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2006 Mac Pro looking to upgrade gfx card

Idk, udk... none one knows.. but..

all I know is that any corporation will have rebels inside of it.. ANY.. esp large companies like Apple.. yes, I am sure there are a few who share our views on these forums.. I know one in my local apple store who does, but he doesn't dare show it on the floor..



jav6454 said:
Reeeaaaaalllly? I didn't know Apple's employees wanted to sabottage their CEO's dream.
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Hey, you may feel like you can criticise people about the way they write their posts, going so far as to brandish them as "unfriendly" but, if you can't take it that i had the feeling that you apparently disliked previous machines, then don't say anything.

You might be listing the limitations but you do it everywhere - even when people don't ask about it. That's the main reason why I feel the way I do.

[EDIT] P.S This thread has really gone off the rails. This guy just wants to know what graphics cards he can upgrade his machine with.
 
Roman23 said:
all I know is that any corporation will have rebels inside of it.. ANY.. esp large companies like Apple.. yes, I am sure there are a few who share our views on these forums.. I know one in my local apple store who does, but he doesn't dare show it on the floor..
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Now really... an employee on a retail store is like that?! You do realize retail != corporate.

Edit - Oh Noes! He is in Time-Out. I wonder why?
 
jav6454 said:
Now really... an employee on a retail store is like that?! You do realize retail != corporate.

Edit - Oh Noes! He is in Time-Out. I wonder why?
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Indeed, didn't know there was a Time-Out thing.

Anyway, back on topic.

Is the list provided by Rominator definitive for cards that don't need to be flashed?

How about non-native flashable cards?
 
It's funny, we were Troll Free until the word "Fermi" started appearing in posts, suddenley we are awash in them.

Anyhow, to those who feel need for virulent Anti-ATI or Anti-Nvidia or virulent ANYTHING, try this site:

With Fall just around the corner, you're going to need proper tools for school.
 
The Rominator said:
With Fall just around the corner, you're going to need proper tools for school.
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You shouldn't be so harsh. One of the trolls doesn't do drugs, he pumps--as in pumps iron... he works out, you see. He also has Russian friends who smoke and drink "Vodka." However, he does not. He felt it important to be clear on this issue when talking about video card availability for the 2006 mac pro. I think we need to respect that.
 
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coconutkc said:
I'm not really sure how to flash a card so i'll stay away from that option for the time being. The only card i can seem to find is the 8800gt but it doesn't say it's the mac version and the specs lists never say if the card supports efi or not.

http://www.amazon.com/PNY-GeForce-S...12GXPB/dp/B000XD1JJK/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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If it doesn't SPECIFICALLY specify Mac support, it isn't for Macs. And even if you find a Mac one, it needs to be for the series of Mac you have. There are 2 versions.

WeLove Macs has them for $500-800 or you can try Ebay

A reasonable deal is here:

http://www.mac-pro.com/Geforce-8800-GT-512MB-Video-Card-Mac-Pro-1st-gen-661-4724

If it doesn't SPECIFICALLY specify Mac support, it isn't for Macs.
 
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slughead said:
not true. you can hack an NVidia GTX480 and get it to work with EFI32. a thread was posted on it earlier this week
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Those kinds of hacks don't depend on EFI bitness.
However, when Apple/Nvidia releases a GTX480 for Mac, you can be sure it won't work on older Mac Pros, without a hack that is.
 
The Rominator said:
Well, you 've just proven to not only be a troll, but a poorly informed troll.

Neither the GT120 nor the GTX285 will work on a 2006 Mac Pro.

People who have no clue what they are talking about should REALLY avoid giving advice.

For a 2006, you can use:

7300GT (used from Ebay or DV Warehouse, or Mac-Pro.com) $100+
2600XT (same deal) $100+
3870 Mac Edition (new or used..just make sure it is for Mac) $200
8800GT (Must be EFI32 Mac Edition)
4870 (Apple or flashed, avoid 4890) $200-350
Quadro 4500 $350
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So, if i buy a original 4870 from apple i can use it on my 2600 mac pro? on apple site they say i need a pci 2.0 2008/2009 mac.

But if this card work on my old mac i buy it

thanks =)
 
The Rominator said:
For a 2006, you can use:

7300GT (used from Ebay or DV Warehouse, or Mac-Pro.com) $100+
2600XT (same deal) $100+
3870 Mac Edition (new or used..just make sure it is for Mac) $200
8800GT (Must be EFI32 Mac Edition)
4870 (Apple or flashed, avoid 4890) $200-350
Quadro 4500 $350
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For a Mac1,1 or Mac2,1 if you can't find anything better you can also reflash an ATI x1900. I'll sell you mine cheap after I finish upgrading to the HD 4870 :)

-Steve
 
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