So i finally got my 2008 dual 2.8 quad core.
i love it.
so much better than my 15'' 2006 mac book pro!!!
So here is the deal.
I'm currently running a 23'' ACD.
But i miss my webcam/speakers/mic that was build in to my laptop.
So i'll be looking to upgrade to a 24'' LED cinema display.
But the GFX card only supports DVI displays.
it's the ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT.
So for my to upgrade to the 24'' first i need to upgrade the card.
SO please, lend my your knowledge.
I know i ca get cards from apple, there is the 120gtx i think, and the 5570 and 5580 (trying to remember by heart, sorry if they're wrong).
But i can also get other cards, correct?
So, i'll say what work i want to use this for, and we'll see what card get's recommended.
First, i haven't had a good computer for about 3 years, so if i'm going to get a graphics card, i'd like it to be capable of playing some games. Diablo 3 i'm looking at pretty hard. I don't need to be a beast, but i don't want to be disappointed. I don't mind if can't do ULTRA settings, but it want it to run.
second, i do heavy photo/video work. Now that i've got a new computer i'll be able to do much more exciting things without the slowdowns.
third, i'm a simulation physicist. i use MATLAB, mathematic, python and C for my simulations. I would like a card that supports either CUDA or OpenCL
i know CUDA is an nvidia thing, so i don't mind ATI as long as i get openCL/Grand Central Dispatch.
I also want full support. I don't want a lack of boot screen, or dvd player not working.
So yeh. Also budget.
don't want to spend $500 on this, something more like $200-$350.
I see i can get some from the apple store, but if i can get a better card from e-bay or my local computer shop that will work, i would be happy!
Thanks guys
i look forward to talking graphics cards with you!
i love it.
so much better than my 15'' 2006 mac book pro!!!
So here is the deal.
I'm currently running a 23'' ACD.
But i miss my webcam/speakers/mic that was build in to my laptop.
So i'll be looking to upgrade to a 24'' LED cinema display.
But the GFX card only supports DVI displays.
it's the ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT.
So for my to upgrade to the 24'' first i need to upgrade the card.
SO please, lend my your knowledge.
I know i ca get cards from apple, there is the 120gtx i think, and the 5570 and 5580 (trying to remember by heart, sorry if they're wrong).
But i can also get other cards, correct?
So, i'll say what work i want to use this for, and we'll see what card get's recommended.
First, i haven't had a good computer for about 3 years, so if i'm going to get a graphics card, i'd like it to be capable of playing some games. Diablo 3 i'm looking at pretty hard. I don't need to be a beast, but i don't want to be disappointed. I don't mind if can't do ULTRA settings, but it want it to run.
second, i do heavy photo/video work. Now that i've got a new computer i'll be able to do much more exciting things without the slowdowns.
third, i'm a simulation physicist. i use MATLAB, mathematic, python and C for my simulations. I would like a card that supports either CUDA or OpenCL
i know CUDA is an nvidia thing, so i don't mind ATI as long as i get openCL/Grand Central Dispatch.
I also want full support. I don't want a lack of boot screen, or dvd player not working.
So yeh. Also budget.
don't want to spend $500 on this, something more like $200-$350.
I see i can get some from the apple store, but if i can get a better card from e-bay or my local computer shop that will work, i would be happy!
Thanks guys
i look forward to talking graphics cards with you!
