Mac Video Cards, Mac Nvidia Drivers and Video Related Articles Mac and OS X Video related Updates, Tips and Repairs Mac Video Cards & Display Related Articles = Link Category List - Click to jump to that List of Links = Graphics Card/Video Related (later first) (Added &.) Reports on stock (not flashed) Sapphire Pulse and Nitro+ Radeon RX 580 8GB in Mac Pros running macOS 10.14, 10.13.x and 10.12.6. (Including Mojave upgrades with only the RX 580 card installed.) Native RX 580 driver support in macOS 10.12.6 & later including macOS 10.14 Mojave. Card has 2 DisplayPort 1.4, 2 HDMI 2.0b, 1 DVI-D ports. (System Info GPU report shows it supports Apple Metal/Metal 2.) FYI: This card is also natively supported as an eGPU with macOS 10.13.4 and later when used with a supported Mac and Thunderbolt 3 chassis.
10, 2018) Download page for Nvidia Graphics Driver 387.10.10.10.40.113 for macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 build 17G4015 - the build number with Security Update 2018-003 installed. (If you can't select the page's 'Accept' terms/conditions button, here's a.) Check for CUDA update after a new driver install - current D/L page below. 10, 2018) Download page for Nvidia Graphics Driver 378.05.05.25f12 for macOS Sierra 10.12.6 build 16G1710. (The build number after installing Security Update 2018-006 Sierra.) If you can't select the page's 'Accept' terms/conditions button, here's a. 6, 2018) Download page for Nvidia Graphics Driver 387.10.10.10.40.108 for macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 build 17G3025 - the build number with Security Update 2018-002 installed.
(If you can't select the page's 'Accept' terms/conditions button, here's a.) Check for CUDA update after a new driver install - current D/L page below. 31, 2018) Download page for Nvidia Graphics Driver 378.05.05.25f11 for macOS Sierra 10.12.6 build 16G1618. (The build number after installing Security Update 2018-005 Sierra.) If you can't select the page's 'Accept' terms/conditions button, here's a. GeekBench Metal, OpenCL, Unigine Heaven and Valley benchmark scores with Nvidia web driver for macOS 10.13.6 used with an Nvidia GTX-1050 Ti card in a Hackintosh (6-Core i7 8700 CPU at 3.2GHz).
Includes a summary list of the system's hardware build components. (July 11, 2018) Download page for Nvidia Graphics Driver 378.05.05.25f10 for macOS Sierra 10.12.6 build 16G1510. (The build number after installing Security Update 2018-004 Sierra.) If you can't select the page's 'Accept' terms/conditions button, here's a. (July 11, 2018) Download page for Nvidia Graphics Driver 346.03.15f14 for OS X 10.11.6 build 15G22010. (The build number after installing Security Update 2018-004 El Capitan.) If you can't select the page's 'Accept' terms/conditions button, here's a. (The driver page mentions a very old CUDA v7.5.30. If you already have CUDA installed, check the prefs for an update.
Xfx Amd Driver Installation
(The last CUDA version that listed OS X 10.11.x support on the download page was, but the D/L page listing isn't always accurate.) (July 10, 2018) Download page for Nvidia Graphics Driver 387.10.10.10.40.105 for macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 build 17G65. (If you can't select the page's 'Accept' terms/conditions button, here's a.) (June 2018) Unigine Heaven and Valley benchmark scores with Nvidia web driver for macOS 10.13.5 used with an Nvidia GTX-1050 Ti card in a Hackintosh (6-Core i7 8700 CPU at 3.2GHz). (June 5, 2018) Download page for Nvidia Graphics Driver 378.05.05.25f09 for macOS Sierra 10.12.6 build 16G1408. (The build number after installing Security Update 2018-003 Sierra.) If you can't select the page's 'Accept' terms/conditions button, here's a. (June 5, 2018) Download page for Nvidia Graphics Driver 346.03.15f14 for OS X 10.11.6 build 15G21013. (The build number after installing Security Update 2018-003 El Capitan.) If you can't select the page's 'Accept' terms/conditions button, here's a.
(The driver page mentions a very old CUDA v7.5.30. If you already have CUDA installed, check the prefs for an update. (The last CUDA version that listed OS X 10.11.x support on the download page was, but the D/L page listing isn't always accurate.) (June 4, 2018) Download page for Nvidia Graphics Driver 387.10.10.10.35.106 for macOS High Sierra 10.13.5 build 17F77. If you can't select the page's 'Accept' terms/conditions button, here's a. (May 4, 2018) Download page for Nvidia Graphics Driver 378.05.05.25f08 for macOS Sierra 10.12.6 build 16G1314. (The build number after installing Security Update 2018-002 Sierra.) If you can't select the page's 'Accept' terms/conditions button, here's a.
