upgrade from 2006 mac pro

jocko90 · jocko90 #1 (**permalink**)

11-25-2011, 10:41 AM

I have a sluggish 2006 mp with a 27" cinema monitor. I am considering getting a mini and using my existing mouse/keyboard/monitor, etc. instead of paying so much for an imac when i don't need the monitor. I really don't need the "pro" anymore. Mostly I do email, on line searches/buying, a little excel & word so I don't need a "cannon to swat a fly."

Any advice would be appreciated

osxx · osxx #2 (**permalink**)

11-25-2011, 10:47 AM

You did not list how much ram you have in the 06 if it was like mine it only had 1GB
which was not enough bumping the ram would wake it up and save you a lot of money for what you use it for.

jocko90 · jocko90 #3 (**permalink**)

11-25-2011, 11:04 AM

it has 2gb mem; 2x2.66 dcix cpu

originally i had 2 250gb hds but 1 failed so i use a 1tb external for backup.

jack

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #4 (**permalink**)

11-25-2011, 04:00 PM

Have you tried any maintenance programs such as Onyx to run cleaning and maintenance tasks? Here is a link make sure you download the version that matches your operating system which you did not share with us. Also how full is the hard drive - needs at least 15% free space to work efficiently. And 2GB memory is pretty slim for a Mac Pro.

http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/11582/onyx

jocko90 · jocko90 #5 (**permalink**)

11-25-2011, 05:03 PM

os 10.6.8

I have run mackeeper, drive genius and a couple more but not much improvement. I will go to the link you provided and try that.
thanks, jack

Chuckoir · Chuckoir #6 (**permalink**)

11-25-2011, 05:14 PM

Bin MacKeeper.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #7 (**permalink**)

11-25-2011, 09:25 PM

There is your problem. Mackeeper and it can be the very devil to remove.

mackeeper encryption freeze

And uninstall this way not the uninstaller which does not work"-

http://applehelpwriter.com/2011/09/2...eeper-malware/

jocko90 · jocko90 #8 (**permalink**)

11-26-2011, 01:24 PM

The onyx said the hd was corrupted so boot from orig disk. But my DVD drawer won't open and I don't know how to boot from my ext DVD. Now what?

RavingMac · RavingMac #9 (**permalink**)

11-26-2011, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko90

The onyx said the hd was corrupted so boot from orig disk. But my DVD drawer won't open and I don't know how to boot from my ext DVD. Now what?

You could:
1) Pop for a new internal drive
2) I believe you are Lion compatible. So you could upgrade to Lion and then create a Lion Boot Disk on USB Thumbdrive

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #10 (**permalink**)

11-26-2011, 04:20 PM

A Pioneer superdrive will set you back about $40 to $50 and you may be able to find a used slightly older model on eBay etc.

jocko90 · jocko90 #11 (**permalink**)

11-28-2011, 10:34 AM

ok, here is where i am: 1) the hd on my 2006 mp is corrupted and is now making noises. i have already lost my 2nd hd. so i know that i shouldn't spend a bunch of money on a 5 1/2 year old computer. i need to buy a new one. 2) because i do not have an operating internal dvd, i have ordered a lion thumb drive that should be here in a few days. 3) i have backed up the hd onto a 1tb external drive. 3) my hope is to be able to fix the hard drive after i install lion. 4) what i would really like to do -- and don't know how to do it -- is to set up my mbp with all the backed up stuff so it can be my primary until i get a new computer. 5) new computer: i wonder if a mini computer would be a decent substitute for my 2006 mp? i hate to spend the money for an imac because i already have a 27" apple cinema display. lots of trouble!! :-(

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #12 (**permalink**)

11-28-2011, 03:39 PM

Boot from the thumb drive and go into Utilities >Disk utility > Repair Disk before running the installer and see what is reported.

jocko90 · jocko90 #13 (**permalink**)

11-28-2011, 04:17 PM

thanks, harry. i'll do that as soon as i get it. meanwhile, i have looked at 27" imacs and mac mini's both with 8mb ram. quite a difference in $'s but i have no idea what the speed difference is between a qc i5 (3.1 mhz) and a qc i7 (2 mhz). can you help me?

27" imac mac mini
$2,194 $1,294
monitor 27 -
core qc i5 qc i7
speed 3.1 2.0
ram 8 8
hd 1tb 2x750
thunderbolt x -
thundrblt cable x -
os x lion x x
keyboard w -
mouse mm -

what would you buy? if i go imac i think the best thing to do would be to get the 27" and sell the stand alone 27" i have. but i just flat don't have any competence in this computer business. but as i have said before, i don't need the power of a mp but i sure do want a fast one. thanks. jack

jocko90 · jocko90 #14 (**permalink**)

11-29-2011, 03:41 PM

i have decided to bite the bullet and buy a 27"imac. all specs not firm but for sure 3.4, i7, 8mb. still haven't received lion thumb drive.

