ArkaPro Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Hello! I'm going to built an i7 rig: i7 920 CPU 12GB RAM GA-X58-UD5 (install guide - using CD132+Retail 10.5.6 & update to 10.5.7) now when it comes to the graphic card I need: quality card EASY to install 1GB ram. for use with multiple screens for professional editing in FCP. I looked all over (HCLs insanely mac ets) but I cant find 1 that will meet all the demands. I need your advice thats the only thing that is keeping me from buying the hole rig. Please state MODEL RAM BRAND etc... and of course if you have a link to a simple walk-through. Please share your success with me! thanks! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/177894-a-proper-easy-to-install-1gb-graphics-card/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottapotamas Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I can suggest the NVidia 9800GT I have a 512, but it comes in 1GB versions too... Easy to install, put it in, connect a supplimentary (6 pin) power into the back for better performance and done.... quality, depends on manufacturer... gigabyte is good... changes the price... Mine has a VGA, DVI with HDCP, and HDMI with audio (through spdif connector on mobo (optional) Install is easy. If mac is installed, add a EFI string for it. If not, then install like any other machine, and add the string or use an injector. Its almost nativly recognised in 10.5.7 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/177894-a-proper-easy-to-install-1gb-graphics-card/#findComment-1215747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArkaPro Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 I can suggest the NVidia 9800GT I have a 512, but it comes in 1GB versions too... Easy to install, put it in, connect a supplimentary (6 pin) power into the back for better performance and done.... quality, depends on manufacturer... gigabyte is good... changes the price... Mine has a VGA, DVI with HDCP, and HDMI with audio (through spdif connector on mobo (optional) Install is easy. If mac is installed, add a EFI string for it. If not, then install like any other machine, and add the string or use an injector. Its almost nativly recognised in 10.5.7 Thanks for your replay - when I mentioned "easy to install" I ment - easy to configure to run properly in 10.5.7 hackintosh. As to the 9800GT 1GB - where can you find his EFI string? I looked at the supported string list in the universal OSX86 installer: and its not on the list - how can I install this? List of supported video cards:Here is the list of supported cards for which strings are already included: ATI Radeon HD 2400 256MB ATI Radeon HD 2900 512MB ATI Radeon HD 3400 256MB ATI Radeon HD 3600 256MB ATI Radeon HD 3800 512MB ATI Radeon HD 3800 X2 1GB ATI Radeon X1900XT 512MB Intel GMA 950 (Laptop) NVIDIA GeForce 6100 32MB NVIDIA GeForce 6100 64MB NVIDIA GeForce 6100 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 6100 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 6150 32MB NVIDIA GeForce 6150 64MB NVIDIA GeForce 6150 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 6150 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 6200 32MB NVIDIA GeForce 6200 64MB NVIDIA GeForce 6200 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 6200 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 6200 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 6500 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 6500 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600GT 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600GT 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600GT 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600LE 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600LE 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800GS 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800GS 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800GS 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800GT 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800GT 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800GT 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800XT 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800XT 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800XT 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 7025 32MB NVIDIA GeForce 7025 64MB NVIDIA GeForce 7025 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 7025 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7050 32MB NVIDIA GeForce 7050 64MB NVIDIA GeForce 7050 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 7050 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7100 32MB NVIDIA GeForce 7100 64MB NVIDIA GeForce 7100 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 7100 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7100GS 64MB NVIDIA GeForce 7100GS 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 7150 32MB NVIDIA GeForce 7150 64MB NVIDIA GeForce 7150 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 7150 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7200GS 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 7200GS 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7300GS 64MB NVIDIA GeForce 7300GS 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 7300GS 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7300GS 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 7300GT 64MB NVIDIA GeForce 7300GT 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 7300GT 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7300GT 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 7300LE 64MB NVIDIA GeForce 7300LE 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 7300LE 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7300LE 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 7300SE 64MB NVIDIA GeForce 7300SE 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 7300SE 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7300SE 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 7500 64MB NVIDIA GeForce 7500 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 7500 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7500 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 7600GS 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7600GS 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 7800GS 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7800GS 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 7800GT 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7800GT 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 7800GTX 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7800GTX 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 7900GS 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7900GS 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 7900GT 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7900GT 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 7900GTX 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7900GTX 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8200 32MB NVIDIA GeForce 8200 64MB NVIDIA GeForce 8200 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8200 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8300 32MB NVIDIA GeForce 8300 64MB NVIDIA GeForce 8300 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8300 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8300GS 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8300GS 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8300GT 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8300GT 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8300GT 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8500GT 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8500GT 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8500GT 1GB NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT 1GB NVIDIA GeForce 8600GTS 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600GTS 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800GS 384MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT 1GB NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS 320MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS 640MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTX 768MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800 Ultra 768MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX 512MB NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 256MB NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 512MB NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 512MB NVIDIA Quadro FX 5600 768MB The 9800GT 1GB is not on the list. So where can I find his EFI string? BTW can you use all 3 ports in the same time? I need to display to three monitors (2 in high res) so thats why I want 1GB card. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/177894-a-proper-easy-to-install-1gb-graphics-card/#findComment-1215798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottapotamas Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 There is a custom string setting somewhere... I can dig it up a bit later.... You would need to enter the name, then the total ram then manufacturer, then it creates a .hex file which can be used by programs to insert the string. It also (if entered into the name fields) will give the correct info in the system profiler. I could make one for you if you needed! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/177894-a-proper-easy-to-install-1gb-graphics-card/#findComment-1215926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjoe Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 9800gt is very easy -- just install nvidia series 9 drivers v2 and then install nvinject v52.pkg choosing 1024mb. Then qe/ci and all screen resolutions will work. on first bootup if it shows a black screen, backup/delete nvdaresman and later on just install resman again. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/177894-a-proper-easy-to-install-1gb-graphics-card/#findComment-1216905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArkaPro Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 Thank you so much for both of you - I'm going to build 2 rigs (same Gigabyte X58-UD5 mobo) with diffrent GPUs for my friend - 9800GTX 1024MB FOR ME EVGA GeForce GTX 285 Superclocked Edition 2GB So when I get the parts I'll try to do it myself if not - i'll ask you! Cheers pips! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/177894-a-proper-easy-to-install-1gb-graphics-card/#findComment-1216922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonfilio Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 9800gt 1gb.. saw one at the local Best Buy for $150ish.. couldn't believe how competitive a brick and mortar price was. Use the 8800gt 1gb EFI string included with OSX86Tools. Have a 512mb card running perfectly. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/177894-a-proper-easy-to-install-1gb-graphics-card/#findComment-1217079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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