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Quicksilver Graphics Card Upgrade...

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allroy

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Looking to replace the stock nVidia GeForce 2MX (32mb) with something a little um better. I don't play video games, I need this for Photoshop & Flash mainly. I can pick up the ATI Radeon 9000 (128mb) for $160 from OWC or I can get a flashed 9800 Pro for $260. I'm not worried about the money, but I've heard anything above the 9000 on a Quicksilver is wasted (barefeats.com). Or should I search for a Geforce 4Ti?

If anyone has experience with anything I mentioned I's appreciate some feedback.

thanks,
-j
 
allroy said:
Looking to replace the stock nVidia GeForce 2MX (32mb) with something a little um better. I don't play video games, I need this for Photoshop & Flash mainly. I can pick up the ATI Radeon 9000 (128mb) for $160 from OWC or I can get a flashed 9800 Pro for $260. I'm not worried about the money, but I've heard anything above the 9000 on a Quicksilver is wasted (barefeats.com). Or should I search for a Geforce 4Ti?

If anyone has experience with anything I mentioned I's appreciate some feedback.

thanks,
-j
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If you aren't going to be playing games then the video ram is really what counts for what you do. The 9000 is a good upgrade from a GeForce 2mx.
 
I've got the 9800 Pro and it works well I do some light gaming and it is great for mid resolutions. But since you are mainly concerned with PS and Flash I would say 9000 would be good. I do kinda also agree with barefeets in that now my video card is faster than my processors so it is kinda wasted speed.
 
For 2D-only applications, the 9000 will suit your needs. However, keep in mind the requirements for Core Image (in Tiger).

Supported graphics cards:
  • ATI Radeon 9800 XT
  • ATI Radeon 9800 Pro
  • ATI Radeon 9700 Pro
  • ATI Radeon 9600 XT
  • ATI Radeon 9600 Pro
  • NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra
  • NVIDIA GeForceFX 5200 Ultra

Because of this, I would recommend trying to find a 9600 Pro for your G4, or a used/ebay 9700 or 9800.
 
Thanks Everyone!

While the 9000 will do what I need, I didn't even think about this! Great advice.
-j

crazzyeddie said:
For 2D-only applications, the 9000 will suit your needs. However, keep in mind the requirements for Core Image (in Tiger).

Supported graphics cards:
  • ATI Radeon 9800 XT
  • ATI Radeon 9800 Pro
  • ATI Radeon 9700 Pro
  • ATI Radeon 9600 XT
  • ATI Radeon 9600 Pro
  • NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra
  • NVIDIA GeForceFX 5200 Ultra

Because of this, I would recommend trying to find a 9600 Pro for your G4, or a used/ebay 9700 or 9800.
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