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Old 09-01-2008, 09:08 AM
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Nvidia 8800 GT upgrade kit on Apple Store
http://store.apple.com/133-622/WebOb...=nvidia%208800

Looks like you can upgrade your old Mac Pro with the Nvidia 8800 graphics card for $499.
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Old 09-01-2008, 09:12 AM
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Not too bad, considering the same card in PC land is $330-$370 (street price).
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Old 09-01-2008, 09:13 AM
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Of course, this card for $499 would be somewhat Apple-ised, as in, maybe heatsink only.

I've seen street 7300GT's with fans, cept the Apple 7300GT's are Heatsink only.
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Old 09-01-2008, 09:15 AM
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Yeah only an extra $129 for installing (even though a kid could install it)
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Old 09-01-2008, 09:53 AM
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Of course, this card for $499 would be somewhat Apple-ised, as in, maybe heatsink only.
And the EFI based firmware rather than the BIOS used on PC Video cards.
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Old 09-01-2008, 09:57 AM
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And the EFI based firmware rather than the BIOS used on PC Video cards.
And that would've cost actual money to develop. Much more "per card sold" than a PC driver and firmware. But that's a whole other can of worms.
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Old 09-01-2008, 10:19 AM
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Hmmm .... nice one Apple, I can see some EFI firmware hacking going on down with generic PC 8800GT cards

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Old 09-01-2008, 10:40 AM
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And the EFI based firmware rather than the BIOS used on PC Video cards.
Oops, forgot about that.

Sorry, Apple. I now know your reason for charging more than street.
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