Radeon-equipped iMacs Graphics Problems

[AstroManLuca]

Keep in mind that the iMac uses mobile Core 2 Duo processors because desktop versions would be too hot for it. So it's not surprising that a hot card like the 4850 would have trouble. Especially since Apple is so anal about their computers being sleek (read: not enough room inside) and quiet (read: not enough airflow).

 

[LOUISSSSS]

its an Apple software issue guys, move on, nothing to see here, except more anti-AMD spam by wreckage + OCguy feeding the flame.

so much for apple's software "always just works". F that.

 

[sourceninja]

Now I'm really bummed. My new imac is going to arrive this week :-(

 

[Wreckage]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
its an Apple software issue guys, move on, nothing to see here, except more anti-AMD spam by wreckage + OCguy feeding the flame.

so much for apple's software "always just works". F that.

You clearly did not read the article. They say they ruled out software and that it's a hardware issue with the 4850.

 

[TangoJuliet]

hmmmm. i have an imac with the 4850 on order. hopefully, they can get everything together before it ships (may 5).

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
its an Apple software issue guys, move on, nothing to see here, except more anti-AMD spam by wreckage + OCguy feeding the flame.

so much for apple's software "always just works". F that.

tsk tsk Louisssss. You should have read the article. Specifically where it is indicated that the freeze ups also happen under a Windows boot partition having not much to do with Apple software issues. Not ruling out software entirely though. I "could" be that the ATI drivers for "both" OS X "and" Windows is the issue. Though the exact same symptom does seem to take away any credence that idea may have. Lets wait and see what further investigation brings, and stop taking the Iraqi minister of information approach.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

Originally posted by: Wreckage

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
its an Apple software issue guys, move on, nothing to see here, except more anti-AMD spam by wreckage + OCguy feeding the flame.

so much for apple's software "always just works". F that.

You clearly did not read the article. They say they ruled out software and that it's a hardware issue with the 4850.

then where are all the issues with normal windows users? i haven't seen any major complaints with "normal" windows users + 4850

 

[sourceninja]

I decided I didn't want to take the risk. I just called and was able to cancel my order.

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS

Originally posted by: Wreckage

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
its an Apple software issue guys, move on, nothing to see here, except more anti-AMD spam by wreckage + OCguy feeding the flame.

so much for apple's software "always just works". F that.

You clearly did not read the article. They say they ruled out software and that it's a hardware issue with the 4850.

then where are all the issues with normal windows users? i haven't seen any major complaints with "normal" windows users + 4850

Is the 4850 mac version identical to the PC version? I really don't know about that these days, but back when, there were specific versions of graphics cards for macs. I don't think that applies anymore because these systems are intel based. So, I dunno.

 

[ViRGE]

Originally posted by: Keysplayr

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS

Originally posted by: Wreckage

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
its an Apple software issue guys, move on, nothing to see here, except more anti-AMD spam by wreckage + OCguy feeding the flame.

so much for apple's software "always just works". F that.

You clearly did not read the article. They say they ruled out software and that it's a hardware issue with the 4850.

then where are all the issues with normal windows users? i haven't seen any major complaints with "normal" windows users + 4850

Is the 4850 mac version identical to the PC version? I really don't know about that these days, but back when, there were specific versions of graphics cards for macs. I don't think that applies anymore because these systems are intel based. So, I dunno.

It's not quite identical. Rather than the components being on a PCIe card, they're on smaller MXM modules that fit better with the peculiar layout of the 24" iMac. Furthermore the firmware is EFI64 rather than BIOS. The actual GPU die is the same though (although it's probably a binned part for lower heat/power)

If I had to take a guess, Apple is probably letting the 4850 overheat. They always seem to skimp on the cooling, as of late.

 

[Wreckage]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS

Originally posted by: Wreckage

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
its an Apple software issue guys, move on, nothing to see here, except more anti-AMD spam by wreckage + OCguy feeding the flame.

so much for apple's software "always just works". F that.

You clearly did not read the article. They say they ruled out software and that it's a hardware issue with the 4850.

then where are all the issues with normal windows users? i haven't seen any major complaints with "normal" windows users + 4850

Actually in the comments to the original article there were complaints about 4xxx series failures.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

Originally posted by: Wreckage

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS

Originally posted by: Wreckage

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
its an Apple software issue guys, move on, nothing to see here, except more anti-AMD spam by wreckage + OCguy feeding the flame.

so much for apple's software "always just works". F that.

You clearly did not read the article. They say they ruled out software and that it's a hardware issue with the 4850.

then where are all the issues with normal windows users? i haven't seen any major complaints with "normal" windows users + 4850

Actually in the comments to the original article there were complaints about 4xxx series failures.

i guess there happens to be no AT'ers with 4850's with that same mass hardware failure...

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS

Originally posted by: Wreckage

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS

Originally posted by: Wreckage

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
its an Apple software issue guys, move on, nothing to see here, except more anti-AMD spam by wreckage + OCguy feeding the flame.

so much for apple's software "always just works". F that.

You clearly did not read the article. They say they ruled out software and that it's a hardware issue with the 4850.

then where are all the issues with normal windows users? i haven't seen any major complaints with "normal" windows users + 4850

Actually in the comments to the original article there were complaints about 4xxx series failures.

i guess there happens to be no AT'ers with 4850's with that same mass hardware failure...

What does that have to do with the problem? If it's not here, it doesn't exist?
Here you go:

Apple Forum thread 1

Apple Forum thread 2

 

[magnux]

FWIW, I received my 4850 equipped iMac yesterday.. and I've put it through the paces. I played HD Quicktime Trailers for a solid 2-3 hours, played the entire Nine Inch Nails - Beside You In Time HD-RIP in 1080p MKV, and on top of it, got in a few hours of EVE Online.

Not a single hiccup, stutter or lockup. So far, I don't appear to be affected. I wonder if the later batches avoided this disaster..

 

[TangoJuliet]

Originally posted by: magnux
FWIW, I received my 4850 equipped iMac yesterday.. and I've put it through the paces. I played HD Quicktime Trailers for a solid 2-3 hours, played the entire Nine Inch Nails - Beside You In Time HD-RIP in 1080p MKV, and on top of it, got in a few hours of EVE Online.

Not a single hiccup, stutter or lockup. So far, I don't appear to be affected. I wonder if the later batches avoided this disaster..

Sweet. Do let us know if you do run into any problems. I have my 24" 4850 on order with delivery expected on May 5.

 

[TangoJuliet]

Well, my iMac was shipped out early (24th) and I wasn't home for FedEx to deliver it. I'm going to the FedEx service center at 6pm to pick it up. Wish me luck!!

 

[CrystalBay]

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