On Oct 5, 2008, at 8:43 PM, Len Gerstel wrote: > > 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.
Too late, I bought this on Ebay just a short time ago. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=280272968798 As I said before, at least it will be a big improvement over the Rage 128 Pro. I may keep looking around for a 9600. Thanks Len. Just a message from Doug... --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 [email protected] 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
