Hi to all, I've read the GPU compatibility list:
…but I'm still not sure on which is the best one for my setup, could anyone please be so kind of helping me out with the upgrade of my old GPU? I currently own a:
Mac Pro 4,1 (flashed to 5,1) 2 x 2.26 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 512 MB
OS: currenly 10.8.5 but will upgrade to Mojave and beyond once I get the new GPU (will still need to access 10.8.5 though)
display: LG 43UD79 4k
Is really the:
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7950 Mac Edition (same as ATI/AMD right?)
my best bet? or is there a GPU that has a chance of being more compatible with future OSs and displays?
Which could be the best possible (and recent) GPU I can purchase considering that:
1) I'm not into gaming or graphic intense work, I work with audio so all I badly need is COMPATIBILITY with most OS X versions from 10.8.5 up to Mojave and Catalina and possibly some future OSs, so I gather NVIDIAs are not an option since no longer being supported by Apple right?
2) I need a DP or a miniDP output
3) Would like to reach 4k at 60Hz when watching movies (but most of the time I work at 1080p)
4) possibly able to show boot screen to switch startup disks, with tweaks if needed
5) has to be HDCP compatible
Thanks for you kind help guys 👍
all my best
P
GPU Compatibility List for cMP
Content: 1. Summary 2. Information on common GPUs that can be used in cMP 3. GPU power consumption 4. Color compatibility 5. Flashing nuances 6. What to choose? 7. Useful links. 1. Summary 1.1. There are 50+ GPU types that are compatible with cMP (classic MacPro = Mac Pro 1.1-5.1/...
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…but I'm still not sure on which is the best one for my setup, could anyone please be so kind of helping me out with the upgrade of my old GPU? I currently own a:
Mac Pro 4,1 (flashed to 5,1) 2 x 2.26 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 512 MB
OS: currenly 10.8.5 but will upgrade to Mojave and beyond once I get the new GPU (will still need to access 10.8.5 though)
display: LG 43UD79 4k
Is really the:
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7950 Mac Edition (same as ATI/AMD right?)
my best bet? or is there a GPU that has a chance of being more compatible with future OSs and displays?
Which could be the best possible (and recent) GPU I can purchase considering that:
1) I'm not into gaming or graphic intense work, I work with audio so all I badly need is COMPATIBILITY with most OS X versions from 10.8.5 up to Mojave and Catalina and possibly some future OSs, so I gather NVIDIAs are not an option since no longer being supported by Apple right?
2) I need a DP or a miniDP output
3) Would like to reach 4k at 60Hz when watching movies (but most of the time I work at 1080p)
4) possibly able to show boot screen to switch startup disks, with tweaks if needed
5) has to be HDCP compatible
Thanks for you kind help guys 👍
all my best
P