#Mac compatible video cards 1080p#
#Mac compatible video cards pro#

#Mac compatible video cards 1080p#

Full 3D and resolution support are added in the Snow Leopard Graphics Update (Required).ģ) It is a marked improvement over the HD 3870, even in a 1,1 Mac Pro.Ĥ) There is an issue in 3D games where on TVs supporting 1080p Hz progressive scan) when launching the game, even if you are currently at 1080p60, the game will force the screen into a very blurry 1080i60 resolution.

#Mac compatible video cards pro#

I have the 5770 installed in my Mac Pro 1,1 (2006), and can tell you the following:ġ) It works as a 2D renderer without acceleration in 10.5.8 (a relief).Ģ) It will unaccelerated (2D only, native resolution only) in vanilla 10.6.4. Thanks for your patience while we sorted this out! Now, we gotta get back to making some eSATA equipped iMacs and the OWC SSDs going into them as well -)

the 2006-2007 models) and update the findings here accordingly. We will continue to investigate all these issues (esp. In reality, all three display connectors can be utilized simultaneously so you can drive three displays.

We incorrectly stated that you could only use two displays on the 2009-2010 Mac Pros.

The 58 are fully compatible with 2008 Mac Pros using the newest build of 10.6.4 (which again is included with the new Mid 2010 Mac Pros) and allows you to take advantage of all three display outputs on both video cards.

The 5770 in the 2006-2007 is compatible using the newest build of 10.6.4 which is included with the new Mid 2010 Mac Pros and allows you to take advantage of all three display outputs on the 5770.

And were running 10.6.4 with all current Apple (AAPL) updates installed. We tried both 1,1 and 2,1 machines with most up to date boot ROM and SMC versions.

Despite using a boot drive from a Mac Pro 2010 model, we still could not get the 5870 to work with a 2006-2007 machines.

UPDATE 8/27/10 Well, a bit clarification on certain issues and reiteration of others…here’s what we discovered after additonal testing (and yes, some of your feedback): So there you have it…what cards you can add to your existing Mac Pro…what cables you use for a higher quality display…and more display space overall. Speaking of adapters…you are familiar with the NewerTech USB to DVI/HDMI/VGA to Video Display Adapter? You know, the one that lets you add up to four additional monitors to your Mac? A very cool gadget that’s bus powered so its ideal for mobile presentation use as well.

And that’s a good thing as they offer thicker cabling and better shielding for the highest quality, interference-free display output. We have also confirmed that all NewerTech Mini DVI and MiniDisplay Port video adapter cables are compatible with all Mac Pro models.

Adding a third display will override the DVI connection, causing it to deactivate.

So, you can have two displays with MiniDisplay connections, or one with a DVI connection and one with a MiniDisplay connection.

Both the 58 cards work with both the DVI and MiniDisplay Port connections in any combination of two displays.

The 5770 is compatible, but only with the DVI connection.

Sorry to say it, but the 5870 is not…repeat… NOT compatible.

So we dove in deeper to give all inquiring minds a full blown investigation you have come to expect from us. When first asked about this, we referred to the Apple display page that conspicuously left out any model except 2009-2010 Mac Prosįanning the flames of desire for more knowledge/information on this subject was Rob-ART at BareFeats who did confirm a day or so ago that the Radeon 5870 does work with 2008-2010 Mac Pros. Our blog has been buzzin’ with questions as to whether or not the new Radeon 58 video cards found in the new Mid 2010 Mac Pros work with earlier model year Mac Pros.