1st Generation Mac Pro Graphics

[htdefiant]

Given the latest releases, none of which are compatible with the 1st Generation Mac Pro, is it time for me to settle for the 8800?

 

[adamvk]

Given the latest releases, none of which are compatible with the 1st Generation Mac Pro, is it time for me to settle for the 8800?

The 8800 really still is a great video card. I'd go with it. I have one in my windows PC and it works great.

 

[grue]

4870 works in all Mac Pros apparently… GTX 285 could as well, even if not "officially". No harm in waiting to see.

 

[Eidorian]

The 4870 should be an option once 10.5.7 is out.

 

[JesterJJZ]

This is what I have:

Model Name: Mac Pro
Model Identifier: MacPro1,1
Processor Name: Dual-Core Intel Xeon
Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz
Number Of Processors: 2
Total Number Of Cores: 4
L2 Cache (per processor): 4 MB
Memory: 16 GB
Bus Speed: 1.33 GHz

NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT w/256MB

My Pro Apps run kinda crappy on my graphics card.

The new ATI card will work in my machine? I know ATI is better for ProApps.

 

[nater.]

Does this mean older mac pros can use the new LED Apple displays? I have a 1st gen mac pro and would love to upgrade to one of those new LED displays.

 

[FRKT]

Does this mean older mac pros can use the new LED Apple displays? I have a 1st gen mac pro and would love to upgrade to one of those new LED displays.

With a graphics card that features a Mini DisplayPort, this seems likely.

 

[nater.]

When 10.5.7 comes out, could I purchase a GeForce GT 120 or Radeon 4870... put it in my 1st gen Mac pro and be able to actually use that card?

 

[TheSpaz]

Is there any confirmation that the 4870 works in the first generation Mac Pro?

 

[bozz2006]

barefeats says they have used it with drivers extracted from the boot disk of the new mac pro.

 

[MacVidCards]

Is there any confirmation that the 4870 works in the first generation Mac Pro?

YES YES YES YES YES YES

I have used both OEM & flashed 4870s in my 1,1.

Works great. Quit worrying and order one !!!!!

 

[teohyc]

If I were to choose, I would go with the 8800GT. It's a very decent card. Reviews are great also.

 

[Tesselator]

And they cost about $45 now!

 

[xraydoc]

YES YES YES YES YES YES

I have used both OEM & flashed 4870s in my 1,1.

Works great. Quit worrying and order one !!!!!

Nice to know. I'd love to have a (mini)DisplayPort on my 2006 Mac Pro.
Its too bad the new LED Apple 24" Cinema has such a short display cable. My Mac is too far away I think for me to use it; I've already got the cable on my DVI Cinema Display stretched as far as it'll go and it just barely makes it. I think the new display has a shorter cable and moving the Mac itself is less of an option.