GPU for Powermac G4 466

[edwardk9]

Is it possible for me to purchase any video card that is mac compat. to put in a "Digital Audio" Powermac?

I don't want it for gaming (obviously) but would like to have better Quartz Extreme performance.

Also, if I do upgrade the GPU will I be able to handle tiger's core effects? I am waiting for my Sonnet 1GHz upgrade to arrive.

 

[Mord]

you could get a 9800 pro or a 9600 http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/630ATI96G4/ but the ADC port wont work in your mac, what montier do you use?

 

[edwardk9]

I am using a Samsung Flat screen CRT. Will I be able to use core image? I don't know if that has anything to do with the CPU or just the GPU alone.

 

[Mord]

to use core image on gpu hardware (makes things faster and better quality) you need a shader 2.0 compliant card 5200+ or 9600+.

however only the 9800 is warranted to work in your mac without mods, the 9600 is an option but it's pre modified.

 

[dmw007]

you could get a 9800 pro or a 9600 http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/630ATI96G4/ but the ADC port wont work in your mac, what montier do you use?

I second this advice. Go with a 9800 Pro or a 9600- they are both very good cards and should boost your Mac's performance.