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efxmaster
24-04-2011, 12:14 AM
just wondering if anyone is using Catalyst with the newer macs. Mine is a 2008, but I might upgrade it. The new ones have the Ati video cards. Anyone see anything I should watch out for?

Thanks
NevBull
24-04-2011, 08:19 AM
I have built systems with the new machines and the Quadro 4000 graphics card upgrade seems to be the only option at the moment. the performance of the stock cards is not very good.

Nev.
samsc
24-04-2011, 09:18 AM
you can use gt120 - and nvidia gtx 285

apple has changed something in graphics for ATI cards - which gives poor performance for hidef files - only for all current ATI cards
efxmaster
24-04-2011, 12:16 PM
Ok, I just looked on Apples website, and the only options are the ATI cards. Is this another card I am going to have to buy and replace the ATI with? Just wondering for budget reasons. I guess I could call Apple and ask if they can build it with the other card.
samsc
24-04-2011, 12:20 PM
Ok, I just looked on Apples website, and the only options are the ATI cards. Is this another card I am going to have to buy and replace the ATI with? Just wondering for budget reasons. I guess I could call Apple and ask if they can build it with the other card.

yes - you have to replace ati - if you want more than a few normal resolution layers

i doubt very much apple will replace for you
NevBull
25-04-2011, 11:29 AM
you have to get the Quadtro 4000 from the Applestore as an accessory - not part of a CTO build. See http://store.apple.com/uk/product/H3314ZM/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY for example in the UK store.

GTX285's are very hard to come by - some people in the US are 'chipping' the PC version to work on a mac. They seem to work ok - but its a risk you take using them.

Nev.
samsc
25-04-2011, 11:46 AM
you have to get the Quadtro 4000 from the Applestore as an accessory - not part of a CTO build. See http://store.apple.com/uk/product/H3314ZM/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY for example in the UK store.

GTX285's are very hard to come by - some people in the US are 'chipping' the PC version to work on a mac. They seem to work ok - but its a risk you take using them.

Nev.

quadro 4000 are cheaper outside applestore -

in the usa cdw has them for 850USD

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/PNY-NVIDIA-Quadro-4000-for-Mac-graphics-adapter-Quadro-4000-2-GB/2252836.aspx?enkwrd=ALLPROD%3a%7cmac%2520quadro%25 204000%7cAll%20Product%20Catalog
technick
25-04-2011, 06:03 PM
Theoretically would catalyst run on a Hackintosh built with a quadra4000?

I know it would be unsupported and probably not show safe but I assume that the software does nothing "naughty" or outside the operating system.
samsc
25-04-2011, 06:54 PM
Theoretically would catalyst run on a Hackintosh built with a quadra4000?

I know it would be unsupported and probably not show safe but I assume that the software does nothing "naughty" or outside the operating system.

its not possible to say anything about any hackintosh -
except to presume they dont work