mac pro 8-core early 08 compatible graphics cards

dudeofblokes · Feb 22, 2008, 02:38 PM

hi im really sorry if this has been posted in wrong place its my first post but wanted to ask the great people on here for help

i have just gotten a mac pro 8-core early 2008 model and am curious of what graphics cards are actually compatible with her or is it only the ones shown on apples site?

thank you

Mackilroy · Feb 22, 2008, 02:40 PM

The only graphics cards currently guaranteed to work are indeed the cards shown at Apple's site. However, if you're running Windows, you can pretty much buy any old card and throw it in there and it'll work (only under Windows, however).

dudeofblokes · Feb 22, 2008, 03:12 PM

was just curious as i got the ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT with it and was wondering if i wanted to add a better one was i limited in doing so as i wont be using windows on her.

worried now that she will be redesigned pretty soon leaving my case beautiful as it is looking old

rhyx · Feb 22, 2008, 03:59 PM

I wouldn't worry about it looking old. Who cares about a redesign if it is a beautiful machine.

Look at old cars. They are beautiful in their own way.

dudeofblokes · Feb 22, 2008, 04:37 PM

nothing wore than buying a new machine for it to be replaced lol but then again im using a g4 powerbook now and i couldnt imagine replacing it with a macbook or air, does everything i need it too do and the more powerful stuff will go to the pro so i can see this baby being used for another few years.

the mac pro is gorgeous and i think she is worth every penny

Feb 22, 2008, 02:38 PM	#1
dudeofblokes macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: carrickfergus, northern ireland, united kingdom	mac pro 8-core early 08 compatible graphics cards hi im really sorry if this has been posted in wrong place its my first post but wanted to ask the great people on here for help i have just gotten a mac pro 8-core early 2008 model and am curious of what graphics cards are actually compatible with her or is it only the ones shown on apples site? thank you __________________ MAC THE PLANET www.mactheplanet.com 8-core mac pro 2.8ghz,2320gb hdd black + unibody macbook's iphone 3g 16gb 3.0

Feb 22, 2008, 02:40 PM	#2
Mackilroy macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gondwana, Devonian Period	The only graphics cards currently guaranteed to work are indeed the cards shown at Apple's site. However, if you're running Windows, you can pretty much buy any old card and throw it in there and it'll work (only under Windows, however). __________________ You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you

Feb 22, 2008, 03:12 PM	#3
dudeofblokes Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: carrickfergus, northern ireland, united kingdom	thank you was just curious as i got the ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT with it and was wondering if i wanted to add a better one was i limited in doing so as i wont be using windows on her. worried now that she will be redesigned pretty soon leaving my case beautiful as it is looking old __________________ MAC THE PLANET www.mactheplanet.com 8-core mac pro 2.8ghz,2320gb hdd black + unibody macbook's iphone 3g 16gb 3.0

Feb 22, 2008, 04:37 PM	#5
dudeofblokes Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: carrickfergus, northern ireland, united kingdom	true but... nothing wore than buying a new machine for it to be replaced lol but then again im using a g4 powerbook now and i couldnt imagine replacing it with a macbook or air, does everything i need it too do and the more powerful stuff will go to the pro so i can see this baby being used for another few years. the mac pro is gorgeous and i think she is worth every penny __________________ MAC THE PLANET www.mactheplanet.com 8-core mac pro 2.8ghz,2320gb hdd black + unibody macbook's iphone 3g 16gb 3.0

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Feb 22, 2008, 03:59 PM	#4
rhyx macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2008	I wouldn't worry about it looking old. Who cares about a redesign if it is a beautiful machine. Look at old cars. They are beautiful in their own way.