GPU Upgrade (High Sierra)

[zeketorres]

I have a build that has worked for several years. I do not plan on building anything new just yet but my GPU just died (GTX 670). What are your recommendations for a new and upgraded (6 or 8gb) GPU that would work with my current build by just pretty much swapping the cards?

Intel i7 3770K @3.50GHz
Running MacOS 10.13.6 as iMac 18,3


TIA

 

[Jamesbond007]

I have a build that has worked for several years. I do not plan on building anything new just yet but my GPU just died (GTX 670). What are your recommendations for a new and upgraded (6 or 8gb) GPU that would work with my current build by just pretty much swapping the cards?

Intel i7 3770K @3.50GHz
Running MacOS 10.13.6 as iMac 18,3

TIA

For new cards I would suggest getting a RX 580, which is natively supported in High Sierra / Mojave / Catalina.

 

[zeketorres]

For new cards I would suggest getting a RX 580, which is natively supported in High Sierra / Mojave / Catalina.

Thanks so much for your reply.

My local Best Buy has it so I am planning on buying tomorrow, testing it and either return or keep it if it works. Do I need to do anything when I install it? ie run MultiBeast?

 

[Jamesbond007]

Thanks so much for your reply.

My local Best Buy has it so I am planning on buying tomorrow, testing it and either return or keep it if it works. Do I need to do anything when I install it? ie run MultiBeast?

The RX 580 should work directly without additional tweaks. I would suggest getting a Sapphire Pulse if possible.

But if you need additional functions such as HDMI or DisplayPort audio then you may need the Lilu and WhateverGreen kexts.

 

[zeketorres]

The RX 580 should work directly without additional tweaks. I would suggest getting a Sapphire Pulse if possible.

But if you need additional functions such as HDMI or DisplayPort audio then you may need the Lilu and WhateverGreen kexts.

I do not get audio through HDMI, I use the audio card on the motherboard. What would be the advantage of a Sapphire Pulse over an AMD? Sorry for asking so much, I am completely rusted and ignorant on this matter.

 

[zeketorres]

It's up and running. No issues!! Thank you so much.

 

[Jamesbond007]

I do not get audio through HDMI, I use the audio card on the motherboard. What would be the advantage of a Sapphire Pulse over an AMD? Sorry for asking so much, I am completely rusted and ignorant on this matter.

The Sapphire Pulse RX 580 is recommended by Apple for use in eGPU (external GPU) boxes with High Sierra / Mojave / Catalina. I use one myself and it works fine.

But since you already have a RX 580 working, just ignore it.