Video Card Upgrade For Mac Pro

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This article applies only to video cards that originally shipped with a specified Mac Pro or were offered as an upgrade kit by Apple. Similar cards that were not provided by Apple may have compatibility issues and you should work with the vendor of that card to confirm compatibility.

Mac Pro (2019)

ATI Radeon HD 4870 Graphics Upgrade Kit for Apple Mac Pro 4.0 out of 5 stars 43 PowerColor AMD Radeon RED Dragon RX 580 8GB GDDR5 1 x DL DVI-D / 1 x HDMI / 3 x DisplayPort Graphics Card (AXRX 580 8GBD5-3DHDV2/OC ). 2 days ago  Hello. I bought a used 2009 Mac Pro 4,1 Rom that was upgraded to 2010 Rom 5,1 6 core and a new faster processor and 32 gigs of memory. However, they did not upgrade the graphics card and it still has the GT120 which only has 512MB and even worse it. New graphics cards for Mac Pro from Apple are not available anymore. We offer a powerful NVIDIA graphics card upgrade KITs for Mac Pro 2008–2012 (3,1 4,1 5,1) based on latest powerful NVIDIA graphics cards. Get acceleration in Final Cut, AVID, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Da Vinci Resolve, Cinema4D, and others. Which card should I upgrade to? Since this article was written Apple has published a list of macOS Mojave supported graphics cards. These specific third-party graphics cards are Metal-capable and compatible with macOS Mojave on Mac Pro (Mid 2010) and Mac Pro (Mid 2012): MSI Gaming Radeon RX 560 128-bit 4GB GDRR5. SAPPHIRE Radeon PULSE RX 580.

Learn more about cards you can install in Mac Pro (2019) and how to install PCIe cards in your Mac Pro (2019).

Video Card Upgrade For Mac Pro

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Mac Pro (Late 2013)

  • Dual AMD FirePro D300
  • Dual AMD FirePro D500
  • Dual AMD FirePro D700

Mac Pro (Mid 2010) and Mac Pro (Mid 2012)

  • ATI Radeon HD 5770
  • ATI Radeon HD 5870
    Learn about graphics cards supported in macOS 10.14 Mojave on Mac Pro (2010) and Mac Pro (Mid 2012).

Mac Pro (Early 2009)

Video Card Upgrade For Mac Pro 5 1

  • NVIDIA GeForce GT 120
  • ATI Radeon HD 4870
  • ATI Radeon HD 5870, offered as an upgrade kit
    The Radeon HD 5870 card requires Mac OS X 10.6.4 or later and the use of both auxiliary power connections.

Mac Pro (Early 2008)

  • ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
  • NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (part number 630-9191 or 630-9897)*
  • NVIDIA Quadro FX 5600
  • ATI Radeon HD 4870, offered as an upgrade kit
    The Radeon HD 4870 card requires Mac OS X 10.5.7 or later.

Mac Graphics Cards

Mac Pro (Original)

  • NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT
  • ATI Radeon X1900 XT
  • NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 (part number 630-7532 or 630-7895)*
  • NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (part number 630-9492), offered as an upgrade kit.*
    The NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT card requires Mac OS X 10.5.2 or later with the Leopard Graphics Update 1.0 or the computer may not start up properly.

* To identify a graphics card part number, check the label on the back of the card.

Mac Compatible Video Card

  1. $349 Please contact us

    Features:
    • 5K Support.
    • No special hacks required. Works with macOS 10.13 High Sierra and 10.14 Mojave.
    • Significantly accelerate any 3D/graphic applications such as Final Cut Pro X, Adobe CS6/Premiere/After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve.
    • Connectors: 1x Dual-Link DVI Port, 2x DisplayPort & 2x HDMI Port.
    • Up to five simultaneous screens.
    • 5120x3200 maximum digital resolution via DisplayPort @ 60Hz.

    Requirements:
    • Apple Mac Pro 2009–2012 (Mac Pro 4,1 5,1)
    • OS X 10.13.0 and later or Windows 7/8/10 via Bootcamp.
    • Requires your Mac Pro's internal 6-pin PCI-Express power connector (the cable is included).

