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graphics card replacement

  1. A

    MP 1,1-5,1 Graphics Card stuck in Mac Pro 5,1

    I was trying to replace the graphics card on my 2009 mac pro 5,1 desktop. The new graphics card is an MSI RX 580 8gb, which is supposed to fit. I couldn't get it to fit into the slot, and even worse, while trying it got stuck on the motherboard. I can't get it out. As you can see from the...
  2. LittleMacDiablo

    MP 1,1-5,1 Mac Pro mid 2010

    Hi I am looking for advice to help me make the decision whether to upgrade from my Mac Pro mid 2010. I use it mainly for: Photo editing Netflix Working from home Occasional Gaming The only reasons I am looking to upgrade are: 1. upgrade my monitors (looking at second hand Thunderbolt...
  3. kevinakerberg

    Graphics Card Options for Late 2009 27" iMac

    Hello all, I have a late 2009 27" iMac with the HD 4850 graphics card, which has failed. Looking online right now these parts go for about $200, which is manageable but a lot to ask for such an old machine. But I still would like to the machine repaired. Looking around I've seen that the HD 5750...
  4. rodedwards

    2009 Mac Pro v4.1 to 5.1 Graphics Card Help

    Hi everyone ... I have a 2009 Mac Pro desktop tower which originally came with v4.1 firmware, but i updated to v5.1. I also had processors upgraded to 2 x Intel Xeon 3.46Mhz and added a Mac Edition Nvidia Geforce GTX 680 graphics card. It's all running on Sierra 10.12.6. I'm now playing with...
  5. pat250

    Upgrading a 2008 Mac Pro: Graphics card recommendations

    Hey everyone, I'm looking into buying a used 2008-2009 Mac Pro on ebay. I want to smoothly edit HD videos on FCP, so I was thinking I should upgrade the internals. -At least 16gb RAM -At least 2gb VRAM (graphics card) Here's a link to the Mac I found...
  6. C

    Does out of warranty repair price vary by country?

    My late 2013 15” MBP’s graphics card just died. I’m currently living in Seoul and I’ve been quoted ~₩670,000 (£440) to have it replaced (including service fee). I know that in the UK original prices are far higher for buying the machine itself, but is the same true for repairs?
  7. Mainbeam

    Graphics card failure

    Hi folks, I have an early 2011 MacBook Pro 15”. Unfortunately the graphics card has failed again. I just get grey screen after boot up noise. Or green apple logo then grey screen. I’ve taken it to Apple and they no longer repair this model. I want to repair it myself but unsure of how to do it...
  8. Jimfoon

    Mac Pro 5,1 Single Slot GPU??

    Hey All, Budget is under 300 but would prefer as cheap as possible. It's for a professional recording studio environment not for video professional use. I'm looking for a solid relatively modern Single Slot GPU that works OOB with OSX Sierra+. It's a weird situation where I need to occupy 3...
  9. M

    Is there a way to determine whether a 2011 MBP 15" has its graphics card replaced?

    I seem to remember but I cannot track it down. Thanks for your help, Magnus
  10. D

    MacBook Pro 2011 - Graphics Card Issue

    Hi Guys So I have had my MacBook Pro 2011 17 inch since 2011, in that time the computer has had 3 logic boards replaced by Apple due to the graphics card issue. The issue is back again and I am trying to get another replacement by Apple. The last time the Logic Board was replaced an Apple...