One of the most important components in a custom build is the graphics card. If you're building a CustoMac, it's an especially tricky decision. Not only do you have to worry about what will be a good performer for the cost, but you also have to be informed what is fully supported, and what is not.Below we've listed a few fully compatible NVIDIA graphics cards for Mac OS X. Each gives a range of port options, full install compatibility, and are known to work with minimal configuration. They may not be the most powerful or newest cards available, however they are undoubtedly smart and safe options. All of the following models have been personally tested by our team.
DVI/VGA
This oldie is a perfect fit for someone on a budget who doesn't need much power, but wants a silent card with two working outputs. Full acceleration enabled with GraphicsEnabler=Yes.
DVI/DVI
A standby choice for many enthusiasts, this card gives great performance. Full acceleration enabled with GraphicsEnabler=Yes.
A great choice for a HTPC setup, with working audio + video via HDMI. Full acceleration enabled with GraphicsEnabler=Yes.
DVI/DVI/Mini-HDMI
DVI/DVI/Mini-HDMI
The newest cards to gain compatibility status, these three 'Fermi' cards are a good choice for their new architecture, CUDA support, and awesome next-generation performance. Full acceleration enabled with GraphicsEnabler=Yes. Details here.
*NVIDIA 450/460 cards are fully supported, but some users are reporting random freezes and open gl issues. Take caution when choosing these cards for now. -tonymacx86
For more information about compatible graphics cards, check out the Graphics Card Database on the Wiki. Feel free to add a comment here with detailed info about your compatible models.
*NVIDIA 450/460 cards are fully supported, but some users are reporting random freezes and open gl issues. Take caution when choosing these cards for now. -tonymacx86
For more information about compatible graphics cards, check out the Graphics Card Database on the Wiki. Feel free to add a comment here with detailed info about your compatible models.
-tonymacx86 & MacMan
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109 comments:
gtx 470 works full 100%??
thanksss
I have a PNY GeForce 9800 GT. It works great (with OS X), but be warned it's EE ("Energy Efficient")! This means lower clocks speeds (core, processor,etc) and the only "good" thing about it is it doesn't use a PCI-e power connector (so if your PSU lacks one it's a good choice). So for the same price as a normal 9800 GT you get a worse card :(. I didn't figure this out until I had bought it.
My Gigabyte GV-N98TSL-1GI Silent Cell works wonders !
Not only works OOB... I get 30fps on CineBench without any tweaking !
Hi, I would know if the geforce gt 425m works too ?
I hope that my english is correct, i'm frensh ^^"
The Link to the GTX 470 from EVGA is Broken...
But new drivers use only 224 cudacore on gtx470 and 240 for gtx480.
Is there any solution?
I purchased the same card that tony has, the SPARKLE 9400 GT, it has a heatsink so it is wonderfully silent and it works well. I figured I'd purchase the identical card to reduce compatibility issues :)
IS the top of the buttom cards supose to be
PNY GeForce GTS 450 or EVGA GeForce GTS 450?
The picture say EVGA and the link goes to EVGA.
@Vector z and svar-
Thanks for the tips- I just made the corrections.
hi!
I purchased the:
- GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 470 Super Overclock - 1280 MB
I would know if works?
You have an EVGA GT 240 listed... I have an ASUS one, hopefully it should work the same?
No luck with the GT 430.
GraphicsEnabled=true boots up to a black screen.
This is with an installation with tony's Nvidia driver update
This site is great, to me this site gives you exactly what you need, its like giving a thirsty man water :-)
I got a N8400 GT and don't work any of that :(
any suggestion?
GT430 is works but:
- You must use HDMI port instead DVI port.
- You only have 512 of 1024 VRAM, waiting chameleon fix...
- no smooth transitions in OSC GUI ..i don't know if it happens in other fermi cards.
To bad it was the PNY GeForce GTS 450...
Has anyone tried the EVGA GeForce GTS 450?
Have not found any shops here in Norway that has PNY cards, but EVGA cards are easy to find.
Does the 9800GT you mentioned work with DVI->HDMI?
I've got a 9800GT with 1 DVI port and 1 VGA port.
