Graphic cards for new Dual G4's

master chiefmaster chief
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in Current Mac Hardware edited January 2014
I am going to order a new system soon and am trying to decide which card to get through Apple's BTO. I will be getting the 20" ACD to go with the 1.25 GHZ dual. I will be using it for mostly Photoshop, but some video editing, and of course gaming.



Is the Radeon 9000 pro adequate?



Or, Should I wait and get the Radeon 9700 for $300 extra? (I can wait the extra 3 weeks and spend the extra cash for a much better product)



Or, should I spend the extra $300 and get the Nvidia GeForce4 Titanium?



Thanks!

Comments

  • Reply 1 of 6
    mount_my_floppymount_my_floppy Posts: 913member
    Well when ever I get a new computer I get the best I can of everything so that way my computer takes longer to become obsolete. I would look at the features of the 9700 and the ti and see witch you like better and of course witch one is better. I personally like the ati 9700.
  • Reply 2 of 6
    kecksykecksy Posts: 1,002member
    Don't buy a GeForce4 Ti if the Radeon 9700 Pro costs the same amount. You'd be cheating yourself. The 9700 Pro is 40-50% faster than the GeForce4 Ti. Go for it if it doesn't cost any extra.



    Of course, the Radeon 9000 Pro would also be a good card. If you don't plan on playing any games, I'd go with that. If you're interested in something like Doom 3, no question, get the 9700 Pro.
  • Reply 3 of 6
    master chiefmaster chief Posts: 25member
    okay you've convinced me - I will wait for the 9700. Despite having an Xbox I am sure I will be doing my fair share of gaming on my G4 too. Doom 3 is a sure thing for me....



    Thanks for the replies!
  • Reply 4 of 6
    filmmaker2002filmmaker2002 Posts: 686member
    I was gonna say the 9000 is fine, but honestly, if I had the option for the 9700 when I ordered my Dual Gig, I would definitley go for it. Enjoy!!!
  • Reply 5 of 6
    leonisleonis Posts: 3,427member
    Is it just me? I the question (and even the replies) in this thread are very similar to the one in MacNN <img src="confused.gif" border="0">
  • Reply 6 of 6
    master chiefmaster chief Posts: 25member
    [quote]Originally posted by Leonis:

    <strong>Is it just me? I the question (and even the replies) in this thread are very similar to the one in MacNN :confused: </strong><hr></blockquote>



    You caught me... I am ordering this today so i wanted to post ina couple of different places for some different opinions. Although I don't think the replies are by the same people, it does show a consensus for me to wait for the 9700 - which is what I am going to do. BTW, I also posted in the Apple Discussions forum
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