ATI Radeon HD 3870 Video Card for the Mac Pro in May?

Barefeats and Xlr8yourmac report that the ATI Radeon 3870 video card will make its debut for the Mac Pro by the end of May. We have received confirmation from a reliable source that a ATI will definitely offer a retail version of th...

Apple posts Mac Pro Radeon HD 2600 update and MacBook Air SMC update

Apple has posted updates for its Mac Pro lineup and its MacBook Air. The first addresses issues for users of ATI Radeon 2600 XT graphic chips while the second provides better fan management. read more

AMD smells a comeback with ATI All-in-Wonder HD

And you thought Microsoft bringing back the SideWinder was gnarly. Announced today, AMD is resurrecting the long-standing AIW line with its first-ever high-definition variant: the $199 ATI All-in-Wonder HD. The PCI Express 2.0 card attempts to handle both PC gaming and HDTV duties by boasting specs like DirectX 10.1 support, a 725MHz engine clock, 600MHz memory clock and MPEG2 / VC-1 / H.264 video decoder acceleration. You'll also find Vista and AMD LIVE! certification badges to go along with the dual-link DVI port, HDMI jack (which supports 5.1 Dolby Digital transmission) and optional component video connectivity. As expected, users can capture live programs (as well as pause / rewind) in SD or HD over-the-air, and there's even support for ClearQAM. For those looking to take their clips elsewhere, the bundled Avivo software converts it for viewing on some of today's most popular handhelds (yes, including the iPod). Look for models from Diamond Multimedia and VisionTek to hit retailers in North America late next month. Full release after the jump. Gallery: AMD smells a comeback with ATI All-in-Wonder HD Continue reading AMD smells a comeback with ATI All-in-Wonder HDPermalink | Email this | Comments

From the Lab: Testing the Mac Pro graphic card options

Apple offers a bevy of add-ons and options for its Mac Pro desktop, and Macworld Lab is looking at each one to see how it affects performance. First up: graphics cards. We upgrade the Mac Pro to an Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT card to see whether the impact on performance is worth the extra $200.

Graphics Powerhouse: ATI Radeon HD 3870 Mac & PC edition

Mac Pro users -- it's time to power up the graphics capability of your machine! ATI has announced the new Radeon HD 3870 Mac & PC Edition. Whether you're a serious gamer or a graphics designer, this new card features 256-bit 512MB GDDR4 frame buffer memory, 320 stream processors, twin dual-link DVI ports to run two 30" Apple Cinema HD displays, PCI Express 2.0 support, and more.One of our readers pointed out that you can even use the HD 3870 in Windows running in Boot Camp on a Mac Pro. The Radeon HD 3870 runs in any Mac Pro and will be available in late June for a MSRP of $219.Thanks to TJ & Seth for the tip!Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

ATI Radeon HD 3870 for Mac Pro ships late June

Section: Apple, Mac + Computers, Desktops, Mac Pro, Peripherals, Cinema DisplaysMac Pro users will be able to upgrade to ATI’s Radeon HD 3870 in June, one of their flagship graphics cards ideal for gaming and high-definition video editing. The card will be optimised for use with a Mac Pro, featuring 256-bit 512MB GDDR4 memory, and 320 stream processors, which bring maximum performance for graphics-intensive software such as 3D design, games and animation. The card also features a dual-link DVI port, which allows you to connect two displays—up to a resolution of 2650x1600 on each screen (that’s two 30-inch Apple Cinema Displays). The forthcoming card also features ATI’s Unified Shader Architecture with PCI Express 2.0 support. Both of these will extend the gaming capabilities of a Mac Pro, enabling higher resolutions and more textures to be rendered in less time. ATI claims the card is outstandingly efficient, with “twice the processing performance-per-watt compared to previous generations of high-end AMD graphics processors.” It will cost $219 in the US, and ships worldwide in late June. Via [Macworld UK] Full Story » | Written by Stephen Chinnadorai for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »