When Apple announce a new graphic cards compatible with its new Mac Pro models, it is always a good news for Mac users. However, it is often a balance feeling, and the new Radeon HD4970 released with the new Mac Pro is a perfect example:
512 MB of VRAM instead of the current default 1 GB on most high-end PC models
Almost proprietary mini-DisplayPort mini-display
Mac Pro 1.1 can not use this new Radeon
Price: around 315 €!
Availability 4 to 5 weeks!
following first report of successful flashing procedure of a PC Radeon HD4870 with the Mac ROM, we have decided to make our own test. We have chosen a Gainward HD4870 Golden Sample with 1 GB VRAM :
1024 MB of VRAM
DVI-D, VGA, DisplayPort and HDMI ports!
2 BIOS: 1 normal BIOS normal, and 1 "Turbo" BIOS "turbo" corresponding to an overlocked version. One can simply swap from one BIOS to the other via a switch in the back of the card. This
