D-an-W Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 I have a dilemma, my current GPU is up for renewal but I can't decide between the "older" tech of the compatable nVidia range (Using Stell's fine v3 package) or the newer ATi stuff that is coming to the market (Board is Crossfire compatable too). Has anyone had any success with similar hardware to mine (See Sig) and ATi cards? Thanks for any help or advice... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/200096-gigabyte-ga-ep45-ud3p-with-ati-graphics/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurdFergasun Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 i run the same hardware with a 4870 in 10.6.1, works quite well except for sleep, tho i'm sure that could be fixed if you were motivated enough to check. i'm sure there are a few more compatible video cards out there tho, but depends on what you need from the card to begin with to properly answer the question. ie. what resolution is your monitor, do you game/video edit, or watch hd movies. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/200096-gigabyte-ga-ep45-ud3p-with-ati-graphics/#findComment-1346296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-an-W Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Thanks for the reply. What steps did you have to take to get the GPU running? Any plans to update to 10.6.2? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/200096-gigabyte-ga-ep45-ud3p-with-ati-graphics/#findComment-1346324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurdFergasun Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 hmmm many steps originally, tried evoenabler, got it working somewhat, according to my sig there it seems i've used something called 7_radeon_hd_48x0_drivers.pkg, i should prol check on that cause i don't quite remember where or what it was, nor do i seem to have the file :0, but i know most ppl have had success just using chameleon2 rc2-3, along with pc efi using graphics enabler=y in the boot.plist. and no i don't plan on up'g to 10.6.2 for a few weeks yet, things working too well to risk on that but supposedly 10.6.2 gives the 4870 a bit of a performance boost with open_CL so we'll see. just trying to get SL started on a friends UD3P atm via lifehacker's guide, but using an old external ide drive instead of a usb stick and having no luck atm. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/200096-gigabyte-ga-ep45-ud3p-with-ati-graphics/#findComment-1346984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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