Stream Processors nVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 GPU Clock Core: 648MHz Shader: 1476MHz Memory Amount 1GB Memory Clock 2.484GHz Memory Type GDDR3 Memory Interface 512-bit Bus Type PCI Express 2.0 Bus Speed x16 Rendering Pipelines 240 Geometry Engines None Geometry Rate None Pixel Fill Rate Not Specified by Manufacturer RAMDAC 400MHz FM Tuner No TV Tuner No DTV Tuner No HDTV Capable Yes Hardware MPEG None Computer Analog VGA via adapter Computer Digital DVI-I Video None Multiple Display Configuration 2x Dual-Link DVI-I Ports Analog 2048 x 1536 Digital 2560 x 1600 Max Resolution 2560 x 1600.
Share this story. Real graphics card competition on the Mac is not something that Apple users are accustomed to hearing about, but with the Radeon 4870 and now the NVIDIA GTX 285 available for the Mac Pro, it looks like we've got just that. While Mac gaming may not be any more viable than it was a few years ago, the ability to dual-boot Windows has been a huge win for those wanting high-end PC gaming without having to put another box next to their work Mac. With Core Image, CUDA, Snow Leopard and OpenCL just around the corner, a good GPU is becoming more and more of a mainstream need, and the Geforce GTX 285 looks like it has power to spare. In this short review, we take a look at what the Geforce GTX 285 can do under both Windows and OS X.
Hi, I just installed a second-hand EVGA GeForce GTX 285 Mac Edition in my brand new 5,1 6-Core Mac Pro. I start it up and the grey screen instantly shows up via DVI on my monitor. Results 1 - 48 of 66 - New ListingEVGA NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 (01GP31180AR) 1GB / 1GB. NEW Apple Mac Pro 2nd Gen+ 2008-11 nVidia GeForce GTX285.
We even include some Windows gaming benchmarks, though our main focus here is on investigating the GTX 285's suitability for professional 3D rendering on the Mac. The elegant option for mini DisplayPort to HDMI, and the whole kit only costs you $40 + tax and delivery.
Geforce Gtx 285 Review
From the Ars forum thread ' Unlike the Windows-only GTX 285 cards, this card doesn't feature a TV out. This isn't a problem in my opinion. On the hardware side, the GTX 285 is reasonably future-proof thanks to its 1GB of DDR3 memory and OpenGL 3.0 spec compatibility. My biggest gripe with the Apple-compatible Radeon 4870 is that it only has 512MB of RAM, which is really the rock bottom for modern games and too little for high-end 3D application work. The 4870's only built for OpenGL 2.1 compatibility so there's also less room for growth with the Radeon.
All we need now is for Apple to bring us OpenGL 3.0 support in OS X and someone to make an application that uses it. Real soon now. Installation Thanks to the Nehalem Mac Pro's brilliant design, 'installation' is nothing more than popping it in, fastening the card via a screwdriverless PCI Express mounting bracket, and attaching the two molex cords. Make sure to install the drivers before you install the card though—I learned the hard way that you will have no video if you don't.
EVGA has posted a DMG that I recommend installing instead of the one on the CD. All tests in this review are done with the newer driver.