Cinema display with ADC output. Help?

No, I don't think it will fit. Anyone correct me if I am wrong, but I think ADC connectors are different but do look similar to DVI ports.

 

It won't physically fit.

ADC carries power+video signal, while dvi carries JUST video.

You would have to get an adapter to be able to use the monitor with DVI, such as one from these sites:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=dvi to a

OR

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...dvi+to+adc&_nkw=dvi+to+adc&_sacat=0&_from=R40

 

As stated above, you can get an adapter. Or you can get the Mac version of the ATI 9600/9700 that was designed for use in G4s. The Mac 9700 is very rare as it is the only G4 card that can output to an ADC screen and have CoreImage.

 

No, that is from a G5. You need a G4 card.

 

Funny you posted that (the listing). That is out of my G5. A friend ended up giving me a 9650 with dual DVI (and in that case I needed to get a ADC to DVI adapter for my 22" ACD).

 

ATI 9800 cards will work in a MDD G4. They're not as powerful as the 9700, but will work fine. That card is not a Mac card, it is a flashed card and does not have an ADC port.

 

Mac ATI X800 cards are G5 only cards.

 

I'm not sure, but I think that one will not work. ADC cards cannot be both G4 and G5 due to where their power tab, the little half inch tab near the faceplate, is located. That card is also from the UK, not sure if you noticed that or not.

 

The GeForce 4 Ti is a powerful card, not as powerful as the ATI 9700 Pro as it doesn't have CoreImage. But still a good strong card for a MDD G4.

 

Any 9800 card is more powerful than any 9700.

 

Correct. I was mixing two different categories and getting that inaccurate result.

 

it would most likely be better buying the Apple DVI-ADC Adaptor this gives you a Power Brick and allows the display to be connected to a typical DVI input. I use to have one for a while for my 17'' Apple Display, but sold it. This would allow you to use a DVI graphics card which are more common to find.