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Hi,
I purchased a "MAC" ATI RADEON 5870 CARD but when I tried to connect it, I noticed that there were no "6 pin" power input ports. I purchased this for a 2010 Mac Pro and it's prior card had one input power input "6 pin" connector from the motherboard. Is my card missing something? Is it not a valid MAC ATI RADEON card? HELP!!
Mac Pro, OS X 10.11
I knew I needed connectors. I have a 6 to 6 pin already. I've ordered a 2nd one. What I meant in my orioginal post was that I didn't see anywhere to connect the 6 pin wire. In my old graphics card, the connection is in the back. After posting this, I took another look at the replacement card. The INPUTS are now located on the side of the card. So I've actually solved this...much to my chagrin.
I knew I needed connectors. I have a 6 to 6 pin already. I've ordered a 2nd one. What I meant in my orioginal post was that I didn't see anywhere to connect the 6 pin wire. In my old graphics card, the connection is in the back. After posting this, I took another look at the replacement card. The INPUTS are now located on the side of the card. So I've actually solved this...much to my chagrin.
On Macs, the cables are a separate item, neither part of the computer nor part of the graphics card.
If you keep looking, you will find the connectors. Sometimes one or two 6-pin, sometimes one six pin and one eight pin.
Someone may find this post later by searching. The essential bit of wisdom to leave behind for others is this:
The aux power connectors are NOT in a standard place on every card.
They could be ANYWHERE on the card. Keep looking!
MAC ATI RADEON 5870 CARD DOES NOT HAVE POWER CONNECTOR PORTS
