Nvidia launches Quadro FX 4800 Graphics Card for Mac

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NVIDIA announced the availability of their ultra high-end Quadro FX 4800 graphics card for Mac Pro users.The Quadro FX 4800 GPU for Mac features a standard 3-pin stereo connector for 3D stereoscopic imaging; critical to many core professional Mac applications, according to the company

According to Jeff Brown, General Manager, Professional Solutions, Nvidia, “Some of the world’s most challenging visual computing problems are solved on the Mac platform. The Quadro FX 4800 provides the power and speed to meet these demanding requirements.”

Particularly for Macs, the GPU carries a standard 3-pin stereo connector to deliver true 3D stereoscopic imaging that are decisive to many core professional Mac applications. It endows stereo glass support with up to two dual-link DVI digital connectors for highest resolution digital displays.



The card NVIDIA describes as “market’s most advanced professional graphics card” features similar specs as the recently-released PC version, including:

• A “massive” 1.5GB frame buffer
• Memory bandwidth up to 76.8 GB/sec
• Boot camp support

NVIDIA GM of Professional Solutions, Jeff Brown, said in a statement, “Some of the world’s most challenging visual computing problems are solved on the Mac platform. The Quadro FX 4800 provides the power and speed to meet these demanding requirements.”

The Quadro FX 4800 will be available in May for $1,799.

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This graphics card also ensures high-performance for real time processing of large textures and frames as well as the highest quality and resolution with full-scene antialiasing (FSAA). It even has Apple’s Boot Camp support, enabling access to accelerated professional Windows 3D graphics performance and features.