Video Boards for G4 Cube
This is the thread I dread, as the answers are likely to be negative, I fear. 
But, I would like to know what, if any, upgrades are available for the G4 Cube. The one I would like to take up is a 500 MHz with 1.5 GB memory, 32 MB of video memory and the 1 MB Kakside L2 cache. The Display card in here now is called a ATY,Rage6ag, model ATy,Rage6 by System Profiler. I kept the DVD as my drive, since I display out to a Cinema display.
What I want to do is run a second LCD display (the 15" I bought with it) OR use this to run a 23" HD Cinema display, and move the Cinema over to my 450 MHz Cube that runs silent, but deep. :eek:
Any suggestions on which way to turn?
But, I would like to know what, if any, upgrades are available for the G4 Cube. The one I would like to take up is a 500 MHz with 1.5 GB memory, 32 MB of video memory and the 1 MB Kakside L2 cache. The Display card in here now is called a ATY,Rage6ag, model ATy,Rage6 by System Profiler. I kept the DVD as my drive, since I display out to a Cinema display.
What I want to do is run a second LCD display (the 15" I bought with it) OR use this to run a 23" HD Cinema display, and move the Cinema over to my 450 MHz Cube that runs silent, but deep. :eek:
Any suggestions on which way to turn?
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<strong>This is the thread I dread, as the answers are likely to be negative, I fear.
But, I would like to know what, if any, upgrades are available for the G4 Cube. The one I would like to take up is a 500 MHz with 1.5 GB memory, 32 MB of video memory and the 1 MB Kakside L2 cache. The Display card in here now is called a ATY,Rage6ag, model ATy,Rage6 by System Profiler. I kept the DVD as my drive, since I display out to a Cinema display.
What I want to do is run a second LCD display (the 15" I bought with it) OR use this to run a 23" HD Cinema display, and move the Cinema over to my 450 MHz Cube that runs silent, but deep. :eek:
Any suggestions on which way to turn?</strong><hr></blockquote>
I don't think there are any video upgrades available for the Cube. But here's a recommendation: open up your cube, and have a look at the graphics card. If I remember correctly, it's not shaped like a standard AGP card you get for a PC, which is why there's no upgrade cards for it. But compare it closely with a PC AGP card, and see if it would be possible to make one fit by taking off the metal flange. If so, then I'll refer you to:
<a href="http://www.xlr8yourmac.com"; target="_blank">www.xlr8yourmac.com</a> where you'll find a wealth of info on flashing a standard PC GeForce2 or GeForce3 to work in a Mac. Good Luck!
<strong>This is the thread I dread, as the answers are likely to be negative, I fear.
But, I would like to know what, if any, upgrades are available for the G4 Cube. The one I would like to take up is a 500 MHz with 1.5 GB memory, 32 MB of video memory and the 1 MB Kakside L2 cache. The Display card in here now is called a ATY,Rage6ag, model ATy,Rage6 by System Profiler. I kept the DVD as my drive, since I display out to a Cinema display.
What I want to do is run a second LCD display (the 15" I bought with it) OR use this to run a 23" HD Cinema display, and move the Cinema over to my 450 MHz Cube that runs silent, but deep. :eek:
Any suggestions on which way to turn?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Well as a Cube owner I can say there ARE other boards out there to upgrade to, if you want to look. My Cube, like yours, has the Rage128 board, but there is also a Radeon board available, and even a rare GeForce2MX board as well, which came as BTO options on the Cube. Check eBay, Deal sites (www.dealnn.com, <a href="http://www.dealmac.com)" target="_blank">www.dealmac.com)</a> and ask questions, and you should find something.
<strong>This is the thread I dread, as the answers are likely to be negative, I fear.
But, I would like to know what, if any, upgrades are available for the G4 Cube. The one I would like to take up is a 500 MHz with 1.5 GB memory, 32 MB of video memory and the 1 MB Kakside L2 cache. The Display card in here now is called a ATY,Rage6ag, model ATy,Rage6 by System Profiler. I kept the DVD as my drive, since I display out to a Cinema display.
What I want to do is run a second LCD display (the 15" I bought with it) OR use this to run a 23" HD Cinema display, and move the Cinema over to my 450 MHz Cube that runs silent, but deep. :eek:
Any suggestions on which way to turn?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Turn here Cubit:
<http://209.1.58.86/store/detail.las?-token.prod=P007976&-token.1=20020703-234647-4682>
nVidia Apple GeForce2 MX AGP Video Card, 32mb, ADC / SVGA for the PowerMac G4 & G4 Cube
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Turn here Cubit:
<http://209.1.58.86/store/detail.las?-token.prod=P007976&-token.1=20020703-234647-4682>
nVidia Apple GeForce2 MX AGP Video Card, 32mb, ADC / SVGA for the PowerMac G4 & G4 Cube</strong><hr></blockquote>
Thank you. I also located at macresq.com:
nVidia Apple GeForce2 MX AGP Video Card, 64mb, ADC / SVGA for the PowerMac G4 & G4 Cube
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NVIDIA's Macintosh products are the perfect complement to Apple desktop computers. Graphics solutions from NVIDIA provide the superior performance and crisp visual quality consistent with the seamless computing experience Macintosh users crave. From content creation, to movie making, to game play -- NVIDIA graphics deliver the ultimate Mac experience.
Leveraging the second generation architecture of the GeForce2 GTS, GeForce2 MX is a robust GPU at mainstream price points. GeForce2 MX uniquely incorporates Digital Vibrance Control (DVC), which makes all images -- including 2D, 3D, and video -- brighter and crisper, even on digital flat panels
NVIDIA's award-winning family of Apple GPUs is powered by the industry's best software. NVIDIA software ensures that DVD playback, digital photo editing, and your favorite games will always look better and run faster with NVIDIA, delivering an unmatched multimedia experience.
Software Features:
*\tOptimizations for the hottest 3D games and multimedia applications
*\tFull acceleration for Mac OS X Aqua Interface
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Product:Â* \tnVidia Apple GeForce2 MX AGP Video Card, 64mb, ADC / SVGA for the PowerMac G4 & G4 Cube
Platform:Â* \tMac
Availability:Â* \tIn Stock
Condition:Â* \tNew
Warranty:Â* \tMacResQ 90 day Warranty
Return Policy:Â* \t15% Restock Fee
Product ID:Â* \tP008182 (use when ordering by phone)
Our Price:Â* \t$179.99
Now, let's see if I am as good with video boards as I was with memory!
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