ATI 1900 versus 2600

Wonder why the Mac Pro is proposed with ATI 2600 graphic cards only,
and not with the 1900, which performs better. Is there a way to ask
Apple to equip the machine with 1900 instead ? Should I buy it separately
and have it installed ?

I will finally chose the iMac 3, 06 Ghz for replacement.
Which is the best card for the iMac 3,06 Ghz and Aperture ?
Nvidia 88800 or still the ATI 2600 ?
It seems the ATI benchmark is superior.

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If I change the resolution from 1680x1050 to 1600x1200 everything looks fine and the problem goes away.
Monitor works fine on two other computers, driver is up to date.
Would like to upgrade at some point just disappointed that I’m already having problems.
Any suggestions would be very helpful, in the mean time I’ll searching the forums.
Thanks,

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I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with screen spanning with multiple ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT cards. What I'm looking to do is super widescreen presentations with keynote and I need more pixels. Right now I use the Matrox Dual and Triple head to go GXMs to achieve this because they make the computer see multiple monitors as one giant display but I am limited to 3840x1200 (dual 1920x1200) I was wondering if multiple video cards would also see the displays as one giant desktop?
It works on a PC but then I have to use PowerPoint (ugh). Any help or suggestions with this? Thanks in advance.

Multiple graphics cards will make the displays act as one large desktop, but when an application is set to full screen mode, it usually will just use one display. If the application is run in window mode, you should be able to move and enlarge (by dragging the lower-right corner) the window to use all displays, but there will be a window border (and menu bar on one display). You could zoom the display slightly to move the border off-screen. There is a setting in Zoom Options of "Universal Access" system preference to stop the zoomed image from moving unless the pointer reaches an edge.

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Here are my specs.
Is it possible for me to upgrade my ATI Radeon HD 2600? I want to try out FCP X, Compressor and Motion also.
And if so what would be the best way to get my OS and graphics card up to speed? I appreciate yoiur reply. I'm also at Lion 10.6.8
Since I have other important software I haven't wanted to upgrade the OS but I will if I like the new FCP.
Model Name:
Mac Pro
Model Identifier:
MacPro3,1
Processor Name:
Quad-Core Intel Xeon
Processor Speed:
2.8 GHz
Number Of Processors:
2
Total Number Of Cores:
8
L2 Cache (per processor):
12 MB
Memory:
4 GB
Bus Speed:
1.6 GHz
Boot ROM Version:
MP31.006C.B05
SMC Version (system):
1.25f4
Chipset Model:
ATI Radeon HD 2600
Type:
GPU
Bus:
PCIe
Slot:
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PCIe Lane Width:
x16
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Hi thanks for responding.
I downloaded the 30 day trial version and it will not let me open FCP X. Everytime I attempt to open the trial version I get a message that says,
"This system does not meet the minimum system requirements for graphics cards. For more information on minimum system requirements, visit the Tech Specs page on the Final Cut Pro website."
When I look at the specs for FCP X, I don't see the ATI Radeon 2600 as a graphics card that can be used by FCP X. That's why I'm looking to upgrade, at least my graphics card for starters.

Resetting a video card? (ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT)

So here's my issue. I am trying to connect a secondary monitor to my mac pro (10.5.8). The card in the machine is a ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT. The only port that seems to work on the card is "#2" (or the left port while looking at the card from the back of the machine).
Both monitors work when plugged into #2 so I know the problem is not with the monitors/cables. This leads me to believe the card has some issues. I used a secondary screen on this machine about a month ago and had no problems. Not to say the card isn't bad, but is there any way to reset this card or flush out some sort of cash/preference to see if that works?
I have done the obvious "Detect Displays", and have flushed the PRAM of the machine, I've tried booting it up with no screens, just one screen, etc. I've tried booting with one screen hooked up to port #1 and it never get any signal so I'm thinking it's a dead port unless I can somehow "refresh" this. System Profiler just shows whichever screen is connected to port #2 and "No display connected" for whatever is in port #1
Any ideas? I've done just about everything I can think of. I tried installing the firmware update too for the card, but on trying to do so it said that I couldn't because I was already running the latest firmware.
*+ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT:+*
+Chipset Model: ATI Radeon HD 2600+
+Type: Display+
+Bus: PCIe+
+Slot: Slot-1+
+PCIe Lane Width: x16+
+VRAM (Total): 256 MB+
+Vendor: ATI (0x1002)+
+Device ID: 0x9588+
+Revision ID: 0x0000+
+ROM Revision: 113-B1480A-252+
+EFI Driver Version: 01.00.252+
Displays:
*+DELL U2410:+*
+Resolution: 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz+
+Depth: 32-Bit Color+
+Core Image: Hardware Accelerated+
+Main Display: Yes+
+Mirror: Off+
+Online: Yes+
+Quartz Extreme: Supported+
+Rotation: Supported+
*+Display Connector:+*
+Status: No Display Connected+
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ok walter, we gonna help you no problem. maybe try shutting down your mac pro and
using some compressed air and clean that out, especially the ATI Radeon 2600. Dust bunnies love the video cards. then restart, open up disk utility and repair permissions
if you can. If not, then yes, your video card is probably dying. Go to the Apple at the corner of your screen and click on "About this Mac" and it should tell you what kind of Mac Pro you have. As far as I know the ATI 5770 would be a good replacement for your ATI 2600. Apparently they were known to collect dust pretty easily, or so I was told. do you have Applecare? otherwise, I think it's gonna be around $300. Luckily installation isn't too hard. Oh, and you're probably going to need to have 10.6 already installed on your Mac Pro, I think
well, enough
John B

ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT - HDMI signal loss to LCD TV

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So it must be a real problem, if a company decided to build a device to sell that could take care of it.
What a joke, I am pretty sure this problem is due to the junk ATI card in the machine. There isn't even a support listing on ATI for the card (with mac). However when you search for the problem it was prevalent in a lot of the cards going back to 2005. All of the support responses were the next round of drivers will fix it.

ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO --is there another option?

I want a new iMac (I love iMacs)-- but with a better graphics card than the ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO.
Can it be switched out or upgraded?
The ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO is a low end 3D graphics card with a street value of $60 and a very horrible review from CNET when compared to other graphics cards for 3D. Though it may shine for HD video DVD's -it's apparently extrememly subpar for 3D work.....
I'd like a top-notch graphics card in a new 24" iMac....
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Instruction of replacing a ATI 1900 for ATI 4870 on MacPro 2,1

Where can I get visual instruction on installing a ATI 4870 which will replace a ATI 1900 on MacPro 2,1?
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Assuming it's the card made for Mac (and not a PC card that's been altered/flashed to work in a Mac Pro), it really ought to work.
Drivers for the card aren't available separately anymore. You're absolutely right, they're built into Snow Leopard, but they should also be built into Leopard as well. It's possible that something mucked up the driver installation, to check it simply download and install the 'combo updater' for the most recent version of Mac OS that you're using.
For Leopard, get the 10.5.8 combo updater here http://support.apple.com/kb/DL866
For Snow Leopard, get 10.6.3 v1.1 combo updater here http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1017
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ATI 1900

I am not planning to load Windows on my Mac, use it mainly for music, internet and casual gaming ( Apple games not Windows games ), I suppose for this the ATI 1900 would be sufficient and I do not really have to worry about a bigger graphics card.
Would like your opinions about this please.
Thanks

Hi Freddie,
I have bought my Mac Pro with the X1900 card for the 'old' Windows games I already owned (latest was Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion).
And it still runs fantastically fast with it in 1600x1200 resolution with all details set to high.
Did try the Prey Demo with the same settings and the resulting FPS (frames per second) were superb.
Although I find myself glimpsing at the new Nvidia 8800, I am very happy with the ATI and am quite sure that I stick with it for a long time.
Have Fun
Stefan

ATI 1900 XT Card Settings for Dual 30" Displays?

Just installed the 1900 card with dual 30" monitors, and a window giving me 4 options appeared. I'm not sure what the differences are... which setting will give me the maximum speed for Aperture?

Check these
http://www.barefeats.com/quad14.html
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304122
Read the about the Expansion Slot manager in Apple Help.
I have the ATI 1900 XT in slot 4 and 16x, but if barefeats is true slot 3 ans 8x is nearly as fast. It depends a lot on waht other PCI express cards you have installed and how fat you need to run these.
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Anybody, here has a "2007-2008 model" - iMac C2D with an ATI Radeon HD 2600, who can RUN FCP X?

Anybody here has a "2007-2008 model" - iMac C2D with an ATI Radeon HD 2600, who can RUN FCP X?
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Is FCPX compatible ATI Radeon HD 2600

Is FCPX compatible ATI Radeon HD 2600 ?
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There is a work around - which of course Apple won't tell you about.
If you have another Mac which will allow the download - you can back that up, then simply drop the app into your Mac Pro or iMac with the ATI Radeon HD 2600.
I and a few others have done this and it all works fine!!!
Of course Apple will not support this, but frankly I've never needed their support, just these communities pages for these products.
So far FCPX is working just fine.

Best option for replacing a faulty ATI Radeon x 2600 XT 256mb

My graphics card has just packed up, and I am struggling to find anybody at the Apple Technical Support service to give me a straight answer.
I am not a gamer, and only require a card that will allow me day today use and for general camcorder editing (novice level).
I had an ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT - standard install. in my MacPro (early 2008) 2.8Ghz, Dual Quad Intel chipset, OSX 10.6 (snow leopard).
Can anyone recommend the best option for ATI card, as I have read theyh perform better than the Nvidia cards.

I'd get ATI HD Radeon 4870 Mac Edition from Apple.
The GT is more like spare or for 3 monitors. Why or how Nvidia got that card to be adopted as the OEM standard in a workstation, and not say GTS/GTX 200 series is, beyond me. One year ATI, next year Nvidia gets the "prize" seems to be the order of the day.
Nvidia drivers have been a problem for Apple for years, the GTX 285 would do some serious damage to 3D and CS4/5. Two dual width card design the way a Quadro CX handles CS4 for Windows to do realtime image rendering instantly.
I wouldn't flash unless you like to dabble or want to learn. In which case a 1GB card would make more sense.
Surprised though the manager didn't steer you toward the 4870.

I have an 20 inch Imac 2,4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and I want to introduce Final Cut Pro X into the machine, can I change the Vieodcard ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro 256 MB, into a more suitable videocard? Or is that not possible?

I have an 20 inch Imac 2,4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and I want to introduce Final Cut Pro X into the machine. Can I change the present Videocard ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro 256 MB, into a more suitable videocard? Or is that not possible? I have upgraded the memory to 4 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM.

The GPU in a iMac is NOT upgradeable.
You should check to see if your model of iMac meets the minimum specs to run FCPX.
I believe that your GPU is NOT OpenCL capable, and hence not supported.
Even if it works, you would probably get marginal performance.
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