Radeon X1950 in Mac Pro? at DVinfo.net

Steve Nettleton · May 13th, 2007, 07:45 PM

Anyone know if it's possible to use this card in the Mac Pro? I know Apple doesn't officially support it, but then, that doesn't necessarily mean it's not feasible. The 1950 seems to be more available here in China than the 1900, which must be ordered from Hong Kong and costs about $500+.

Doug Tessler · May 14th, 2007, 02:28 AM

It will not work because it doesn't have the supported roms and firmware for the osx of apple. It will only work in windows .

Steve Nettleton · May 14th, 2007, 04:34 AM

Well, back to the drawing board. Is the X1900 XT really worth it? It is "highly recommeded" for the new FCS2 suite (Motion and Color). Will I miss it if I have the Nvidia 7300 GT?

Steve Benner · May 14th, 2007, 04:38 AM

Everyone that I asked about that says yes! The ATI card is much better if you plan to use Motion and Color. If you really aren't, the Nvidia will be fine. The fact that the Nvidia is the minimum requirement that Color will except, the next version in about two years may push the card to almost obsolete. If you want the computer to last more than a few years, get the ATI card.

Dick Campbell · May 14th, 2007, 07:27 PM

I can't make a comparison because I have no prior Mac experience, but I have the X1900 in my Mac Pro running one LCD and one Viewsonic 27" HD, and I have been very pleased.

Steve Nettleton · May 14th, 2007, 07:39 PM

It seems I'll just have to gulp and fork over the cash, then. It would be nice if Apple offered build-to-order options over here. Unfortunately, they have only one Mac Pro model. Any increases in RAM, graphics cards and hard disks are DIY, at full cost. Oh well...

May 13th, 2007, 07:45 PM	#1
Steve Nettleton Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beijing, China Posts: 30	Radeon X1950 in Mac Pro? Anyone know if it's possible to use this card in the Mac Pro? I know Apple doesn't officially support it, but then, that doesn't necessarily mean it's not feasible. The 1950 seems to be more available here in China than the 1900, which must be ordered from Hong Kong and costs about $500+.

May 14th, 2007, 02:28 AM	#2
Doug Tessler Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: BOCa raton fl Posts: 342	In a word no ! It will not work because it doesn't have the supported roms and firmware for the osx of apple. It will only work in windows .

May 14th, 2007, 04:34 AM	#3
Steve Nettleton Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beijing, China Posts: 30	So much for that idea Well, back to the drawing board. Is the X1900 XT really worth it? It is "highly recommeded" for the new FCS2 suite (Motion and Color). Will I miss it if I have the Nvidia 7300 GT?

May 14th, 2007, 04:38 AM	#4
Steve Benner Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States Posts: 590	Everyone that I asked about that says yes! The ATI card is much better if you plan to use Motion and Color. If you really aren't, the Nvidia will be fine. The fact that the Nvidia is the minimum requirement that Color will except, the next version in about two years may push the card to almost obsolete. If you want the computer to last more than a few years, get the ATI card.

May 14th, 2007, 07:27 PM	#5
Dick Campbell Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 117	I can't make a comparison because I have no prior Mac experience, but I have the X1900 in my Mac Pro running one LCD and one Viewsonic 27" HD, and I have been very pleased.

May 14th, 2007, 07:39 PM	#6
Steve Nettleton Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beijing, China Posts: 30	It seems I'll just have to gulp and fork over the cash, then. It would be nice if Apple offered build-to-order options over here. Unfortunately, they have only one Mac Pro model. Any increases in RAM, graphics cards and hard disks are DIY, at full cost. Oh well...