03-03-2017, 01:18 AM
AllGold wrote:
Coming from a 7300GT in a Mac Pro 1,1, I think the GT120 is awesome. :wink: It will handle 2560x1440 just fine.
But I think the O.P. would be better off with a 2010 or 2012 anyway, and those come with a 5770.
Also, a PCIe card for an SSD ( https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/SSDACL6G.S/) and USB 3.0 are definitely nice, but not necessary.
After you try it, you'll disagree w/ yourself and insist on PCIe booting, whether it be via an adapter w/ the SSD mounted on it, or a pricier blade configuration. Difficult to explain, but while booting and using whatever's in the drive bays of either of our Mac Pro's is nice; going the PCIe route actually makes me smile every time.
Also, I like the pep of the 5870, just wish it wasn't such a power monger... I've been on the lookout for a high performance GPU that doesn't tax the state's hydroelectric resources quite a much. Also, another vote that the GT120 barks.
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