(May 4, 2018) Download page for Nvidia Graphics Driver 346.03.15f14 for OS X 10.11.6 build 15G20015. (The build number after installing Security Update 2018-002 El Capitan.) If you can't select the page's 'Accept' terms/conditions button, here's a. (The driver page mentions a very old CUDA v7.5.30. If you already have CUDA installed, check the prefs for an update. (The last CUDA version that listed OS X 10.11.x support on the download page was, but the D/L page listing isn't always accurate.) (Apr. 26, 2018) Download page for Nvidia Graphics Driver 387.10.10.10.30.107 for macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 build 17E202.
(The build number after installing Security Update 2018-001 for macOS 10.13.4.) If you can't select the page's 'Accept' terms/conditions button, here's a. 18, 2018) Download page for Nvidia Graphics Driver 387.10.10.10.30.106 for macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 build 17E199. (The build number of the first macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 non-beta release.) If you can't select the page's 'Accept' terms/conditions button, here's a. (This is the second graphics driver update for macOS 10.13.4 build 17E199.) (macOS 10.13.4 or later) Apple support article on using an eGPU with Macs in macOS 10.13.4 (or later). Article includes a list of natively supported ThunderBolt 3 chassis models, graphics cards and supported Macs.
(Does not include the late 2013 Mac Pro, which has Thunderbolt 2 ports. However some owners have used Thunderbolt cased GPUs for years with pre-Thunderbolt 3 Macs, using modified drivers.) (Jan 26, 2018) Unigine Heaven and Valley benchmark scores with Nvidia web driver for macOS 10.12.6 build 16G1212 used with an Nvidia GTX-1050 Ti card in a Hackintosh. 25, 2018) Download page for Nvidia Graphics Driver 378.05.05.25f06 for macOS Sierra 10.12.6 build 16G1212. (The build number after installing Security Update 2018-001 Sierra.) If you can't select the page's 'Accept' terms/conditions button, here's a. 25, 2018) Download page for Nvidia Graphics Driver 346.03.15f12 for OS X 10.11.6 build 15G19009. (The build number after installing Security Update 2018-001 El Capitan.) If you can't select the page's 'Accept' terms/conditions button, here's a. (The driver page mentions a very old CUDA v7.5.30.
Xfx 8800gt Driver For Macbook Pro
If you already have CUDA installed, check the prefs for an update. (The last CUDA version that listed OS X 10.11.x support on the download page was, but the D/L page listing isn't always accurate.) CineBench R15 and GeekBench benchmark scores of (flashed) AMD Radeon R9 280X 3GB card in a Mac Pro 5,1 (dual 3.46GHz) running macOS 10.12.6, using an LG 32UD59-B 4K 32in Display. Also used in his 2008 Mac Pro (3,1) running 10.12.6 now. (He ordered a Radeon RX 580 8GB for the Mac Pro 5,1.) (eGPUs also supported in macOS 10.13.4 or later) (Dec 2017) Sonnet PDF has info on compatibility with Thunderbolt 'eGPU' setup and lists Mac models (with Thunderbolt ports) tested for compatibility as well as a list of AMD Radeon cards plug-and-play compatible with macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 (or later). (As of post date, includes Radeon RX 470, 480, 570, 580, Vega 56 and Vega 64. Power Requirements vary - their listing includes compatibility info for their eGPU Breakaway Puck/Breakaway Box models.) The PDF also includes setup and troubleshooting guide.
(Their original FAQ notes macOS 10.13.2 ( or later) required for Vega or WX9100 beta support. HDMI output is not yet supported on Vega. Hot unplug without a monitor attached currently results in a kernel panic.) Update: On March 29th, Apple released which includes for some Macs/TB3 cases/graphics cards. (Oct 2017) Unigine Heaven and Valley benchmark scores with Nvidia web driver for macOS 10.13 used with an Nvidia GTX-1050 Ti card in a Hackintosh.
