[Pablo Garcia]

Hi everyone, this is my first post on this site.

I have entry level experience with digital video and editing. I’ve done a few small jobs, and I’m now creating a new interview series for my website that I will be shooting and editing.

I have a Mac Pro “Quad Core” 3.2 (2012/Nehalem) Specs (Mid-2012, MD770LL/A, MacPro5,1, A1289, 2629), with one additional 3 TB drive added.

My issue is that the stock video card finally gave out. I’ve been doing research, and I’m confused on what could work and what won’t, as well as the availability of some of these cards seems to be zero, at least in new condition.

The only cards that I know will work with certainty are the Radeon HD 5870 or the AMD Sapphire Radeon HD Mac Edition.

Two of the main issues I’m encountering are not having to pay a ton of money for a high-end card while I’m still at a beginner level of work volume and also not being clear on whether or not the same card type will work if it comes from different brands.

Can someone please point me in the right direction? Any help would be appreciated!

Pablo