[G4] Sawtooth 350mhz Video upgrade: GeForce 4mx, or GeForce3 ?

[csean at poc.it]

on 07-08-2003 08:17, Power Macintosh G4 List at G4 at lists.themacintoshguy.com
wrote:

> So the ATI 8500 will support dual monitors and I can just toss the PCI video
> card? And trade in my 9000
> 
>> PCI video cards aren't too good with Jaguar, so I'd try a different
>> solution. The Radeon 9000 you have in the Sawtooth is WASTED because the
>> Sawtooth can't drive an ADC monitor, so I'd suggest selling it and getting a
>> Radeon 8500, which does offer dual monitor support (DVI and VGA). Or else
>> try trading it straight up for an 8500, maybe there's somebody with an 8500
>> who wants to use an ADC display.


- Yes to dual monitors: VGA and DVI (no ADC)
- the PCI card should work okay in Jaguar for palettes, etc., though not too
good with Quartz Extreme, even with the hack: this would give you the option
for a 3rd monitor, if you're so inclined
- I think ATI usually has a trade-up program, though you might be better off
selling the 9000 outright, or advertising for a straight swap with someone
who needs ADC support

Good luck.

Chris