A video card question

macEfan · macEfan #1 (**permalink**)

08-14-2005, 09:30 PM

Hi,

I am using my Performa 6400 as a backup mac. The only thing i don't like about it is that the video sucks(only 640/480 @ thousands of colors

).
So anyway i got a PCI video card out of an old 9500 i had lying around and i want to install it.

My question is:

1. Will I need drivers to install it in the 6400?

2. Will it be able to work?

3.Can I use the crappy video card at the same time or do i have to de-install it from the system

THanks for all your help!

Avalon · Avalon #2 (**permalink**)

08-15-2005, 04:53 AM

If it worked in the 9500, it surely will work in the 6400 as well.
If it is not an Nvidia or ATI card, you probably need driver, which should have come with the card.
I doubt though that you can use both internal video and PCI-video at the same time. But the system will recognise it by itself, no need for manual switching.

You can find more about the 6400 and possible upgrades here:
http://www.lowendmac.com/ppc/6400.shtml

macEfan · macEfan #3 (**permalink**)

08-15-2005, 12:20 PM

Thanks! I'll give it a try today

macEfan #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 01, 2004 Location: Somewhere in the world Posts: 1,110 Mac Specs: Powermac g4 400mhz, 10gb, 256mb ram, OS9	08-14-2005, 09:30 PM Hi, I am using my Performa 6400 as a backup mac. The only thing i don't like about it is that the video sucks(only 640/480 @ thousands of colors ). So anyway i got a PCI video card out of an old 9500 i had lying around and i want to install it. My question is: 1. Will I need drivers to install it in the 6400? 2. Will it be able to work? 3.Can I use the crappy video card at the same time or do i have to de-install it from the system THanks for all your help! Report offensive posts Don't forget to use the rep system!
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Member Since: Jun 25, 2004 Location: Luxemburg, Europe Posts: 1,779 Mac Specs: PowerMac G5 Dual 2GHz (June 2004), 2.5GB, Airport, black 5G iPod 30GB, white MacBook 2.0 2GB	08-15-2005, 04:53 AM If it worked in the 9500, it surely will work in the 6400 as well. If it is not an Nvidia or ATI card, you probably need driver, which should have come with the card. I doubt though that you can use both internal video and PCI-video at the same time. But the system will recognise it by itself, no need for manual switching. You can find more about the 6400 and possible upgrades here: http://www.lowendmac.com/ppc/6400.shtml
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