MacPro (late 2015) AMD FirePro D700 Graphics - possible Tweet

[JAD]

I'm new to this and would like to try the demo. However, I'm not sure that my system runs 'CUDA'. What are my options - can I upgrade the video cards if that is the case?

[FooZe]

No, AMD cards can't run CUDA code. You need an NVIDIA brand GPU like a GTX 780, 980 etc.
Please see the 1st item of the faq here: http://render.otoy.com/faqs.php

[glimpse]

Your only option to use Octane Render on this machine would be to buy & external module connected via Thunderbolt. Simple piece for single GPU would cost couple hundred dollars & more "matured" with possibility to connect 3-4 cards would stand 1000-2000$ depending on the model & company (that's enclosure only without any cards) - that's a sad reality of those small bins.

MAC + eGPU threadis a place You can start searching for answers - Guy done good work trying to explain & test out some I'd say pretty cheap option to add monstrous amount of power to macs whether that's MacBook, iMac or larger bin..-well, at least I guess things are more or less the same on them (not so much of a mac user myself).

or, build a node..& connect remotely - not like work on MAC & have a render node, but work directly on the render node. If You can live with that, I mean using windows baed PC, that might be best option in terms of value, expandability & overall flexibility =) but I guess, that's not for everyOne..

[djs01]

Surely with Octane Render 3.0 now Open CL compatible, it should work with new Mac Pro desktops (cylinders)
I'm seriously thinking of making the switch as im tired of debugging a Hackintosh and worrying about upgrades and warranties etc.

Surely this is official confirmation of compatibility however i haven't seen any first hand user testimonies etc.
Can anyone with authority/clout/experience chime in on this?

Thanks.
Kind Regards.

[djs01]

ok.

octane version 3.1 out later in the year "should" support it.
hopefully that's not a "soft" "should".

gives me time to weight up the change to legit mac pro considering the costs versus benefits (or diminished negatives for that matter)