Kevin Sherman Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I have been rummaging through here a bunch, choosing parts for a new build... I plan to do a decent bit of gaming, so I'm looking at a pretty good graphics card. I am between an ATI 4890 1GB and a nVidia GTX 275 I know there is a price deference between the two, other than that, is one company's cards 'better' supported than the others? From what I read, all seems pretty even. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/176916-nvidia-or-ati/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomCom Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 That's a good question, for which there are many answers. Make up your mind: ATI: Far cheaper More efficient on load (better as a gaming rig) Hotter and/or noisier But Sapphire Vapor-Xs are nearly silent (except HD 4890 series) HD 4890's huge OC capability Many models from 512MB up to 2GB (useful for GTA IV and 30" displays) Less compatible with OS X (No Vesa Mode, poor drivers) and trickier to install Nvdia: More expensive and confusing name rebranding More efficient on idle mode* (better for casual gaming rigs) Cooler and more silent Cuda compatible and better drivers both for OS X and Windows More compatible with OS X (Vesa Mode) and easier to install * An average GTX 275 sucks 30-40 less Watts than a HD 4890 on idle. A very complete roundup of HD 4890 Vs. GTX 275 (including OC models): http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardw...pphire-xfx.html Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/176916-nvidia-or-ati/#findComment-1210895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirloui Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 For OSX86 nVidia has often better support. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/176916-nvidia-or-ati/#findComment-1214052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestorm88 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 The price isn't that different anymore between the 4890 and GTX 275. The 275 will be much easier to get working from what I understand. XFX GTX 275: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814150387 MSI GTX 275: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814127429 XFX is a better brand. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/176916-nvidia-or-ati/#findComment-1214186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Sherman Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 Thanks! Price wasn't really what I was all that concerned about. I kinda was leaning towards the ATI because I really want to support AMD and I have been fuming at the walls with these infernal (LITERALLY!) nVidia chips in my MacBook Pro and don't much want to 'reward' them with continued business. But really, it comes down to which one works better... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/176916-nvidia-or-ati/#findComment-1215614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomCom Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Nvidia works better on hackintoshes, period. For warranty concerns, just buy brands with great support, like EVGA or XFX. I don't know about MSI's, but from what I've read everywhere in roundups and comments from Newegg, their "Twin Frozr" cards are premium quality and I'm gonna get a GTX 275 soon… Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/176916-nvidia-or-ati/#findComment-1215800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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