When Apple introduced the new Mac Pros, they came with new graphics cards... that weren't compatible with previous Mac Pros. This has caused some consternation amongst owners of the neglected machines, who have been wondering for a while when their problem-ridden video cards might get some Apple love. Fret no more, it's here.If you're looking for the extra power of the GeForce 8800 GT for your pre-2008 Mac Pro, head to the product page. And, as noted by my friend (and perturbed pre-2008 Mac Pro owner) Peter Boysen, there's actually a somewhat surprising price drop of about $70 from the previously available kits.
Thanks Will, Chris and Peter!
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4-16-2008 @ 10:48PM
apeguero said...
just ordered mine. I should have it middle of next week.
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4-16-2008 @ 10:54PM
Will said...
Still $90 more than everyone else has to pay for a (now last gen) graphics card. Unfortunate, but I guess they have a captive market, so there's no need for competitive pricing. Any plans for a 9800?
And since someone would inevitably say my claim wasn't backed up, here you go: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130318
It's actually a $120 savings if you include the mail in rebate.
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4-16-2008 @ 11:03PM
Maxwell said...
1) The "introduced" link goes to a MacBOOK article, not a MacPRO article.
2) There is no link to the pre-2008 Mac Pro 8800 GT product page. Here it is:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?s=topSellers&fnode=home/shop_mac/mac_accessories/displays&nplm=MB560Z/A&mco=OTkzNDY
3) Oh yeah - the price is $279. Might be worth mentioning.
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4-17-2008 @ 5:26AM
Alex said...
Is there a way to get one of these running in a PPC G5? Without flashing the card please
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4-17-2008 @ 5:27AM
André said...
Now older Mac Pro owners can get the same crappy performance in professional applications as some of us newer Mac Pro owners get.
Great...
Best to keep the Radeon HD 2600 XT or Radeon X1900 XT for the time being if the programs you rely on uses any form of Core Image acceleration, ex. Motion or Aperture.
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4-17-2008 @ 4:33PM
DistortedLoop said...
Is this card supposed to be a better performer than the much more expensive Radeon X1900 XT?
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4-19-2008 @ 7:21AM
Viper007Bond said...
This is yet another reason I'll never recommend a Mac to a friend or get one myself. You guys get raped in prices.
Newegg literally has them for $100 less.
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5-03-2008 @ 1:15AM
lanejasper69 said...
I have a late (January 2008) Mac Pro will this card work in it? Because the older ATI Radeon I bought on ebay had scan lines all over etc. and ATI has yet to release a firmware update for thi sparticualy X 1900 XT (or whatever the number)
Thanks in advance...
Lane
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