Graphics Cards For Mac

Please note:

Apple\'s new-found love for VR and AR means it has introduced support for external graphics cards into macOS at last. We round up the best. Information on the default graphics cards - as well as original options available via custom configuration - are provided on the EveryMac.com specs pages for each Mac Pro model. Photo Credit: NVIDIA, Left - GeForce 7300 GT & ATI, Right - Radeon HD 2600 XT. However, default Mac Pro video cards for each series, as well as the ports provided.

Mac Pro Requirements: >>To find out if you are running the correct Mac Pro, go to About This Mac to find out what system you are running. You can find this by doing the following:

Go to • About This Mac
Click on the • More Info button
Select • Hardware
The model identifier should be MacPro3,1 or MacPro4,1 (2008 or 2009) or later

Note: MacPro1,1 and MacPro2,1 are not compatible.

Mac OS X Software Version
The driver for the Quadro 4000 for Mac is now included in Mac Pro software version 10.7 or later. You do not need to download a separate NVIDIA driver if you have Max OS X 10.7 or later on your Mac Pro. It is important that you check your version first before you install the Quadro 4000 for Mac graphics board. Click on the Apple icon (upper left corner of the screen) and select About This Mac.
If your system OS X is not at 10.7 or later, you need to upgrade.

Use the following procedure to get your system OS upgraded to 10.7.
1. Click on the Apple icon in the upper left corner of the screen and select Software Update..
2. Continue to install software updates until your system OS is reported to be 10.7 or later.

Previous Mac OS X Software Version 10.6.8
A separate NVIDIA driver is available for Mac OS 10.6.8. It is important that you check your version first before you install the Quadro 4000 for Mac graphics board. Click on the Apple icon (upper left corner of the screen) and select

About This Mac.
If your system OS X is not at 10.6.8, you need to upgrade. We recommend upgrading to Mac OS X version 10.7.x rather than move to Mac OS X 10.6.8. Instructions for upgrading the OS are included in the above section.

Mac Driver Upgrade for 10.6.8
You will need to install a driver package for Mac OS X 10.6.8 to be able to run your Quadro 4000 for Mac. The driver package is included in the CD that ships with your product. Please follow the installation guide for further instructions. It is also available for download at the NVIDIA.com driver page here.

Please note:

Apple\'s new-found love for VR and AR means it has introduced support for external graphics cards into macOS at last. We round up the best. Information on the default graphics cards - as well as original options available via custom configuration - are provided on the EveryMac.com specs pages for each Mac Pro model. Photo Credit: NVIDIA, Left - GeForce 7300 GT & ATI, Right - Radeon HD 2600 XT. However, default Mac Pro video cards for each series, as well as the ports provided.

Mac Pro Requirements: >>To find out if you are running the correct Mac Pro, go to About This Mac to find out what system you are running. You can find this by doing the following:

Go to • About This Mac
Click on the • More Info button
Select • Hardware
The model identifier should be MacPro3,1 or MacPro4,1 (2008 or 2009) or later

Note: MacPro1,1 and MacPro2,1 are not compatible.

Mac OS X Software Version
The driver for the Quadro 4000 for Mac is now included in Mac Pro software version 10.7 or later. You do not need to download a separate NVIDIA driver if you have Max OS X 10.7 or later on your Mac Pro. It is important that you check your version first before you install the Quadro 4000 for Mac graphics board. Click on the Apple icon (upper left corner of the screen) and select About This Mac.
If your system OS X is not at 10.7 or later, you need to upgrade.

Use the following procedure to get your system OS upgraded to 10.7.
1. Click on the Apple icon in the upper left corner of the screen and select Software Update..
2. Continue to install software updates until your system OS is reported to be 10.7 or later.

Previous Mac OS X Software Version 10.6.8
A separate NVIDIA driver is available for Mac OS 10.6.8. It is important that you check your version first before you install the Quadro 4000 for Mac graphics board. Click on the Apple icon (upper left corner of the screen) and select

About This Mac.
If your system OS X is not at 10.6.8, you need to upgrade. We recommend upgrading to Mac OS X version 10.7.x rather than move to Mac OS X 10.6.8. Instructions for upgrading the OS are included in the above section.

Mac Driver Upgrade for 10.6.8
You will need to install a driver package for Mac OS X 10.6.8 to be able to run your Quadro 4000 for Mac. The driver package is included in the CD that ships with your product. Please follow the installation guide for further instructions. It is also available for download at the NVIDIA.com driver page here.