 |
 |
G5 graphics card options
|
|
|
|
|
Forum Regular
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Alba
Status:
Offline
|
|
The graphics card in my aging G5 dual 2GHz has died and I either replace the card or the whole machine. I am still using the clear cased CRT with an ADC connector. Is this supported by the radeon 9600 mac edition? Would I be able to use it if I got a new machine with a 2600 XT?
Does the DVI to ADC display adaptor work with CRTs?
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Junkie
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Houston, TX
Status:
Offline
|
|
A CRT with an ADC connector... are you sure about that?
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior User
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: A crappy place in Canada
Status:
Offline
|
|
|
|
|
"Why did this thread cross the line? Because its **** got stuck in a chicken." - Demonhood
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Junkie
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Houston, TX
Status:
Offline
|
|
Crazy.
The expensive ($100) DVI-ADC adapter should work; the cheap ($20) one won't.
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Salem, OR
Status:
Offline
|
|
Originally Posted by erw 
The graphics card in my aging G5 dual 2GHz has died and I either replace the card or the whole machine. I am still using the clear cased CRT with an ADC connector. Is this supported by the radeon 9600 mac edition? Would I be able to use it if I got a new machine with a 2600 XT?
Does the DVI to ADC display adaptor work with CRTs?
I would consider putting the $100 into a new display with DVI to go along with your new video card. The 2600 does not have an ADC, I don't know about the 9600.
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Professional Poster
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Status:
Offline
|
|
$100 will put you 2/3 of the way toward buying a 19" widescreen LCD. Don't waste your money on an adapter to use such an old monitor.
|
"That's Mama Luigi to you, Mario!" *wheeze*
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forum Regular
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Alba
Status:
Offline
|
|
Thanks guys for the advice. The apple DVI-ADC adaptor doesn't work with CRT's. As I was having other issues with my G5 I decided to get a new Pro. Bit sooner than I intended.
Just need to get a new monitor now and sorted....
Discovered I can use screen sharing from the Pro to the G5 and still use the G5- very cool!
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Professional Poster
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Status:
Offline
|
|
What sort of monitor are you looking at? I'd suggest a 24" if you've got a new Mac Pro. You don't want to skimp!
|
"That's Mama Luigi to you, Mario!" *wheeze*
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: London UK
Status:
Offline
|
|
Yeah i'd go for a 24" minimum monitor. I am currently looking for a monitor and I still like the Apple displays but i am concerned that they will be updated soon and lack HDCP (future proofing). Depending on what you do (photos, videos etc) i like the NEC LCD2490WUXi. Although it is quite expensive
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
|
|
Forum Rules
|
|
|
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
|
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Top