    KIT Includes:
    • AMD Radeon RX 580 8 GB.
    • Item conditions: new. 1 year warranty.
    • 1 x PCI-E power cable for Apple Mac Pro.
    • Installation instructions via email.
  2. $699 Please contact us
    Features:
    • 5K Support.
    • No special hacks required. Simply plug it in and install the latest NVIDIA Graphic/CUDA drivers. Full PCI-E bandwidth.
    • 2560 CUDA cores significantly accelerate any 3D/graphic applications such as Adobe CS6/Premiere/After Effects or DaVinci Resolve.
    • Connectors: 2x DisplayPort, 1 x DVI, 1x HDMI Port.
    • Up to four simultaneous screens.
    • 5120x3200 maximum digital resolution via DisplayPort @ 60Hz.
    • No boot screen support.
    Requirements:
    • Apple Mac Pro 2008–2012 (Mac Pro 3,1 4,1 5,1)
    • macOS 10.12.4 - 10.13.6 or Windows 8/10 via Bootcamp
    • Requires both of your Mac Pro's internal 6-pin PCI-Express power connectors (cables are included).
    KIT Includes:
    • NVIDIA GTX 1080 8 GB.
    • Item conditions: used.
    • Fully tested and 100% working. 60 days warranty.
    • 2 x PCI-E power cables for Apple Mac Pro.
    • Installation instructions and drivers via email.
  3. $899 Please contact us
    Features:
    • 5K Support.
    • No special hacks required. Simply plug it in and install the latest NVIDIA Graphic/CUDA drivers. Full PCI-E bandwidth.
    • 3584 CUDA cores significantly accelerate any 3D/graphic applications such as Adobe CS6/Premiere/After Effects or DaVinci Resolve.
    • Connectors: 3x DisplayPort & 1x HDMI Port.
    • Up to four simultaneous screens.
    • 5120x3200 maximum digital resolution via DisplayPort @ 60Hz.
    • Full boot screen support.
    Requirements:
    • Apple Mac Pro 2009–2012 (Mac Pro 4,1 5,1)
    • macOS 10.12.4 - 10.13.6 or Windows 8/10 via Bootcamp.
    • Requires one of your Mac Pro's internal 6-pin PCI-Express power connectors (cables are included) + additional power from 2 HDDs or one ODD drive.
    KIT Includes:
    • Flashed NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB.
    • Item conditions: used.
    • Fully tested and 100% working. 60 days warranty.
    • Cards may have a different fan/branding, but the performance will be the same.
    • Power cables.
    • Installation instructions and drivers via email.
  4. $599 Please contact us

    Features:
    • 5K Support.
    • No special hacks required. Simply plug it in and install the latest NVIDIA Graphic/CUDA drivers. Full PCI-E bandwidth.
    • 2816 CUDA cores significantly accelerate any 3D/graphic applications such as Adobe CS6/Premiere/After Effects or DaVinci Resolve.
    • Connectors: 1x Dual-Link DVI Port, 3x DisplayPort & 1x HDMI Port.
    • Up to four simultaneous screens.
    • 5120x3200 maximum digital resolution via DisplayPort @ 60Hz.
    • Full boot screen support.
    Requirements:
    • Apple Mac Pro 2008–2012 (Mac Pro 3,1 4,1 5,1)
    • macOS 10.10.5 - 10.13.6 or Windows 8/10 via Bootcamp.
    • Requires both of your Mac Pro's internal 6-pin PCI-Express power connectors (cables are included).
    KIT Includes:
    • Flashed NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti 6 GB.
    • Item conditions: used. Fully tested and 100% working. 30 days warranty.
    • 2 x PCI-E power cables for Apple Mac Pro.
    • Installation instructions and drivers via email.
  5. Features:
    • 5K Support.
    • No special hacks required. Simply plug it in and install the latest NVIDIA Graphic/CUDA drivers. Full PCI-E bandwidth.
    • 2048 CUDA cores significantly accelerate any 3D/graphic applications such as Adobe CS6/Premiere/After Effects or DaVinci Resolve.
    • Connectors: 2x DVI Port, 2x DisplayPort.
    • Up to four simultaneous screens.
    • 4096x2160 maximum digital resolution via DisplayPort @ 60Hz.
    • Full boot screen support.
  6. $549$449 Please contact us

    Features:
    • 5K Support.
    • No special hacks required. Simply plug it in and install the latest NVIDIA Graphic/CUDA drivers. Full PCI-E bandwidth.
    • 2048 CUDA cores significantly accelerate any 3D/graphic applications such as Adobe CS6/Premiere/After Effects or DaVinci Resolve.
    • Connectors: 1x Dual-Link DVI Port, 3x DisplayPort & 1x HDMI Port.
    • Up to four simultaneous screens.
    • 5120x3200 maximum digital resolution via DisplayPort @ 60Hz.
    • Full boot screen support.
    Requirements:
    • Apple Mac Pro 2008–2012 (Mac Pro 3,1 4,1 5,1)
    • macOS 10.10.5 - 10.13.6 or Windows 8/10 via Bootcamp.
    • Requires both of your Mac Pro's internal 6-pin PCI-Express power connectors (cables are included).
    KIT Includes:
    • Flashed NVIDIA GTX 980 4 GB.
    • Item conditions: used. Fully tested and 100% working. 14 days warranty.
    • 2 x PCI-E power cables for Apple Mac Pro.
    • Installation instructions and drivers via email.
  7. DISPLAYPORT CABLE ADAPTER converts the DisplayPort port on a computer to a Mini DisplayPort; Connect a PC with DisplayPort output to a monitor with Mini DisplayPort; A Mini DisplayPort cable (sold separately) is required
    EXPERIENCE 4K Ultra HD when paired with a 4K compatible computer, output display, and Mini DisplayPort cable; Supports video resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 and flawless audio pass-thru for uncompressed digital 7.1, 5.1, or 2 channels
    BI-DIRECTIONAL ADAPTER also connects a computer with Mini DisplayPort to a monitor with DisplayPort input; A Mini DisplayPort cable (sold separately) is required; Flexible adapter with gold-plated connectors and molded strain relief provides reliable signal transmission
    DISPLAYPORT COMPATIBLE with popular monitors such as the Dell U2410 and Samsung U28D590;
    Locking DisplayPort connector provides a secure connection with a latch that must be depressed before unplugging