Combining Mac Minis

Discussion in 'Mac Basics and Help' started by Flapjak, Oct 27, 2009.

Most Liked Posts
  1. Flapjak, Oct 27, 2009

    Flapjak macrumors newbie

    Joined:
    May 16, 2008
    #1
    I have 2 mac minis at my fingertips. I've done a bit of we scanning and had some very foggy info so I thought I'd see my self. Is it possible to use both my macs as 1 doubly strong computer, a sort of 'merging' thing. Or is this just some fantasy.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  2. robbieduncan, Oct 27, 2009

    robbieduncan Moderator emeritus

    robbieduncan

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2002
    Location:
    London
    #2
    In general, no. For a very small number of applications then yes. Things like video rendering.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  3. Flapjak, Oct 27, 2009

    Flapjak thread starter macrumors newbie

    Joined:
    May 16, 2008
    #3
    Via Firewire?
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  4. Cave Man, Oct 27, 2009

    Cave Man macrumors 604

    Cave Man

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2007
    Location:
    Neander Valley, Germany; just outside Duesseldorf
    #4
    By ethernet would be faster than firewire. But you still need xgrid-aware apps to take advantage of it.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  5. old-wiz, Oct 28, 2009

    old-wiz macrumors G3

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2008
    Location:
    West Suburban Boston Ma
    #5
    Google Apple xgrid for more info. It is not a trivial thing and you need an app that is written for the xgrid.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)

Share This Page