On Oct 5, 2008, at 4:55 PM, Doug Burton wrote: > > On Oct 4, 2008, at 11:49 AM, Len Gerstel wrote: >> <SNIP> >> The next upgrade I would get as soon as possible is a core image >> video card like the 9600. An upgraded video card will really make the >> interface snappy. >> >> Len > > I never really paid much attention to what video card was in the > DA's that I bought. Turns out they are both Rage 128 Pro's! I'm > currently watching a couple of Radeon 9000 Mac editions on Ebay, so > while not quite at the 9600 level, it will still be a bit improvement.
If you check on the swap list, you may be able to get a modified 9600 from a G5 for around $50. The mod is pretty easy, you just have to disable 2 pins (3 and 11 I am pretty sure). You can either tape over the pins (reversible) or cut the trace (irreversible). I have one of each and they both work fine. Just be aware that not all 9600s from G5s will work in a Da or newer Mac when modified like this. My research says that about 80% will work in a DA or newer, about 10% need the extra voltage that a MDD provides and will not work in a QS or DA and 10% will not work in any 4x AGP slot. Len with a 128MB 9600XT in my home beast and a 64MB 9600 in my work Mac. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
