Graphics Cards compatible with 30" Cinema Display

I need to replace my graphics card in my MacPro. Display still works from other computers but it won't work from the MacPro any more.
There seem to be so many graphics cards around yet I am struggling to find a list of cards that ARE compatible with a MacPro/Cinema set up. Does anyone knoe where I can find this information?
Thanks
Alan

If you want it to work with OSX, it has to be a card make for the Mac Pro. PC graphics cards won't work with OSX.
<http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shopmac/macaccessories/displays?mco=MTM3NTA0ODQ>
Despite what Apple says, the ATI Radeon HD 4870 will work with any Mac Pro, the other cards only with the 2008 or 2009 Mac Pro.

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The display arrived, I get picture but not resolution. Searched for a video/graphics card that was compatible. The ATI Radeon 9600 Pro PC/Mac with 256MB was recommended. I purchased one but can only get it to work with a safe boot. Get resolution but iPhoto cannot do the photos in full screen mode. But I can get full screen photos in screen saver mode?!
Apple support states they only recommend/support two cards for my model, the Radeon 9600 @ 64 MB, 2480X1326 res or the Radeon Pro, 128 MB, 2480X1326 res.
Has anyone had a similar problem with the Radeon card 9600 Pro PC/Mac with 256MB? Does anyone have a solution as to which card would be compatible with my G5 and get 2560X1600 res?
Any suggestions? Thanks you for your help!

Hi-
Welcome to Discussions!
Apple support states they only recommend/support two cards for my model,
Those were the only two cards offered at the time, so that is their "official position". You may safely ignore them..... even though they lied to you regarding the 30" ACD and your machine.
Has anyone had a similar problem with the Radeon card 9600 Pro PC/Mac with 256MB?
Often reported here on the forum.
Not a good card. If it works, fine, but many report as you do....Safe mode only.
The G5 can use any 8x AGP graphics card that was available in any AGP model G5.
OEM Mac cards with dual link DVI for the 30" ACD are:
Radeon 9650
Radeon X800XT
Geforce 6800 GT DDL
Geforce 6800 Ultra DDL
A flashed (converted WinPC card) Geforce 7800 GS may also be used.
Any of the above cards can be found on eBay/Apple Components.

Is this video graphic card compatible with the motherboard?

Hello,
I only have one question, is nVidia GeForce GT430, 1024MB, GDDR3, 128bit, DVI-I, HDMI, PCI-E compatible with MSI K9N neo v2 ?
The slot for the graphic card : PCI Express 2.0 x16
For the motherdoard: • 1 PCI Express x16 slot
• 2 PCI Express x1 slots
• 3 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface
Will it work? Does it lose performance?
Thank you very much

Yes, should works
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Does it lose performance?
no

Is my graphics card compatible with Compressor 4?

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What is the model identifier of your MBP?
Russ

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I have an original Mac Pro with dual 2.0GHz DC Xeons. It currently has a GeForce 7300. I would like to know the best Apple graphics card it can support, and the best "flashed" PC graphics card it can support. I would like to be able to play games, but it doesn't have to be on BEST settings. What are the best GPUs that are compatible with Mac Pro 1,1?
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If you're techno savvy, you can have a much bigger choice, and can use a generic PC card and 'flash' it to work with the Mac. If you use Snow Leopard or Lion, you may get it to work straight off, as they have drivers that work on many of the PC cards.

