Mac Pro:: ATI Radeon 4870 Compatibility List Oct 11, 2009 This a secondary thread of the ATI Radeon 4890 Compatibility List URL The goal of this thread is the same as the original thread, to give a proper list of what cards will and will not work on a Mac Pro. A quick recap for those too lazy (or without enough time) to read through that entire thread (please correct me if I misunderstood or have provided incorrect information, thanks): 1) Flashing will only work on REFERENCE CARDS (and only some reference cards for that matter), NOT overclocked or modified cards. 2) Dual DVI seems to work fine under Snowy (10.6.1), but your mileage may vary on older versions of Leopard depending on the card you are using. 3) Older versions of Sapphire and XFX seem to work, but newer revisions are being problematic. I read one instance of success with an HIS card.Diamond did not seem to work for that person (so he tried a HIS and it worked).

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So I've read through the whole of Cindori's thread titled 'Ultimate Thread: 4890 in Mac Pro', trying to figure out exactly which Radeon 4890 would be a compatible and reliable solution for flashing to work on Snow Leopard 10.6.1, Mac Pro 1,1. To my disappointment, I'm more confused now than I was when I first started reading the thread.

Because cards have gone through revisions and what was working then, now no longer works or has problems. Example: Sapphire cards seem to be what to look for since that was what Cindori used, but 'newer' Sapphire cards, even though they may look like reference cards, don't seem to work; older XFX cards worked (and only ZDFC from what I understand), but newer revisions no longer work, etc. Mar 19, 2009 Does anyone game on a Mac Pro with an ATI Radeon HD 4870? How is the performance?

Can it play most games? I'd be gaming at 1920x1200. Mar 16, 2009 I installed the OEM Radeon HD 4870 in a First Generation 'Clovertown' 3.0GHz 8-core Mac Pro. It's working. This is the model I mean (see right column). I pulled the card from a Nehalem.) I booted from the drive that came with the Nehalem.

(Easier than cloning the system or trying to get the drivers to copy over - which gave an error on boot.) It runs with no problems. I'm busily running 3D Game benchmarks which I will report back on later tonight or tomorrow morning. Jun 7, 2009 I only use my Mac Pro for Final Cut Studio not gaming. Jun 10, 2009 I bought the PC version of the ATI Radeon HD 4870 and flashed it with the mac ROM. Everything went fine. I then moved the original card to slot 2 and put the new ATI card into slot one.

I connected the monitor to the new ATI card and booted up. I get the apple logo, but after that, my monitor loses signal.

If i plug the monitor into the original card (which is now in slot 2), it works fine. The desktop shows up. Any ideas on what is going on here? Is there anyway to check what hardware is installed in the computer?

Any utilities? Oct 16, 2010 So I have a ATI Radeon HD 4870 on my Mac Pro and a 26' HDTV and I want to use it as my second display and utilize it's speakers (to watch movies while I work).

Can I send audio through a mini display port to HDMI connector from this card or will i have to buy a secondary cable to plug into the audio out jack? Also are there syncing concerns with the two connections (hdmi and auto cable) Dec 1, 2009 I have a 1,1 Mac Pro. Am I going to see a good difference in performance? I mainly do motion graphics and Photoshop related tasks. Gaming is secondary. Just wondering what your guys' thoughts are and if it's worth the price upgrade.

Apr 10, 2010 So, I got a flashed ATI Radeon HD 4870 off eBay. It's running fine, but it revs for every little thing I do. Every time I scroll on a webpage.It's revving for every letter I type. The faster I type, the louder it gets. If I watch a video, it runs at high speed. The X1900 XT was quiet compared to this thing.It's like it's set to run the fan as high as it can for every little thing that happens. What do I do?

I also just tested it in WoW, and it was getting about 12FPS in Shattrath at full graphics. I think I remember my x1900 getting the same, if not better. Something's gotta be wrong. Now it's just constantly running its fans, and I'm not even doing anything. I'm on my Macbook. My Mac Pro is just sitting there, nothing but the Finder.I'm also not happy with the speed it renders video compared to my dinosaur x1900 XT. Not worth the upgrade.

Could the ROM they flashed it with be bad? Apr 6, 2009 I recently just purchased one of the early 2008 Mac Pro Desktops, model number MA970LL/A and am trying to upgrade the video card in it. It comes standard with an ATI Radeon HD 2600 xt, and I would like to upgrade to an ATI Radeon HD 4870.

