Q: What's the best GPU with an ADC port for my Power Mac G4?

Hello! I have been looking to upgrade my Power Mac G4 (FW800), and my next upgrade is a GPU; however, I have an older Cinema display (original 23" display) that I would like to use, which limits my options. What's the best GPU with an ADC port for my Mac and will this GPU handle 480p/720p video? I currently have an ATI Radeon 9000, which is very sub-par in the year 2014, I can't even watch a DVD from 2004!

Any suggestions? Thanks a bunch (in advance)!

PowerMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8), FW800 1.42GHz

Posted on Dec 21, 2014 10:26 PM

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Allan Jones Dec 22, 2014 8:28 AM in response to alfonsojon
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Dec 22, 2014 8:28 AM in response to alfonsojon

Probably the best resource on the subject is here:

http://www.jcsenterprises.com/Japamacs_Page/All_Things_PPC.html

I believe a 9600 pulled from another Mac would have ADC and better performance. You have already recognized that ADC is going to make you job hard. Consider picking up a used but more modern monitor with 'normal' connectors.
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