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Standard 09 graphics card OK for hi res?

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macmesser

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I'm looking at a 27" 2560X1440 monitor for my '09 (flashed to 5,1) Mac Pro. Should the standard equipment graphics card with 512MB work OK? Using for photography (Photoshop, Canon software), movies. Currently using a 23" Acer at HD res. Will soon be doing 3D modeling, gaming, light video editing but nothing heavy duty. If an upgrade is needed, what's a cost effective way to go? Thanks in advance for any insights.
 
Loa

Loa

macrumors 68000
May 5, 2003
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Québec
macmesser said:
I'm looking at a 27" 2560X1440 monitor for my '09 (flashed to 5,1) Mac Pro. Should the standard equipment graphics card with 512MB work OK? Using for photography (Photoshop, Canon software), movies. Currently using a 23" Acer at HD res. Will soon be doing 3D modeling, gaming, light video editing but nothing heavy duty. If an upgrade is needed, what's a cost effective way to go? Thanks in advance for any insights.
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Hello,

Pretty sure the 120GT will bite the dust for any gaming/3D on the higher res... It's painful already at 1900*1200 with most games.

Loa
 
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macmesser

macrumors 6502a
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Aug 13, 2012
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Long Island, NY USA
Loa said:
Hello,

Pretty sure the 120GT will bite the dust for any gaming/3D on the higher res... It's painful already at 1900*1200 with most games.

Loa
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Thanks. Kind of figured. Any recommendations? I would like to try some modeling and if the card could be used for gaming so much the better. I guess what I'm looking for is a general purpose high(er) end card.
 
Loa

Loa

macrumors 68000
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Québec
Hello,

There are good ATI cards as well: HD 6xxx and HD7xxx. I have a 6870, and it works great, but I've read the nVidia FAQ and they seem to work just as well if not better. Just look for a compatible card in your price range.

Loa
 
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macmesser

macrumors 6502a
Original poster
Aug 13, 2012
921
198
Long Island, NY USA
Loa said:
Hello,

There are good ATI cards as well: HD 6xxx and HD7xxx. I have a 6870, and it works great, but I've read the nVidia FAQ and they seem to work just as well if not better. Just look for a compatible card in your price range.

Loa
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Thanks. Will check out the invidias for starters.
 
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