2005-8-21 14:59
Hello all,
I am upgrading the graphics card in my G5 dual 2.5Ghz, I have found someone who will sell me an ATI Radeon Pro with 256mb of onboard memory very cheaply (under £150). Is this card any good?
I can't find very many reviews for the mac version. I am told it has 1 ADC and 1 DVI port and is pretty powerful. I have an ADC monitor so this would be great for me (I can get rid of my Apple ADC-DVI converter) My main reason for upgrading is that the ATI Radeon 9000 that came with my G5 does not support Core Image and may be damaged as it seems unable to even play a DVD without stuttering the playback.
I have a few direct questions too...
1) Does anyone have one of these cards? What is it like? Does it support Core Image?
2) Is this an AGP card or a PCI card? If AGP, is it 4X or 8X?
3) I have heard reports that the fan on the card makes a LOT of noise, more than the G5 in some cases. Is this true?
I will be using it for mostly 2d graphics and video work so any experiences will be welcome.
I am literally going to pay for this card tomorrow lunchtime so any quick responses will be welcome.
Thanks in advance, if there are any reviews out there please feel free to post links...
PS:it supports core image.
It's PCI. 4x or 8x doesn't really matter.
For 2D/video work I can't see upgrading to this card... it won't give you anything that your stock 9600 doesn't.
PPS:It's PCI.
I am upgrading the graphics card in my G5 dual 2.5Ghz, I have found someone who will sell me an ATI Radeon Pro with 256mb of onboard memory very cheaply (under £150). Is this card any good?
I can't find very many reviews for the mac version. I am told it has 1 ADC and 1 DVI port and is pretty powerful. I have an ADC monitor so this would be great for me (I can get rid of my Apple ADC-DVI converter) My main reason for upgrading is that the ATI Radeon 9000 that came with my G5 does not support Core Image and may be damaged as it seems unable to even play a DVD without stuttering the playback.
I have a few direct questions too...
1) Does anyone have one of these cards? What is it like? Does it support Core Image?
2) Is this an AGP card or a PCI card? If AGP, is it 4X or 8X?
3) I have heard reports that the fan on the card makes a LOT of noise, more than the G5 in some cases. Is this true?
I will be using it for mostly 2d graphics and video work so any experiences will be welcome.
I am literally going to pay for this card tomorrow lunchtime so any quick responses will be welcome.
Thanks in advance, if there are any reviews out there please feel free to post links...
PS:it supports core image.
It's PCI. 4x or 8x doesn't really matter.
For 2D/video work I can't see upgrading to this card... it won't give you anything that your stock 9600 doesn't.
PPS:It's PCI.