New Mac Pro with ATI Radeon HD 4870

[emilianomorgia]

What about this GPU ATI Radeon HD 4870 ?

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[AndrewM]

Great Question. Some testing required I think.

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[gillekes]

The new Mac pro with new graphic (nvidia or ATI we'll have to see)
and this new ssd:
http://www.hardmac.com/news/2009-03-04/#9695

[SourceChild]

I spent a few hours with the specs. From what I can tell, the 4870 is better than the 8800 or the X1900. I am actually excited at the possibility of running two TH2G 1280x1024 reliably. I have ordered one and will put it in one of my G1 or G2 machines. I have also ordered a G3 machine and have a 4870 coming in it.

[basicmonkey]

That's one thing that's been bugging me about the 1900, trying to get two digital TH2Gs working has always been a pain!

SourceChild: What leads you to believe the 4870 will be better? I'm interested to see what your results are, if it works I'll be after one.

[basicmonkey]

Also, I have a late 2007 machine, by the looks of it I wont be able to upgrade, anyone know the reason for this?

[NevBull]

Apple wanting to bleed you dry................

[FinnRoss]

Has anyone tested the New 4870 card with mini display port & div adapter to Triple or dual head to go?

[samsc]

Has anyone tested the New 4870 card with mini display port & div adapter to Triple or dual head to go?

someone pointed out to me that mini display port adaptors are non-locking - so not very useful.

3rd party benchmarks didnt indicate much improvement over previous cards-

.. someone will have to check...

[samsc]

What about this GPU ATI Radeon HD 4870 ?

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... i wouldnt be too hopeful ...

and display port is non-locking...