[G4] Upgrade Video Cards for my AGP G4 Correction!!!!

[David M. DeFelice]

--- Harry Freeman <harry at gifutiger.com> wrote:

> Greetings ( + )!( + )
> 
> And what would make the Radeon 9200 128MB AGP card
> any better than the 
> Rage 128MB Pro that came with my G4?

Harry ... the wonderful thing about computers are that
they can do alot of work for you, by using a search
engine.

By going to ATI.com I found the information that
convinced me to buy the Radeon 9200.  Here is a sample
of that information. Hopes this helps in your search
for the best card.

Radeon 9200 (newer card)
Overview

Radeon® 9200 technology is available in three product
configurations: Radeon® 9250, Radeon® 9200, and
Radeon® 9200SE. The Radeon® 9200 is available in both
AGP and PCI bus configurations. For more information
on the differences between them, please see the
product comparison.
Highly evolved and extremely programmable, Radeon®
9200 Series opens a stunning new world of immersive
gameplay for PC enthusiasts. Powered by
high-performance features including a Quad-pipe
architecture, the future-friendly Radeon® 9200 Series
of visual processors delivers a dazzling visual
experience optimized to support the most compelling
next-generation 3D gaming environments of today and
tomorrow.

At-a-glance
High performance architecture is supported by finely
tuned features and extra horsepower to deliver
barrier-free entertainment.
Enjoy new levels for visual realism in graphics and
video content courtesy of SmartShader™, SmoothVision™,
FullStream™ and Video Immersion™ technologies.
Choose your own Radeon® 9200 adventure with highly
customizable and expandable display features.
Featuring Catalyst®, the industry's most stable 3D
acceleration software.

Features

Multi-Generational Technology
Designed for OS X and legacy OS 9 systems for the
widest support of Mac systems
Flexible dual display configurations that reach
resolutions up to 2048x1536
Use VERSAVISION™ to enable hardware accelerated
display rotation – up to 180 degrees
128MB of DDR memory ensures stunning graphics for
next-generation and legacy games and applications
Advanced Visual Quality
SmartShader™ enables cinematic quality lighting and
shadow effects
SmoothVision™ delivers the sharpest, clearest textures
without sacrificing frame rates
High-precision programmable pixel and vertex shaders
provide ultra-realistic effects
Pixel-Powered Excellence
Experience the full power of Mac display features in
OS X, OpenGL, Quartz and QuickTime
Enable high quality settings to customize the gaming
experience
Video Immersion™ integrates features to provide
unprecedented support for digital and high definition
video.
Industry-leading Stability and Support
Hassle-free manufacturers warranty
Responsive and knowledgeable Customer Service Team
Extensive online user resources and updates through
ati.com



Rage Pro (older card)
Overview

32MB frame buffer to process massive 3D textures
Powered by ATI RAGE 128 PRO™; graphics engine
32-bit true color 3D acceleration (16.7 million
colors) up to 1920x1200
2D graphics up to 1920x1200 at 32bpp
Full OpenGL® ICD, Direct3D and DirectX® acceleration
Hardware DVD for full-frame rate, full-screen DVD
Supports ATI-TV WONDER™;, the add-on TV Tuner card
Includes ATI Multimedia Center software
AGP 4X / 2X
Optional video-in/video-out support



PTL 
David M. DeFelice
Jesus Christ is Lord of all.. ;o)
       MI-MAC ROCKS - G4, 733MHz, 1.5GB Ram, 80GBHD, Lacie DVD+RW 16x4x16, Radeon 9200 128MB, Maxtor 40GB Firewire, Mercury 80GB Firewire, 21" RastorOps SuperScan.

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