Whats the BEST graphics card you can get for QuickSilver?

I have the G4Ti (128MB) but was wondering can I get a 256 or even 512MB card that does Quartz Extreme or even... run Motion 2?!

Many thanks

G4 Quicksilver Dual 1.6GHz, 1.5GB, 60GB, 120GB + ext 250GB, GeForce 4Ti, Mac OS X (10.4.7), Dual Layer DVD±RW, USB 2, Zip Drive 250

Posted on Jul 2, 2007 3:58 AM

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Jul 3, 2007 4:57 AM in response to Malcolm Rayfield

Ahhh, marvellous! Thanks.

Is it worth it in your eyes? What do you use it for? What's the CD ROM for? Drivers?

Do you have any idea if it'll work with 10.5 when it comes out?

Any quirks you think I should know of? I do a lot of video editing, do you know the the s-Video port can output a second display rather than a mirror of the desktop?

Thanks for being so helpful

Jul 3, 2007 5:39 AM in response to Alexander Achúcarro

Is it worth it in your eyes?

Yes.

What do you use it for?

Much faster 2D scrolling in Graphics Converter. Core Image allows video adjustment in QuickTime Player. Google Earth is now fun to use.

What's the CD ROM for? Drivers?

Tiger has the drivers. Get the latest ATI Displays from the ATI web-site. It gives you rotation and extra control of the video output.

Do you have any idea if it'll work with 10.5 when it
comes out?

It has Core Image which will be used a lot more by 10.5

Any quirks you think I should know of?

The fan makes a bit of noise, but mine got VERY quiet after about a year. I replaced it with the Vantec Iceberq 6 cooler. It blows the hot air directly out of the case, so the whole computer is cooler.

I do a lot of
video editing, do you know the the s-Video port can
output a second display rather than a mirror of the
desktop?

Yes, but you can't use all three ports at once.

Jul 16, 2007 10:58 AM in response to Malcolm Rayfield

I just installed the 9800 Pro XT 256MB graphics card, installed Motion 2 and it's great!

Work's so much better than I thought. I was expecting for the Mac to really slow down, but actually I got bored trying to load 'item' after item for this one project before the Mac would slow down!

Recommend, expecially anyone who can't afford a new Mac! Best £100 I've spent in ages!

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