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- EVGA GTX 1070 FTW DT
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Hi all,
I guess it's a fairly simple question, although I feel like the answer may not be simple.
What is the significance of the System Definition, and how can it affect an install? I'm currently using Mac Pro3,1 and pretty much everything is working except for my 1070 (running unaccelerated), my audio (waiting for Sierra, don't super care atm), my wifi/BT/handoff (need new wifi card), and CPU power management (properly).
I guess that sounds like a lot, but other than Audio, nothing that really affects me day-to-day atm.
So anyway, what I'm getting at is, how can changes in the System Definition influence how the system runs, what works and doesn't, etc? Why would I choose one over another? For example, the iMac17,1 definition seems like it would fit my Skylake system best, but I see that the real model doesn't have USB 2.0 ports - does picking this definition mean I would not longer have access to those ports on my machine?
Alternately, is there a FAQ that can tell me all I want to know so I don't waste anyone's time?
Thanks!
I guess it's a fairly simple question, although I feel like the answer may not be simple.
What is the significance of the System Definition, and how can it affect an install? I'm currently using Mac Pro3,1 and pretty much everything is working except for my 1070 (running unaccelerated), my audio (waiting for Sierra, don't super care atm), my wifi/BT/handoff (need new wifi card), and CPU power management (properly).
I guess that sounds like a lot, but other than Audio, nothing that really affects me day-to-day atm.
So anyway, what I'm getting at is, how can changes in the System Definition influence how the system runs, what works and doesn't, etc? Why would I choose one over another? For example, the iMac17,1 definition seems like it would fit my Skylake system best, but I see that the real model doesn't have USB 2.0 ports - does picking this definition mean I would not longer have access to those ports on my machine?
Alternately, is there a FAQ that can tell me all I want to know so I don't waste anyone's time?
Thanks!