Wicky Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 http://www.battlefront.com/subscribe/email_notify.html Originally posted by Caffer: All I want to know is when I can run CMx on my dual processor G5 running the latest version of OSX. That's all. I, a great fan of CM from the earliest version, lost it when I moved up from OS9. Sad, but true. Is there a list somewhere where I could register to be notified when I can play CM again? Without my checking in here? Been waiting for a loong time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Originally posted by aka_tom_w: any new mac less then about 2 years old is NOT dual boot and WILL NOT boot into OS 9Not precisely true. As late as a few months ago, MacMall was still advertising dual boot Power Macs. Those may not have been G5s though, I don't recall. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Last PowerMac's to boot OS9 were dual 1.25's. Pretty much anything with USB2 will not book OS9. Not sure about the Powerbooks or iBook offhand. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlefront.com Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Apple went back and forth on the dual boot thing. The first time they tried it was too early and there was a massive outcry, so they started supporting it again. From what I gather they changed that again after a product cycle or two had gone through. As for CM:SF, we are planning on a MacOS X version. No idea what the requirements will be for it though. Steve 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 As I am currently pondering getting a 2.5GHz dual core G5, I hope that is going to be fast enough to get me through the first couple of years of CMx2 releases. Otherwise, I might as well stick with what I have. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlefront.com Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 2.5GHz dual core G5Tell you what... buy one, send it to me, and I'll let you know if it works. If it doesn't, I can arrange for an "accident" Seriously, I think that will be a fine system for CM:SF. Just make sure you get a good video card! Steve 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pzman Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 You'd think that the NVIDIA GeForce 6600 with 256MB SDRAM that comes with the Dual Core 2.5Ghz PowerMac would be enough. Other wise you would need the sub $400 upgrade to the NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT with 256 MB SDRAM. Another option from Apple is the $1500 upgrade to the QUADRO FX 4500 512MB SDRAM. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Originally posted by Battlefront.com: Just make sure you get a good video card!That's one more thing I'm trying to sort out. I throw the floor open to suggestions. I don't play FPS games, so wouldn't necessarily need all the goodies associated with them, but I do want something able to handle CMSF and future CMs for a couple of years at least. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Originally posted by Pzman: You'd think that the NVIDIA GeForce 6600 with 256MB SDRAM that comes with the Dual Core 2.5Ghz PowerMac would be enough. Other wise you would need the sub $400 upgrade to the NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT with 256 MB SDRAM. Thanks, Pzman. What's the rap on the 6600 (I'll go look it up later, but if anyone in this crowd has any experience with it, I'd like to hear about it)? What would be the advantage of the the 7800 GT? Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pzman Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 I think the 7800 GT a lot faster and has better frame rates, since its one of/or the newest graphics engine from NVIDIA. The card that comes standard is fine for most users, IMO the others are for pro app users such as those doing heavy duty Photoshoping etc. I'd say the default one would be good for CMSF, but who can say without knowing what kind of specs are requried. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka_tom_w Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Mac video card options web page: video cards for new Macs Gaming Performance 3D gaming involves complex visualizations and rapid movements that require maximum processor performance and top-of-the-line graphics capabilities — all with more complexity and better texturing than ever before. Frame rates were measured using the game Halo, one of the most popular gaming titles on the market today, which leverages the programmability features of the graphics card.(3) NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT Need faster performance for motion graphics, animation, and 3D design and visualization? Upgrade to the NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT, designed to accelerate the latest creative applications and blockbuster games. NVIDIA GeForce 6600 LE and GeForce 6600 Standard Power Mac G5 configurations come with the GeForce 6600 LE or the GeForce 6600 from NVIDIA — providing excellent all-around performance for creative applications and office productivity. Comparison reference chart web page article and review web page from Nvidia how's that? -tom w web page from Nvidia [ November 13, 2005, 12:38 PM: Message edited by: aka_tom_w ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juan_gigante Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Well, I'd say whether you want CM:SF to look "playable", "pretty", or "I guess I should get a new pair of underwear" has a lot to do with it. I'd be very, very surprised if CM:SF wasn't "pretty" on the 6600. I think that at today's price, the 4500 is a waste. I'd say if you're feeling rich, 7800. But you don't really have to. Of course, I don't even use a mac anymore, so I'm not really qualified to tell you all this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Originally posted by juan_gigante: Well, I'd say whether you want CM:SF to look "playable", "pretty", or "I guess I should get a new pair of underwear" has a lot to do with it. I'd be very, very surprised if CM:SF wasn't "pretty" on the 6600. I think that at today's price, the 4500 is a waste. I'd say if you're feeling rich, 7800. But you don't really have to.That's pretty much how I am thinking at the moment, but I might revise that before I buy. Of course, I don't even use a mac anymore, so I'm not really qualified to tell you all this. We'll play taps for you. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Well if you want to buy a computer today that will have a good video card 8-10 months from now get the 7800. Other then that'd I'd stick with what it comes with and grab the latest card at the time. Oh and there is no dualcore 2.5. There is a dual dualcore, is that what you are getting? drool.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Originally posted by Colin: Other then that'd I'd stick with what it comes with and grab the latest card at the time.That's what I'm thinking too. Go with stock now, and if it needs more horsepower down the road, get whatever the newer model offers. Oh and there is no dualcore 2.5. There is a dual dualcore, is that what you are getting? drool.... I think we are talking about the same thing. Apple is also calling it a Quad. When I buy a computer, I try to get something that looks like it will last a while. It may cost a bit more at the outset, but it is a cost I won't have to bear again for a while. My current Mac is about four and a half years old and I've been very happy with it (733MHz G4 Graphite tower), but it is starting to show its age, and if I want to run any CMx2 games, it won't do. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I just picked up a 12" iBook w/1.5GB of RAM. Very nice machine, I plan on getting a 17" Powerbook after the Intel's have been out a while. I'm getting to the design business and I'm so glad I'm doing it this year and not last. I'd hate to have to invest thousands into PPC software. That said, that Quad is going to be amazing for a long,long time. Luckily the tower's aren't horribly underpowered like the Powerbooks are. I am interested to know about BFC's status on Universal Binaries. That would be amazing. Is it going to be Mac OSX PPC only? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicky Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Originally posted by Colin: Oh and there is no dualcore 2.5. There is a dual dualcore, is that what you are getting? drool.... Does the Dual-core 2.3GHz PowerPC G5 count... http://www.apple.com/powermac/specs.html 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pzman Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Only the 2.5Ghz it Quad Cored. But for most people, unless you are doing heavy duty work on your machine the 20" with 2.1Ghz G5 iMac is more than enough. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Cairns Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 One general difficulty with Mac's is that the most popular (iBook, iMac, Powerbook, Mini), don't really have a choice when it comes to graphics cards, so you take what you get. My current iMac is a year old, and has a 1.8GHz G5, 1GB of RAM, and a GeForce FX 5200 card. I don't really have the option to upgrade, so if this isn't enough I am looking at a whole new system by this time next year. It looks like by then there may be an Intel iMac with a spec that will do it, but the new iMAC has a built in camera which I thought was a great idea, till it occurred to me that I could end up looking at you lot, which kind of put me off. Peter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Originally posted by Wicky: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Colin: Oh and there is no dualcore 2.5. There is a dual dualcore, is that what you are getting? drool.... Does the Dual-core 2.3GHz PowerPC G5 count... http://www.apple.com/powermac/specs.html </font> 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Originally posted by Peter Cairns: ...the new iMAC has a built in camera which I thought was a great idea, till it occurred to me that I could end up looking at you lot, which kind of put me off.If you get the iMac with the camera, that means it's us who're stuck with looking at you, which would be infinitely worse. :eek: Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Cairns Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Michael, How about I wear a mask, you can choose, though that's another frightening thought. Peter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 The main thing is that you be fully clothed. With the lights turned off. Maybe some opaque tape over the camera lens. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Cairns Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Michael, You seem to have a detailed knowledge of this kind of thing, is there something you want to tell us..... Peter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Originally posted by Peter Cairns: Michael, You seem to have a detailed knowledge of this kind of thing, is there something you want to tell us.....I have seen many things of which I will not speak. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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