Metal Video Card for Mac Pro: A Guide to Compatibility

Are you looking to upgrade your Mac Pro (Mid 2010) or Mac Pro (Mid 2012) with a metal video card? Before making any changes, it's essential to check if your graphics card is compatible with macOS Mojave. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you determine if your graphics card meets the requirements.

Check Your Graphics Card Compatibility

To check if your graphics card is compatible with Metal, follow these steps:

1. Open System Information by pressing and holding the Option key while choosing Apple () menu > System Information.

2. In the sidebar, select Graphics/Displays.

3. Look for the name of your graphics card and check if it's listed below.

If your graphics card is compatible, you'll see 'Supported' next to the Metal entry.

Upgrading Your Mac Pro to macOS Mojave

Before upgrading to macOS Mojave, make sure that your graphics card works with the operating system. To do this:

1. Update your operating system to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 using the Mac App Store.

2. Turn off FileVault.

3. Check if your graphics card is compatible with Metal.

Why Upgraded Graphics Cards are Required

The graphics cards offered by Apple in Mac Pro (Mid 2010) and Mac Pro (Mid 2012) don't have GPUs that support Metal, making these systems require upgraded graphics cards to install macOS Mojave.

What is Metal?

Metal is an Apple technology that allows the system and apps to efficiently tap into the capabilities of today's graphics processors (GPUs). macOS Mojave requires a graphics card that supports Metal in order to function properly.

By following these steps, you'll be able to determine if your graphics card is compatible with macOS Mojave and upgrade your Mac Pro accordingly.

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