Graphic cards for new Dual G4's

master chief · February 9, 2003 10:52PM

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!

mount_my_floppy · February 9, 2003 10:57PM

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.

kecksy · February 9, 2003 11:01PM

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.

master chief · February 10, 2003 12:09AM

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!

filmmaker2002 · February 10, 2003 12:34AM

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!!!

leonis · February 10, 2003 1:16AM

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">

master chief · February 10, 2003 8:40AM

[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

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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

Graphic cards for new Dual G4's

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