White Unibody http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/macbook_13_09_unibody_hd/
To transfer your current hard drive I like the free application SuperDuper. It makes a bootable copy of everything on your hard drive http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html You'll need a cheap SATA external hard drive case. Put the new drive in the case then format and partition the new drive and clone your old drive to the new one. Check that it's set up right by booting up from the external drive. Then replace your old hard drive with the new one and put your old one in the external case.
Here's a cheap SATA external hard drive case on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Vantec-NexStar-2-5-Inch-External-Enclosure/dp/B002JQNXZC/r ef=pd_cp_pc_0 -
I've ordered a new mac book pro 15" and i need to clean hard drive off my old PC...not really to move them to the mac, but just to save in case needed; mostly pics and office docs....any suggestions?
Buy an external USB hard drive and copy your data to it. Either that or burn them all to single or double layer DVDs (depending on amount of data you have). Or if it's really a small amount, consider putting it all on a USB memory stick.
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I wouldn't think so because the newer ones with Retina displays don't have an internal SuperDrive that can be replaced. Therefore the newer logic boards wouldn't have the two SATA/SATA Express connections on the logic board.
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Well now I am a convert (from windows xp). Just ordered my new quad and picked up 2x1gb sticks of kingston memory.
So besides Final Cut Studio, what else should I tack onto my CC?Not sure what you're going to be doing with your time and your equipment, but we do commercials, pop spots and cinema. So, since you're posting in the FCP forums, I'll keep it FCP related.
FCP Rescue
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JES Deinterlacer
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All of those are free or shareware. Handy full price software:
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Shake
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Furnace
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Oops, forgot to add, you can find more of the shareware stuff at http://www.macupdate.com/ -
if i order a new imac with 1tb flash is that pcie based to where i could add a 3.5 ssd and does it still have the bracket and sata cable to add one in it
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Not only that but the screen is Glued to the aluminum casing and if you do pry it off with damaging it you'll need new adhesive strips to remount it.
Not worth the efford or the cost when you can buy mat any other brand computer for less money and do all the upgrading you would ever want without ever voiding the warranty or breaking something in the process. -
How can i order a new printer head for my photoshop 7250e
How can i order a new printer head for my photoshop 7250e Is there a number i can ring to speak to someone or email address i can use or a web page where i can order one
or a list of agents i can use to get it from
Finding simple information seems impossible, no where does it mention spares or replacements
I have tried a lot of fault finding am convinced this is the problemHello NigelH1,
The Print Head for the Photosmart 7250 is not available outside HP.
Please call HP Tech Support for further assistance.
If you are in US , the toll free # is 1-800-474-6836 .
If you are not in US , then log on to www.hp.com , at bottom-left corner there is a world map icon, click on it and then select the region you belong to, which would then provide support options for you for that region.
Regards,
Jabzi
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