th3r3turn Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Hey people are there any list of Cards that work out of the box? Could we start one? i think this would help alot with new builders, like myself. I'm looking for cards that work with no problems and nothing to be install, under a 32bit 10.6 fresh install. 7300GT (32 bit only) GeForce 8400GS 512MB GeForce 8800GT/S GeForce 9800GT 1GB GT220 1gb GTX285 - GraphicEnabler=Yes post here if you have anymore cards you know will work, and ill update the list! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/256222-cards-that-work-ootb/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorfuel Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Good idea, but I think thats what the wiki is meant for. Because unless stickied, this thread is gonna be buried under many others in a matter of days. If people would contribute more to the wiki, that would be fine. Also, it wouldnt be bad to include which version of the card you are using and what method you use to make it run. My contribution: Card: MSI NX8800GT Zilent Method: EFI Strings in apple.com.boot.plist Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/256222-cards-that-work-ootb/#findComment-1678324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kocoman Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I think we should add the bit of kernel (32 or 64), and also the version of OSX Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/256222-cards-that-work-ootb/#findComment-1678327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
th3r3turn Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 Good idea, but I think thats what the wiki is meant for. Because unless stickied, this thread is gonna be buried under many others in a matter of days. If people would contribute more to the wiki, that would be fine. Also, it wouldnt be bad to include which version of the card you are using and what method you use to make it run. My contribution: Card: MSI NX8800GT Zilent Method: EFI Strings in apple.com.boot.plist not really look at what method you use to make it run, more like it will run if you plug it into the computer OSX see's it and it works. BTW would models matter? should it work if it a 8800 no matter what the model? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/256222-cards-that-work-ootb/#findComment-1678606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorfuel Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Is there even a card that just works OOB without any specific fiddling? As I see it, you will at least need "GraphicsEnabler = Yes" for the 8800GT and one of the latest Chameleon bootloaders. So thats some info most newcomers will need. I switched to latest chameleon release just yesterday and now there is no need for gfx strings anymore. Which is nice, really. Some cards are not reference Design and use different connector configurations, and I have read that for AMD users sometimes this can make a difference to how you make your card run. Not sure about Nvidia though. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/256222-cards-that-work-ootb/#findComment-1678800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
th3r3turn Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 Is there even a card that just works OOB without any specific fiddling? As I see it, you will at least need "GraphicsEnabler = Yes" for the 8800GT and one of the latest Chameleon bootloaders. So thats some info most newcomers will need. I switched to latest chameleon release just yesterday and now there is no need for gfx strings anymore. Which is nice, really. Some cards are not reference Design and use different connector configurations, and I have read that for AMD users sometimes this can make a difference to how you make your card run. Not sure about Nvidia though. oh true that, i was thinking more along the line of a newbie fresh install and what cards will work with no problems. then when your up and running, you can put in your gfx strings. first time install for me, and trying to work what card i should use to install and get up and running seems like a pain! in the end its 8800 for till i can work out my next card. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/256222-cards-that-work-ootb/#findComment-1678804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorfuel Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I believe there are a few BootCDs out there that let you boot into SL installation DVD and install with many different cards. (Like [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] for example) Then after installing, you set up chameleon, dsdt, gfx strings and whatever kext you need for the specific gfxcard and mobo and reboot. I hope I get what you are saying.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/256222-cards-that-work-ootb/#findComment-1678808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeopardise Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Nvidia GTX285 - OOB - GraphicEnabler=Yes, No NVEnabler.kext needed . I am using Galaxy GTX285 1GB btw Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/256222-cards-that-work-ootb/#findComment-1679945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
th3r3turn Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 I believe there are a few BootCDs out there that let you boot into SL installation DVD and install with many different cards. (Like [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] for example) Then after installing, you set up chameleon, dsdt, gfx strings and whatever kext you need for the specific gfxcard and mobo and reboot. I hope I get what you are saying.. ok cool thats its! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/256222-cards-that-work-ootb/#findComment-1680102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
th3r3turn Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 9800GT 1GB (nvidia reference version) works right away. If it doesn't work then you might need to grab NVenabler.kext Also ASUS GeForce 8400GS 512MB works. thanks for the info will update Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/256222-cards-that-work-ootb/#findComment-1682550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terramir Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 well two cards I know work up to 10.6.6 are 7300gt 32 bit only and gt220 1gb both with vga. terramir Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/256222-cards-that-work-ootb/#findComment-1682974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kocoman Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Can anyone tell me which one is working for Lion?, because Lion drop support for 32bit and some 6xxx/7xxx series Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/256222-cards-that-work-ootb/#findComment-1683786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellmantt Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Can anyone tell me which one is working for Lion?, because Lion drop support for 32bit and some 6xxx/7xxx series http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=256103 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/256222-cards-that-work-ootb/#findComment-1683787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
th3r3turn Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Can anyone tell me which one is working for Lion?, because Lion drop support for 32bit and some 6xxx/7xxx series nice to see someone waste time on a post that has nothing to do with the OP Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/256222-cards-that-work-ootb/#findComment-1683847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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