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I put a 120 Gig Western Digital in a iMac DV SE... 1,546 Views / 16 Replies  
I put a 120 Gig Western Digital in a iMac DV SE and had no trouble at all. Noticeably zippier and when I moved to a desktop, I moved the drive with me.

I'm pretty sure 120 is the Max for these...
Posted by Amacapart, on Jun 12, 2005 at 09:01 PM, in Hardware Hacking
Yes, it is true. They already exist. And are... 3,020 Views / 25 Replies  
Yes, it is true.

They already exist. And are for sale.

But reality is that it will be VERY difficult to see any difference, even playing Doom3. Perhaps on "Ultra" setting you could.

Or...
Posted by Amacapart, on Jun 10, 2005 at 07:43 PM, in Mac Desktops
The program Graphiccelerator now has support for... 1,996 Views / 17 Replies  
The program Graphiccelerator now has support for this card.

But, it IS possible to damage it if you go nuts.
Posted by Amacapart, on Jun 6, 2005 at 12:54 AM, in Hardware Hacking
Which ROM revision is on your card? If it is... 952 Views / 8 Replies  
Which ROM revision is on your card?

If it is 104 then you need to install the installation package to have fan control. A 104 ROM with no "ROM Extender" will run the fan at 100% all the time.
...
Posted by Amacapart, on Jun 6, 2005 at 12:42 AM, in Mac Desktops
Guys, read the post I was answering. ANY 9800... 3,020 Views / 25 Replies  
Guys, read the post I was answering. ANY 9800 from a G5 will NOT work in a G4.

The RETAIL 9800 for G4 or G5 is a 128 Meg card.(On a RED PCB)

As I said before, the ONLY G5 card (ie, card shipped...
Posted by Amacapart, on Jun 5, 2005 at 02:10 PM, in Mac Desktops
No, they just won't work at all. Only G5... 3,020 Views / 25 Replies  
No, they just won't work at all.

Only G5 card useable in a G4 is the 9600.

It IS possible to hacksaw part of a G5 5200 off and have it run in a G4. It is also possible to hacksaw off your arm...
Posted by Amacapart, on Jun 4, 2005 at 06:05 PM, in Mac Desktops
You will need to run a 12V line to the "new"... 708 Views / 1 Replies  
You will need to run a 12V line to the "new" fourth screw on CPU card.

Have a read at XLR8.
Posted by Amacapart, on May 30, 2005 at 12:51 AM, in Hardware Hacking
I had the same machine with a G4 in it. Only... 790 Views / 5 Replies  
I had the same machine with a G4 in it.

Only HD that was trouble free was the tiny one it came with.

You can also try plugging a HD into the slower CD ROM bus, as I recall that one didn't have...
Posted by Amacapart, on May 27, 2005 at 04:59 PM, in Hardware Hacking
The 4MX was standard marketing BS. It was a... 1,603 Views / 24 Replies  
The 4MX was standard marketing BS. It was a slightly warmed-over GF2. A poor card with poor performance.
Posted by Amacapart, on May 21, 2005 at 01:57 PM, in Mac Desktops
This is bleeding edge flashing. Someone named... 1,176 Views / 3 Replies  
This is bleeding edge flashing. Someone named Alex in Italy did flash one of these for Mac use. Big caveat was that DVI was non-functional. A clever guy named Arti at the strangedogs forum has...
Posted by Amacapart, on May 20, 2005 at 04:23 PM, in Mac Desktops
It would seem likely that DVI on the 6800 may get... 3,142 Views / 33 Replies  
It would seem likely that DVI on the 6800 may get figured out after all.

Our resident genius, Arti, just got DVI working on the 5200. The 6800 may not be far behind.

In any case, a Tiger...
Posted by Amacapart, on May 18, 2005 at 11:44 PM, in Hardware Hacking
Patience !!!! The X800 with working DVI... 3,142 Views / 33 Replies  
Patience !!!!

The X800 with working DVI followed cards that were VGA only. You don't reach the end of the road with out starting on it.

I agree, loss of DVI is a bummer, but I'm glad the guy...
Posted by Amacapart, on May 3, 2005 at 01:48 PM, in Hardware Hacking
No "sharpening" utilities that I know of. ... 1,004 Views / 6 Replies  
No "sharpening" utilities that I know of.

