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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1236459" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>You got to keep watching e-Bay. I purchased a 9800 video card for a Powermac G4 something like 5 years ago...and paid under $200 for it. But they were probably more commonly available then. Now they are probably much more rare...and with rarity...the price increases. But if you keep looking...you may find one that is more affordable.</p><p></p><p>You have to realize that you're trying to upgrade a very old computer...and that what you're going to pay for a 9800 video card is going to cost more than the whole computer is worth.</p><p></p><p>I will mention this. You can get a Powermac G5 (dual 1.8ghz cpu) for between $200-$250 on e-Bay. This computer will be MUCH faster than all stock Powermac G4's...including video performance. So unless you have a special reason to stay with your Powermac G4...it makes no sense to upgrade it...when you can get a better (Powermac G5) for the same price (or less) than what a 9800 video card will cost you.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>HTH,</p><p></p><p>- Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1236459, member: 56379"] You got to keep watching e-Bay. I purchased a 9800 video card for a Powermac G4 something like 5 years ago...and paid under $200 for it. But they were probably more commonly available then. Now they are probably much more rare...and with rarity...the price increases. But if you keep looking...you may find one that is more affordable. You have to realize that you're trying to upgrade a very old computer...and that what you're going to pay for a 9800 video card is going to cost more than the whole computer is worth. I will mention this. You can get a Powermac G5 (dual 1.8ghz cpu) for between $200-$250 on e-Bay. This computer will be MUCH faster than all stock Powermac G4's...including video performance. So unless you have a special reason to stay with your Powermac G4...it makes no sense to upgrade it...when you can get a better (Powermac G5) for the same price (or less) than what a 9800 video card will cost you.:) HTH, - Nick [/QUOTE]
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