ATI

ATI Radeon HD 4870 Graphics Upgrade Kit for Apple Mac Pro

Name: ATI Radeon HD 4870 Graphics Upgrade Kit for Apple Mac Pro
Brand: ATI
SKU: B007O1LQ1A

Bottom line: The ATI Radeon HD 4870 Graphics Upgrade Kit for Apple Mac Pro is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ OEM ATI boxed, non-Apple product

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

This graphics card upgrade kit is designed for, and fully compatible with, all Mac Pro models. (Please note that the Mac Pro is Apple's desktop tower; this kit is not compatible with the Macbook Pro.)Simply install this card into one of your Mac Pro's available expansion slots, plug in the two included power cables, and you're done! No drivers are required to run this card on your Mac.A short installation guide is included.-Fully working OS X boot screen, just like the original Apple card-2 DVI ports: 1 dual-link (2560x1600), 1 single-link (1920x1200)-Analog (VGA) monitors are not…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ATI Radeon HD 4870 Graphics Upgrade Kit for Apple Mac Pro using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. ATI's retro graphics cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro graphics cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

OEM ATI boxed, non-Apple product
Fully compatible with all Apple Mac Pro models (2006-2010)
512MB GDDR5 Memory
2 DVI ports
Mac Pro graphics card power cables included

Full Specifications

Brand	ATI
Model Name	Radeon HD 4870
Unit Count	1 Count
Compatibility	Mac
Built-In Media	Mac Pro graphics card power cables
Mfr Part Number	4328456280
Video Processor	AMD
Antenna Location	Professional
Graphics Card Ram	512 MB
Graphics Ram Size	512 MB
Graphics Ram Type	GDDR5
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Memory Clock Speed	900 MHz
Graphics Coprocessor	AMD Radeon
Graphics Description	ATI Radeon HD 4870 discrete graphics card with 512 MB GDDR5 memory and 2 DVI ports
Video Output Interface	DVI
Graphics Card Interface	PCI Express
Display Maximum Resolution	2560x1600
Display Resolution Maximum	2560x1600
Graphics Processor Manufacturer	AMD

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