Have you installed "ATI Displays 4.5.1"? Would have latest options, though OEM cards frequently don't have many. There are some options available for DVI...
Posted by Amacapart, on May 2, 2005 at 01:22 PM, in Mac Desktops
6800 flashed to Mac !!! 3,142 Views / 33 Replies  
An Italian guy named Alex has posted about success flashing a 6800 to Mac. (at strangedogs)

He has also shown that the PC program "Nibitor" is capable of modding frequencies in the Mac ROM. In...
Posted by Amacapart, on May 2, 2005 at 01:20 PM, in Hardware Hacking
You are using the VGA out, yes? And did you... 758 Views / 2 Replies  
You are using the VGA out, yes?

And did you make sure the "device id" matched the ROM ? (ie, 321)
Posted by Amacapart, on May 2, 2005 at 01:13 PM, in Hardware Hacking
Actually, no. ... 2,347 Views / 34 Replies  
Actually, no.

http://www.techseekers.net/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=71

When I did it, I cut a piece of AGP connector from a dead old card. I soldered wires, but you must be...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 28, 2005 at 07:35 PM, in Mac Desktops
Chito 1 Apple 0 Their page is indeed wrong. ... 2,036 Views / 23 Replies  
Chito 1 Apple 0

Their page is indeed wrong.
RV350 = 9600 Pro
RV360 = 9600 XT
R300 = 9700 Pro
R350 = 9800 Pro
R360 = 9800 XT

All Mac 9600's have no fan. All Mac 9800's have a fan.
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 28, 2005 at 07:29 PM, in Mac Desktops
It probably will work, unless ATI redesigned it... 1,599 Views / 2 Replies  
It probably will work, unless ATI redesigned it onto an AGP Pro PCB. I doubt they would go to the expense, however.

Keep in mind that it is less likely G5 owners are gonna yank that 9650, and even...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 28, 2005 at 03:45 PM, in Hardware Hacking
Light works fine, it just doesn't work as a... 2,347 Views / 34 Replies  
Light works fine, it just doesn't work as a switch.

"Display Prefs" button & USB are also fine. If you can do the mod, it is worth the $100 savings and lack of additional clutter.
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 28, 2005 at 03:41 PM, in Mac Desktops
"The mac dealer told me that my only option was... 621 Views / 1 Replies  
"The mac dealer told me that my only option was to get a g5."

Surprising !!! Probably has an old 1.6 he needs to unload. Truth is, MOST Mac cards supported two monitors. GF2 was unique in LACK of...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 27, 2005 at 04:46 PM, in Mac Desktops
Apple marketing..... "Core Image" = DX9 ... 2,036 Views / 23 Replies  
Apple marketing.....

"Core Image" = DX9

So, ALL radeon 9600 & up

All Nvidia 5200 & up.

Pixel Shaders and an FPU.
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 27, 2005 at 04:40 PM, in Mac Desktops
9600 has 128 bit RAM interface. 9700/9800 have... 5,488 Views / 32 Replies  
9600 has 128 bit RAM interface. 9700/9800 have 256 bit, as does 6800 & X800.

Is a very decent mid-end (is that a word?) card, and likely to make you happy 85% of the time.

Unless you do heavy...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 27, 2005 at 04:34 PM, in Mac Desktops
Well, you can save yourself the $100 if you do... 2,347 Views / 34 Replies  
Well, you can save yourself the $100 if you do the ADC mod on a 9600.

Not TOO hard and the $100 you save pays for a 9600 XT.

I've done a coupkle of them, worked great in my QS. Only weirdness...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 26, 2005 at 05:56 PM, in Mac Desktops
If you go to XLR8 an ATI employee is offering a... 3,467 Views / 42 Replies  
If you go to XLR8 an ATI employee is offering a chance at being a Beta tester for the fix.

Really makes ATI look stupid though. Perhaps the new ROM will shut the fan off and let it burn up.
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 26, 2005 at 03:55 PM, in Mac Desktops
Since you put it that way.......No, there isn't. 2,347 Views / 34 Replies  
Since you put it that way.......No, there isn't.
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 26, 2005 at 02:18 PM, in Mac Desktops
Yes, in upper right corner of PCB there is white... 4,137 Views / 43 Replies  
Yes, in upper right corner of PCB there is white silk-screened printing on Pro, the XT has this area clear, so it is solid blue.

