HT204331: 1GB of VRAM is recommended for editing 3D titles in Final Cut Pro, Compressor, and Motion

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Q: I have a Mac Pro 2.93QXCX3X2G/1TB/HD4870/2XSD and I only have VRAM of 512 MB. I am trying to use 3D titles and I get a message that I do not have enough VRAM. Can I get more VRAM on this computer? Do I need to go to the Apple store to buy this?

I need more VRAM on my Mack Pro. I purchased this computer in 2010. What do I need to do to get more VRAM?

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Posted on Sep 15, 2015 6:14 AM

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Q: I have a Mac Pro 2.93QXCX3X2G/1TB/HD4870/2XSD and I only have VRAM of 512 MB. I am trying to use 3D titles and I get a message tha ... more

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  • by lllaass,Helpful

    lllaass lllaass Sep 16, 2015 5:43 AM in response to dazzle99
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    Sep 16, 2015 5:43 AM in response to dazzle99

    You can upgrade graphics cards and even use a lot of PC but PC cards do not give you a boot screen

    User Tip: Mac Pro silver tower (2006-2012) Replacement Graphics cards

    http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1440150

  • by John Lockwood,Helpful

    John Lockwood John Lockwood Sep 17, 2015 5:04 AM in response to dazzle99
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    Sep 17, 2015 5:04 AM in response to dazzle99

    To put things in simpler terms you cannot upgrade the VRAM on your existing video card, you need to buy a new (or second hand) video card which has more VRAM.

     

    The articles referred to by Illaass will provide some suggestions for new cards.

     

    As some general comments on choices of video cards.

     

    Nvidia cards work best if your going to be using Adobe applications, AMD video cards work best if your going to be using Apple's Final Cut Pro X software. It is also worth picking a card that matches the list below to ensure compatibility with Apple's new 'Metal' software for future proofing.

     

    • Nvidia GeForce GTX 400 series and newer
    • Intel HD4000 and newer (Ivy Bridge or newer)
    • AMD HD7000 and newer

     

    Note: No Mac Pro models use or support Intel video cards so it is only the other two options you need to consider. I have a HD7950 as an example and this is therefore supported for Metal, a GTX 680 would also be supported amongst others.

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    dazzle99 dazzle99 Sep 16, 2015 5:51 AM in response to John Lockwood
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    Sep 16, 2015 5:51 AM in response to John Lockwood

    Thank you. Your answer is one that I can understand. I am not a computer wizard my field is editing on Final Cut Pro. Thanks again and I will try and get the AMD HDS 7950 Video card.