jpeishen Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hello guys, I am buying a new video card for Leopard. Will SAPPHIRE VAPOR-X HD 4870 2GB GDDR5 work on Leopard? It is different from the 4870 x2 because Leopard actually recognize 1gb for each core. Have anyone tried using this card? I just don't wana buy a card that I can't fully utilize it. Thanks Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/166834-sapphire-vapor-x-hd-4870-2gb-gddr5/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxelized Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Hello guys, I am buying a new video card for Leopard. Will SAPPHIRE VAPOR-X HD 4870 2GB GDDR5 work on Leopard? Yes... try the "A simple guide to 483/485/4870" and remember to use "-f" next time you rebooted. I tried many methods before settling on this. Now I get 1920x1200 resolution with hardware acceleration. The negative is my VRAM is -2048! I also deleted AIT*.kext from my Extension folder. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/166834-sapphire-vapor-x-hd-4870-2gb-gddr5/#findComment-1239489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLipke Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I am also looking at this card, and it makes sense about the guide and compatibility, however I don't understand - "The negative is my VRAM is -2048" So the card works yetm you have no Vram? Could you please explain a little? Thanks! Edit: Or anyone else who could shed some light on this. : ) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/166834-sapphire-vapor-x-hd-4870-2gb-gddr5/#findComment-1297636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxelized Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I am also looking at this card, and it makes sense about the guide and compatibility, however I don't understand - "The negative is my VRAM is -2048" I get this too. No idea why. I wish this card could support dual monitors under OSX. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/166834-sapphire-vapor-x-hd-4870-2gb-gddr5/#findComment-1298954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts