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- Maximum graphic adapter memory: 1024 MB
- Graphics adapter memory type: GDDR5-SDRAM
- Memory bus: 256 bit
- Graphics adapter chipset: ATI Radeon
- Graphic processor: Radeon HD5870
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Apple Radeon HD 5870 - 1GB GDDR5; 153.6GB/s; PCI-E 2.0; DirectX 11- MC743ZM/A
The ATI Radeon HD 5870 includes 1GB of GDDR5 memory; uses the PCI Express 2.0 interface; and includes two Mini DisplayPorts and one dual-link DVI port.
For amazing graphics processing power; the ATI Radeon HD 5870 with 1GB of GDDR5 memory is an ideal choice for visual creative; scientific; and technical applications.
ATI Radeon HD 5870 includes three video ports: two Mini DisplayPorts and one dual-link DVI port. This allows you to connect the 24-inch Apple LED Cinema Display plus another Mini DisplayPort-based display; and a DVI-based display such as the 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display. Display adapters are available to connect VGA displays.
The ATI Radeon HD 5870 includes 1GB of GDDR5 memory; uses the PCI Express 2.0 interface; and includes two Mini DisplayPorts and one dual-link DVI port.
For amazing graphics processing power; the ATI Radeon HD 5870 with 1GB of GDDR5 memory is an ideal choice for visual creative; scientific; and technical applications.
ATI Radeon HD 5870 includes three video ports: two Mini DisplayPorts and one dual-link DVI port. This allows you to connect the 24-inch Apple LED Cinema Display plus another Mini DisplayPort-based display; and a DVI-based display such as the 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display. Display adapters are available to connect VGA displays.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Works Perfectly in 2008 Mac Pro
7 Jan 2012
Amazon Verified Purchase
Despite Apple insisting that this card does not work with the 2008 Mac Pro (MacPro 3,1) I decided to take a chance and order the card because the machine meets all of the required hardware specifications. I looked at the actual technical requirements like slot type and power availability based on the AMD/ATI information, not just what Apple officially publishes. I put the card into the machine and it works great. I ran a simple OpenCL ray tracing application and was very pleased by the performance. One thing that is not explicitly made clear without research is that the card requires two 6-pin power connections. As such, it is not possible to install more than one of these cards in your computer, at least on the model I have, however the instructions indicate that the situation may be the same for the 2009 and 2010 models that this card is advertised for.
Also, the card I received looks like the card that is under the smaller one as shown in the picture. It is around 12 inches long and will span the entire length of the PCI bay. For nontechnical people, these are double-wide cards and you should probably install the card in slot one, the lowest slot, if you need to use the other PCIe slots as it will cover the adjacent slot if installed in slot two or three. It will not work in slot four, the uppermost slot, because of its size.
Another reviewer mentions using this card as well as the old card in his computer. (As an aside, there is no "Late 2008" Mac Pro. The 3,1 was the only model released in 2008 and it was produced until March 2009.) This is not recommended as there will be no performance increase as the cards will not work together. In fact, the displays on the old card will have lower graphics performance than the displays on the new card as the cards work independently and do not share workload. (You need two identical cards and something called Crossfire for the cards to work together. The Mac doesn't support Crossfire and, as stated earlier, it is not possible to run more than one of these cards in your computer at a time.)
For those of you with older Mac Pro's, there are reports that this card or the Radeon HD 5770 may work in the 2006 and 2007 models as well (the 1,1 and the 2,1 respectively).
In addition, during the course of my research I was linked to an article that discusses running this hardware and other cards in the 2008 Mac Pro. The article also gives some benchmarking information for those who may be interested. http://www.barefeats.com/wst10g6.html
Also, the card I received looks like the card that is under the smaller one as shown in the picture. It is around 12 inches long and will span the entire length of the PCI bay. For nontechnical people, these are double-wide cards and you should probably install the card in slot one, the lowest slot, if you need to use the other PCIe slots as it will cover the adjacent slot if installed in slot two or three. It will not work in slot four, the uppermost slot, because of its size.
Another reviewer mentions using this card as well as the old card in his computer. (As an aside, there is no "Late 2008" Mac Pro. The 3,1 was the only model released in 2008 and it was produced until March 2009.) This is not recommended as there will be no performance increase as the cards will not work together. In fact, the displays on the old card will have lower graphics performance than the displays on the new card as the cards work independently and do not share workload. (You need two identical cards and something called Crossfire for the cards to work together. The Mac doesn't support Crossfire and, as stated earlier, it is not possible to run more than one of these cards in your computer at a time.)
For those of you with older Mac Pro's, there are reports that this card or the Radeon HD 5770 may work in the 2006 and 2007 models as well (the 1,1 and the 2,1 respectively).
In addition, during the course of my research I was linked to an article that discusses running this hardware and other cards in the 2008 Mac Pro. The article also gives some benchmarking information for those who may be interested. http://www.barefeats.com/wst10g6.html
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Great upgrade for MacPro (late 2008)
25 Nov 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase
Even though not part of required specs, research indicated.that this card would work with my macpro. Since I had to upgrade to an open GL card to run Final Cut Pro X, this card made most sense. Installation was easy and took less then 15 minutes thanks to good Youtube instructions. Turn on power and both my screens worked even though I ultimately ended up running my primary screen from the new card and my secondary screen from the original card. A very significant improvement in speed on all video content applications.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Graphics card for 2006 Mac Pro
16 Feb 2012
Amazon Verified Purchase
Apple doesn't say this graphics card is supported for anything past 2009. But the posts and blogs all said it would work in a 2006 Dual Core Mac Pro version 1,1, so I gambled.
It arrived today and it's installed. A new monitor is on the way....but even my 10 year old Apple Cinema screen looks immensely better. Aperture and Final Cut Pro both show improvements.
While tens of thousands of Mac users await a new Mac Pro in 2012, along with me, at least I've updated my old system to the latest specs and I'm happy.
When the new Pro comes out, I'll keep this system for legacy editing projects and get a few more years out of it.
It arrived today and it's installed. A new monitor is on the way....but even my 10 year old Apple Cinema screen looks immensely better. Aperture and Final Cut Pro both show improvements.
While tens of thousands of Mac users await a new Mac Pro in 2012, along with me, at least I've updated my old system to the latest specs and I'm happy.
When the new Pro comes out, I'll keep this system for legacy editing projects and get a few more years out of it.
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