ATI Radeon HD 4870 Graphics Upgrade Kit for Mac Pro (Early 2009 or Early 2008)
The ATI Radeon HD 4870 includes 512MB of GDDR5 memory, uses the PCI Express 2.0 interface, and includes one Mini DisplayPort and one dual-link DVI port.
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Overview
For incredible graphics processing power, the ATI Radeon HD 4870 with 512MB of GDDR5 memory is the ultimate choice for visual creative, scientific, and technical applications.
ATI Radeon HD 4870 includes two video ports: one Mini DisplayPort and one dual-link DVI port. This allows you to connect both the 24-inch Apple LED Cinema Display or 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.
Compatibility:
- Requires Mac Pro (Early 2009 with 1066MHz DDR3 memory) or Mac Pro (Early 2008 with 800MHz DDR2 FB-DIMM memory) with PCI Express 2.0 slot
- Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later
Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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I have a 1st Generation Mac Pro that I purchased in early 2007. Will it work in that machine?
- Asked by RB from Tacoma
- Oct 6, 2009
Best Answer
The card works just fine in all apple mac pros: 06,07,08,09 at full speed.
Tested and true.
Running one on my Macpro 1.1 (2006) just fine,installation took 4 minutes. …More- Answered by PJ from ONKIMAA
- Oct 14, 2009
- 32 of 32 people found this useful
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Does it come with the Molex cables for power?
- Asked by SL from Amherst
- Oct 6, 2009
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I can confirm the answer is yes. Took me less than 10 mins to install it in my MacPro1,1 (original Mac Pro). …More
- Answered by JR from Albuquerque
- Oct 31, 2009
- 5 of 5 people found this useful
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will it work with mac pro 2007
- Asked by MC from London
- Oct 1, 2009
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Yes, it will. It is not officially supported, but it will work.
- Answered by NP from Derby
- Oct 8, 2009
- 7 of 7 people found this useful
- 1 more answer
Most Recent
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Will this card work on a 8 core MacPro3,1 Intel?
- Asked by DJ from BELLFLOWER
- Nov 20, 2009
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Is there any firmware update for this card? Where to find it?
- Asked by SD from Miami
- Nov 18, 2009
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Is the ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics compatible with Macintosh ( 2 x 3 ghz dual core intel xeon MacPro) ? If not, is the 4870 the way to go?
- Asked by KN from New York
- Nov 16, 2009
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Will this be covered under the Mac pro Apple Care package?
- Asked by RG from Tijeras
- Nov 15, 2009
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Can I put 2 of these into a MacPro (early 2009)
- Asked by AA from Berkshire
- Nov 15, 2009
