Hi Kenji,
You could give this a go:
eshop.macsales.com/item/ATI%20Technologies/630ATI96MDD/I think you would be lucky to find a 9700 Pro with a 128kb chip. In all the flashing I have done, I have never come across a PC card with a 128 kb chip, although I know it can happen.
0850 1337 over at strangedogs is a bit of an authority on 9700's so it may be an idea to PM him there.
I have also just posted a long thread at strangedogs for someone else outlining MDD options, but here it is in all it's full glory:
A number of people got kernel panics with the 6800gt when used in conjunction with MDD's. So I cannot recommend that anymore & in the end put a warning on my website. This manifests itself either when you try & change resolutions or play games and for some people as soon as the computer boots to the desktop.
So.....
The choices are, depending on how much you want to spend, how fast you want to go & whether you require DVI.
I will list the options,
The fastest:
1. 7800 GS converted to 7800 GT. The fastest card but needs a rom chip change to a 128kb chip & a custom rom flashed onto it. This rom is not widely available . Must be flashed in a PC.
2. Fire GL X3 converted to X800 XT. This is probably one of the best cards for the MDD period. Has Dual DVI and is blazingly fast. Well suited to the MDD with zero issues. Downsides are it is very expensive but some have been a better price on ebay. Did need a rom chip change to 128, but now the rom has been reduced, with a device id change in the rom it may just need to be flashed. If you decided to go this route I could help you. Must be flashed in a mac.
3. X800 SE/X800 XT. If you don't require DVI & are happy with Dual VGA then the X800SE or X800 GT can both be flashed easily in a mac with the reduced rom from strangedogs & will work as X800 XT. Must be flashed in a mac.
4. X850 XT. As above but requires a 128kb chip change. I have the rom although it is not generally available. Must be flashed in a mac.
5. 6600GT. I have not been involved with this card but apparently it works well in the MDD. You are going to have to have this done for you though. If you go that route I would suggest Gotoh at strangedogs. Must be flashed in a PC.
6. 9800 128 & 256. This is covered over at strangedogs & roms are available there, with suggestions (if you navigate to the downloads there is a whole page showing you which cards are best). I think these can be flashed in a mac or PC.
7. 9600 Pro (available from OWC) & 9600 XT (from AGP G5 - ebay) Just tape pins 3 & 11, but if you want the ADC to work you will need to get your soldering iron out.
The above cards are the ones I know about, but my recommendations are for the top 2. They are the most expensive, but if you want to speed up your MDD, they are also the best solutions. Unfortunately the only real "Do it Yourself" cards are the X800's.
If you require any further help/advice please e-mail me, or I am sure if I missed anything one of the guys here will chip in.
Read the full thread here:
strangedogs.proboards40.com/index.cgi?board=experiments&action=display&thread=1160731765