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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Can I use 2 (two) of these cards in a 2008 8-core Mac Pro?

• Asked by Lamont F from Philadelphia
• Dec 19, 2011
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Will this Improve FCP display of mixed HD video on 2009 Mac Pro? Or get Imac?

I have a mid 2009 Mac Pro 8-core with 16 GB with the GeForce GT 120. When I view footage from mixed HD sources in Final Cut Pro--from a Canon 5d, Canon XF, HDV, GH2, etc.--this card plays them back very poorly--a stutter effect. My old Macbook Pro had this problem, my new one plays same project back flawlessly. Would upgrading to this card solve the playback problem and perhaps help with rendering or should I sell the Mac Pro and get a new iMac? I am working on a feature film and the jerky playback is a real headache.

• Asked by Phillip G from Traverse City
• Jul 7, 2011
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Early 2009 Quad Core compatibility with the new ATI Radeon 5870 and Dual Displays

Its been 2 about 2 years since I bought my Mac Pro... Currently running an early 2009 2.66 Ghz Quad-Core Intel Xeon with the ATI Radeon HD 4870... Looking to make a couple upgrades to the system

1) Is it as simple as just swapping the two cards? or do I need additional hardware to make the upgrade?

2) Will the 5870 be compatible with my current 24 inch Mac LED Cinema Display (late 2008)?

3) If I were to run 2 monitors (was looking at the new thunderbolt display)... would it be possible to run one at 1920x1200 and the other at 2560x1440 or do they both need to be running at the same resolution off the 5870? OR would I be better off buying an additional Nvidia GT 120 to run the other monitor??

4) If I did run this setup would my current 8gigs of ram be enough? (I do a lot of HDR photography editing and processing involving multiple layers on very large format files)

any help would be greatly appreciated

• Asked by Chris E from Summit
• Jul 24, 2011
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can I use it on a mac pro 2x2.66 dual core intel xeon? or which one could I use?

• Asked by Alejandro F from Mcallen
• Sep 10, 2010
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Will it work on my 2011 MacBook Pro 13" (8,1)??

Hi, I'd like to know if the Radeon 5870 will work on my 2011 MacBook Pro 13" (8,1 Model).
Thanks.

• Asked by Brayan T from Buenos Aires
• Jun 24, 2011
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Will this work in the first generation Mac Pro (2007) ?

• Asked by Gabriel B from Deux-montagnes
• Aug 9, 2010
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Wil this card work in a 2006 Mac Pro

• Asked by Donald U from South Bend
• Apr 22, 2011
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I have the 2009 8 core 12 gig ram and the ATI Radeon 4870 I do a lot of photo work and I do play x-plane 9 soon to be 10 should I be getting this new

• Asked by James F
• Sep 19, 2010
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Can I use the ATI Radeon HD 5870 Graphics card in a Quad and 8 core MacPro built between 2006-2008?

• Asked by Greg N from White Rock
• Jan 25, 2011
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