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Mac Pro Tower Upgrade:
GeForce GTX 980 GPU versus others
running OpenGL apps
Posted Friday, November 14th, 2014 by rob-ART morgan, mad scientist
Updated February 6th, 2015, with more OpenGL tests
Many of you have decided to stick with your Mac Pro tower and are 'hungry' for ways to 'pump it up.' One of our favorite upgrades is a faster GPU. We are excited about the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 because it requires less power than the other top GPU options yet promises equal or better performance. Below are four OpenGL tests to ponder.
GRAPH LEGEND
GTX 980 = modified NVDIA GeForce GTX 980 GPU (4GB, 1215MHz)
R9 290X = modified AMD Radeon R9 290X GPU (4GB, 1000MHz)
GTX 780 = modified NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 GPU (3GB, 900MHz)
GTX 680 = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 GPU Mac Edition (2GB, 1058MHz)
HD 7970 = modified AMD Radeon HD 7950 GPU (3GB, 925MHz)
HD 7950 = AMD Radeon HD 7950 GPU Mac Edition (3GB, 800MHz)
GTX 570 = modified NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 GPU (2.5GB, 1464MHz)
HD 5870 = AMD Radeon HD 5870 GPU Mac Edition (1GB, 850MHz)
HD 4870 = AMD Radeon HD 4870 GPU Mac Edition (512MB, 750MHz)
The 'test mule' was a 'Mid 2010' Mac Pro 3.33GHz 6-Core Xeon Tower running OS X 10.10.1 Yosemite.
Left 4 Dead 2 (on Steam)
We use the console command 'timedemo' to playback a short game session. Settings were 2560x1440, Fullscreen, 4X AA, Anisotropic 8X, Vsync Disabled, Shader Detail Very High, Effect Detail and Model/Texture Detail both High, Multicore Rendering Enabled. ( LONGER graph bar means FASTEST in Frames per Second.)
Tomb Raider
Using the HIGH preset at 2560x1440, we ran the built-in benchmark. ( LONGER graph bar means FASTEST in FRAMES per SECOND .)
Diablo III
We ran at 2560x1440, Vsync Disabled, Highest Quality with Anti-Aliasing Disabled. ( LONGER graph bar means FASTEST in Frames per Second.)
Batman Arkham City GOTY
Using the built-in benchmark, we checked all the boxes on the startup dialog but V-Sync and FXAA. Detail Level was set to High. ( LONGER graph bar means FASTEST in Frames per Second.)
GPUtest - FurMark
This is a very intensive OpenGL benchmark that uses fur rendering algorithms to measure the performance of the graphics card. Fur rendering is especially adapted to overheat the GPU and that's why FurMark is also a perfect stability and stress test tool for the graphics card. We ran the test at 2560x1440 Windowed with anti-aliasing disabled. ( LONGER graph bar means FASTEST in Frames per Second.)
Valley
This OpenGL benchmark by Unigine 'flies' through forest-covered valley surrounded by vast mountains. It amazes with its scale from a birds-eye view of 64 million meters of extremely detailed terrain down to every leaf and flower petal. It features advanced visual technologies: dynamic sky, volumetric clouds, sun shafts, DOF, ambient occlusion. (It is cross platform. For Windows users it is a test of DirectX.)
Valley provides three presets to help standardize comparison testing: Basic, Extreme, and Extreme HD. We used Extreme preset: 1600x900 windowed resolution with 8x Anti-aliasing, Ultra Quality for Shaders and Textures, and with Occlusion, Refraction, and Volumetric Shadows enabled. ( LONGER graph bar means FASTEST in Frames per Second.)
GFXBench 3
This is a cross-platform graphics benchmark. We used the 'T-Rex chasing the Motocross rider' test. The off-screen test runs at 1920x1080. ( LONGER graph bar means FASTEST in Frames per Second.)
INSIGHTS
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 was fast but not the fastest in all tests. It is certainly faster than the 'blessed' Mac Editions of the GeForce GTX 680 and Radeon HD 7950.