I don't know that it will work though, I know that the NVIDEA that comes standard in the early 2009 Mac Pro does not work in the early 2008 Model. Does anyone have any information on this or know if that will work? Mar 31, 2009 The ridiculously long thread title pretty much says it all. Is it possible to buy one of Apple's ATI Radeon 4870 cards with the mini-display port connection, install them in a PC, and then use the LED Cinema Display with a PC? Oct 8, 2009 So I have an Early 2009 Octocore 2.93 and I have a flashed ATI Radeo HD 4870 video card that is supposed to work on a PC but its flashed so it works on a mac. I know its not officially supported but the issue im running into is that the operating system cannot recognize the full resolution the HP LP3065 30 inch display is capable of.

The display can run up to 2560x1600 on any other system but not with my ten thousand dollar machine. The windows side can display at the full resolution but Snow Leopard can only run 1280x800 and it makes the OS look like a pile of dog. on sunday. Anyone else run into this issue? Heres the link btw to where this guy shows how to flash the card.

URL Jul 29, 2009 I bought HIS Radeon HD4870 512MB DDR5 for my Mac Pro 2006 1.1. The first problem I've found it that card will not fit to slot 1, because of too long screws. So I installed it in slot 2, leaving 7300GT in slot 1. The next problem was how to get rid of these power cables - I've tried the more elegant way taking that molex adapter under HDD trays, but cables where too short So I installed them on the right of Superdrive's tray. Now on Mac OS X I got kernel panic (probably the injector thing). On Windows Vista card is detected, but automatically disabled (probably not enough power or just PCI-EX 1x slot is not compatible).

Here are photos from the operation. I'll try to install Accelero S1 rev. 2 with Noctua 120 mm fan and will see how things go I've also ordered two special Apple PCI-EX power connectors from Austria.

Apr 22, 2007 Can someone tell me if I could put a ATI Radeon X1650 Pro graphics card in a 800 MHz PowerMac? I know that the PowerMac uses AGP, and that card is agp, so will it work? If it doesent, could you point me out to some cards that will? Aug 1, 2010 Any top-end 27 iMac owners (5750 GPU) have a little time to burn for someone who is jealous of you? In System Preferences Displays, Im wondering what the full list of Resolutions is. Sep 7, 2014 I want to connect a wireless Epson XP 510 printer. Installed drivers from the Epson website but they do not appear to be compatible according to the drop down list in the apple menu for adding a printer.

Info: iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8), Epson XP 501 Apr 24, 2012 how I can go about syncing the two list that ITunes dj uses: 'source' and 'request'? I have a script that changes the source list, but don't know how to match the request list. Info: iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.3) Sep 4, 2014 I was reviewing audio books on my wish list and the list just became empty. I have stopped and restarted iTunes and I have manually re-logged into my apple account but the list keeps coming up empty. I have tried both the shortcut on the top right and from the drop down on the top left but nothing. Is this a temporary issue with Apple.I'm on a Mac running OS10.9.4 and iTunes 11.3.1 Info: Mac Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9) Jun 29, 2010 how do you list the items on the desktop as a list instead of icons Sep 21, 2009 Can a 06 Mac Pro run it? Oct 6, 2008 Just bought a couple weeks ago, 2.8ghz 8-core Mac Pro.

My only complaint is the wimpy 2600 XT that it came with. I know I could put in the 3870 or 8800GT but that would be a step down from my windows pc that I just switched from, which was running 4850. I've heard the rumors that Mac will soon support the 4800 series ATI cards but my question is will the card work on my current Mac Pro or would this upgrade only be for the new Mac Pros that everyone is guessing will come out in January?

Jun 10, 2009 When I say I'd want the power of the 4870, I mostly mean gaming with that card. Now that I've typed this out, it sounds less and less like it would work.

Aug 23, 2009 I need some help getting some facts straight. I am considering upgrading from the 4870 to the 285. It's a fine idea except that the 285 is very expensive, but at least I could try and sell the 4870 and maybe get $300CAD for it.

Then I thought, what about just getting a second 4870 and crossfiring them? I have read through a good 3 or 4 threads on these forums about powering the second card, flashing PC cards and working with crossfire. That was a freaking long 3 hours of reading non-stop. So I have these questions which I hope someone here can answer with reasonable certainty. 1) When doing crossfire, do the cards have to be very similar for them to work?

If 1 card is 512 and the other 1GB will there be any advantage over just getting a card with 512? 2) If other cards of the same family work, would a crossfiring of the apple 4870 with a 4870X2 perform similar to 3 X 4870 in crossfire? 3) Could someone explain the cables and/or hardware needed to power the second card from the second optical drive slot? I think the best way to go is 1 cable from each card to the regular spot and 1 cable from each card going to the same connector in the optical bay.

4) Apparently 2 X apple 4870s don't work with crossfire. But does this apply to combining an apple 4870 with an unflashed PC 4870?

