Mac Pro 5,1
Platinum
| Computer: | Mac Pro 5,1 (mid-2010); |
|---|---|
| Processors: | 2 x 3.46 GHz 6-Core Intel Xeon 5690; |
| Graphics: | AMDRadeon RX 6800 16 GB (Flashed: Syncretic fix, injected GOP); |
| Power Mod: | Pixlas modification to supply sufficient power to the GPU card; |
| Memory: | 96 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 (2 x 3 cards); |
| Monitor: | Dell G3223Q Gamers Monitor 4K 32 inch, 144Hz,AMDFree Sync Premium Pro; |
| Optical Drive bay 1: Standard CD/DVD player; | |
| Optical Drive bay 2: Blu-ray player; Blu-Ray Player Pro software; | |
| SATAbay 1: | SSD 255 MBSSD, OpenCore in EFI partition (OCLP v.1.5.0) and macOS Big Sur v.11.7.10; |
| SATAbay 2: | SSD 2 TB SSD, Time Machine; |
| SATAbay 3: | SSD 2 TB SSD, Archive; |
| SATAbay 4: | Empty; |
| PCIe slot 1: | SoNNet M.2 2 x 4 low profile card: NVMe SSD Boot 1: 1 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus, macOS Monterey, v. 12.7.5; NVMe SSD Boot 2: 1 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus with heatsink, Windows 11 Pro; |
| PCIe slot 2: | AMDRadeon RX 6800 16 GB (Flashed: Syncretic fix, injected GOP); |
| PCIe slot 3: | Empty, with open mesh cover for ventilation; |
| PCIe slot 4: | SoNNet Technology USB 3C-2PM-E adapter card, 2 x USB Type-C ports; |
| Cooling: | Additional fan fitted to front; Noctua Chromax NF-S12APWM; |
| WiFi &BT: | Broadcom BCM94360CD 802.11ac WiFi &Bluetooth combination card: Chipset BCM4360 1.0, with external BT antenna; |
| Ethernet in: | Internet cable to KPN glass-fibre modem, one hop to internet backbone Amsterdam; |
| Optical out: | Optical cable to NAD C388 150 Watt RMS amplifier to Jamo S628 Floor-standing speakers with Jamo C912 subwoofer; |
| USB rear 1: | Type-A to RAZER Death Adder Essential gamer's mouse; |
| USB rear 2: | Das Keyboard MacTigr Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Low Profile Switch, for Apple Users, Built-in 2-Port USB-C Hub (US Layout) Suitable for gaming and rapid touch-typing. |
| USB rear 3: | Type-A to Schiit MODI DAC, to Schiit MAGNI preamplifier, to reference headphone Sennheiser HD650 / 2 x Tannoy Gold 7 reference speakers; |
| USB front 1: | Type-A to Brother Printer MFC 7460 DN; |
| USB front 2: | Type-A to 6 TB Seagate external HDD, Backup of the Archive files; |
| USB PCIe 1: | Type-C to to lightening connector, iPhone; |
| USB PCIe 1: | Type-C to type-C Audient iD 4 MKII, audio input; RODE NT1-A microphone. |
Table Caption: This table details the comprehensive hardware configuration of a high-performance Mac Pro 5,1 (mid-2010) system, featuring dual Xeon processors, an upgraded AMD Radeon RX 6800 GPU, extensive storage, and multiple high-quality audio and peripheral connections.
Use
When using the macOS Monterey boot the computer is used for Java programming, mathematical simulations and some very large spreadsheets (for which a 4K monitor is helpful), besides the usual email, internet browsing, recording music (computer is located in an acoustically treated studio) audio processing and audio editing. When using the Windows 11 Pro boot (OEM license key installed) the machine is used for gaming: Red Dead Redemption 2, WoW, Besiege and some others.
Graphics
The Dell G3223Q 4K (3840 × 2160) gaming monitor features AMD Free Sync Premium Pro, 144 Hz (120 Hz with the RX
