Can I use any DVI capable monitor with my G5?

recall · recall #1 (**permalink**)

02-20-2010, 11:29 AM

Hi Guys,

I am a music producer and require a second monitor, this is my first post but I have read the forum a fair bit recently.

I have my main Apple monitor setup behind my mixing desk in between my speakers. While that is fine its a little far away for doing close edits on wave forms and programming beats etc.

What I would like to do is utilize the additional dvi port on my g5 and setup another monitor to the side of the desk where I can do close up work.

I don't need anything fancy, so am looking at second hand or refurb models, but just to clear up any monitor with dvi connections will work right?

Is there anything confusing I need to be aware of?

Cheers,

Iwan

My G5 is a dual 2.0ghz PPC, with a GeForce FX 5200 video card.

Dreamcast270mhz · Dreamcast270mhz #2 (**permalink**)

02-20-2010, 11:56 AM

No, I use my PowerMac G4 on a Dell DVI monitor, displays great picture. The Geforce FX 5200 should also have a VGA connector that you can use with ne monitor. (I had one in my PC)

blackmac11 · blackmac11 #3 (**permalink**)

02-20-2010, 11:59 AM

I don't see any problems, the video card can support two displays so you should be all set

recall · recall #4 (**permalink**)

02-20-2010, 12:09 PM

Great thanks.

Dreamcast270mhz #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 21, 2010 Posts: 98 Mac Specs: Power Mac G4 MDD 1.5 GHZ (OC) 1.25 GB Ubuntu and Leopard INTEL SUCK IT!!	02-20-2010, 11:56 AM No, I use my PowerMac G4 on a Dell DVI monitor, displays great picture. The Geforce FX 5200 should also have a VGA connector that you can use with ne monitor. (I had one in my PC) Intel SUCKS!!! PPC Dominates PowerMac G4 MDD 1.5Ghz 1.25GB 10.5 AND Ubuntu 9.1 Powerbook G4 15" 1.5Ghz 768MB 10.5 Ibook G4 12" 1.33Ghz 768MB 10.4.11
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recall #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 20, 2010 Posts: 2	02-20-2010, 11:29 AM Hi Guys, I am a music producer and require a second monitor, this is my first post but I have read the forum a fair bit recently. I have my main Apple monitor setup behind my mixing desk in between my speakers. While that is fine its a little far away for doing close edits on wave forms and programming beats etc. What I would like to do is utilize the additional dvi port on my g5 and setup another monitor to the side of the desk where I can do close up work. I don't need anything fancy, so am looking at second hand or refurb models, but just to clear up any monitor with dvi connections will work right? Is there anything confusing I need to be aware of? Cheers, Iwan My G5 is a dual 2.0ghz PPC, with a GeForce FX 5200 video card.
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recall #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 20, 2010 Posts: 2	02-20-2010, 12:09 PM Great thanks.
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