Do I add to existing graphics card or it replaces original Mac Pro 2008 card
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Hi Candace. This should replace the original card - and should go in the same slot that the original one is removed from. You will also need to attach a little jumper cable (provided in the upgrade kit) between the graphics card and a socket on the motherboard. Whole installation should take under 1/2 hour including opening and closing the case. So far, the card has been performing perfectly. Good luck to you!Ken.
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I personally completely replaced my original Graphics Card with this one (did not keep old card in unit), BUT I watched a YouTube video where they just added the updated newer card to their system. The new card would replace the PCI slot of the original card,,, and then plug the original card into the secondary PCI slot.
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You can do either. But this card requires both available power adapters so take note that power consumption will be high with this card and higher running both
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I replace it, for the original card in my Mac Pro 1.1.Needs the place of two slots and you can connect 2 monitors (DVI).It´s the best choice for this mac, I think.Axel
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Hi Candace. This should replace the original card - and should go in the same slot that the original one is removed from. You will also need to attach a little jumper cable (provided in the upgrade kit) between the graphics card and a socket on the motherboard. Whole installation should take under 1/2 hour including opening and closing the case. So far, the card has been performing perfectly. Good luck to you! Ken.
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This card barely fits in my full ATX tower, i dont think it will fit in your mac.
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The Video Card works but did not last long, I have bought a second card, and it had failed also. The first 8800gt last about a year, the second card last about three months. My Mac Pro is 1.1 2006. They were both used cards. It worked great before it failed.
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I agree with previous answerer. This is a real nice card but you need to check compatibilities to be sure. Also, this card is especially large physically, so be sure you have enough space in whatever you put it in past any other cards or slots you have installed other upgrades in or are utilizing from your MAC.
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Check this for a probable fix http://9to5mac.com/2013/08/16/apple-opens-graphics-card-replacement-program-for-some-mid-2011-imacs/
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My Mac runs just fine I admit I didn't pay that much attention to it other then proper installation. I'm running four 4gb cards and there hasn't been an issue. I do advise the if you are only upgrading meaning adding ram not replacing. Leave the original ram in its original location and just add the new ram to the open slots. Hope that help you in your decision.
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No, MAC Operating system and hardware only allow certain video cards, this is not one of them
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this is a TOUGH question, the simple answer is NO as its missing OSX BIOS info so the MB wont install the drivers for it BUT you can re-flash with an apple aware bios and then yes OSX will detect and install drivers... as i understand its just not plug'n'play on OSX but you could email support at ATI (AMD) and ask for assistance and confirmation of the probably erroneous advice ive given or they may have a working bios for the card, or patch for OSX to get the apple ID anyway... good luck
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This card works out of the box on Lion 10.7 and ML 10.8 in a Hackintosh. In an actual Mac Pro, I do not know. But I think the card would be detected and the drivers installed the same way. There is no need to download any drivers or install any drivers. The support for the card is built into the Apple OS.
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It works with my vintage Mac Pro 1.1 running Lion and updated 1 gb graphics card and the $99 Apple adapter with the usb connector for additional power. I am also running a view sonics 27" screen at lower res simultaneously
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No. You can't swap out the graphics card from your Mac model. Get a Windows PC if you want to actually control what goes in your system... better yet, build one.
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I'm not a Mac guy but this is what your machine came with (ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT graphics processor with 256 MB of GDDR3 memory and two dual-link DVI ports.) so it looks to me that the 2400 would be a downgrade. You might go to the ATI website and compare. Hope this helps some.
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No. It is built into the processor chip. You may still add a more powerful graphics card if you desire but for just normal use this one works perfectly.
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I always recommend to uninstall previous drivers before any card upgrade, even though the GPU is from the same company. This is the better way but also the longest.
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From doing a Lookup on the specs of the Mac pro Early 2009 version it says The Graphics Card is a 2.0 pci-e and this is a 3.0 pci-e Card, so you're wondering if the Card will work. The Answer is yes it should work without a problem, the only issue might be if you have enough space in your Case for the Card, I wouldn't know since I don't have a Mac! Good luck with your Build Though.
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I can't answer as to what your computer supports, but the installation is simple. Take out the old card, put in the new one, install the drivers.
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No. This card is designed for the classic MacPro chassis equipped with PCI express slot, so additionally, it won't work on any Mac Pro older than a 2010 through 2012 unit ( because it also requires a 1330mhz bus to the motherboard.) This card is not designed for any Mac laptop.