Just as important is power draw. At 165 watts, the GeForce GTX 980 has no need for auxiliary power no matter how hard it was stressed. On the other hand, the GeForce GTX 780 and Radeon R9 290X can draw so much power when stressed that the Mac Pro tower shuts down. (This happened when running FurMark OpenGL benchmark.) The only way to guard against shutdowns with those two GPUs is to employ an auxiliary power source for at least one of the GPU's power connectors.
CAVEATS
The GeForce GTX 980 was modified by MacVidCards Vikingii sezonul 1 online subtitrat . to present a normal startup screen. We used NVIDIA's web driver for the Quadro K5000 for Mac. An unmodified GTX 980 will boot under OS X Yosemite if you don't care about a boot screen.
The Radeon R9 290X was modified by MacVidCards to run in PCIe 2.0 mode. It boots with Apple's factory AMD drivers but there is no startup screen.
The GeForce GTX 780 was modified by MacVidCards to present a normal boot startup screen. We used NVIDIA's web driver for the Quadro K5000 for Mac.
PREDICTION
The GeForce GTX 980 will likely become a top choice by Mac Pro tower owners who want a fast, power efficient GPU.
Check out our second GTX 980 page with test results for DaVinci Resolve, LuxMark, and Octane Render. It includes results for 9 other Mac Pro tower GPUs.
Comments? Suggestions? Feel free to email me,
Follow me on Twitter @barefeats
WHERE TO BUY APPLE products:
USA readers can help us earn a commission by using this Apple Store USA link or by clicking on any Apple display ad. Live outside the USA? No problem. We are affiliated with these Apple Stores:
OTHER SOURCES FOR APPLE PRODUCTS
PowerMax not only sells new and used Macs, but will give you a generous trade-in offer on your old Mac.
T he Sapphire Radeon R9 7950 Mac Edition is available from OWC and TransIntl.
The EVGA GeForce GTX 680 Mac Edition is sold by Other World Computing (MacSales.com), Trans International (TransIntl.com), and Amazon .
The flashed GeForce GTX 780 and Radeon R9 290X are available from MacVidCards
The un-flashed GeForce GTX 980 is available from Amazon.
Visit EditBuilder's eBay Store. Or you can email them or call them (1-855-EDIT-BAY). They are offering both tray replacements as well as complete setups with 1-3 year warranties. They also offer up 128GB 1333MHZ RAM and graphics card upgrades for Mac Pro towers.
Also, check out Other World Computing's Processor Tray Upgrade Program.
WHERE TO BUY MEMORY UPGRADES FOR MAC PRO TOWERS
WHERE TO BUY FACTORY REFURBISHED MACS
Apple Store USA has refurbished Macs with 12 month warranty that can be extended to 36 months with AppleCare. Pay attention to the GPU it comes with.
PowerMax not only sells used Macs, but will give you a generous trade-in offer on your current Mac
Other World Computing has a Used Mac Store.
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copyright 2014 Rob Art Morgan
'BARE facts on Macintosh speed FEATS'
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How To Flash Gtx 680 For Mac
Hi, I've bought an ASUS GTX 960 and installed the latest Web Drivers for OSX 10.11.3 for my Mac, but when I insert the card and switch the Mac on, nothing shows up, my monitor doesn't pick up anything, it's a black (I don't even think the Mac loads up because when I touch the power button again, without holding down the power button, the Mac. Nvidia GTX 980 Mac Pro. Home Store FAQ/Installation Drivers Blog Store Nvidia GPUs Nvidia GTX 980 4 GB Nvidia GTX 980 4 GB SKU: $365.00. $355.00 - $365.00. Unavailable per item A picture of efficiency, the GTX 980 exceeds the performance of the GTX. To install or even use a GTX 980 TI inside a Mac Pro 2,1, one must have the following already done to their Mac Pro: Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite or later installed (GTX 9xx Maxwell cards will not work in an OS prior to 10.10) Be aware of and accept that theres no boot screen; Be aware that OS X system updates can and will break compatibility. Msi Gtx 980 Gaming 4g
Step 1: Download Custom GTX 980 ROM v84.04.1F.00.86 and the 980 nvflash Package
1266 MHz Base Clock
1367 MHz Boost Clock
1470 MHz Boost Clock within Temperature Range (on water cooling this will be your constant 3D clock)
1700 MHz MAX Boost Clock which can be achieved using eVGA PrecisionX
3806 MHz Memory Clock
Step 2: Download GPUz by TechPowerUp
Step 3: Prepare the nvflash directory
Extract NVFlash contents to C:/nvflash
Ensure the ROM (980tweak.rom) is placed in C:/nvflash
Step 4: In the Device Manager locate your display adapters, right click over each and select Disable.
