ATI Radeon HD 5870 Graphics Upgrade Kit for Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or Early 2009)

ATI Radeon HD 5870 Graphics Upgrade Kit for Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or Early 2009)

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Product Information

  • Overview

    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.

  • Tech Specs

    • Connections : Mini DisplayPort,Dual-Link DVI

  • System Requirements

    Mac

    • Mac OS X v10.6.4 or later
    • Requires PCI Express 2.0 slot

  • Manufacturer Information

    Part Number

    • Mfr. Part Number : MC743ZM/A
    • UPC or EAN No. : 885909430970

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  • performance difference between dual HD 5770's and a single HD 5870

    • Asked by Zak N from Canberra
    • Jan 14, 2011

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    This is really going to depend greatly on the system you have. Final Cut Studio can utilize multipl e graphics cards for rendering. Most 3D modeling software is not optimized in Mac OS X for this function. The best practice of multiple video cards on a Mac Pro is for powering multiple monitors. Software is not designed to support this like on Linux or Windows and without Crossover or SLI technology, the hardware benefits of linking are not available. With one monitor, I recommend the 5870. WIth more than one monitor, you should really ask on forums devoted to the software you are using. …

    • Answered by Jay C from New Orleans
    • Jan 31, 2011

  • will this work on an imac

    • Asked by Louis M
    • Mar 1, 2011

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    No.
    This requires a PCIe slot that the no iMac has.

    Mac Pro computers only 2009-2010 (works in 2 008 but not supported). …

    • Answered by Ken G from Beaverton
    • Mar 4, 2011

  • how do i determine if i have a pci express 2.0 slot

    • Asked by Chris M from Coalville
    • Dec 8, 2012

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