ATI Radeon HD 5870 Graphics Upgrade Kit for Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or Early 2009)
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.
Features
For incredible graphics processing power, the ATI Radeon HD 5870 with 1GB of GDDR5 memory is the ultimate 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.
Compatibility
Mac
- Mac OS X v10.6.4 or later
- Requires PCI Express 2.0 slot
Manufacturer Information
Part Number
- UPC or EAN No.: 885909430970
- Mfr. Part Number: MC743ZM/A
Most Interesting
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Will this work in a Mac Pro 1,1 ? I know it doesn't mention on the compatibility, but Apple is known for underselling graphics cards
- Asked by Filipe R from Folsom
- Aug 9, 2010
Best Answer
This card can be confirmed to run in a Mac Pro 1,1 model. I have it installed and am using it right now. The only thing that has yet to function ia audio output via the mini displayports.
Snow Leopard 10.6.4 AND the Snow Leopard Graphics Update are required for this card to function as a 3D renderer (will function as a 2D raster device in 10.5.8, and in 10.6.3 and below, at least allowing you to install the card first and then update the software). …More- Answered by Eric R from Hayward
- Nov 15, 2010
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Aperture Performance: ATI Radeon HD 4870 vs ATI Radeon HD 5870
- Asked by David S from Anchorage
- Aug 17, 2010
Best Answer
Currently, Aperture 3 ONLY uses the GPU when applying, and rendering adjustments. Everything else is CPU bound.
If you are having slow response with sliders, or brushing on adjustments, the card may be worth upgrading.
The biggest change would be that the 5870 has 2x the amount of VRAM and aperture can start to run slow If you've brushed on a lot of layers, and there isn't enough VRAM to hold all the layers in the video card's memory - Another factor here is if you have 2 displays at high resolution - You will need more VRAM.
There's really no scientific way to test this, but I've found that you need at least 256MB of vram per display for aperture 3 to work well with 21MP raw files. …More- Answered by Matthew B from Bellingham
- Sep 9, 2010
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I have MacPro 3,1 Quad-Core 2008. Will ATI Radeon HD 5870 Upgrade Kit work?
- Asked by Paul E from Victoria
- Jan 27, 2012
Answer
Yes. I'm using one in a 2008 Mac Pro Quad core now.
If you buy one, note the instructions are a little different as they are for a later model, but the principles are the same. The kit comes with two cables that both need to be plugged into the mother board. The sockets are located on the top left hand side. Removing hard drive 2 makes it easier to see them. You will also need to release your old card by pressing the black clip at the back of the card. You can see identical clips on any empty sockets you may have. You will also need to remove the second blanking plate at the back (it just slides out).
The card produces a lot more heat than the ATI 2600XT I had before, so make sure the back is kept clear to let out the fan's exhaust air.
Full HD video (1080p) runs really smoothly now. …More- Answered by John M
- Mar 8, 2012
Recently Answered
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will this work with a sonnet thunderbolt expansion chassis?
- Asked by Garth W from Calgary
- May 8, 2012
Answer
No. As clearly stated in Sonnet's product specs, the expansion chassis you mention accepts 7.75" long cards maximum. This graphics card is far too long to physically fit. Furthermore, this card alone requires a MINIMUM of 150 watts. As this is the total available power for the expansion chassis, even if it fit, you would not have enough power for another expansion card. …More
- Answered by Matthew R from Santa Fe
- May 13, 2012
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Will the ATI Radeon HD 5870 work in in a Mac Pro 2,1 8 Core
- Asked by Panjini S from Fargo
- Mar 23, 2012
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Answer
10.6 as of 10.6.1 or 10.6.2 was as reliable as 10.5 so you shouldn't fear the upgrade. That said, no these cards won't work with 10.5 as they require the drivers that are bundled in 10.6.4 (ATI 5000 series). …More
- Answered by Dylan N from Toronto
- Sep 12, 2010
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Have a dual core IMac 10,1 with ATI radeon HD 4670 intend to increase ram memory with an additional set of 2GB DDR3s and these will they fit?
- Asked by Thomas C from Colorado Springs
- May 16, 2012