Go look on EBay for examples.
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 19, 2005 at 12:18 PM, in Mac Desktops
The four extra RAM chips on back in place of... 4,137 Views / 43 Replies  
The four extra RAM chips on back in place of empty holes would be easiest to spot.
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 18, 2005 at 10:13 PM, in Mac Desktops
Congratulations, you have scientifically PROVEN... 4,504 Views / 63 Replies  
Congratulations, you have scientifically PROVEN that X Bench is crap.

Even marine screensaver gives a better idea on graphic card speed. Q3, Halo, Doom 3, et all are MUCH better tests of 3D cards....
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 18, 2005 at 06:00 PM, in Mac Desktops
If you look at the "supported" list, it is all... 5,367 Views / 59 Replies  
If you look at the "supported" list, it is all currently shipping cards, with the exception of the 9800 Xt which just stopped shipping.

This is standard Apple. Whatever hardware they have for...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 17, 2005 at 02:29 PM, in Mac Desktops
You will need to cut the actual AGP connector on... 2,370 Views / 28 Replies  
You will need to cut the actual AGP connector on the card. You will need to cut the additional pins that are there as a result of it being "AGP Pro". These are used to bring additional power to card....
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 16, 2005 at 01:19 PM, in Hardware Hacking
If upi intend to put that in a G4, you are in... 2,370 Views / 28 Replies  
If upi intend to put that in a G4, you are in trouble. Won't fit in AGP slot without going to work on AGP connector with a hacksaw. 9600 is only one that trick works on. (tape only)

As far as...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 16, 2005 at 04:44 AM, in Hardware Hacking
"I have a Quicksilver Dual 800, with an Apple OEM... 5,367 Views / 59 Replies  
"I have a Quicksilver Dual 800, with an Apple OEM 64MB Geforce3 card............ I do a lot of video production on this machine, FCP-HD, LiveType, Motion, ETC."

Very odd since Motion will...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 15, 2005 at 07:29 PM, in Mac Desktops
Yeah, the 9700 is a beaut, at least in terms of... 836 Views / 4 Replies  
Yeah, the 9700 is a beaut, at least in terms of having ADC & DVI, talk about being ready for the future !!!

Same output seup as a new X800 !!!

But insanely hard to find. The 9800 Pro Retail is...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 13, 2005 at 04:13 AM, in Mac Desktops
If you are able with a soldering iron, the holes... 1,349 Views / 16 Replies  
If you are able with a soldering iron, the holes for the pins to power a fan are still on PCB. Solder in the pins and bridge the jumper and the card can have any standard VGA fan clipped on in...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 12, 2005 at 11:44 PM, in Hardware Hacking
You most likely have a Radeon 9000 64 Meg. ... 836 Views / 4 Replies  
You most likely have a Radeon 9000 64 Meg.

Best bet for your machine is the uber-rare 9700 OEM. Dual digital card, ADC & DVI, 95% as fast as 9800. 100% Tiger & Motion compatable. ($225+)

Second...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 12, 2005 at 11:02 PM, in Mac Desktops
We're gonna post the ROM for everyone. ... 2,370 Views / 28 Replies  
We're gonna post the ROM for everyone.

Hopefully be up by tomorrow. I think there will be 64 bit and 128 bit versions.
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 12, 2005 at 03:47 PM, in Hardware Hacking
Magic tape. I have used it on MANY cards. ... 2,370 Views / 28 Replies  
Magic tape.

I have used it on MANY cards.

9600XT o/c a bit ran a 17 fps in Halo on my QS. Ti4600 did 14. (1600x1200 maxd out)

I think Halo runs better on ATI though.

GF4 MX isn't...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 11, 2005 at 02:04 AM, in Hardware Hacking
Anyone with an Nvidia card should first make sure... 2,903 Views / 26 Replies  
Anyone with an Nvidia card should first make sure they have latest ROM.

