pastrychef's Asus ROG Strix Z370-G Gaming (WI-FI AC) build w/ i9-9900K + AMD 6600 XT

[jtspyro]

After you launch Disk Utility, click View on the menu bar and select Show All Devices.
View attachment 317720

Wont fix it it only shows a extra tab under every volume

 

[P1LGRIM]

Wont fix it it only shows a extra tab under every volume

May be the uninitialised disk bug - Try search.

 

[pastrychef]

My AMD Vega 56 finally arrived. As expected, its OpenGL performance in macOS trails Nvidia by a large margin. Unfortunately, I am unaware of an Metal/Metal 2 benchmarks where I expect AMD to do much better.

However, OpenGL benchmarks don't really tell the story. AMD's UI smoothness is infinitely better than Nvidia. I had been using Nvidia cards for so long, I'd forgotten how smooth the UI should be. While I was aware of the micro stutters in the UI, especially when going to and from full screen mode, I'd gotten used to it. With the Vega 56, it's nonexistent! The webGL water test was also silky smooth, no micro stutters at all!

Yes, the well documented fan speed issue is real. Hopefully, Apple releases 10.13.4 soon which is rumored to have the issue fixed.

FakeSMC GPU sensors don't appear to work with this Vega card. No GPU temps, no GPU fan readings.

Overall, I think I made the right decision to switch to AMD. Essentially, I'm betting that Apple will do a better job at getting AMD cards working well in macOS than Nvidia will with their cards. I think that's where the smart money should be headed.

 

[joseph23]

Hello Pastrychef
I think Windows installation was the problem. I replace whole EFI , disconnect OS X drive. Then I install windows on the other drive. Connect again OS X disk and now all is working properly.thanks for your help again.
I have also question about your new Radeon card. It will be work with 4K display? I’m thinking about change my gpu but I have 4K display and need to be working with 60 Hz.
Greetings
Wojtek

 

[pastrychef]

I went to www.sketchfab.com to check out some 3D models. Lo and behold!! The 3D models are rendering properly now!!

Here's one example, but every 3D model I tried to look at was distorted when using my old GTX 1080.
SpaceShip RaceShip!!! by James Robbins - 3D model - Sketchfab

On GTX 1080:


On Intel HD 5500:


On Vega 56:

 

[pastrychef]

Hello Pastrychef
I think Windows installation was the problem. I replace whole EFI , disconnect OS X drive. Then I install windows on the other drive. Connect again OS X disk and now all is working properly.thanks for your help again.
I have also question about your new Radeon card. It will be work with 4K display? I’m thinking about change my gpu but I have 4K display and need to be working with 60 Hz.
Greetings
Wojtek

That's great to hear.

Yes, both Nvidia and AMD cards are capable of running 4K displays at 60Hz over DisplayPort. The only time you may run in to problems is when you use HDMI.

 

[joseph23]

Thanks for your answer. You using native resolution or scaled? It will works scaled? All Vega cards will work or just specific models?

 

[pastrychef]

Thanks for your answer. You using native resolution or scaled? It will works scaled? All Vega cards will work or just specific models?

I use native resolution. I haven't tried scaled. I have no reason to believe scaled resolutions would be a problem.

See the following link (scroll to bottom) for all the AMD cards that will be supported with macOS 10.13.4:
https://egpu.io/external-gpu-macos-10-13-4-update/

Update:
Tested. No problems scaling. Still runs at 60Hz.

 

[Stork]

pastrychef[, what is the make/model of your Vega-56? (Probably should update Post #1 with the info. TIA.)

Please try a High Sierra UniBeast/MultiBeast fresh install when you get a chance. UniBeast and MultiBeast have been updated a couple of times since your first efforts described in Post #1. I've used them successfully in my testing, but I've been waiting for maturity (if you know what I mean) to come to High Sierra. 10.13.4 will cause me to upgrade my systems.

 

[pastrychef]

pastrychef[, what is the make/model of your Vega-56? (Probably should update Post #1 with the info. TIA.)

Please try a High Sierra UniBeast/MultiBeast fresh install when you get a chance. UniBeast and MultiBeast have been updated a couple of times since your first efforts described in Post #1. I've used them successfully in my testing, but I've been waiting for maturity (if you know what I mean) to come to High Sierra. 10.13.4 will cause me to upgrade my systems.

I'm using an MSI Radeon RX Vega 56 Air Boost 8G OC. Yes, I'll update post #1.

Sure. I'll try to give them a try ASAP.

One more thing... Native support for the Vega cards seemed to have snuck in under our noses. I am running my card right now with no Radeon DeInit in config.plist and no WhateverGreen.kext!