I Blank scree if I connect the DVI port to my display with HDMI (common issue I read now for 10.6.3+). Hopefully an impending custom beast compile can help me with this!
Any compatible Nvidia cards that have displayport or mini displayport?
great thing, what about ati ;-)
Inno3D, 450GTS/1Gb DDR5 works, performance on cinebench/xbench almost identical with my previous Geforce9800GTS. The same card gives 31.2fps on OSX vs a 49.9fps on Win7/64bit. A nice upgrade for its money though. Last but not least: I have experienced some kernel panics based on: com.apple.nvidia.nvGF100hal(3.0.4). Seems stable after 48hrs on this system and doing basic stuff (websurfing/docs/HDVideo watching etc). Thanks for the effort, hope this was useful.
Palit GTX460 2GB with 2DVI, 1VGA works perfectly... I used old multibeast with drivers from nVidia website... It's been 2 weeks, and I didn't have any issues yet.
Pretty sure PNY is US only.
Confirmed GT430 is indeed working through HDMI port :)
Thanks for the info!
is there a reason why GTS250s are not listed? I have a MSI GTS250 1GB and it's working perfectly in every way.
Does anyone know if this card will work well? I want to do some nice video editing work: GIGABYTE GV-N285UD-1GH GeForce GTX 285 1GB 512-bit GDDR3
Sparkle NVidia GeForce 9800 GT works out of box !
MSI N470GTX works like a charm.... just no Open CL support though! Any ideas on Open CL?
My Gainward GTX460 works well but chipset model info says:unknown.
what about the new gtx 580 ?? i have seen it with the update!! anybody some results or solutions??
GT430 No Smooth Transitions in GUI is confirmed here too !!!!!!
i run may HAckintosh on Asus 1015pn
with Nvidia ION2 graphics
In System information : Nvidia Unknown Videocard
but Quartz Extreme enabled)))
no kext with Chamelion Graphics Enabler needed
Macosx 10.6.5
GTX 480 is not in list.
Why?
BLAH well just to let everyone know
especially
@SVAR
SO far I tried two 450 Cards
I ordered,
EVGA 01G-P3-1450-TR GeForce GTS 450 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130572
it's a shame because(i got it for 75$) it seems to work and actually lets me change aspect ratio without image going bad but sooner or later the damn Hackintosh will randomly crash and i'll ask me to do a force shut down :(
Email me if anyone has a trick to stop it from the force shut downs I guess i'm just going to order the recomended one
lacocacolaman@aim.com
Hi, Installed PNY GTX 460 (1GB) and worked with the new drivers/Chameleon/GraphicsEnabler but crushes every few min of use, also benchamarks for OpenGL (Xbench/Cinebench) if not crushing are super slow, much slower than my old nvidia gts 8600 256mb. Any idea what could this be? Perhaps bad card, need to check it in windows. Anybody had good experience with similar card ?
I'm thinking about buying the superclocked EVGA GTX 470(in the list) for my p55A-UD4 to replace my GTS 250, is it a safe buy? because I see a lot of people complaining about freezes, are they doing it wrong or can I buy this puppie?
Hi guys, I am complete noob with hackintosh, iboot, multibeast and all that stuff, I have checked the tutorials and the only last thing to do is to choose the graphic card.
I wanted to take a GTX460, but am I forced to take a PNY ?
And do you think multibeast could work with an Asus motherboard ? I save money as much as possible.
GT250 from Gigabyte fully work out from box
the PNY GeForce GTS 450 full works?
the EVGA 01G-P3-1450-TR GeForce GTS 450 (Fermi)
works??
tarpon is
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130572&cm_re=GeForce_GTS_450-_-14-130-572-_-Product
thnaks
What about GTX 465?
My Gigabyte GTX 460 1GB OC seems to work great, I will run some more tests on it..
I see that many users are satisfied with their GTS 250 cards. Have you ever tried connecting a second monitor via DVI->HDMI? I haven't found a solution for 10.6.5 yet. The only one that worked for 10.6.4 was reading a 8800 bios rom file with chameleon, but this is no longer working. In fact DVI->HDMI won't even work as single monitor after the update!
which would be a safer buy?
