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Using External PCIe Video Card in Thunderbolt Case with MacBook Pro
Andrew sent notes on a Nvidia GT740 in a Thunderbolt PCIe Chassis with his MacBook Pro. Includes info on mods and internal display/external display performance tests of internal GPU vs Thunderbolt cased Nvidia GT740 card in Cinebench and Games.
Apple Pro Video Formats (codecs) 2.0.3 (info/download installer)
Download page linked. No system requirements listed on D/L page.
(Info is same as v2.0.1 and 2.0.2 but assume codecs or installer updated.)
About Pro Video Formats 2.0.3 (4.2 MB)
This update includes support for the following professional video codecs:
Apple Intermediate Codec
Apple ProRes
AVC-Intra
DVCPRO HD
HDV
XDCAM EX / HD / HD422
MPEG IMX
Uncompressed 4:2:2
This update also adds the following MXF support:
Native import, edit, and share of MXF files with Final Cut Pro X & Motion
MXF share presets for Compressor
MXF OP1a export
Apple/Products related News, Updates, Tips, PR:
(Sept 20th/21st) Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates: (later first)
(Topic-based page of How-To, Troubleshooting & Tips for Mac/OS X/iOS Users.)
Recent Updates, Tips, DIY Upgrades and Repairs: List of Updates, DIY Upgrades, Repair Articles, Tips and more you may have missed. (Topics range from OS/software updates and troubleshooting, to hardware upgrades and repairs.)
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Previous News Archive Summary:
September 18th, 2015 News Archive
27in Late 2009 iMac Radeon Video Card Repair (GPU cracked solder joints)
Reminder on EyeTV Hybrid USB TV Tuner DIY repair (reflow solder joints)
Notes on iOS 9 upgrade syncing after upgrade via WiFI vs iTunes connected
Apple's OS X Server forum has several tips on OS X Server 5.0.3 update
Company of Heroes 2 for OS X Yosemite at mac app store
Micro Snitch 1.1.1 release notes
Apple Support Article Updates:
- Apple posts how to fix Slide to Upgrade screen problem with iOS 9
- Notes on iOS 9 User replies to above Apple tip (problem and workaround)
- About encrypted backups in iTunes
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