While the dual D700 AMD GPUs in my Mac Pro are great for apps such as Final Cut Pro X (which I use), the majority of the work I do revolves around 3D animation and so when it comes to getting that work out of the program you need to render it and rendering takes time. For me that's what a "Pro" computer should be about if I want the latest GPU, I want to have a machine capable of allowing me to open the side panel and install it.Īs a side note, I did upgrade the RAM and processor on my 2013 Mac Pro, taking it from the base 4-Core model up to a non-standard 3.3GHz 8-Core processor with 64GB RAM - but that's another story for another article.ĪRE THERE ANY SOLUTIONS TO THE MAC PRO GPU PROBLEMS? That's why people hold onto their "Cheese Grater" Mac Pros from 2012 and before because you could and still can upgrade the parts. You can't just open the case and attach one because the computer isn't built that way. If you want to get into GPU rendering for 3D work, the most obvious problem with the 2013 Mac Pro is that it doesn't have an NVIDIA GPU and there is no option to add one. With that aside, I love the fact that it is a very portable computer I have taken it with me to and from locations and would place it in my backpack and carry it from my studio to home if I needed to continue working, but still wanted to spend time with my family that evening. for those that aren't aware, it's the cylindrical one.
Yeah, as far as computers go, it's a bit old now, I know. I understand the argument that many make - "once you're using the app, it doesn't matter what platform you're on" - but I personally prefer the whole experience of macOS, and I find the Windows File Explorer really clunky with a bloated UI. If I'm honest, I get Windows 10 is a vast improvement on previous iterations of the OS, but I haven't been wowed by it, and I still hear switchers groaning that they have regular issues with drivers and Windows updates (shudder). Well, I've been using Macs for so long now, I'm very comfortable with macOS and use many apps that are only available on the Mac. So why have I hung on and not jumped ship?
Many people, tired of waiting for Apple to deliver a pro desktop have switched to working on a PC so that they can use the latest hardware and I don't blame them. Thinking about switching from your old Mac Pro? Before you make the jump, see how you can get the most out of your Mac Pro with eGPUs.Īs a professional artist and a user of Apple computers, I've become frustrated with Apple's glacial pace at releasing a new Mac Pro, and I'm not alone.
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