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mac edition graphic card really worth the extra money

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  • Windows
  • OS X
  • Dual Boot
  • Graphics Cards
  • Macintosh
  • Graphics
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April 11, 2013 11:56:10 AM

hi im planing on building a dual boot system for osx and windows , i noticed nvidia and amd released mac edition of radeon 7950 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... and the gtx 680 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... and i wonder if its really worth the extra like $100

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April 11, 2013 12:10:17 PM

I've heard its the exact same card, with a different BIOS. From that perspective, you could buy any reference 680 and flash the BIOS.

...This is just what I've heard, could be wrong.
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a b U Graphics card
April 11, 2013 2:12:05 PM

I will say the regular one will work.. Apple thinks they can have a mac edition and charge 200 more for it..
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April 11, 2013 2:12:38 PM

toddybody said:
I've heard its the exact same card, with a different BIOS. From that perspective, you could buy any reference 680 and flash the BIOS.

...This is just what I've heard, could be wrong.


ok ya it probable is the same
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April 11, 2013 2:14:38 PM

christop said:
I will say the regular one will work.. Apple thinks they can have a mac edition and charge 200 more for it..


ya apple just likes ripping everyone off
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