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ATi Radeon 9700

I just checked our older PM G4 dual 1.42 and it has an ATi 9700. Does anyone know how much this was as a BTO option when it was released? Thanks.

MacBook Pro 2.4, Mac OS X (10.5.5)

Posted on Jan 20, 2009 3:29 PM

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Posted on Jan 20, 2009 3:44 PM

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ATI today announced that its flagship RADEON 9700 Pro graphics card is now available as a build-to-order option on Apple's recently announed revamped Power Macs. Customers purchasing a new Power Mac through the Apple online store can select to upgrade from a RADEON 9000 card to a RADEON 9700 PRO card for an additional $300.

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Jan 20, 2009 3:44 PM in response to 2elemteach

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ATI today announced that its flagship RADEON 9700 Pro graphics card is now available as a build-to-order option on Apple's recently announed revamped Power Macs. Customers purchasing a new Power Mac through the Apple online store can select to upgrade from a RADEON 9000 card to a RADEON 9700 PRO card for an additional $300.

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Jan 25, 2009 5:23 PM in response to 2elemteach

Actually, flashed PC ATI 9700's have dropped below $100 on eBay now. Unflashed versions average $30-$50 but can be had for as little as $10-$20 with some diligence and luck.

I may be on the verge of scoring a PC cheapee and would attempt to reflash but for the right price, I'd much rather have the "genuine" article for my lowly G4 Gigabit Mystic 😉

Jan 26, 2009 2:24 PM in response to bisk

Apple did a little magic trick on the OEM 9700...it only works on MDD machines.

I tried booting one in a QS once and it didn't finish booting.

if u flash a 9700, u r better off using a hacked 9800 ROM as it will be more functional.

OEM 9700 is only card that combines ADC and Core Image on a G4. Rare Bird

ATi Radeon 9700

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