Update: ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB Graphics For Mac Pro (2008)

ByMike Moffit

Apple recently announced a new ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB graphics card for Mac Pro’s announced in early 2008. This new graphics card upgrades VRAM to 512MB, and also provides the option of working with Apple’s excellent new 24-inch LED Cinema Display. Read about the card here by clicking here.

The 24-inch Cinema display features:

  • Built-in iSight, mic, and speakers
  • LED Display
  • Integrated power with easy connection
  • Built in USB 2.0 ports
  • Smooth-motion hinge (Tilting)

See the 24-inch display by clicking here.

We’ve created a bundle with both 24-inch LED Cinema Display and the Radeon HD 4870, for $1229.99 with free shipping. You can see this bundle here by clicking here.

The HD 4870 is on back order with Apple for 5-7 weeks. We expect to ship these towards the end of April. If you order today, your credit card will not be billed until the cards are in stock and ready to ship.

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