> while we're on it: I have a 7100/66, and upgrading would help me much... i > have a PDS graphicds card now, but also a NuBus one lying around
There were two makers of accelerators for the first generation (Nubus) Power Macs, Newer Technologies and Sonnet Technologies. Amazingly, Sonnet appears to still make them now (a 500-MHz model!). This vendor (below) still sells both products (used or new). They seem to be knowledgeable and offer a warranty, even for the refurbished ones. http://www.technowarehousellc.com/718100upgrades.html These things also come up regularly on eBay, but eBay sellers often do not have a way to test these old cards, so beware. I know from my own experience that some of the NewerTech cards that came out brand new from a shrink-wrapped box did not work properly because they made some batches with a design defect. For what it's worth, it may be better to buy one advertised as being pulled from a working Mac, if you are getting one from an eBay seller. If it has been working, it tends to keep working. In both cases, if you want to use the PDS video card, you need to have a pass-thru connector. The NewerTech card comes with the connector attached (unless it is advertised as missing or disabled). The Sonnet card needs an attachment, which is extra cost. From my experience, the PDS video cards are faster than (or at least as fast as) even the best Nubus cards, and they have fewer compatibility issues. Unless your Nubus video card is one of those former high-end SuperMac/Radius models such as the Thunder24, I would try to use your Apple PDS AV or HPV card. I have the 300-MHz version of the NewerTech G3 card (in a Power Mac 8100). It has been working reliably for many years (bought it new back when it was "new"). - Ken W -- 1st-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> 1st PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/1st-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List archive: <http://mail.maclaunch.com/lists/1st-powermacs/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
