AGP videocard compatability

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SheerGold

macrumors regular

Original poster

• Jul 3, 2007

• #1

I have a G5 dual 1.8 and am having problems with the AGP videocard.

Can I replace it with "any" AGP card from "any" Mac?

Or do I need to check that the replacement card is fully compatible?

 

MacsRgr8

macrumors G3

• Jul 3, 2007

• #2

You need an AGP 8x Mac-card.... and, those are only found in G5's.

Try to get a good card like this ATi Radeon 9800 SE

Maybe if you could find a GeForce 6800 Ultra, that would be even better.

 

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SheerGold

macrumors regular

Original poster

• Jul 3, 2007

• #3

MacsRgr8 said:

You need an AGP 8x Mac-card.... and, those are only found in G5's.

Try to get a good card like this ATi Radeon 9800 SE

Maybe if you could find a GeForce 6800 Ultra, that would be even better.

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Thanks for the guidance.

Do you know what would happen if I put the AGP card from the last model of G4 (1.25 dual) into my G5?

It looks as if the G4 has a 4x AGP card.
Would that work in my G5 and simply force the AGP slot to work at 4x without any problems?

 

MacsRgr8

macrumors G3

• Jul 3, 2007

• #4

IIRC an AGP 4x card simply won't fit in the G5.

There were reports on getting a modded AGP 8x card in a G4, but an AGP 4x card in a G5.... don't think so. 🙁