Swap out the cooler for a non-reference design. A standard practice on better PC builds, and Apple is just as eligible to do so.
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AMD Announces New Mac Pro-Suitable Radeon HD 7970 Graphics Card
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Tired of eating leftovers? Get a PC.
Not sure why you're being voted down. But yes, I'm agree with you in case of a MacPro.
Being updated on super super slow phase, MacPro is a dish served cold.
It takes longer and longer for Apple to update the line. While something like Macbook Pro can get 2 updates (major & minor spec bump) in 2011.
Even Macbook Air get updated in less than 1 year since 2010!
It's only fair for Apple to keep MacPro line updated, even subtly. Why not silently including 6970 desktop GPU on 2011 MacPro? Keeping the same price tag for 2 years old hardware is just fishy.
So yes, if I really need a "Pro" workstation today, I'd get a PC instead. Vote me down you blind fanboys!!
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They haven't announced anything for Mac. They have only revealed a graphics card.
While the 4870 still is a decent card (I have a 4890, almost the same) you obviously don't have very high demands when it comes to setting in games and frame rate when there's a lot if action on the screen.
Or you're playing older less demanding games, I don't know.
Anyway, also the operating system and many ”graphics intensive” applications can benefit from a better graphics card.
So yes, in some ways — when it comes to graphics hardware power — we are missing out as Mac users.
Because it's a waste of money?
And a ton of it too, $145.00 for OEM Windows 7 Pro.
If you already owe PC, then you don't need mac. It's a waste of money
Especially for games. ESPECIALLY for gaming.
The Mac Pro is the only option for expansion but it is lacking in video cards. Drives and I/O are more plentiful but that only goes so far. Not to mention that a video card is a much more flexible expansion card with gaming and computation functions in one package.It kind of defeats the entire point of upgradeable graphics when there are no cards to upgrade to. Apple sucks the big one in this department. They have NO ONE to blame but themselves for waning Mac Pro sales. They can't expect someone to shell out over $3k for something that is slower than a $1200 iMac in graphics simply because they never update the darn thing or offer any upgrades for it.
$US 124.99 around here. I like Apple's notebooks but I do not believe Apple has been worthy of my money. Not to mention the entire reason is to run Windows on it.
My Macbook is really starting to show its age in terms of physical condition and performance.
I'm beginning to not even like my MP anymore. I'm a hardcore gamer, and Apple's stuff is just too costly and takes freaking FOREVER to get an update. I'm seriously considering selling my MP and building a hackintosh/Win 7 machine.
It kind of defeats the entire point of upgradeable graphics when there are no cards to upgrade to. Apple sucks the big one in this department. They have NO ONE to blame but themselves for waning Mac Pro sales. They can't expect someone to shell out over $3k for something that is slower than a $1200 iMac in graphics simply because they never update the darn thing or offer any upgrades for it.
Because corporations, businesses & enterprise just don't upgrade their workstations on a regular basis. Its not cost effective. The field offices I've worked in would upgrade a machine maybe once in a 3 or 4 years cycle since I've been there, if that. And most likely get a new version graphics card if it was a repair.
While the average geek, nerd, tech has to get the latest and greatest just because they want it and not necessarily need it mentality.
While I agree with your sentiment, I suspect most "normal" consumers never upgrade their graphics cards. I imagine they use their computers until they break or are no longer "fast enough" for whatever reason (not enough memory, spyware, viruses, graphics card, etc.). Then they just buy a new one.
Remember, the fact that we're on this board suggests we're not normal consumers. As much as I would love a graphics card swappable iMac or iMac equivalent (or the much sought-after xMac), I suspect most users would never use the feature. At least, not enough to justify the inherent costs to Apple.
The folks that say this interest me.
Apple has lower price points in dollar terms and dollar value terms than ever.
Apple delivers more value per box than ever, in more locations, ways and methods than ever.
The cost on any measure is about half than at anytime in the past 5-7+ years.
OBTW they sell uber well.
So WTF are you saying again?
Wow! I thought the rumours were all set that Apple was going to update the Pro line! But now even this site is stating they are yet to show a commitment to the line!?
At least these cards are nice, lets hope the drivers are a good clue.
At least these cards are nice, lets hope the drivers are a good clue.
Golly gee! It's like they skipped a generation! Oh, wait, they've been doing that since the X1800.
Amen brother!! Sorry but Mac's just aren't gaming machines people.Tired of eating leftovers? Get a PC.
You paid a premium for a Mac, why not pay premium for a vid card for that mac?
Not copying, just trying to catch up.... not doing a very good job IMHO but hey, it's a start.
Didn't you buy a mac to run X.... why would you wan't to run PC software on a Mac? Grass not greener?
Bingo!
I won't call them an idiot but I will laugh at them....
Why spend the money on both when you can build a PC for half the $$ that will do what both machines will do?
Oh, don't worry, they will. FB can't stand being told the truth.
Sorry guys you can say how great your Mac is and how much better it is than a PC..... Nope, sorry, go to jail and don't pass go. Sure they're great for some things but when it comes to gaming it just can't hold a candle to a PC. PLUS why are all you guys running horrid windows on your mac? I always love when you talk crap about PC's yet mirror windows on your machine. IF it was so great you wouldn't need to run windows. Just saying.
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I'm looking to upgrade the video card on my Mac Pro 3,1 from the HD 2600 that came with it so any new entrants to push the price down of what's currently out there would be nice. I really don't want to pay $275 for a 2+ year old card with hacked firmware that only shows a boot menu once I've completed a connected display checklist.
I heard Apple likes adopting industry standards into their computers.
So, where is Crossfire support?
So, where is Crossfire support?
