Browse tag: graphics card

Browse tag: graphics card

Nvidia escalates patent-licensing battle with Intel
Nvidia has stopped development of chipsets for Intel's latest processors, intensifying a battle between the companies.
Intel shows working Larrabee system
Intel on Tuesday demonstrated the first working unit of its Larrabee graphics processor.
Apple rolls out iMac graphics, RAID card firmware updates
The iMac Graphics FW Update improves system stability in iMacs with an ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT graphics card. And the Apple RAID Card Firmware Update offers improvements for Mac Pros and Xserves with an Apple RAID Card.
Nvidia takes charge for faulty graphics chips
Nvidia took a $119.1 million charge during the second quarter of 2010 on account of faulty graphics cards.
OpenGL 3.2 released
The Khronos Group has announced the release of OpenGL 3.2, a new version of the 2D and 3D graphics specification Apple uses in Mac OS X.
Graphics chip shipments surge on optimism over PC demand
Sales of graphics chips jumped 31.3 percent during the second quarter, yet another sign of stronger PC demand.
Nvidia recommends updating GeForce FX 4800, GTX 285 Mac drivers
Nvidia has recommended that users of the EVGA GeForce GTX 285 and GeForce FX 4800 graphics cards for Mac Pro update to the latest version of graphics drivers for the cards before trying to install the as-yet unreleased Mac OS X 10.5.8.
EVGA brings Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 graphics to Mac Pro
EVGA has announced the release of its GeForce GTX 285 graphics card for the Mac Pro.
Intel gives integrated graphics another chance
While Intel readies two chips with integrated graphics, these won't be the company's first chips to offer such capabilities.
Apple extends coverage for MacBook Pro Nvidia repairs
Apple has extended the coverage of repairs for MacBook Pros sporting faulty Nvidia graphics processors from two years to three years.
Mac OS X 10.5.7 adds Radeon HD 4870 support
Mac OS X 10.5.7 has drivers
Apple, Dell, HP laptop owners sue Nvidia over faulty graphics
Owners of Apple, Dell and Hewlett-Packard laptops have combined lawsuits against Nvidia in an effort to force the graphics chip maker to replace allegedly...
Apple updates firmware for iMacs with Radeon 4850 graphics
Apple has updated the firmware in iMacs that have ATI Radeon 4850 graphics chips.
Nvidia card will be a good thing for Mac Pro users
With the Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 graphics chip on its way to the Mac, things are looking up for Mac Pro owners. Peter Cohen explains.
Report: Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 graphics card is Mac-bound
Nvidia and EVGA plan to release a GeForce GTX 285 graphics for the Mac Pro in June, according to a report.
Apple snags ATI, AMD graphics vet
Apple recently hired Bob Drebin as a Senior Director. Drebin previously worked on graphics hardware for ATI and AMD.
Next3D 3D movie player coming to Mac, PS3
Next3D says it plans to bring its 3D movie player technology to the Mac and PlayStation 3.
Nvidia offers Quadro FX 4800 card for Mac
Nvidia will soon release a Mac version of its Quadro FX 4800 graphics card, aimed at professional graphics workstations and high-end 3D visualization.
Intel to ship Larrabee graphics chip in early 2010
Intel Corp.'s Larrabee graphics processor, which is expected to challenge Nvidia Inc. and ATI Corp. in the high-performance desktop and gaming PC market, will...
Benchmarks: Mac Pros, iMacs gaming performance
Though our reviews of the new iMacs and Mac Pros have all posted, the work in the Macworld Lab is not done. We’ve received and tested a number of build-to-order (BTO) systems (as well as the standard configuration Macs) and ran them through some high-resolution game tests.
Nvidia spent $43.6 million to replace faulty graphic chips
Nvidia spent $43.6 million to cover warranty costs from flawed graphics chips during its most recent fiscal year.
A gamer’s take on the new Mac mini
By including a new motherboard that features Nvidia 9400M integrated graphics, Apple turned its Mac mini desktop into a machine that’s more appealing to gamers on a budget, Peter Cohen argues.
ATI Radeon HD 4870 Graphics Upgrade for Mac Pro now priced
Want to breathe new life into your vintage 2008 Mac Pro? The ATI Radeon HD 4870 Graphics Upgrade Kit from Apple helps you do just that.
Mini DisplayPort, faster graphics coming to older Mac Pros
Mini DisplayPort is coming to older Mac Pros, thanks to a new graphics card offering from Apple.
Review: White MacBook 2GHz with Nvidia GeForce 9400M graphics
The changes to new white 2GHz MacBook are subtle but welcomed. The new faster graphics will make casual gamers happy, and who doesn’t like additional RAM? Macworld Lab director James Galbraith found that even with a processor that's slightly slower than its predecessor, the new white 2GHz MacBook is a solid entry-level laptop.
Sales of graphics chips sink on falling demand
Sales of graphics chips sank during the fourth quarter, market research firm Jon Peddie Research said.
Apple update fixes issues with some Nvidia cards
An Nvidia software update released on Monday fixes problems with one of Apple's Mini DisplayPort adapters and an Nvidia graphics chip and card.
Changes to low-end MacBook promise more value than ever
We’re still waiting to get our hands on the newly updated low-end MacBook model. But the addition of improved graphics and more memory should make this $999 computer more attractive to gamers and budget-conscious Mac users, Peter Cohen says.
The Mac at 25: Processors
With the Mac approaching its 25th birthday, what does the future hold for the processors that power our favorite computers? Quite a lot, Rik Myslewski says.
AMD to cut 1,100 jobs and slash salaries across company
Chip maker AMD will layoff 1,100 workers and cut salaries as tries to reduce costs in a tough economic environment, the company said.