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- Jan 22, 2020
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- CPU
- 2 x Xeon X5690
- Graphics
- RX 580
Hi all, I’m new to the forums and to computer hardware in general. I started getting into Mac hardware in December and fell in love with it, and stumbled across this wonderful site.
I’m currently running a Mac Pro 5,1 with 2 Xeon x5690’s, 128GB of RAM, and a Radeon RX 580 8GB.
I found a screaming deal on a Radeon VII that I couldn’t pass up. I have parts coming in for the Pixlas mod, but due to the Chinese New Year and the recent outbreak of Coronavirus, it’s going to be a while before the parts get here.
I suppose my question is this: do I need the Pixlas mod before I install the Radeon VII, like is it truly necessary or will the 2 6-pin to 8-pin adapters + the PCI slot suffice? I don’t plan on doing anything taxing until I finish the Pixlas mod, just some web browsing and possibly some video editing. Thanks!
I’m currently running a Mac Pro 5,1 with 2 Xeon x5690’s, 128GB of RAM, and a Radeon RX 580 8GB.
I found a screaming deal on a Radeon VII that I couldn’t pass up. I have parts coming in for the Pixlas mod, but due to the Chinese New Year and the recent outbreak of Coronavirus, it’s going to be a while before the parts get here.
I suppose my question is this: do I need the Pixlas mod before I install the Radeon VII, like is it truly necessary or will the 2 6-pin to 8-pin adapters + the PCI slot suffice? I don’t plan on doing anything taxing until I finish the Pixlas mod, just some web browsing and possibly some video editing. Thanks!