Replacing 1900XT with the HD 3870

I've been reading with interest most of the posts on this new video card. I've been having overheating issues with the 1900XT and am sick of the constant cleaning needed to keep it from frying completely. I'm hoping the 3870 does a better job at that. I have two questions that I cannot find specific answers for:
1. I have read conflicting instructions on installing the 3870. Most say to load the drivers off CD first, then reboot, then swap cards. Some say go to ATI website and install newer drivers from there instead. Some say you need to do a "safe reboot" after driver install. Is there a definitive install instruction set anywhere?
2. I have read that OS X will not reinstall with the 8800 card, and that anyone swapping out to that card must save their original card to use in case of an emergency reinstall of OS X. Is that the case with the 3870 as well? Do I need to save my 1900XT?
Thanks for any answers you may have.

I have an early 2007 MacPro 8-core that came from the factory with the ATI 1900XT card. The card was great for everyday needs including high-end Photoshop and video editing. However, it proved to lacking for new games. I started having issues where the card would go into thermal shut down after playing hi-rez video games on the Mac OS or in WinXP on Bootcamp. Also, the fan was very noisy.
I replaced it with the ATI HD 3870 after reading the great reviews on Bare Feats and other blogs. This card does great on games. I've had no issues at all and the fan is much quieter than the 1900XT. I'm running OS X 10.5.6. Now I'm able to play Call of Duty 2 (Mac) and Call of Duty 5 (WinXP on Bootcamp) at the highest resolutions and graphics detail on my Eizo ColorEdge CE240W monitor at 1920 x 1200. The difference is amazing.
Another big plus about the HD 3870 is that it only takes up a single slot whereas the 1900XT took 2 slots.
The upgrade was very worthwhile. I purchased my card from Other World Computing. I think that I paid about $218 and shipping was almost free. Highly recommended, especially if you play video intense games and you want to quiet down your MacPro.
Cheers.
Bud James

Similar Messages

I not so recently changed my email adress I associated with my Apple ID and my iCloud ID. My old email still shows up for iCloud, and won't let me change it to my new email. When I try to delete it and replace it with the proper email, it wants my passwor

I not so recently changed my email adress I associated with my Apple ID and my iCloud ID. My old email still shows up for iCloud, and won't let me change it to my new email. When I try to delete it and replace it with the proper email, it wants my password, which it won't accept because it's an invalid username.

I had this same issue and got it resolved very simply when I contacted Apple SUpport
Go to https://appleid.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MyAppleId.woa/ and sign into your infomation
> Go to Manage apple id and primary email address
> Change it to the old apple id that your device is asking for
> Save changes
> Go to Settings > iCloud and sign out of the infomation
> Go back to https://appleid.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MyAppleId.woa/
> Change it back to the correct apple id
> Go to the email address adn reverify the apple id
> Sign back into iCloud on your device
> Smile
Article to back up my statement http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5223

I have a MacBook Pro 15.4" 2.53GHz Core 2 Duo (A1286) - Mid 2009 MC118LL/A and I think the MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-868 is going out. Should I replace it with the exact same drive or is there a better one that is compatible?

I have a MacBook Pro 15.4" 2.53GHz Core 2 Duo (A1286) - Mid 2009 MC118LL/A and I think the MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-868 is going out. Should I replace it with the exact same drive or is there a better one that is compatible?

I went to my local Apple store last weekend with a similar issue on my 2007 C2D MBP and they quoted me a price of around £60 (excluding VAT) to replace the optical drive. That's about the same price as the external optical drive a bought for my RMBP.
Alternatively you could just buy a 3rd party external drive if you want to save cash but note that the external Apple superdrive is not compatible with MacBooks with built in optical drives.

My iphone / mac no longer recognize they are the same Itunes library. When I try to sync my phone now, it wants to erase everything and replace it with the computers itunes library. I have purchased items on the phone I don't want to erase

My iphone / mac no longer recognize they are the same Itunes library. When I try to sync my phone now, it wants to erase everything and replace it with the computers itunes library. I have purchased items on the phone I don't want to erase them from the phone. The phone backs up fine, but won't sync.

File>Devices>Transfer Purchases from "iPhone" and then sync.

Hi,I have made a new Apple ID and logged in on my phone, on settings, but the app store is still using my old one. How do I get rid of the old ID and replace it with the new one?

Hi, I have made a new Apple ID and logged in on my phone, settings > iTunes & app stores, but the app store is still using my old Apple ID. How do I get rid of the old ID and replace it with the new one?

HAYDONISRAD wrote:
... Maybe I'll stick with hers for now :-)
OR...
You could use your preferred Apple ID from now on, but you can still access your purchased items such as music, movies, or software using your other Apple IDs.
From Here http://support.apple.com/kb/HE37
I have multiple Apple IDs. Is there a way for me to merge them into a single Apple ID?

