03-18-2006, 09:37 AM

I'm considering buying a dual core G5 that has the standard PCI 16x 6600 vid card.

If I do I would like to change that to something like the GeGorce 7800GT.

Don't see them listed seperately at the Apple Store.

I've read it's possible to flash a PC 7800GT to make it Mac compatible.

Is this true?

Where can I find the needed files?

What about drivers? Do they come with OS X 10.4? nVIDIA doesn't list driver updates for Macs using this card.

Or do some makers of 7800GT cards include OS X drivers with the cards?

Thanks

bfx

03-18-2006, 10:58 AM

This is a good starting point:

http://strangedogs.proboards40.com/

03-18-2006, 07:11 PM

Thanks for the link.

Lots of good info there.

bfx

03-18-2006, 07:20 PM

Basically you need the card to be flashed with a Mac ROM.

One of the sticking points is that the mac ROM is often 128KB where as the PC one is 64KB; thus different size flash ROM chips are often used. Strangedogs.com is a good starting place but you may also find www.cubeowner.com useful.

I have a feeling the 7800GT has its drivers as part of Mac OS X 10.4—but I can't 100% assure that.

I have a flashed 'PC' Radeon 9800 Pro card in my G4; it works flawlessly consdering the 9800 Pro Mac & PC Edition is something like £200 inc. VAT; I now have more or less the same card (128MB VRAM, SVideo, VGA and DVI-I out) for a fraction of the cost.

As such, flashing a PC card is quite a good option in my book.

Vicky

03-18-2006, 09:06 PM

Another "Thank you"

More good info.

bfx