Gigabyte GTX 460 1GB OC (GV-N460OC-1GI )
, or
PNY GTX 460 1GB OC (KMGX460N2H1GZPB)
Pepo, have you encountered any problems so far? Does your gigabyte card work in dual display mode?
EVGA GT240 in ddr5 is getting real tough to find outside the US, and it just happens to be the one I want/need grrr (single slot, low power decent performance does not need external power and hdmi with digital audio through).
Anyone got any leads for this card in stock in the EU?
Have a PNY GTX 460 OC. Latest MultiBeast and NVidia drivers installed. On the login screen I just see large Pixels, looks like a resolution of 8x4 Pixel any ideas? Perhaps Tony?
What about the GTX 285 Nvidia?
It has support for OSX like the model you show at the top of the web site?
thanks
Charies
I got me the Gigabyte card - GTX 460 1GB OC (GV-N460OC-1GI )
I'm getting random system freezes. "You need to restart your computer. Hold down the power button...." Hopefully some update will fix this. :(
Hey don't forget, my PNY 7300 GT works perfectly in Leopard and Snow Leopard with EFI string, Rotation, QE etc everything works:)
i have EVGA GTS 450 and it still dont work with new iboot. it keep telling me to restart and reinstall. so i don't whats going on.
is it b/c i don't have usb keyboard or some?
some one help me whats going on....
kigger012@gmail.com
thanks.
Does the Nvidia GeForce 430 gt work with os x especialy the hdmi?
I am also having issues with my GT 250 working with dvi-hdmi adapter. I cannot get a signal. says on my screen that signal is too weak. and then it forces my main monitor to freeze
Does Nvidia 9500GT work?
EVGA 01G-P3-1235-LR GeForce GT 240 Video Card - 1024MB DDR3, PCI-Express 2.0, DVI, HDMI, VGA
$112 at Tiger here in Canada <32fps/CineBench>
Working perfectly in 10.6.5,with GraphicsEnabled=true and no other kexts
on a cheapo $37 MSI G41-m4 with a Pentium E5500.
2Gb Kingston
vga,(via vga/dvi adapter I don't have a vga monitor to test), dvi and HDMi.
The Galaxy 8400GS 512mb that this replaced ceased
to function in 10.6.5 and damned if anything I tried could get it to work.
Hi guys, I have problems using zotac eco gts 250 1gb on iatkos s3 v2 updated to 10.6.5.
The card works fire (as far as I can tell) only on vga, but when I switch to DVI I get blank screen.
Only if I boot with -v -f I am able to load snow leopard without problems, but when I restart I get blank screen again...
Any advice on this ?
EVGA 460 GTX 768MB, getting random freezes and "Restart your computer please" prompts. I have the system running on a 9600 GT currently with no issues.
Gainward Geforce GTS 450, getting random freezes and panics too, after aprox 30 minutes or so.
GTX 460 does not work...
GTX 460 doesn't work because MAC OS X don't see the memory. VRAM (Total): 0 MB. this after i instaled the drivers and CUDA . I found something on internet about how we can edit a kext and put the right value of the VRAM.
thanks tony for share compatible graphics card,.
it's useful information.
Nvidia GTX460 is sometimes freeze or Kernel Panic at boot time (before this was GTS250 worked perfectly!)
I am currently using a xfx 9600 gso with no issues at all, I tried a asus 450 gts and it would freeze upon boot up. went back to the 9600.....
Thanks for your nice writeup, i've bought myself a GT 240 but i can't get dual monitors no matter how. Have you tried some similar setup?
xfx GTS 250 1GB get Unknown nVidia card. (software updade 10.6.6) . After Effects say problem whit OpenGL.
Chipset Model: Unknown nVidia card
Type: GPU
Bus: PCIe
PCIe Lane Width: x16
VRAM (Total): 1024 MB
Vendor: NVIDIA (0x10de)
Device ID: 0x0615
Revision ID: 0x00a2
Displays:
Acer AL1716:
Resolution: 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
Pixel Depth: 32-Bit Color (ARGB8888)
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Rotation: Supported
Display Connector:
Status: No Display Connected
Any kexts, mpkg, info.plist for help???
Tnkx for your blog!!! Many help for my hackintosh!
Please tell me.
