yonyz Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Hi, I am currently running a 10.8.4 with a GTX 660 but I want to sell it and get a much cheaper GPU since I no longer game on my PC. I wonder what NVIDIA cards work out of the box and don't cost much, even if it's old ones. All I need is basic graphics with HD playback, which I assume all GPUs do these days. Thank you. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/290696-cheapest-oob-nvidia-gpu-for-ml-and-mavericks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
artur_pt Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 hello gt620 good hack Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/290696-cheapest-oob-nvidia-gpu-for-ml-and-mavericks/#findComment-1933556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonyz Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 Thanks. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/290696-cheapest-oob-nvidia-gpu-for-ml-and-mavericks/#findComment-1933578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Hurt Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I think the "cheapest" would be the GeForce 210. Works with GE=Yes Its not a very good performer though especially if used with a high resolution monitor. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/290696-cheapest-oob-nvidia-gpu-for-ml-and-mavericks/#findComment-1933683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theconnactic Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Second that. If he's satisfied with 1080p, it will work just fine as long as he doesn't game, as he already told he won't. All the best! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/290696-cheapest-oob-nvidia-gpu-for-ml-and-mavericks/#findComment-1933686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonyz Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 Both aren't as cheap as I hoped so I won't really save much money by replacing. Any older cards that could work? I could buy second hand buy I didn't find any good deals on a 620 on eBay, and I don't want leggy animations. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/290696-cheapest-oob-nvidia-gpu-for-ml-and-mavericks/#findComment-1933696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.14r2 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 210 are as cheap as it can be. Even used one cards won't be much cheaper. GF 8xxx/9xxx cards might work as well... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/290696-cheapest-oob-nvidia-gpu-for-ml-and-mavericks/#findComment-1933719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theconnactic Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Cannot you simply use your integrated card? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/290696-cheapest-oob-nvidia-gpu-for-ml-and-mavericks/#findComment-1933721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonyz Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Can't use built in gpu, it's an old, unsupported model of a first gen i5 processor. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/290696-cheapest-oob-nvidia-gpu-for-ml-and-mavericks/#findComment-1933773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonyz Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Hey, what about a GTS 450 1GB? I found one for as cheap as a new GT 620, but it's more powerful. What do you think? Does it work OOB? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/290696-cheapest-oob-nvidia-gpu-for-ml-and-mavericks/#findComment-1934039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonyz Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Will a GT 220 work? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/290696-cheapest-oob-nvidia-gpu-for-ml-and-mavericks/#findComment-1934137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amit Meena Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 8400GS works OOB 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/290696-cheapest-oob-nvidia-gpu-for-ml-and-mavericks/#findComment-1940456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Frio Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 hi.. gt 220 works..10.8.3 10.8.4 ok gt630 works with mavericks ok c.frio Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/290696-cheapest-oob-nvidia-gpu-for-ml-and-mavericks/#findComment-1943833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustFortehFun Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Don't go the cheapest. Go with something that will work. The suggested "cheap" cards here will barely accelerate the System UI (not to mention movies or flash). Give a few more dollars and get something that can actually allow you to use the system. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/290696-cheapest-oob-nvidia-gpu-for-ml-and-mavericks/#findComment-1944052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonyz Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 I bought the GT 520 1GB and it works just as good as my GTX 660 2GB did, including HD movies. I don't game, and of course I wouldn't expect a similar performance in that area. 2 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/290696-cheapest-oob-nvidia-gpu-for-ml-and-mavericks/#findComment-1944088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkera13 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Geforce 8500GT work with GraphicsEnabler=Yes (10.7, 10.8, 10.9) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/290696-cheapest-oob-nvidia-gpu-for-ml-and-mavericks/#findComment-1954428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMagick Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Geforce 8500GT work with GraphicsEnabler=Yes (10.7, 10.8, 10.9) With 10.9 mavericks, the 8500GT does not work with GraphicsEnabler = Yes The only thing I could get for now is the correct resolution to 1440x900 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/290696-cheapest-oob-nvidia-gpu-for-ml-and-mavericks/#findComment-1974100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantomas Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 hi take a look on Wiki, maybe you will find what you want then after ask for the price 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/290696-cheapest-oob-nvidia-gpu-for-ml-and-mavericks/#findComment-1974129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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