Mark K Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Okay, this might be a retarded question. Sorry if it is. But I would like to get a new video card for my Hackintosh and would like to know if I should buy a PC compatible video card or a Apple video card? Apple video cards fit in the PC slots don't they? Also, if I should buy a PC compatible video card, then which one should I get that has good video drivers, etc..., for the hackintosh? I am looking to spend about $100 dollars give or take. I don't need a $300-$500 dollar video card. I'm not that big of a gamer. Just 128MB or 256MB video card will suit me fine. Any help would be much appreciated!! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/110051-buying-new-video-card-pc-card-or-mac-card/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ero Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 the ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT comes on mac pro's so there should be good support for that. Im not sure of any success/failure stories with it though. also the 8800gt 512 model (also comes on mac pro's) works well, i have that one. its a bit more than 100 bux though. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/110051-buying-new-video-card-pc-card-or-mac-card/#findComment-780006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOLLYW00D Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 get a PC card here's a 8800gt w/ 256mb for $90 (click the "Click to view LOWER PRICE!" link to see actual price after rebate) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/110051-buying-new-video-card-pc-card-or-mac-card/#findComment-780052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark K Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 Wow, thanks guys!! Does the dual output work too so I can have two monitors on the Hackintosh? By the way, that is one pretty video card. A lot better then what I have now! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/110051-buying-new-video-card-pc-card-or-mac-card/#findComment-780127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erño Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Make sure that your motherboard has PCI-E 2.0 support before you go buy anything Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/110051-buying-new-video-card-pc-card-or-mac-card/#findComment-780490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ero Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Make sure that your motherboard has PCI-E 2.0 support before you go buy anything why? the cards are backwards compatible. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/110051-buying-new-video-card-pc-card-or-mac-card/#findComment-780834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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