Isn't there means to make GeForce9800GTX + effective QE/CI?
OS is 10.6.2.
anyone tried either of these cards 560ti or 570
There are several classes of people that buy video cards. There are the hard core gamers that always want the newest and fastest cards for playing computer games.
¿NVIDIA 9500GT de trabajo?....para mi trabajó todo perfectamente y a la primera. TODO FUNCIONA. Asus P5Q SE Plus (bios modificada) + Core 2 Duo E7500 + MSI N9500GT 1GB ....metodo de instalacion: iboot + + Snow Leopard. Una 7600 GT trabajó hasta con drivers originales de Nvidia para Mac.
Zotac GTX 460 no 3D acceleration and only little RAM?
Any help with this card pls?
anyone got a Zotac GTX 460 working?
I have a zotac gtx 460. It works, but got freeze/kp somtimes.
@Lnx2Mac
Are you experiment random freezes with your Gigabyte GV-N98TSL-1GI Silent Cell?
I have this Vcard and it happens to me all the time, especially when I open itunes. I do not know what to do :(
My Mobo is an Asus P5Q Turbo with an Intel Core 2 Duo @2.9 GHz CPU
PS: Sorry about my bad english
ATI Radeon HD 5450 ?????
how about NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT ? i think it's fully compatible, as it being used on older MBP
GeForce - GTS450 - All working except HDMI Audio out on SL 10.6.8, using iBoot 3.1.1 - used GraphicsEnabler=Yes during initial install, multibeast 3.8.0, IOPCIFamily.kext and Nvidia Retail_256.02.25f1v1 drivers. I installed tonymacx86 NVIDIA Update 2.1.0 but could only get 1024x768x32 resolution. Try the Nvidia retail first, and it it does not work try the tonymacx86 update. VoodooHDA 0.2.72 shows 4 HDMI Audio output, but could not get audio working. I may work on audio later.
Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTS450 1 GB DDR5 2DVI/HDMI PCI-Express Video Card GV-N450OC2-1GI http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004DUMTPC
GAINWARD GeForce 8400GS - kernel panic
don't work
gigabyte GT 220 is fully functional card. i have played games and running fcp without any problem.
thank you tony. and thank you all to teach me how and what to do.
thanks again
hey guys i have a EVGA gtx 460 and have also random freezes.
i used this by following the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ0LMEFcKOs
isnt the perfect way but it works pretty fine now :)
is there any way to stop my 9800gt to stop getting so damn hot?
For Budget & Silent i can recommend a ZOTAC GeForce 9500 GT ZONE 512MB with GraphicsEnabler=Yes it works perfectyl on SL and Lion.
Have enough power for everyday use including FullHD-Playback (VLC)
Not testet HDTV / S-Video / Composite Out.
Silent, 2 x DVI
Model ZT-95TEH3P-HSL
Interface PCI Express x16
Chipset Manufacturer NVIDIA®
GPU GeForce® 9500 GT
Core clock 550MHz
Stream Processors 32
Shader Clock 1375 MHz
Memory Clock 800MHz
Memory Size 512MB
Memory Interface 128-bit
Memory Type GDDR2
DirectX DirectX 10
OpenGL OpenGL 2.0
DVI 2
TV-Out HDTV / S-Video / Composite Out
i have EVGA GTS 450 1gb card and after update i install the driver but its not working.
does any have this video card and has fix this issue?? please let me know how to fix it.
Use GFX String inject in to boot.plist may help you if you have bad performance with your card or bad memory recognize or ports trouble.I have asus gt 440 ddr5 1gb work out of the box.I use last nvidia driver with last cuda.It's important to use gfx string inject to your boot.plist to resolve many problems.I use ox86 tool for gfx string.For the sound trought HDMI i use voodoohda 2.1 kext 64bits.i don't understand why the version 2.56,2.61,2.62,2.72 and 2.73 doesn't work.
Sorry for my english.
gtx 460 is fully supported?? i only have 1024x768 resolution as an option. how do i make it 'fully compatible'??
I am trying to get the EVGA SuperClocked 01G-P3-1563-AR GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130610)
I know its not on the list, but I was wondering if anyone tested it out. If not then I will most likely go with the ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB since this is what is in the Mac Pro desktop machine now. Anyone know a site that has a good price on this card? Newegg doesn't seem to carry it.
