On Dec 16, 2010, at 11:19 AM, Tom wrote: > > I want to get rid of these sprinklings of "giant pixels" on her screen > and also give her a choice of more resolutions. Should I get a new > video card for her G5? If so, what would be a good card to look for?
Start with the basics: Did you wipe and re-install OSX and apps on the system? Are you running the latest system updates? Have you started it in safe mode? Make sure the fan is running on the video card, and that it's not clogged with dust. (for that matter, do so to the whole G5, and follow the other poster's suggestions to reseat everything). -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, 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] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