(Aug 2017) Unigine Heaven and Valley benchmark scores with Nvidia web driver for macOS 10.12.6 used with an Nvidia GTX-1050 Ti card in a Hackintosh. (Jul 20, 2016) Download page for Nvidia Graphics driver 334.01.03f11 for OS X 10.9.5 build 13F1911. (The build number after installing Security Update 2016-004 released July 18, 2016.) See for latest CUDA version for OS X 10.9.x.
(Supports OS X 10.9.5) Download page for Nvidia CUDA 7.5.30 that lists support for OS X 10.9.5 and 10.10.x. (CUDA 8 versions list support for OS X 10.11 and later.) As with previous CUDA 7 versions, it has a note it doesn't support older generation GPUs with SM1.x (compute capability 1.x). For other versions, see. (Sept 2015) Reader report on using a Thunderbolt PCIe expansion chassis and Nvidia GT740 card connected to a MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 1. Article includes notes on mods and internal display/external display performance tests of the internal GPU vs the Thunderbolt PCIe expansion cased Nvidia GT 740 card in Cinebench and Games. (.Important Tip for macOS High Sierra Upgrade.) See linked page for picture of the Radeon 7950 ROM Switch positions for EFI (Mac) and PC. The card's rom switch should be set to the EFI (not UEFI/PC) position for Mac use.
Apparently some had never checked/changed the switch position. Updated with more info including notes on possible reversed switches and reports of no difference in either switch setting. ( macOS 10.13 High Sierra requires a Mac EFI rom card in the Mac Pro to update. A Radeon 7950 user reported his problems installing macOS 10.13 was due to the wrong ROM switch position.) (Sept 2015) Reader report on repairing a late 2009 27-inch iMac's Radeon HD4850 video card GPU that had cracked solder joints. (Repair was a BGA reball of the GPU for appx. $56 US.) (Aug 17, 2015) Download page for Graphics driver 313.01.04.f06 for OS X 10.8.5 build 12F2560.
(The build after installing OS X Security Update 2015-006 released Aug 13th.) As of post date, that page lists older Cuda 5.5.28 version but the link goes driver archive with that do not list 10.8.x support. As of post date, latest CUDA to list OS X 10.8.x support is from April 2015. (Feb 2015) Link to Apple's repair program posted Feb.
19th, 2015 (updated 2016-02-18). 'Apple has determined that a small percentage of MacBook Pro systems may exhibit distorted video, no video, or unexpected system restarts. These MacBook Pro systems were sold between February 2011 and December 2013.'
(See linked page for details including info on refunds if you paid for a repair previously.) (June 2014) Notes on repeated failures/repairs (logic board replacements) of 2011 MacBook Pros including a reader report on getting a Late 2013 MacBook Pro (retina) replacement after the 3 repairs/4th failure. Includes link to 800+ page Apple forum thread from 2011 MacBook Pro owners and Petition to Apple to replace/fix all affected MBPs. ( See above for Feb 2015 Apple repair program for affected models.) (Dec 2013) Reader's notes on his 2007 Mac Pro 2,1 running OS X 10.9 Mavericks via Tiamo's Boot EFI patch with a (PC) Radeon 7970 graphics card. (Using a cable mod for 8-pin aux power.) (from Aug. 2013 - program now expired) Apple notes 'some AMD Radeon HD 6970M video cards used in 27inch iMac computers with 3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 or 3.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processors may fail, causing the computer's display to appear distorted, white or blue with vertical lines, or to turn black.'
(see page for full details/info on range of affected models) Article from a 2008 Mac Pro owner (running OS X Mountain Lion) on an Nvidia GTX-570 video card upgrade (bought on auction site) that replaced an Nvidia 8800GT card. Report includes benchmarks vs the previous 8800GT card including LuxMark 2.0, smallluxGPU, OpenGL, Cinebench, NovaBench and FPS. ( Apple's Repair extension program has ended.) (Aug 2012) Report from an affected 15in Mid-2010 MacBook Pro owner on multiple motherboard replacements to fix Video/GPU problems. Includes links/notes on apple's updated article on the topic that extended the warranty repair for this problem to 3 years from date of purchase, with a note in the doc on 'extensions as necessary'. (Also includes links to previous posts here on Mid-2010 MacBook Pro 15' (w/Nvidia GT330M) video problems going back to fall 2011, the evolving on the problem and apple's previously posted Video/OS updates for 15' 2010 MacBook Pros (OS X Lion & Snow Leopard) which may not fix the problem so they added the extended repair service for affected models.) (July 2012) Notes/links from owners of MacBook Pros with w/Nvidia GT320M graphics about problems/failures they have seen and/or had repaired. Includes links to threads on this problem with screenshots (checkerboard patterns, etc) and repair/replacement reports.
