Just wanted to post that my new mac pro is free and clear of video problems. I got the base model 2.8 quad 5770.
Audio is working great too. NO pops.
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(2010) Mac Pro-No video Problems
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I have a 2010 pro with the 5870 card a 2.8 quad. I have a 24 inch hdtv monitor a dell ultrasharp. dvi connection. I created a raid0 intel x25m osx. it gave me a weird teardrop pattern on my first restart after a software update. sort of like the entire screen was crying. my oem 1tb hdd osx did not exhibit the problem. my 3tb raid0 osx did not exhibit the problem. So I did a reinstall of osx via the oem dvds onto the intel raid0 and now I have no more tears on any of the 3 osx drives.
I have the base 8 core no modifications except adding two drives and haven't had any audio/ video or any other problems.
I'm using a 24" ACD & my hdtv is used only with Avid & FCS through my BlackMagic I/O card. I have no adapters, but from what i've read some people have problems with & without adapters and with dual monitor and single. If you're having a problem I recommend returning it. These PC's are to expensive to not work perfectly
I suspect it's driver-related, though. Some people are having the same problems after getting a replacement Mac Pro or new 57/5870, so I'm really hoping Apple will get this fixed up soon. I'm going to call, though, to see what they can do. The more people that call, the better, I'm guessing.
It could be a driver problem but my thinking is if it were the drivers Everyone would be having problems. But I could be wrong. I am by no means an expert
It seems to be different for everyone, though, and I'm not sure what variables might affect the performance (type of display, size of display, configuration, etc).
Someone in another thread also said they were getting the snow/sleep problems, but not when booted into windoze.
Just got mine (see signature for specs) and immediately sees one or more horizontal lines with 'scrambled' colors randomly visible in open windows. It happens both in Finder, Safari and Office (so far).
Haven't read through all of the threads here - are there any solutions to this?
Haven't read through all of the threads here - are there any solutions to this?
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I'm hoping Apple is working on a fix.
Do you have Windows/boot camp installed by any chance? Curious how many people have the same problems in Windows.
I'd recommend calling Apple, too. Either way, you're under warranty so I wouldn't worry. Of course, there's always the option of returning it if you don't like the alternatives. My new Mac feels so snappy, though , I think I'd cry if I had to return it.
Not Boot Camp or Windows of any kind. The system is pretty much clean as a whistle, only installed Office - that's when I started to notice the lines. I upped a pic of it in my last post.
I'll call Apple tomorrow.
I've just been getting bursts. Do your lines persist or are they intermittent? I don't think it's coincidence even if so many are getting different forms of artifacts.
They do not persist, if I close the window they disappear. But if I open up another they re-appear in another place inside that window (sorry about my clumsy explanation).
I'm doing a total reinstall now, and changed the main HD drive (2TB). It was noisy as hell, and to my surprise when I took it out it's a Hitachi drive (!). I thought they were using WD Black series? Luckily I had one of them here, and the system is getting a fresh installment on that one. I'll keep you posted.
I got a WD Black in mine. I expected a Green so it was a nice surprise. Thanks for all the info.
Yeah, those WD Black are getting good reviews all over.
Update on the situation: after the reinstall I have yet so see any lines appearing anywhere. The only hickup was after one restart the screen went black, and I had to push the power button to make it go to sleep. The screen lid up after waking the system up again. Strange thing. Let's hope things go smooth from now on.
I have no idea why the scrambled lines appeared, but after the reinstall everything works fine. Performance-wise this really screams!
Well, that's good. I wonder if I should try a reinstall. Ugh, it's such a long process.
Question: are you running the exact same version of the OS as before the re-install?
Yeah, exactly the same OS version. Since I changed the main OS drive, it was easier for me to motivate myself for the reinstall. The WD drive is so much more silent.
My snow blips come and go. I can go a couple hours without getting one and then I'll one or two. I tried resetting my PRAM early on and it made no difference.
Can't Apple send you a 5770 as a replacement? They should. I'm curious to know if that will make a difference or if it's a driver issue that affects both.
After talking with Apple I cancelled the 5770 order, they said they will send me a replacement if this problem continues. Got a case number I will be referring to when giving them another call tomorrow. The "blips", as you say, comes and goes here as well. I smell a driver update on the horizon.
