Changed Graphics Card ATI Radeon X1900 XT

i changed my graphics card from ati radeon 5770 hd to ATI Radeon X1900 XT, in mac pro 5,1 its showing only 7MB VRAM

OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)

Posted on Mar 5, 2015 9:21 AM

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Mar 5, 2015 10:00 AM in response to msajidjan

You don't supply any info: what model Mac was this on? Does this model support the graphics card you installed? If it's in iMac, it will only support what was originally offered including a customizable upgrade. Unless it's a Mac Pro desktop, graphics cards are not meant to be removed or upgraded - only replaced with the same type if defective.

Mar 5, 2015 10:38 AM in response to msajidjan

From > http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_pro/faq/mac-pro-default-graphics-cards -dvi-dual-link-mini-displayport.html


Mac Pro Subfamily

Video Card Options

VRAM

Ports

Original

ATI Radeon X1900 XT

512 MB GDDR3

2 DL DVI

Mac Pro Subfamily

Default Video Card

VRAM

Ports

Mid-2010

ATI Radeon HD 5770

1 GB GDDR5

2 Mini DP
1 DL DVI

Mid-2012

ATI Radeon HD 5770

1 GB GDDR5

2 Mini DP
1 DL DVI

looks a little like a downgrade to me - the article doesn't really deal with downgrading to the 'original' MacPro (?wonderng why? - 5770 shot? and X1900 lying around?)


Never tried to downgrade... so I'm out.


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