Like some others, a reader was offered a replacement motherboard but is concerned about a repeat of the problem over time. ( FYI: See above for info on similar problems with 15in (GT330M) Mid-2010 MacBook Pros that had an Apple repair extension program.) Our original article from July 2008 (updated 100+ times) on flawed Nvidia GPU/Failures including the 8600M used in some series of MacBook Pros.
Includes Apple's doc on the issue that notes affected MacBook Pro model production ranges and a warranty extension, Tips for affected model owners, and many reader reports (good and bad) on their experience with the extended repair program. ( FYI: Apple doc on this updated to note the repair program ended Dec. 7th, 2012.) (Apr 2012) A few more positive reports on the 'Oven Bake'/solder reflow fix (example ) for some Nvidia 8800GT card problems in Apple's. Some earlier/older threads on Nvidia 8800GT card problems have updated posts ( and ) on the oven-bake fix. As always, YMMV. (Some MP owners had also tried older tips on removing dust buildup, redoing thermal paste, SMCfanControl to boost case fan speeds for better cooling, etc.) I was skeptical when I first heard about it but oven baking posts in Nvidia's forums go back to 2010. (Dec 2011) Replies to a reader request for Mac 5870 user feedback from longer term use.
Any app or OS issues seen over time, would they buy again, etc). Also includes some owner's notes on flashed models (including 6870s) as well as comparison of 5870 vs 6870 hardware features and clock rates. 2008 Mac Pro owner notes on using a flashed PC Radeon 6870 video card in his Mac Pro running OS X Lion. (Using unofficial 64bit EFI rom noted earlier.) (April 2010) Comments from a 2009 Mac Pro owner on using both an Nvidia GTX-285 and an ATI 4870 graphics card. (By using Y adapters off the Mac Pros 2 Aux Power Connectors, since each card requires 2 power connections.) I know in the past some Mac Pro owners had used ext PS or adapters off the PATA Optical drive connections in pre-09 Mac Pros.
And yes, he knows that apple lists 300W Max for the PCIe cards in the manual. (June 2009) Review/comparisons of EVGA's Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 Mac edition vs the Mac ATI 4870 and the base Geforce GT120 card, tested in a 2009 Mac Pro 8-core 2.66GHz system. Includes pages on apps/game tests, power (watts) usage, benchmarks and Bootcamp/Vista use. (Including EVGA's Precision utility that supports the Logitech G15 keyboard's LCD display for realtime FPS, GPU temperature and clock speed reporting.) vs Nvidia 8800GT and ATI Radeon X1900 (June 2008) Review of the ATI Radeon HD 3870 Mac/PC Edition PCI-Express 2.0 card (backward compatible with PCI-Express 1.0 Mac Pro Systems). Includes tests in OS X Leopard and Windows Vista vs Mac Nvida 8800GT and ATI X1900XT cards in a 2008 Mac Pro (PCIe 2.0) as well as previous PCIe 1.0 Mac Pro (2007/2006) models. More reader notes, tips, screenshots, etc on ATI X1900 XT display artifacts (from overheating). Included are more comments on card cooler swaps, using SMCfancontrol to increase Mac Pro bay fan speeds and card revisions.
ATI X1900 XT display artifacts (from overheating) caused by clogged heatsink fins on the card. Worth checking if you've used one of these cards for any period of time, especially in a dusty enviroment. Display/Monitor or HDTV Related Articles Several Mac Mini (2011 and 2012) owners reported repeated HDMI video dropout/blackouts (appx every 7 seconds) when using some models of Yamaha AV Receivers like the RX-A2040/3040. (Later reports on other models/brands however and not just mac mini related.) Includes suggestions/tips and questions about OS X and their Receiver settings as I could not replicate this problem with a 2012 Mac Mini tested with Yamaha RX-A3050 and RX-A2000 receivers.
(I do see an initial video blackout (handshake/sync) at boot or wake from sleep but not the repeated cases some others noted.) Includes info and tips on HDCP problems and July 28th, 2016 firmware updates for many yamaha receivers from 2010 to 2016. (Nov 2014) Per Apple download page 'This update improves reliability when connecting devices to the Apple Thunderbolt Display, and addresses a rare issue that may cause the display to go black.'
