- Joined
- Mar 23, 2018
- Messages
- 3
- Motherboard
- mac pro 3,1
- CPU
- xenon 2.8 dual quad core
- Graphics
- nvidia 560 ti
I recently got a deal on a mac pro 3,1 with 8 core 2.8 ghz xenons, 22 gb ram, 1.756 tb across 4 hds. Oem upgraded gpu card with 526 mb vram
I want to use it for gopro 4k video work exclusively. 15-30 fps 4k video files and higher 1080 fps.
I was given a nvidia 560 ti card 1 gb vram i believe but not sure if it is compatible or worth installing but id like to use it for open cl gpu rendering w fcpx.
I guess my questions are:
1. What route can i take to optimize the system as it sits to work as best as it can? Curent video card is one of the oem upgrades with 526mb vram. Have to look it up to give specifics. Is the 560 ti a viable option or do i need something like the saphire card or a 680?
2. Can i customac it with new motherboard, processors, ram, etc and use some of the original hardware or will i essentially be replacing everything if i go that route?
3. Speed is not an issue, ill be working with 4k@30fps at max. Just want to be able to have clips run smooth on time line and such while working with them.
4. Would an upgrade to the oem xenon 3.2 ghz processors do much in my case or will it not be noticeable enough to warrant the change? From what I've read these are the fastest i can get for this model
5. Is it possible to pull a back board/logic board and ram trays from a 4,1/5,1 and fit them into my 3,1 case? I know if i do that there is more option for upgrade.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated, especially with other aspects i may be overlooking with what i have.
I want to use it for gopro 4k video work exclusively. 15-30 fps 4k video files and higher 1080 fps.
I was given a nvidia 560 ti card 1 gb vram i believe but not sure if it is compatible or worth installing but id like to use it for open cl gpu rendering w fcpx.
I guess my questions are:
1. What route can i take to optimize the system as it sits to work as best as it can? Curent video card is one of the oem upgrades with 526mb vram. Have to look it up to give specifics. Is the 560 ti a viable option or do i need something like the saphire card or a 680?
2. Can i customac it with new motherboard, processors, ram, etc and use some of the original hardware or will i essentially be replacing everything if i go that route?
3. Speed is not an issue, ill be working with 4k@30fps at max. Just want to be able to have clips run smooth on time line and such while working with them.
4. Would an upgrade to the oem xenon 3.2 ghz processors do much in my case or will it not be noticeable enough to warrant the change? From what I've read these are the fastest i can get for this model
5. Is it possible to pull a back board/logic board and ram trays from a 4,1/5,1 and fit them into my 3,1 case? I know if i do that there is more option for upgrade.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated, especially with other aspects i may be overlooking with what i have.
