A video card question

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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!
 
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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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Thanks! I'll give it a try today
 

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