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Mac Pro Pixlas Mod, is it really needed?

Mac Pro Pixlas Mod, is it really needed?

Reading Time: 11 minutes A few things have bothered me about the reasons for recommending the Pixlas Mod. 1. The mini 6-pin connector can only provide up to 75W of power. 2. The traces in the Mac Pro’s logic board are too thin to have more power demanded than 75W. I needed definitive proof (at least definitive for me) of these two claims so I decided to really dive into this. I’ve gathered all the relevant information and put the puzzle pieces together, along…

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Mac Pro Pixlas Mod

Mac Pro Pixlas Mod

Reading Time: 12 minutes Updates and new relevant information is listed at the very bottom of this article. Latest update added on September 8th, 2020. Parts you need: – A graphics card of choice – Open-end to dual 8 (6+2) pin cable • Get the cable from Kareon Kables here (link updated on July 25, 2020) (Ships from the USA, allows for cable length and color selections. 30″ sleeved recommended) • Or get the cable from ModDIY here (Ships from Hong Kong, allows for…

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