How do I remove an incorrect apple ID from an iPad and replace it with the correct one?

How can I remove an incorrect Apple ID from my ipad and replace it with the correct one?

Hello Shy guy,
You can try this:
1. Go to the iTunes Store or App Store
2. Scroll down, there you will see Apple ID: "your email" (below Redeem and Send Gift)
3. Tap on that button
4. Tap on Sign Out
Now you should be able to use another Apple ID.
Cedric

I recently had my hard drive replaced and now iTunes won't allow me sync my iPhone without deleting all the media contents and replacing it with the existing library. Is there another way without erasing everything?

I have already backed up my iPhone, yet it still will not allow me to move the contents of my phone onto my computer. Rather, it wants to delete everything off of my phone and replace it with the contents on my iTunes. Is there a way I can integrate both my iTunes and iPhone? There used to be autofill on iTunes, but I can no longer find it.

Hello there, DollyVong.
The following Knowledge Base article has great information and steps to follow on getting purchased content from your iOS device to your computer:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro D.

Tried to download 16.0.1 but got following message: A newer version named Firfox.app (15.0) already exists in this location. Do you want to replace it with the

I have a MacBook 10.5.8 OS. I have been getting an auto update notice for updating my current version 15.0 to 16.0.1. Tried to download version16.0.1 from Firefox web but got following message: A newer version named Firfox.app (15.0) already exists in this location. Do you want to replace it with the one you are moving? How can this be if the current version on my mac is 15.0?

Have you tried just using the built in updater to update firefox? [[Update Firefox to the latest version]]

I got new iphone and when i connect it to my pc, it lost all my current data and replaced it with the backup on my computer, which is from april. so i have lost all my calendar information and schedule. does anyone know how i can reverse this?

i got new iphone and when i connect it to my pc, it lost all my current data and replaced it with the backup on my computer, which is from april. so i have lost all my calendar information and schedule. does anyone know how i can reverse this and get my information back?

Every backup replaces the old one, so, unless you included the backup folder in your computer backup routine, you can't get back your calendar info.
The only time iTunes will not replace a backup is, when you use it to restore from, this one will stay in the backup list in iTunes.
More info on backups here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766

I have an A5X chip iPad with retina display with AppleCare . If my iPad broke would apple replace it with the updated iPad with retina display?

I have an A5X chip iPad with retina display with AppleCare+ . If my iPad broke would apple replace it with the updated iPad with retina display that has the A6X chip?

They will replace your "broken" iPad with an iPad of equal type .... so NO, they will not replace it with a new iPad 4th generation. They will actually replace your "broken" iPad with a refurb, not a new one.

When doing a 'battery replacement' service, does apple replace it with the same quality Ipad? mine has 3G

I learned Apple replaces the whole Ipad when you need a new battery(for a fee) but doesit replace it with the same specs? e.g. memory and 3G capabilities.

You should get an exact replacement.
 Cheers, Tom

My macbook pro got so many scratches and dents, i just want to know that how i can replace it with the new one?

my macbook pro got so many scratches and dents, i just want to know that how i can replace it with the new one?

Sell the Old one... Buy a New one...

I bought a iphone 3gs 4 months ago had a problem with display service centre replaced me with the phone when i checked the settings of the phone in cellular usage under call time the lifetime usage was 3 days and 18 hours.what sholud be done ?

i bought a iphone 3gs 4 months ago had a problem with display service centre replaced me with the phone when i checked the settings of the phone in cellular usage under call time the lifetime usage was 3 days and 18 hours.what sholud be done ?

How is your iPhone's display different?
You can check the model number by going to Settings/General/About. These are the model numbers for the various 3 GS models;
MB715LL/A (16 GB Black), MB716LL/A (16 GB White), MB717LL/A (32 GB Black), MB718LL/A (32 GB White), MC555LL/A (8GB)

How do you delete incorrect cover art and replace it with the correct cover art?

How do you delete incorrect cover art and replace it with the correct cover art?

Select the song and open the "Get Info" window (Cmd + I or File > Get Info). Select the artwork tab. Select the artwork and click the "Delete" button. Use the "Add" button to select the replacement art or just drag it into the window. Click "OK" to save your changes.

A newer version of app "5-0 Radio" exists in your iTunes library. Are you sure you want to replace it with the one you are moving?

When I connect my iPad or iPod to my compuer running iTunes I get the following message for most of the apps. "A newer version of app "5-0 Radio" exists in your iTunes library. Are you sure you want to replace it with the one you are moving?"
How can I fix this?
Many thanks
BMWratt

There is nothing to fix, let it update.

Replacing 1900XT with the HD 3870

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for