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product_id: 198696124
title: "2GB Graphics Video Card Upgrade for Apple iMac Mid-2011 27 Inch Core i5 MAC814LL/A MC814 A1312 Desktop All-in-One PC, AMD Mobility Radeon HD 6970M Replacement Repair Parts"
brand: "maitlan"
price: "$8.25"
currency: USD
in_stock: false
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/198696124-2gb-graphics-video-card-upgrade-for-apple-imac-mid-2011
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
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# 680 MHz core clock speed for powerful performance 2GB GDDR5 VRAM for smooth visuals 2560x1440 max resolution for crisp display 2GB Graphics Video Card Upgrade for Apple iMac Mid-2011 27 Inch Core i5 MAC814LL/A MC814 A1312 Desktop All-in-One PC, AMD Mobility Radeon HD 6970M Replacement Repair Parts

**Brand:** maitlan
**Price:** $8.25
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your iMac’s graphics game — don’t get left behind!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 2GB Graphics Video Card Upgrade for Apple iMac Mid-2011 27 Inch Core i5 MAC814LL/A MC814 A1312 Desktop All-in-One PC, AMD Mobility Radeon HD 6970M Replacement Repair Parts by maitlan
- **How much does it cost?** $8.25 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/198696124-2gb-graphics-video-card-upgrade-for-apple-imac-mid-2011)

## Best For

- maitlan enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted maitlan brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Longevity:** Backed by 3 months warranty and expert tech support from a decade of laptop GPU experience—upgrade with zero regrets.
- • **Crisp, Vivid Visuals:** Experience stunning 2560x1440 resolution and advanced UVD3 video processing for flawless multimedia and creative work.
- • **Pro-Level Performance:** With 960 unified pipelines and 680 MHz core speed, handle demanding tasks and graphics-intensive apps effortlessly.
- • **Plug & Play Confidence:** Firmware and BIOS flashed for perfect iMac integration—tested rigorously to ensure genuine-like reliability.
- • **Powerhouse Graphics Upgrade:** Boost your iMac 2011 with a high-end AMD Radeon HD 6970M GPU designed for seamless Mac OS compatibility.

## Overview

This AMD Mobility Radeon HD 6970M 2GB GDDR5 video card is a premium upgrade for the Mid-2011 27-inch iMac Core i5. Engineered with a 680 MHz core clock, 256-bit memory bus, and support for Mac OS, it delivers high-end graphics performance and 2560x1440 resolution. The card is BIOS-flashed and firmware-upgraded for seamless compatibility, rigorously tested for reliability, and backed by professional support and warranty—perfect for professionals seeking to revive or enhance their iMac’s visual power.

## Description

Video card only, without any accessories such as: heatsink or driver disc.  Important note: It is not genuine Apple graphics card, there can't be any brand new condition genuine one for sale in market. We also have genuine 1GB/2GB HD6970 in stock, which is used, pulled from iMac.  Professional skill is required to install the graphics card. Please take it to Apple repair centre nearby. We don't provide installation tutorial.  If you are uncertain about the compatibility, please contact us before ordering.   AMD Radeon HD 6970M The AMD Mobility Radeon HD 6970M (or sometimes called ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6970) is a high-end graphics card normally reserved for big and heavy laptops. It is based on the desktop HD 6850 graphics card and therefore features UVD3 video processing and Eyefinity+. The codename of this GPU is Blackcomb XT and it should have comparable power consumption results as the GeForce GTX 480M.   Manufacturer AMD Radeon HD 6970M 960 @ 680 MHz 256 Bit @ 900 MHz Codename Blackcomb XT Architecture Terascale 2 Pipelines 960 - unified Core Speed * 680 MHz Memory Speed * 900 MHz Memory Bus Width 256 Bit Memory Type GDDR5 Max. Amount of Memory 2048 MB Shared Memory no DirectX DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 Power Consumption 75-100 Watt Transistors 1700 Million technology 40 nm Notebook Size large Date of Announcement 06.01.2011

## Features

- This laptop internal discrete graphics card HD 6970 is made by AMD. It is original for dell laptop, we flash the BIOS and upgrade the firmware to make it compatible with iMac. After rigorous testing, it can replace the old HD6970 in iMac 2011, works perfectly as genuine card. Thousands of sales records prove its reliability. Please feel free to buy!
- Condition: New. It‘s normal if you see some scratches or thermal compound on the chip, because we must test it before shipping. It's not a retail product, so there is no original retail package or accessories like software, user manual, driver disc, etc. You can get accessories from the old place, such as X bracket, heatsink, or connecting cable.
- Model: AMD Radeon HD 6970M, GDDR5 2GB Memory, MXM 3.0 type. Supports Mac OS. Best choice to upgrade or replace the old card in iMac 2011 27 Inch desktop. If you are uncertain about the compatibility, please contact us before ordering.
- The AMD Mobility Radeon HD 6970M (or sometimes called ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6970) is a high-end graphics card normally reserved for big and heavy laptops. It is based on the desktop HD 6850 graphics card and therefore features UVD3 video processing and Eyefinity+. The codename of this GPU is Blackcomb XT and it should have comparable power consumption results as the GeForce GTX 480M.
- We offer three months warranty on the product and year-long after sales service. More than ten years of experience in laptop graphics card allows us to have the ability to provide you with premium quality products and lifetime professional tech support. We cherish your trust, please feel free to contact us.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Product Dimensions | 10.5 x 8.3 x 0.5 cm; 150 g |
| Item model number | 6970MCNEW |
| Manufacturer | Maitlan |
| Series | iMac |
| Colour | Black |
| Form Factor | all-in-one |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| Processor Type | Core i5 |
| RAM Size | 2 GB |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 1 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 680 MHz |
| Graphics Coprocessor | AMD Radeon HD 6970 |
| Graphics Chipset Brand | AMD |
| Graphics Card Description | Dedicated |
| Graphics RAM Type | GDDR5 |
| Graphics Card Ram Size | 2 GB |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI-Express x16 |
| Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
| Hardware Platform | Mac |
| Operating System | Mac |
| Item Weight | 150 g |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |

## Product Details

- **Graphics co-processor:** AMD Radeon HD 6970
- **Graphics RAM size:** 2 GB
- **GPU clock speed:** 900 MHz
- **Video output interface:** Mini DisplayPort
- **Graphics processor manufacturer:** AMD
- **Graphics RAM type:** GDDR5
- **Recommended uses for product:** Office, Professional
- **Compatible devices:** Desktop
- **Graphics card interface:** PCI-Express x16
- **Memory clock speed:** 680 MHz

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: I also have mid 2011 i7 3.4. When order it had a slash with my comp. But the paper you sent with the video card said said it was for the i5 will work**
A: I don’t know about the i7 but the graphics card wouldn’t work at all on my i5. It took forever to get my money refunded after returning the card. I had to get Amazon involved.

**Q: Is this compatible with a 27-inch mid 2011 imac with i5 processor and amd radeon hd 6770m (512mb) card?**
A: This card has different size from the HD6770M, so it is not compatible with your iMac.
You'd better buy the same card. We have it in stock.

**Q: I need one for my imac 2011intel core i7 3.4ghz but i don't know where to confirm if it has the md064ll / a number**
A: Yes, the HD 6970M is compatible with iMac 2011 27 Inch i7 3.4Ghz

**Q: Does it work with iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) ?**
A: This card only work with iMac Mid-2011. We have original card for iMac Mid 2010 21.5-Inch. Is it Core i3 3.06 or 3.20?

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