harryb2448 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,265 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	11-25-2011, 04:00 PM Have you tried any maintenance programs such as Onyx to run cleaning and maintenance tasks? Here is a link make sure you download the version that matches your operating system which you did not share with us. Also how full is the hard drive - needs at least 15% free space to work efficiently. And 2GB memory is pretty slim for a Mac Pro. http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/11582/onyx *Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!*
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Chuckoir #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 21, 2011 Location: London, Londonshire, England. Posts: 721 Mac Specs: 13" Late 2011 MBP,iPad '3' 32gb,iPhone4 32gb	11-25-2011, 05:14 PM Bin MacKeeper. Play the guitar?! Check out the [newly created]Mac-Forums guitar thread!
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harryb2448 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,265 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	11-25-2011, 09:25 PM There is your problem. Mackeeper and it can be the very devil to remove. mackeeper encryption freeze And uninstall this way not the uninstaller which does not work"- http://applehelpwriter.com/2011/09/2...eeper-malware/ *Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!* Last edited by harryb2448; 11-25-2011 at 09:32 PM.
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harryb2448 #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,265 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	11-26-2011, 04:20 PM A Pioneer superdrive will set you back about $40 to $50 and you may be able to find a used slightly older model on eBay etc. *Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!*
	QUOTE Thanks

harryb2448 #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,265 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	11-28-2011, 03:39 PM Boot from the thumb drive and go into Utilities >Disk utility > Repair Disk before running the installer and see what is reported. *Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!*
	QUOTE Thanks

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jocko90 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 25, 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 7 Mac Specs: 2006 MP 2x2.66DCIX, 2MB mem; 2010 macbook pro 17"; macbook air 13"; ipad	11-25-2011, 10:41 AM I have a sluggish 2006 mp with a 27" cinema monitor. I am considering getting a mini and using my existing mouse/keyboard/monitor, etc. instead of paying so much for an imac when i don't need the monitor. I really don't need the "pro" anymore. Mostly I do email, on line searches/buying, a little excel & word so I don't need a "cannon to swat a fly." Any advice would be appreciated
	QUOTE Thanks

osxx #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 19, 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 3,950 Mac Specs: 15 MacBook Pro 2009 32GB iPad 4 32GB iPhone 5 Apple TV 3 AEBS/AE	11-25-2011, 10:47 AM You did not list how much ram you have in the 06 if it was like mine it only had 1GB which was not enough bumping the ram would wake it up and save you a lot of money for what you use it for.
	QUOTE Thanks

jocko90 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 25, 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 7 Mac Specs: 2006 MP 2x2.66DCIX, 2MB mem; 2010 macbook pro 17"; macbook air 13"; ipad	11-25-2011, 05:03 PM os 10.6.8 I have run mackeeper, drive genius and a couple more but not much improvement. I will go to the link you provided and try that. thanks, jack
	QUOTE Thanks

jocko90 #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 25, 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 7 Mac Specs: 2006 MP 2x2.66DCIX, 2MB mem; 2010 macbook pro 17"; macbook air 13"; ipad	11-26-2011, 01:24 PM The onyx said the hd was corrupted so boot from orig disk. But my DVD drawer won't open and I don't know how to boot from my ext DVD. Now what?
	QUOTE Thanks

jocko90 #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 25, 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 7 Mac Specs: 2006 MP 2x2.66DCIX, 2MB mem; 2010 macbook pro 17"; macbook air 13"; ipad	11-28-2011, 10:34 AM ok, here is where i am: 1) the hd on my 2006 mp is corrupted and is now making noises. i have already lost my 2nd hd. so i know that i shouldn't spend a bunch of money on a 5 1/2 year old computer. i need to buy a new one. 2) because i do not have an operating internal dvd, i have ordered a lion thumb drive that should be here in a few days. 3) i have backed up the hd onto a 1tb external drive. 3) my hope is to be able to fix the hard drive after i install lion. 4) what i would really like to do -- and don't know how to do it -- is to set up my mbp with all the backed up stuff so it can be my primary until i get a new computer. 5) new computer: i wonder if a mini computer would be a decent substitute for my 2006 mp? i hate to spend the money for an imac because i already have a 27" apple cinema display. lots of trouble!! :-(
	QUOTE Thanks

jocko90 #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 25, 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 7 Mac Specs: 2006 MP 2x2.66DCIX, 2MB mem; 2010 macbook pro 17"; macbook air 13"; ipad	11-28-2011, 04:17 PM thanks, harry. i'll do that as soon as i get it. meanwhile, i have looked at 27" imacs and mac mini's both with 8mb ram. quite a difference in $'s but i have no idea what the speed difference is between a qc i5 (3.1 mhz) and a qc i7 (2 mhz). can you help me? 27" imac mac mini $2,194 $1,294 monitor 27 - core qc i5 qc i7 speed 3.1 2.0 ram 8 8 hd 1tb 2x750 thunderbolt x - thundrblt cable x - os x lion x x keyboard w - mouse mm - what would you buy? if i go imac i think the best thing to do would be to get the 27" and sell the stand alone 27" i have. but i just flat don't have any competence in this computer business. but as i have said before, i don't need the power of a mp but i sure do want a fast one. thanks. jack
	QUOTE Thanks

jocko90 #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 25, 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 7 Mac Specs: 2006 MP 2x2.66DCIX, 2MB mem; 2010 macbook pro 17"; macbook air 13"; ipad	11-29-2011, 03:41 PM i have decided to bite the bullet and buy a 27"imac. all specs not firm but for sure 3.4, i7, 8mb. still haven't received lion thumb drive.
	QUOTE Thanks

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