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Q: I have this card and its bad but out of warranty.  Which card should I order?

S3630: Mac Pro (Early 2008): ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT video card with distorted video or no video

Learn about Mac Pro (Early 2008): ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT video card with distorted video or no video

 

I have this card in my mac pro.  Its not working and warranty is up.  Which card should I order for replacement?

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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Posted on Sep 4, 2012 2:22 PM

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Q: I have this card and its bad but out of warranty.  Which card should I order?

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  • by The hatter,

    The hatter The hatter Sep 4, 2012 2:30 PM in response to blackdoodle
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    Sep 4, 2012 2:30 PM in response to blackdoodle

    Check the serial number of the card. There are TWO threads today about the 2600XT already.

     

    If not then as long as you have 10.6.5+ the Apple ATI 5770 is a very nice huge really boost upgrade from that. Or 6870 if you check around on how to on other sites.

  • by Running_guy,

    Running_guy Running_guy Nov 27, 2012 6:47 PM in response to blackdoodle
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    Nov 27, 2012 6:47 PM in response to blackdoodle

    Have a similar model Mac Pro with HD2600 XT card which died last week.

     

    Ordered the 5770 online, got it 3 working days later & after a quick install the Mac Pro is running again with much much better graphics.

     

    Does confirm many postings that the 5770 works with earlier pre-2010 Mac Pros, contrary to Apple's disclaimer

     

    Hope this helps

  • by Grant Bennet-Alder,

    Grant Bennet-Alder Grant Bennet-Alder Nov 27, 2012 7:16 PM in response to Running_guy
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    Nov 27, 2012 7:16 PM in response to Running_guy

    In the Mac Pro 1,1 and 2,1 with PCIe 1 slots, it runs a little slower than in the Mac Pro with PCIe 2 slots. Apple does not like to re-test stuff that is not currently shipping, so they tend to just ignore that it will work in those older models. Good thing your buddies here know better.