Step 5: Use GPUz to save a copy of your stock ROM image and store it for safe keeping
Step 6: Open the Admin Command Prompt
Type: cd C:/nvflash
Type: nvflash 980tweak.rom -6
Hit Enter --- (please note if you have issues using -6 then please use -5 -6 and worst case scenario use -4 -5 -6)
Press 'Y' to confirm that you have Disabled your Display Adapters.
Press 'Y' to begin the flash process. It can take anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Upon completion you will hear an audible beep. If you have more than one graphics card, it will ask you to Press 'Y' again to flash the next card and so on, until all cards have been flashed.
Step 7: Restart your computer then re-enable your Display Adapters. The system may need to reinstall your Geforce Drivers because it appears to the system as if you have installed new graphics card(s).
Step 8: You can use eVGA PrecisionX with OC Scanner installed to further overclock your newly modified 980. Please ensure you have adequate cooling before pushing above 1500MHz.
Step 9: Check out my Tutorial on how Enable PCIe 3.0 if you're running an x79 motherboard (by default you're running at PCIe 2.0 speeds).
Step 10: You can use the 980 ROM Tweaker Program to perform additional modifications to your Geforce GTX 980 ROM file if desired.
Msi Gtx 980 Gaming 4g
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Mac Pro Tower Upgrade:
GeForce GTX 980 GPU versus others
running OpenGL apps
Posted Friday, November 14th, 2014 by rob-ART morgan, mad scientist
Updated February 6th, 2015, with more OpenGL tests
Many of you have decided to stick with your Mac Pro tower and are 'hungry' for ways to 'pump it up.' One of our favorite upgrades is a faster GPU. We are excited about the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 because it requires less power than the other top GPU options yet promises equal or better performance. Below are four OpenGL tests to ponder.
GRAPH LEGEND
GTX 980 = modified NVDIA GeForce GTX 980 GPU (4GB, 1215MHz)
R9 290X = modified AMD Radeon R9 290X GPU (4GB, 1000MHz)
GTX 780 = modified NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 GPU (3GB, 900MHz)
GTX 680 = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 GPU Mac Edition (2GB, 1058MHz)
HD 7970 = modified AMD Radeon HD 7950 GPU (3GB, 925MHz)
HD 7950 = AMD Radeon HD 7950 GPU Mac Edition (3GB, 800MHz)
GTX 570 = modified NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 GPU (2.5GB, 1464MHz)
HD 5870 = AMD Radeon HD 5870 GPU Mac Edition (1GB, 850MHz)
HD 4870 = AMD Radeon HD 4870 GPU Mac Edition (512MB, 750MHz)
The 'test mule' was a 'Mid 2010' Mac Pro 3.33GHz 6-Core Xeon Tower running OS X 10.10.1 Yosemite.
Left 4 Dead 2 (on Steam)
We use the console command 'timedemo' to playback a short game session. Settings were 2560x1440, Fullscreen, 4X AA, Anisotropic 8X, Vsync Disabled, Shader Detail Very High, Effect Detail and Model/Texture Detail both High, Multicore Rendering Enabled. ( LONGER graph bar means FASTEST in Frames per Second.)
Tomb Raider
Using the HIGH preset at 2560x1440, we ran the built-in benchmark. ( LONGER graph bar means FASTEST in FRAMES per SECOND .)