5) I thought I read about some attempts to modify the ROM of the apple card to enable crossfire with some success. Is that true and if so where is this ROM and does it negatively impact the apple 4870 in OSX? 6) If have read in the past (I think with the PC 3870s) that if you connect a second unflashed card to an apple card with the crossfire link that the card behaves in OSX (doesn't spin it's fans wildly).

I don't need it to do anything in OSX except not blow up, I only care about it working in windows. I'd like to avoid flashing the PC card if I can. Feb 22, 2010 guys would a flashed 4870 from this tutorial URL Apr 7, 2010 I just bought a 4870 for my Mac Pro 1,1. Is there any advantage to keeping the 7300 GT in there, or disadvantage?

It does give me a few more DVI outs if I add a third monitor, I guess. What about Aperture or other apps that use the video card - my guess is that it doesn't add anything, but I don't know. May 6, 2010 I just installed an ATI 4870 into my 2008 Mac Pro, I need a second power cable to connect the card to the logic board, does anyone know exactly what cable I have to order?

Jul 27, 2010 Shew. I currently have the 4870 and am looking to upgrade to the 5870 for two reason: 1.

I have duel ACD and need the dual mini display 2. I am an avid After Effects guru and need all the punch I can get (yes i know the QaudroFX, but it's just not worth it and they never update them).

How do you all think they will compare performance for price? Any early reviews comparing them both on the PC at least? Mar 7, 2009 Is it possible, I'm considering buying the new Pro, but I just want to know whether I could install more than one Ati 4870 HD graphics card Mar 3, 2009 It's no big secret that today Apple announced that the ATI 4870 will be available sometime in the near future for the new Mac Pros and some of the other recent models. So the question is for those of us who are running a single 3870, is it worth dropping it for the 4870 or better to go 2x3870 in crossfire. This is more of a question geared towards Windows usage and not OSX since OSX doesn't support crossfire. Just a couple of weeks ago I purchased the Mac/PC edition of the 3870 from OWC and added the Accelero passive cooler to it and it's working out well.

I was thinking about buying an additional 3870 to crossfire sometime in the relatively near future solely for the purpose of Windows gaming since you can get PC versions of the 3870 for so cheap. I'm guessing the Mac edition of the 4870 is going to be pricey so would the dual 3870 option make more sense? Mar 30, 2009 Ever since the 3870 came out last year, I've been waiting to see if anyone was able to dump the ROM from the Mac version and flash a PC version with it. But it seems no one was able to do it. How come suddenly everyone and their brother is now able to flash the PC 4870? Anyone know what the differences between the two are, that would prevent the 3870 from being flashed successfully?

Best Answer: It Works. I just installed one on my 2006 1.1 Mac pro. BUT: I connected each of my two 22' monitors to the mini-display ports using adapters to DVI cables, which works perfectly.

Then, when I connected my HD TV to the DVI port, it won't work. I read something about it being overridden by the MiniDisplay Ports. Not sure why this happens, but Apple, if your listening, a software fix for this would be greatly appreciated! I want to use it to run my Netflix on the big 42'. Answered by Kort J from Redwood City.

Sep 11, 2010. From Other World Computer: So we dove in deeper to give all inquiring minds a full blown investigation you have come to expect from us. Here’s the breakdown: 2006-2007 Mac Pro: Sorry to say it, but the 5870 is notrepeatNOT compatible. The 5770 is compatible, but only with the DVI connection.

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2008 Mac Pro: Both the 5870 and 5770 cards work with both the DVI and MiniDisplay Port connections in any combination of two displays. So, you can have two displays with MiniDisplay connections, or one with a DVI connection and one with a MiniDisplay connection.

Adding a third display will override the DVI connection, causing it to deactivate. 2009-2010 Mac Pro: Both the 5870 and 5770 cards work with both the DVI and MiniDisplay Port connections in any combination of two displays. So, you can have two displays with MiniDisplay connections, or one with a DVI connection and one with a MiniDisplay connection. Adding a third display will override the DVI connection, causing it to deactivate. We have also confirmed that all NewerTech Mini DVI and MiniDisplay Port video adapter cables are compatible with all Mac Pro models.

And that’s a good thing as they offer thicker cabling and better shielding for the highest quality, interference-free display output. Answered by Andrew F from Dallas.

Sep 26, 2010. I just purchased an HD 5770 to drive a new 27' LED Apple Cinema Display after being reassured that it would work by answers in Discussions. Indeed not only does it drive the ACD at full resolution via one of the two Display Ports but I even hooked up an older Dell 30' monitor to the DVI port and both monitors worked perfectly in extended desktop or mirrored configurations at full resolution.