(Updated post with info on install/actual display firmware version(s) after the update and settings tip that may help with the display 'blackout'/flicker problem.) (2014) Notes and Tips to try if you're seeing HDCP errors or purchased HD video playback problems despite your display being HDCP compatible. Some OS X software/settings can trigger HDCP problems like screen sharing and some screen capture software. (Includes a note to check sharing status after upgrading to OS X Yosemite.) Links to threads on EDID mods to fix washed out/color issues with some external HDMI/DisplayPort Monitors used with modern Macs that includes an EDID patch script. Also forcing RGB mode (PC mode) instead of YCbCr (typical TV mode). Reader tip for Aluminum 23in Cinema HD no video/black screen on boot or wake from sleep. Info and notes from a Mac Sapphire Radeon 7950 owner on reported resolution problems with his three connected Dell displays. Coverage of Late 2012 Mac Mini HDMI display dropouts/intermittent black screens/video noise ('snow').
With info on Apple's EFI Update to fix HDMI Flicker and tests with a Late 2012 Mac Mini using an HDMI Samsung LCD Monitor and LG LM7600 (1080P) HDTV using a direct HDMI connection and via an A/V Receiver. Also tested OK with a MDP 27in Cinema Display. Incliudes tips for common problems like washed-out displays, an EDID patch script to force RGB mode and notes on HDCP issues and more. Audio/Video and Surround Sound Related via HDMI to an A/V Receiver & HDTV Info and tips on setting OS X DVD Player output 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. Also has general OS X Audio/Multichannel setup info & notes on Mac HDMI to AVR/HDTV configuration. (Test system was 2012 Mac Mini HDMI out to A/V Receiver connected to an HDTV.) Audio/HT topics page with Tips, App/Software updates, links to guides on AirPlay, HomePod, iTunes and firmware updates for HDTVs, Receivers and UHD disc players.
(Also tips for some specific media issues.) (Jan. 2010) Notes on using freeware VLC player & MakeMKV to playback BR movies in OS X. Reader tests of ElGato's Turbo.264 USB 2.0 Hardware Encoder vs standard Quicktime H.264 export speed with an iBook G4, Quad G5, Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro and iMac Core Duo.
Apple TV / Related Articles Apple TV section with Setup, How-To and problem solving tips, including 4K Apple TV (5th generation) info on HDR, Dolby Vision, Atmos Audio/Surround Sound, and more. (2013) Info from Apple with USB cable tips for restoring an Apple TV that has Problems/Errors or doesn't appear in iTunes. (Mar 2010) First generation Apple TV Hard Drive Upgrade, using a method that avoids ripping off the entire bottom rubber cover. Guide includes pictures, take-apart notes and more. Cooling, Tips & Tweaking Articles (for older video cards) Short article w/photos from a Mac Pro owner on using an Accelero S1 Rev 2 cooler (passive) on his 8800GT. (Updated with temperature tests (Fanless) vs stock cooler and notes on adding a fan to this cooler.) Comments, Notes and Photos from a Mac Pro owner on quieting his X1900 XT card using an Arctic Cooling Accelero S1.
(Includes notes on fit problems with the Revoltec Graphics Freezer Pro in the Mac Pro, although he's using it in a PC on a X1950 card.) FYI: Links to 4 other Radeon X1900 XT Coolers in. Short article w/photos from a G5 Tower owner on using an Accelero S1 Rev 2 cooler (passive) on his ATI X800 card - with mods to G5 tower's air deflector required to clear the S1 R2's heatsink. = Other Site Topic Areas = Thanks to all Readers and my for their support.
Geforce 8800 Gt Driver For Mac
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Click to expand.When 8800GTs were in demand and we flashed them, I tried a few XFX ones. They were more likely to have issues than other brands. XFX was only one I ever saw with a 2 wire fan, instead of usual 4 wire. They just aren't well made and Nvidia had bad solder in G92. Just be very careful not to flex the card at all during install or whenever.
But if you have a working OS install from 10.7.3 or later, should fire up when computer reaches desktop. If card has issue and doesn't finish booting, you'll never see anything/.
When 8800GTs were in demand and we flashed them, I tried a few XFX ones. They were more likely to have issues than other brands. XFX was only one I ever saw with a 2 wire fan, instead of usual 4 wire. They just aren't well made and Nvidia had bad solder in G92.
Just be very careful not to flex the card at all during install or whenever. But if you have a working OS install from 10.7.3 or later, should fire up when computer reaches desktop. If card has issue and doesn't finish booting, you'll never see anything/.