Best Graphics card for Photoshop (Mac Pro 5.1)

[Mecio]

Hi guys,

I got a mac pro thats been upgraded from a 4.1 to 5.1 with a stock Nvidia GT 120.

I'm looking to upgrade the graphics card and it will be mainly used for Photoshop so don't need a beast for 3d rendering or video. However, I can imagine the graphics card will be used more and more with Photoshop CC updates so looking for something to last for the next few years.

What would be your recommendations?

Many thanks

 

[VAGDesign]

I would recommend AMD HD 7950/7970 or R9 280x/290x, I'm not experienced with nVidia to recommend any.

 

[Mecio]

I would recommend AMD HD 7950/7970 or R9 280x/290x, I'm not experienced with nVidia to recommend any.

Thanks VAGDesign.

Are they both easy to install without adding additional power cables etc?

 

[VAGDesign]

I own a 7950 and requires only 2x6pin PCIe power cables. No extra power or another internal PSU.

 

[Mecio]

Does anyone else have any other recommendations?

Thanks

 

[netkas]

gtx770/680 maybe

 

[crjackson2134]

The HD 7970 works well for me. Mine came from macvidcards so it runs on internal MP power only (2x 6 pin connectors) and has boot screens on all ports.

 

[JaguarGod]

Well, I'm running a 2009 4,1 to 5,1 and have been using a GTX970 and loving it. The one I bought uses only the 2X6 pins for power and runs great. No boot screen though, but worth it for me. Specs in sig.

 

[lewnworxx]

Well, I'm running a 2009 4,1 to 5,1 and have been using a GTX970 and loving it. The one I bought uses only the 2X6 pins for power and runs great. No boot screen though, but worth it for me. Specs in sig.

I'd second the 970. Massive bang for the buck.

 

[Mecio]

I'd second the 970. Massive bang for the buck.

Thanks!

How about the AMD ATI R9-280X 3GB?

 

[666sheep]

280X will do as well.