No problems or 'issues' at all. I should add, just to eliminate any ambiguity, that this card is installed in a Mac Pro bought in August of 2006 (one of the best computers I've ever owned). Answered by Welles B G from Santa Cruz. Oct 22, 2010. This card seems to work with early Mac Pros. My mac pro was purchased in December 2006. Original video card burnt out about two years ago.

Got an 8800GT - that burnt out a few weeks ago. Got one of these - it is much quieter than the 8800GT and I was able to hook up the DVI port to one monitor and then use a 'Mini Display Port to DVI cable' to hook up a second monitor. Both monitors seem to work fine in bootcamp (windows) and OSX Model Name: Mac Pro Model Identifier: MacPro1,1 Processor Name: Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz.

Answered by L R from Portland. Dec 28, 2010. Thanks to everyone for the helpful posts! I'll add to the chorus. I installed the 5770 into my MacPro 1,1 as a replacement for the original 1900 XT in order to connect a new 27' CinemaDisplay. Works beautifully.

No problems at all. Have yet to really work it out with graphics intensive programs, but so far it feels silky smooth, and it's CONSIDERABLY quieter than the old 1900XT.

Don't be put off by the 'mid 2010' requirement. Even the 'geniuses' at the Apple Store weren't aware that this works!.

Answered by Dan E from Salt Lake City. Nov 18, 2010. Works on my 2x3ghz dual core MacPro 1,1. (possibly the best workstation i've ever owned) much quieter than the x1900 or 3860 (?) card it replaced.

I am not a game player, but it draws noticeably quicker in my cs5 apps - especially photoshop with video card acceleration. Also faster with Aperture - not a huge difference in Motion though. Web pages also benefit.

The 1GB of vram makes a huge difference in the speed of switching apps/windows/spaces when hundreds are open. Simply replaced the older card with this, and it booted right up. Running a 30' ACD off the DVI port. I highly recommend this for 1,1 owners who want another 6-12 months good use from your workhorse.

Answered by Demian R from San Francisco. Dec 14, 2010. I just finished switching from an ATI 3870 for my Mac Pro 2006 1,1. I have previously the XT1900 that went toast as well as the original GForce that came with it. The new card is SO quiet compared to the previous two ATI cards! I suggest if you have two or more monitors, hook up the main display first to make sure everything works.

I have my 30' Cinema HD on the DVI and my 23' Display Cinema HD on the mini. The card switched the displays around on my first attempt and first boot was garbage on the 30', nothing on the 23'. I am using the single mini, so if I want 3 displays, I have to switch to the dual mini adapters.

Did I mention how darn quiet my Mac Pro is now? And yes it works flawlessly:-P. Answered by Michael G from Mountlake Terrace. Oct 15, 2010. Yes it worked.

OS X 10.6.8 Model Name: Mac Pro Model Identifier: MacPro1,1 Processor Name: Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor Speed: 2 GHz Number Of Processors: 2 Total Number Of Cores: 4 L2 Cache (per processor): 4 MB Memory: 7 GB Bus Speed: 1.33 GHz Boot ROM Version: MP11.005C.B08 I replaced the two original NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT cards with the 5770. I run 2x plain vanilla 22' monitors. The App store is now allowing me to download FCPX. Before the upgrade it would not let me due to hardware incompatibility. Very pleased, I wasn't ready to retire this machine just yet, it's been great. Answered by Michael G from Alderley.

Jul 18, 2011. I just installed the ATI 5770 video board into Mac Pro 1.1 (BOOT ROM MP11.005C.B08 SMC 1.7f10). Note BOOT ROM was upgraded as part of firmware update 1.2. A prior posting about ROM needing to be xxxx.B00 is incorrect.

I'm running a 23' '07 Cinema Display (1920x1080) on the DVI port and a brand-X 23' on one of 2 Mini Display Ports (mDP). There are NO audio output options for mDP in the System Preferences so I don't expect to use this for an audio output. The following seem to be running smoothly: Safari 5.0.5, FCP 7.0.3, Aperture 3.1.2, Adobe CS5e 12.0.4 (in 64 bit). This even improved hi-res streaming videos from the web (and I thought the issue was just web bandwidth.) Professionally compressed 1920x1080 HV video streams are very sharp and smooth. Installation into slot 1 was smooth. Answered by Charles L from Redondo Beach. Jun 29, 2011.

The 5770 does indeed work, with all three ports fully functioning for video use. As noted in aApple's kbase docs, you'll need a MiniDisplayPort - (dual link) DVI adapter if you intend to drive three displays. What I can say at this time after having tried both of the MD ports, is that audio is.not. currently working on the 5770. This may or may not change, and depends upon whether or not the MDP's audio capability is software activated (i.e. It's capable, but the OS is not yet aware so to speak).

With any luck audio will work on the Windows side. Answered by Eric R from Hayward. Oct 25, 2010.