> Subject: [PCI] 16MB Video RAM on PM 7300/500 > From: MacAddictvja <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> I simply removed the 16MB video RAM card from my dead G3 Blue & White 350Mh= > z > minitower, and then installed it into the PowerMac 7300/500. Very simple. > Only took about five minutes tops! > > The extra video RAM made a huge difference in refresh time!! In fact, I can > hardly tell any difference between the G3 B/W 350 and PM 7300/180. I first > installed the video RAM when the 7300 was still a 7300/180. With the G3 > 500Mhz upgrade, my old 7300 runs much quicker. > > PM 7300/500 (200MB RAM, OS 8.6/9.1, 40GB HD, 6GB HD, USB, DSL, Netscape > 6.2.3, IE 5.1.7) > > > --=20 > vjamacaddict >> This is a new one to me. What do you do on it that 4MB does not ... we ar= > e >> talking internal video system here? Or do you mean a video card PCI? >> =20 > OK. I get the picture. A PCI video card. Fine. You talking of "extra video ram" was a little confusing, you are using a card that has a whole lot of things on it to fire up a screen. I realised you must have meant a card when I thought about it later and as other wise souls on the list have pointed out. Anyway, good on you! My video card is PCI twin turbo type 8MB for my second screen and is quite adequate except for its slowness in scrolling lists (and windows). So slow that sometimes with a big list (a rare thing really) I flick the window to my screen on the built in video ram and it flies! I have a portrait greyscale on the 4MB built in circuit, a 20" colour on the card. I should swap the connections and see if it is more to do with the screen or the card, but I am lazy and happy... David Elmo -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
