Hello, New to the forum, haven't figured out how to start new thread, so this seemed like topic similar to my question:
I have a Mac Pro and am considering going with a FF 800, but so many posts I've seen here make it sound like a horrific challenge to get the two to work together. Albeit many of the posts are old, so I'm wondering what the compatibility is like these days?
Here's my config:
2006 Mac Pro version "1,1"; 2 Dual-Core 2GHz Xeon processors; 11GB RAM w/ 667Mhz FSB; OSX 10.6; 2 internal SATA HD's 7200rpm (I assume on same SATA channel--Drive slots 1 & 2); Native Firewire=400.
My questions are:
Are there still firewire compatibility issues between Mac Pros and FF800s? Is the "Use external HD workaround" still needed?
If so, which HD brand/model is proven stable?
My computer is FW 400 only...Is there a PCIe FW800 card that works well (TI Chipset?) with this computer & FF800?
If all these are no longer issues, will using an external HD for file locations improve performance vs using an internal drive?
I can add an internal to slot 3, I'm assuming this puts the HD on a separate SATA channel than the OS, does that help?
If external better than internal, would external USB HD be better than FW to keep the buses separate?
Would USB 3.0 via PCIe card be better/faster/more stable? (or less stable?)
And finally, I have a MacBook Pro with following specs, would it be faster/more reliable to run instead on the laptop?
MacBook Pro 2.7GHz Intel Core i7 processor; 8GB RAM 1.3GHz FSB, OSX 10.6.8; 1 internal 750GB HD 5400rpm, and can use whatever you suggest for external hard drive; Native firewire=800.
I'm planning on getting Logic Pro.
Thank you very much for any input or suggestions,
Filote
