New GeForce GTX 285 Drivers Available Now, Offering Up to 20% Better Gaming Performan

[AidenShaw]

I thought that was Gentoo.
Intelligent installers are always welcome, I just have that nagging feeling that BSD-derivative systems were there (WAY) before MS.

You need something more than just a network installer that treats the network like a distribution DVD.

You need an installer that is extensible and flexible to handle things that weren't foreseen when the OS GM was made.

(Not meant to criticize Gentoo in case that Linux distro has a great dynamic network-based installer - but some of the *N*X net-installs are basically just ways to net-boot the DVD.)

 

[Tenebrous]

I guess as long as Mac users keep paying Apple anything they ask, they'll keep pushing that thumb down on your backs.

And how many people who visit this forum, do you think, are willing to pay $450 for a graphics card? I see a few hands out there in the audience, but it's not the majority -- by a long shot.

 

[harveypooka]

Still only in the US.

Probably best to flash a PC GTX285.

 

[MagnusVonMagnum]

And how many people who visit this forum, do you think, are willing to pay $450 for a graphics card? I see a few hands out there in the audience, but it's not the majority -- by a long shot.

As you see in politics, if you have to constantly depend on a majority, you'll never get anything done and nothing improved. Part of the reason there isn't more interest is due to the high cost of the only machine Apple offers that can use the card and the total lack of gaming support on Apple's part for the platform, which does almost nothing to encourage gaming developers to come to this platform. If Apple didn't insist on EFI, you could simply buy the PC version of the card and download the appropriate drivers. OTOH, how much bother is it really for Nvidia or ATI (or even Apple) to flash their own bios chips before they ship? Does it warrant a $200 premium over the PC version. Of course not. It's Apple gouging as usual.

 

[harveypooka]

It's Apple gouging as usual.

The card is made by EVGA, not sure what that has to do with Apple? Certainly Apple overcharge for the HD4870, though.

 

[CQd44]

EVGA probably just knows that Apple users are willing to pay a premium for hardware.

 

[Topper]

I guess as long as Mac users keep paying Apple anything they ask, they'll keep pushing that thumb down on your backs.

I don't mind spending a lot of money for a high performance video card.
I am very happy with my GTX 285.
But I'll be first in line for a 2GB RV870 or GT300.
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[pr5owner]

I don't mind spending a lot of money for a high performance video card.
I am very happy with my GTX 285.
But I'll be first in line for a 2GB RV870 or GT300.
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i dont mind paying lots either, i have 2x GTX285s in SLI for my Rig, however apple is charging TWICE the amount it should be. thats a RIP OFF not just expensive.

 

[Topper]

i dont mind paying lots either, i have 2x GTX285s in SLI for my Rig, however apple is charging TWICE the amount it should be. thats a RIP OFF not just expensive.

Yep, but I am not going over to the dark side nor am I going to flash a PC card.

 

[gpzjock]

Nice card shame about the price.

I did buy a PC HD 4870 1GB and flashed it to Mac & PC drivers, bought some power cables to fit and got great video card performance for £140.
Upgrade to a GTX 285 for £369? No way, I'll wait till a HD 5870 is cheap and get that flashed too.

 

[Topper]

I'll wait till a HD 5870 is cheap and get that flashed too.

That will be a nice card.
You'll have the cheap PC card and I'll have the "expensive" Mac version.

If the HD 5870 comes out in a 2GB PC card, I'll maybe go for the "flashing" also. I can use the 2GB vram.
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