Dear Experts,
I have finally got the Qosmio G40 to SL 10.6.8, but the 8600M GT NVidia (512MB dedicated VRAM, 2.3GB total available graphics memory using Turbocache, 16X PCI Express) with a potential of 1920x1200 is working at 1024x768. All posts on Google for this graphics card are from 2008 running 10.5 OSX.
Could you please advise how I get the full potential of this card for the SL 10.6.8 and maybe Lion X if I purchase that.
Thank you
I got the Zotac 9800 GTX+ working just using Graphics Enabler=yes
QE and CI imovie was brill.
ASUS ENGT220 works just fine - not the fastest card, but works.
someone tested msi 8600gt? thanks
Help! I got tonymac's EVGA card (gt240)
It says bad display config bad signature in lion. Nvidia rom patching failed.
Can't load kext com.apple.geoforce later on.
Any ideas?
My Asus Gt 440 Graphics Works Fine But QE/QC Features Not Supported. Please Help me. Thanks in Advance...
NVIDIA graphics cards for Mac OS X are really best cards which have best graphics features. Thanks for such good information.
I can confirm that Asus nVidia GeForce 210 Silent 1Gb DDR3 (http://www.amazon.com/PCI-Express-EN210-SILENT-1GD3-V2/dp/B004I8W4VI) is 100% working, dual output, hdmi, awake displays fro sleep.
However, despite some people claiming it worked OOB, it was not my case, I had to use a custom Graphics.plist, which you can download from http://docs.nebular.tv/Asus-nVidia-geForce-210.gigabyteP67.zip.
I have a GIgaByte motherboard. I think it will work on any motherboard, just make sure the PCI ADDRESS (pci/Root/0.....) is the correct one. This settings are for PCI Express 0/0/0, which is the one my P67 uses.
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i can use gforce 560 gtx?
Palit gts450 after 4-5min frezing :( (NVIDIA)
I'm going to buy a Zotac instead of a EVGA, does it matter?
my os x 10.6.8 random freeze, i think because im'm using Gigabyte Nvidia GTX 460 768mb,
and my sound still not working, acl888, anyone have solution, right now i dont install appleHDA rollback scared kernel panic, but i will try, if somebody got solution please comment, thank you,
tonymac86@multibeast ROCK!!!!
is there a guide to edit the kexts? I am looking at a evga gtx 550 ti, and was told i need to edit the kext. is there a guide for it?
What if I can't find a GTX 470 made by EVGA. Will the GTX 470 still work if made by a different manufacturer?
Does Gefore 8500 GT support Mac Os X???
Anyone having experience with XFX 512 D3 X GF9800GTX+ 765M R ?
Thanks, fred
I have the first card that goes in the image where all is a 8800 GT 512 and I got it second hand, out of a Mac Pro in late 2008!
Good morning, I need help configuring Nvidia Quadro FX 3500 I'm desperate, in Leopard I could do a couple of years ago
thank you very much
Es posible utilizar Quadro 2000?
Como puedo hacer para utilizar en osx NVIDIA GTX 460 y Quadro Windows 2000?
La idea es que los dos coexisten objetivo.
Alguien tuvo el mismo problema?
¡Gracias!
You can use Quadro 2000?
As I can do to use in osx Quadro NVIDIA GTX 460 and Windows 2000?
The idea is that the two coexist goal.
Someone had the same problem?
Thank you!
when i look at my specs it says I have a Radeon x300/x550/x1050. would that work?
GeForce GTX 465 1024 MB drivers for mac ox 10.7.2
i got a gt 240 card with official nvidia drivers install but it doesnt seem like the card is working at its potential. it even struggle in the game Red Crucible 2 in low setting. So, should i try the kext from multibeast instead?
My GeForce 9600 GT 512 MB video card works great. I am Using Ga-Z68XP UD5 Motherboard.
Please help me
just now only i have purchased core i7
which graphic card will support it nicely with mac.
And pls send me a link of working mac os x snow leopard installation setup for core i7....
NVIDIA GTS 8800 100%
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