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Bob James
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Is there a Mac version?
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Bob James wrote:Is there a Mac version?
not yet, we're releasing a mac version in a few weeks.

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radiance wrote:
Bob James wrote:Is there a Mac version?
not yet, we're releasing a mac version in a few weeks.

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Would you post in this thread when it becomes available?
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Bob James wrote:
radiance wrote:
Bob James wrote:Is there a Mac version?
not yet, we're releasing a mac version in a few weeks.

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Would you post in this thread when it becomes available?
everyone registered on the forum receives news updates so you'll get a mail when we have it ready...

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I tried to order a Gainward 285 GTX 2GB, but it is not available currently and none of the shop owners that I called has been able to tell me if and when they will get some.
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Roubal, Why don't you wait a little bit. Fermi cards are about to be released…
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I also think holding off for a wee while is a good idea. Who knows, in a few months 295's might be 2/3rd of the price and Octane will probably utilise all that processing power!!!

I'm really tempted in upgrading but I'm trying to keep my sensible head on!!!
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You're probably going to be kind of hard pressed right now to find a new 285 for mac right now as everyone is working on the gtx470 and gtx480 for a hopeful release here shortly. I know EVGA just had a fresh stock of 275's and I think 285's, but I just checked and they are gone again. When all else fails, there's always ebay. Can anyone say what the difference is between a standard 285 and the mac edition?
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Im not sure but the difference between the PC and MAC version is probably in the package and in the drivers included
But spec wise I think its the exact same GPUs with the exact same clockings
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Hi guys,

I'm not %100 sure but i don't think you can place a normal commodity PC GPU card in a MAC.

I think you need to buy a MAC version as the slot is different and the hardware is not compatible.
Maybe someone can check this before mac users order any PC video cards / GPU's ?

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