Apple released an updater last year:

http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/nvidiafcodeflasher.html

Run that and see...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 11, 2005 at 12:56 AM, in Hardware Hacking
Re: Any vid cards with dual ADC for a g4 tower? 744 Views / 3 Replies  
Best you can do is a 9600 XT or Pro . You will need to do a PCB mod to get 1 ADC working. You will then need a DVI to ADC adaptor ($100)

Never has been a dual ADC card.

Set up I just mentioned...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 11, 2005 at 12:13 AM, in Mac Desktops
Actually, your cad should be supported. Best... 2,903 Views / 26 Replies  
Actually, your cad should be supported.

Best thing you could do is try out.

Follow link above and run the Flash util to dump ROM. Then see if "Graphiccelerator" can mod the speeds.
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 11, 2005 at 12:10 AM, in Hardware Hacking
I have found scotch tape works well. Put on... 2,370 Views / 28 Replies  
I have found scotch tape works well.

Put on a piece and cove all of pins in area on back, nearest the connectors. ""3" and "11" are on bottom row. Use an exacto knife to trace their outlines in...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 11, 2005 at 12:03 AM, in Hardware Hacking
Some of the boys at Strangedogs have further... 2,370 Views / 28 Replies  
Some of the boys at Strangedogs have further refined the process. By re-writing the RAM timings, it is now possible to flash even non-ultras. A guy has posted success at Cubeowner.com. He now has...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 10, 2005 at 03:27 PM, in Hardware Hacking
You should use the NvFlash utility to dump the... 2,903 Views / 26 Replies  
You should use the NvFlash utility to dump the ROM and mail it to Thomas. He worked out GF4s. I did the GF3 & FX5200.

Could actually be helpful, we are trying to support ALL Mac video cards.
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 10, 2005 at 03:25 PM, in Hardware Hacking
Aticcelerator now Graphiccelerator w/Nvidia support 2,903 Views / 26 Replies  
Thomas Perrier, author of the popular ATIccelerator utilities has released his renamed "Graphiccelerator"

http://thomas.perrier.name/software/Graphiccelerator.html

Now includes support for GF3,...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 9, 2005 at 05:25 PM, in Hardware Hacking
And I can explain some of the original confusion.... 1,287 Views / 17 Replies  
And I can explain some of the original confusion.

Little know fact about GF4 MX, there were 3 different Mac ones.

2 had TSOP RAM, the final one was BGA.

And, at least one was ADC & VGA while...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 6, 2005 at 07:59 PM, in Mac Desktops
Interesting opinions. I have tested a 9700... 2,370 Views / 28 Replies  
Interesting opinions.

I have tested a 9700 back to back with a overclocked & flashed 5200 and stand by what I said.

The OEM one is not going to do as well, but flashed ones aren't as bad as you...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 6, 2005 at 03:13 PM, in Hardware Hacking
The card is Connect3D model. 9250 modded... 1,292 Views / 16 Replies  
The card is Connect3D model.

9250 modded flasher was posted by a lunatic named "CubeNewbie2" who had OD'ed on Easter Eggs. It is already Hexxed for 9250 device id. The Connect3D card as a 9250 is...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 5, 2005 at 09:46 PM, in Hardware Hacking
Go here: ... 1,449 Views / 8 Replies  
Go here:

http://www.barefeats.com/cubeup2.html

for a good comparison.

The Radeon 8500 is VERY comparable to a Radeon 9000. (Basically same card)

Note how the 9000 is able to improve with...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 5, 2005 at 03:21 PM, in Mac Desktops
Only 9800 with ADC or dual digital is the G5... 1,074 Views / 19 Replies  
Only 9800 with ADC or dual digital is the G5 model with AGPPro slot. Not gonna work in a G4.

9600XT is end of the line for ADC on a G4. 9700 OEM for MDD & FW800 is 95% of a 9800 but VERY hard to...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 4, 2005 at 07:34 PM, in Mac Desktops
New Vid card? As you noted, flashable 9800's... 1,074 Views / 19 Replies  
New Vid card?

As you noted, flashable 9800's are in $150 range. This is best bet for MOST Mac users. Legit retail Mac versions are in $220 + range with luxury of 3 year warranty.

Flashable...
Posted by Amacapart, on Apr 4, 2005 at 06:01 PM, in Mac Desktops
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