More than likely it's not two DVI ports, but one DVI and one ADC, if one has
rounded sides, it's an ADC connector.
Right you are, rounded sides. I was just told tonight (by the bloke who
gave me the G5) it's a special
propriatory Apple connection for a flat see-through monitor. I guess
that's an Apple Studio Display. I pick it up tomorrow.
As for XMBC, sure it ought to work just fine. I suspect the G5's fans and
general heat output might be an issue in the living room, but it certainly
cannot hurt to try.
Great news that XMBC should work. Yes, been reading how these machines
run hot - luckily it's Winter and I have this Entertainment System in my
basement.
Also, DVI connects just fine to HDMI
I should have said I have an ancient entertainment system instead of
just old. I thought I would need a DVI to RCA (component video Y, Pr,
Pb) adapter and found several for really cheap because apparently they
don't work. More expensive ones were non-returnable. All reviews I read
were horrible.
Then I ran across the Apple DVI to Video Adapter [29 pin combined DVI -
RCA 1 x 4 pin mini-DIN] Shortened description: The Apple DVI to Video
Adapter was designed specifically to allow Power Mac G5 systems users to
connect from the DVI port to S-video or Composite video devices such as
TVs, VCRs...on the Power Mac G5 system only.
Thanks for the input!
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