Diablo III
We ran at 2560x1440, Vsync Disabled, Highest Quality with Anti-Aliasing Disabled. ( LONGER graph bar means FASTEST in Frames per Second.)
Batman Arkham City GOTY
Using the built-in benchmark, we checked all the boxes on the startup dialog but V-Sync and FXAA. Detail Level was set to High. ( LONGER graph bar means FASTEST in Frames per Second.)
GPUtest - FurMark
This is a very intensive OpenGL benchmark that uses fur rendering algorithms to measure the performance of the graphics card. Fur rendering is especially adapted to overheat the GPU and that's why FurMark is also a perfect stability and stress test tool for the graphics card. We ran the test at 2560x1440 Windowed with anti-aliasing disabled. ( LONGER graph bar means FASTEST in Frames per Second.)
Valley
This OpenGL benchmark by Unigine 'flies' through forest-covered valley surrounded by vast mountains. It amazes with its scale from a birds-eye view of 64 million meters of extremely detailed terrain down to every leaf and flower petal. It features advanced visual technologies: dynamic sky, volumetric clouds, sun shafts, DOF, ambient occlusion. (It is cross platform. For Windows users it is a test of DirectX.)
Valley provides three presets to help standardize comparison testing: Basic, Extreme, and Extreme HD. We used Extreme preset: 1600x900 windowed resolution with 8x Anti-aliasing, Ultra Quality for Shaders and Textures, and with Occlusion, Refraction, and Volumetric Shadows enabled. ( LONGER graph bar means FASTEST in Frames per Second.)
GFXBench 3
This is a cross-platform graphics benchmark. We used the 'T-Rex chasing the Motocross rider' test. The off-screen test runs at 1920x1080. ( LONGER graph bar means FASTEST in Frames per Second.)
INSIGHTS
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 was fast but not the fastest in all tests. It is certainly faster than the 'blessed' Mac Editions of the GeForce GTX 680 and Radeon HD 7950.
Just as important is power draw. At 165 watts, the GeForce GTX 980 has no need for auxiliary power no matter how hard it was stressed. On the other hand, the GeForce GTX 780 and Radeon R9 290X can draw so much power when stressed that the Mac Pro tower shuts down. (This happened when running FurMark OpenGL benchmark.) The only way to guard against shutdowns with those two GPUs is to employ an auxiliary power source for at least one of the GPU's power connectors.
CAVEATS
The GeForce GTX 980 was modified by MacVidCards Vikingii sezonul 1 online subtitrat . to present a normal startup screen. We used NVIDIA's web driver for the Quadro K5000 for Mac. An unmodified GTX 980 will boot under OS X Yosemite if you don't care about a boot screen.
The Radeon R9 290X was modified by MacVidCards to run in PCIe 2.0 mode. It boots with Apple's factory AMD drivers but there is no startup screen.
The GeForce GTX 780 was modified by MacVidCards to present a normal boot startup screen. We used NVIDIA's web driver for the Quadro K5000 for Mac.
PREDICTION
The GeForce GTX 980 will likely become a top choice by Mac Pro tower owners who want a fast, power efficient GPU.
Check out our second GTX 980 page with test results for DaVinci Resolve, LuxMark, and Octane Render. It includes results for 9 other Mac Pro tower GPUs.
Comments? Suggestions? Feel free to email me,
Follow me on Twitter @barefeats
WHERE TO BUY APPLE products:
USA readers can help us earn a commission by using this Apple Store USA link or by clicking on any Apple display ad. Live outside the USA? No problem. We are affiliated with these Apple Stores:
OTHER SOURCES FOR APPLE PRODUCTS
PowerMax not only sells new and used Macs, but will give you a generous trade-in offer on your old Mac.
T he Sapphire Radeon R9 7950 Mac Edition is available from OWC and TransIntl.
The EVGA GeForce GTX 680 Mac Edition is sold by Other World Computing (MacSales.com), Trans International (TransIntl.com), and Amazon .