IMac 27" not compatible with 30" Cinema Display - Super Buggy

I have a new iMac 27" 10.7.3, the best of everything except not solid state.
Using a 30 inch apple cinema display with it because a- I had it & b- I like the non-glare screen.
There's been so many problems that I have been keeping a log. But basically the colored wheel from **** would start to turn when clicking on an external hardrive icon, or itunes woud freeze mid song, or Photoshop would freeze when trying to open a file on an external hardrive, or the computer would freeze upon logging out or shutting down. The list is endless. I thought that the problem was with the Lacie "Rugged" firewire ext drive. But it wasn't. As soon as I disconnected the Cinema Display the IMac stopped all the shenanigans.
So my question is - is anyone sucessfully using a 30" Cinema display with an iMac 27"

yes I do! this thing right: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB571Z/A
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Richard, welcome to the forum.
No, the EVGA 750Ti requires UEFI in the motherboard instead of a standard BIOS. HP didn't begin using UEFI until mid-October, 2012. Your computer was released in May, 2012.
Also, there have been reports that the 300W requirement for the power supply unit (PSU) may not always be correct. Some members have reported the need for 400W.
MSI does make a 750Ti with a switch that allows it to run with either UEFI of standard BIOS (Legacy). Before buying it, however, I would contact their Tech Support to assure that it will work with your computer.
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Best graphics card compatible with Mac Pro?

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Windows and games then you can use whatever you can power.
That could be GTX 570 or ATI 7xxx
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http://forums.macrumors.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1
http://forum.netkas.org/
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1360927
http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=03G-P3-1588-AR
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Just start over, and ensure you are building an SD DVD by bringing up the inspector for the disc (click on the background in the Graphical tab).
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Is my GeForce 6600 card compatible with openGL 2.0?
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BD has you going the right direction on RAM.
CS4 needs as much RAM as you can throw at it.
Buy only guaranteed Mac compatible RAM.
As for hard drive, getting a TB or so for storage is great, but you also need a fast scratch drive, separate from the system drive.
Improvements to hard drive technology have been made since the G5 was released, so replacing the system drive with a new one is a good idea.
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And when we talk scratch drives, I mean that it does nothing else.
Not for file storage, etc.
File storage needs to be relegated to a third drive for system optimization.
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http://www.jcsenterprises.com/Japamacs_Page/Blog/71BBF3EF-9713-4C53-8B80-26771F8 A4087.html
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http://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects/opengl.html

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i have 2 amd cards how to set it up
well both are in my mac pro but only one is working
i did check on my new 27 cin display it is working
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 Welcome to the Apple Discussion Forums 
To address your questions...
Per the [Apple MacBook Technical Specifications Page|http://www.apple.com/macbook/specs.html] the MacBook's SuperDrive is compatible with the following media types...
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USB Over Current Notice on G5 with 22" Cinema Display

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I have owned a Dual 2GHz 64 bit Power PC since 2004. In that time, it has performed virtually flawlessly (as in having no major issues to speak of). Now, all of a sudden, I'll be working away and a warning window with a large white exclamation mark in a red octagon pops-up stating: “USB Over Current Notice. A USB device is currently drawing too much power. The port to which it is attached will be deactivated.” The window repeats itself cascading down 3, 4 or 5 times. This will continue to happen even when I’ve disconnected the only 2 USB devices attached to the computer, i.e., an Apple keyboard and a Kensington Expert Mouse (#K64325). Can anyone shed some light on this problem. It is very disconcerting (not to mention annoying). Does anyone have a solution for me (other than “junk the old beast”)? The fact is it still works great with both Final Cut and Pro Tools. Last but not least, I think I’ve narrowed the problem down to my 22” Cinema display. With the computer is attached to another monitor, I’ve yet to have that warning pop up. Is that possible? Could the display be the culprit?

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I've just for the first time tuned in to these user forums and blogs only to discover that this is a wide spread problem that has been going on for years. (???) People saying, "Oh you just need to restart the computer" or "it's a bad mouse" or "bad keyboard" or worse yet, "it's your MOTHERBOARD!!!" when in fact it appears to be none of the above. Surely this is something that Apple became aware of long ago. Why didn't they correct the problem raher than letting it persist and making their buying public jump through hoops. I've been an Apple user for many many years. I've spent tens of thousands of dollars with that company from my first Quadra 950 to my MacPro -- I find this very disappointing.
In conclusion, all I can say is, I sincerely appreciate that you've taken the time to respond in an attempt to help. Thank you.

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