NVidia annonced the future availability of a new Quadro FX 4800 for Mac. Associated with 1.5 GB of VRAM on a 384-bits memory interface, the theoretical bandwidth will be 76.8 GB/s. It will be powered by 192 CUDA Parallel Processor Cores and offer dual link DVI output. This card will drain 150 W and due to its thickness it will occupy 2 slots. It will be compatible with Mac Pro 2008 and 2009, but not with the very first models of Mac Pro.
In addition, it will require Mac OS X 10.5.7 and should only be available via the Apple Store as a retail product and as a BTO on the Mac Pro. Such limited distribution channel can already give an idea of the premium price it will be asked for Last but not least, without optimized and dedicated drivers, such a beast will be quite l