The flashed GeForce GTX 780 and Radeon R9 290X are available from MacVidCards
The un-flashed GeForce GTX 980 is available from Amazon.
Visit EditBuilder's eBay Store. Or you can email them or call them (1-855-EDIT-BAY). They are offering both tray replacements as well as complete setups with 1-3 year warranties. They also offer up 128GB 1333MHZ RAM and graphics card upgrades for Mac Pro towers.
Also, check out Other World Computing's Processor Tray Upgrade Program.
WHERE TO BUY MEMORY UPGRADES FOR MAC PRO TOWERS
WHERE TO BUY FACTORY REFURBISHED MACS
Apple Store USA has refurbished Macs with 12 month warranty that can be extended to 36 months with AppleCare. Pay attention to the GPU it comes with.
PowerMax not only sells used Macs, but will give you a generous trade-in offer on your current Mac
Other World Computing has a Used Mac Store.
Has Bare Feats helped you? How about helping Bare Feats?
copyright 2014 Rob Art Morgan
'BARE facts on Macintosh speed FEATS'
FEEDBACK or QUESTIONS?
INDEX of
recent articles
or..
index, sitemap, advanced
How To Flash Gtx 680 For Mac
Hi, I've bought an ASUS GTX 960 and installed the latest Web Drivers for OSX 10.11.3 for my Mac, but when I insert the card and switch the Mac on, nothing shows up, my monitor doesn't pick up anything, it's a black (I don't even think the Mac loads up because when I touch the power button again, without holding down the power button, the Mac. Nvidia GTX 980 Mac Pro. Home Store FAQ/Installation Drivers Blog Store Nvidia GPUs Nvidia GTX 980 4 GB Nvidia GTX 980 4 GB SKU: $365.00. $355.00 - $365.00. Unavailable per item A picture of efficiency, the GTX 980 exceeds the performance of the GTX. To install or even use a GTX 980 TI inside a Mac Pro 2,1, one must have the following already done to their Mac Pro: Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite or later installed (GTX 9xx Maxwell cards will not work in an OS prior to 10.10) Be aware of and accept that theres no boot screen; Be aware that OS X system updates can and will break compatibility. Msi Gtx 980 Gaming 4g
Step 1: Download Custom GTX 980 ROM v84.04.1F.00.86 and the 980 nvflash Package
1266 MHz Base Clock
1367 MHz Boost Clock
1470 MHz Boost Clock within Temperature Range (on water cooling this will be your constant 3D clock)
1700 MHz MAX Boost Clock which can be achieved using eVGA PrecisionX
3806 MHz Memory Clock
Step 2: Download GPUz by TechPowerUp
Step 3: Prepare the nvflash directory
Extract NVFlash contents to C:/nvflash
Ensure the ROM (980tweak.rom) is placed in C:/nvflash
Step 4: In the Device Manager locate your display adapters, right click over each and select Disable.
Step 5: Use GPUz to save a copy of your stock ROM image and store it for safe keeping
Step 6: Open the Admin Command Prompt
Type: cd C:/nvflash
Type: nvflash 980tweak.rom -6
Hit Enter --- (please note if you have issues using -6 then please use -5 -6 and worst case scenario use -4 -5 -6)
Press 'Y' to confirm that you have Disabled your Display Adapters.
Press 'Y' to begin the flash process. It can take anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Upon completion you will hear an audible beep. If you have more than one graphics card, it will ask you to Press 'Y' again to flash the next card and so on, until all cards have been flashed.
Step 7: Restart your computer then re-enable your Display Adapters. The system may need to reinstall your Geforce Drivers because it appears to the system as if you have installed new graphics card(s).
Step 8: You can use eVGA PrecisionX with OC Scanner installed to further overclock your newly modified 980. Please ensure you have adequate cooling before pushing above 1500MHz.
Step 9: Check out my Tutorial on how Enable PCIe 3.0 if you're running an x79 motherboard (by default you're running at PCIe 2.0 speeds).
Step 10: You can use the 980 ROM Tweaker Program to perform additional modifications to your Geforce GTX 980 ROM file if desired.
