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1. Video cards for mac pro 2008 install#
2. Video cards for mac pro 2008 upgrade#
3. Video cards for mac pro 2008 pro#

Video cards for mac pro 2008 install#

You can install additional PCI Express graphics and expansion cards in the remaining three PCI Express expansion slots. The computer comes with a graphics card installed in slot 1.

Video cards for mac pro 2008 pro#

In the thread you linked, gpzjock, someone mentioned that to use the GTX 570 in a Mac Pro you need 2 PCIe 6-pin cables which aren't included with the card. Compared to the original Mac Pro that it replaced, the Mac Pro Eight Core 2.8 uses a more advanced architecture with faster and more efficient processors with larger level 2 caches, a more advanced vector engine, faster frontside buses (1.6 GHz instead of 1.33 GHz), faster memory (800 MHz instead of 667 MHz. The Mac Pro (Early 2008) logic board includes one double-wide PCI Express graphics slot and three PCI Express expansion slots, for a total of four slots. I do realize that the 570 would not give me a boot screen - so that means to switch between windows/os x I will need to use the bootcamp controls, correct?īefore I make the leap, though, I'd like to verify one thing. The GTX 570 seems to be the better of the two, so I'm leaning towards that.

It looks like the 580 would require a separate power supply, which I'd rather not deal with, leaving me with the 5870 or the 570. Thanks for the quick replies, both of you!īased on all of that, it seems my best options are either the HD 5870, GTX 570 or GTX 580. GT Video Card 512 MB A1186 Mac Pro 2.8-3.0-3.2GHz Early 2008 graphic card.

Video cards for mac pro 2008 upgrade#

The video cards sold on Apple's website all claim they require a 2009 or 2010 model, though people with the same computer as mine have claimed to run the 5770 with no problems.Īnyways, I would appreciate any advice! I am planning on keeping this computer for a long time to come, so I'd like to go with the best upgrade possible (excluding anything too pricey - like the $1200 one on Apple's store).Īlso, if it's relevant, I am currently running 10.6.8, but planning on upgrading to Lion anyway - so I could always expedite the upgrade if necessary. Our products includes used and new Apple parts Video Cards for DIY repair. Not only have I always been confused by graphics cards and which are better, but figuring out which ones will work with my computer has my head spinning. I just spent about 2 hours trying to figure out what my graphics card replacement options are and I am completely overwhelmed. It is now available on Linux, Mac, and Windows, has.

Or more specifically the fan no longer fans, and any activity that uses the gpu will crash the computer within seconds. OpenShot was created in 2008, in an effort to build a free, simple, open-source video editor for Linux. I don't want to buy one without knowing the compatability. I know Nvidia now has their 9000 series cards out and was wondering if anyone knew which ones worked in these systems. The NVidia GeForce 8800 GT in my early 2008 Mac Pro 3,1 just cut out. 1 1 Hello, A few months back I purchased a mac pro dual 2.8ghz xeon system with the Nvidia Geforce 8800 video card.