Nvidia GT 120 works on 2008 Mac Pro

[zer0tails]

*disclaimer* if this is already widely known then I apologize and you can call me a noob*

Alright I just found out the most amazing news! The Nvidia GT 120 works with the 2008 Mac Pro despite what Apple.com says. This is good news for us 2008-Octo-core owners who want to use an LED cinema display and save some money over getting the ATI 4870 card

OWC has tested it and so have several other guys here http://blog.macsales.com/602-testing-those-new-graphics-cards

A guy also tested the GT 120 with the older ATI 2600 and they both work flawlessly together.

This made my day and I'll be purchasing a new led cinema display and GT 120 graphics card once I get my tax return.

2008 octo-core owners rejoice! w00t!

 

[Mackilroy]

I could've sworn Apple's website said the GT120 was compatible with 2008 MPs.

EDIT: guess they removed it. When it was first put up for sale it said it was compatible with the previous generation.

 

[10THzMac]

This is very useful to know. Thanks!

A Question: Can anyone who has a GT120 card confirm my suspicion that it is powered only off the PCI interface and does not need a supplementary power connector? This would be handy for those of us that want a secondary 200 series NVIDIA card for Windows use, as it would free up both supplementary 6-pin PCI-E power supplies.

 

[Mackilroy]

I don't have one, but I can confirm for you it doesn't need an extra power connector. Just look at Apple's page regarding it.

 

[zer0tails]

i can also confirm that it does not need one.

 

[10THzMac]

i can also confirm that it does not need one.

Thanks to all for this. Very useful info as it means I can do without an external PSU to feed my GTX 285 for bootcamp.

 

[MacPowers]

help

Guys need help it doesnt work! got the Nvidia GT 120 on 2008 Mac Pro and it doesnt work!! i hear everything but cant see nothing on my 24" LED display..

what can i do? is there something i missed??

 

[panzer06]

Guys need help it doesnt work! got the Nvidia GT 120 on 2008 Mac Pro and it doesnt work!! i hear everything but cant see nothing on my 24" LED display..

what can i do? is there something i missed??

Is there an issue with adding the drivers before putting the card in like there is with the GTX 285?

Cheers,

 

[musiklov3r]

please delete this post, thanks.