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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 Mac Version Due in June

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Engadget reports that a version of NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 285 graphics card for the Mac Pro will be released in June.

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The GTX 285 is currently NVIDIA's fastest single-processor GPU, offering 240 processing cores and 1 GB of video memory. AnandTech recently reviewed the PC version of the GTX 285 and found that it consistently outperformed the ATI Radeon HD 4870, whose Mac counterpart is currently available as an upgrade for the Mac Pro.

NVIDIA just last week announced the upcoming Quadro FX 4800, offering a professional-level graphics card option for Mac Pro users at a price point of $1799. The GTX 285, however, should provide a significant performance boost over the current standard-level offerings for the Mac Pro at a price point closer to $400.

Article Link: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 Mac Version Due in June
 
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https://www.macrumors.com/2009/04/30/nvidia-geforce-gtx-285-mac-version-due-in-june/
I imagine that image is simply a GTX 285 that Engadget found around on the web. The final release may not be a "partner" card (much like the 8800GT is nVidia branded), and may have different ports.
 
Good to hear. I am surprised that the graphics card makers have not been quicker about this.

Especially since I think it is likely that a vastly higher percentage of people spending $2000 to $4000+ on a workstation are much more likely to buy a high end graphics card than say people buying $500 computers. It's not like they have to specifically design a card for the Mac. They just need to make drivers and custom firmware for pre-existing cards.

It is really strange to me that the third party vendors have not practiced this long ago. As someone like Sapphire or eVGA would have greatly expanded their market as the sole seller on the Mac side. As opposed to the myriad of companies competing for the gaming market on the Windows side.

This will make the Hackintosh community happy as these drivers are futzed with to get the high end PC counterparts working in OS X.

With high end nVidia and ATI cards available I suppose it will be a matter of weeks until nVidia unleashes the GTX300 series and ATI the HD5000 series. To be available for Mac the following year.:rolleyes:
 
What we need is a mini tower, MacPro mini, into which we could put these things, instead of having to shell out serious dough for a full MacPro.
 
I have my fingers crossed that this card only requires 1 of the internal molex connectors for power, unlike the 4870. Otherwise we are limited to one card per machine which for us is a massive problem!!

Also i would love to see this card have 2 x DVI connectors and not the stupid and most importantly non-latching mini displayport connector. I can see the need for it on laptops and imacs, but i really need my connector to not be so easy to accidentally pulled out!!
 
gazzer82 said:
I have my fingers crossed that this card only requires 1 of the internal molex connectors for power, unlike the 4870. Otherwise we are limited to one card per machine which for us is a massive problem!!
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The GTX 285 requires a 6 and an 8 pin power feed. In other words, one card.
 
$50 more then a 4870 for a GTX285?

Or when they say "closer" they mean more like $499? Can't picture this card costing less then $500 considering that the PC version is already priced at around $310 (with discounts).
 
ChrisA said:
Yes. I'm wondering if people will really pay $1700 or even $400 so a video game will run smoother. Kind of nuts if you ask me.
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Well that's about all we need from you to realize you have no idea what you're talking about.
 
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