On Aug 3, 10:55 am, rumble <[email protected]> wrote: > hello > > i'd like to add an additional video card to my g5 mac, but it is pci- > e. > > i see used pci-e video cards on ebay, but i don't know if they are pc/ > windows specific or not > or if they can be run in a mac. > > can anyone suggest a specific brand or model to watch for? > > i just want something basic, nothing fancy or expensive. > > thanks > > ray b
I think your options are going to be very limited *adding* a video card. For upgrades, there should be at least a few available on eBay or perhaps LEM Swap. According to Everymac, the PCIe G5's only had one 16 lane PCIe slot, along with one 8 lane and two 4 lane slots. The problem is that most graphics cards require a 16 lane slot, and there's only one in your G5. That means replacing your existing card would be theoretically simple, but adding would not be. I believe there was an 8 lane PCIe card produced for the Intel Xserve, though I doubt it would be usable in a PowerMac. Perhaps there was a similar model for the Xserve G5?? Eric -- 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
