Apple New G5 pci-e question

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  1. phantomxc

    phantomxc What's a Dremel?

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    Does anyone know yet if you will be able to use any regular pci-e gfx card for the new G5 or are you going to have to do the stupid "mac edition" again.
     
    phantomxc, 22 Oct 2005
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  2. seebul

    seebul Minimodder

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    i doubt u'll be able to use normal cards with macs, but i am no expert. :hehe:
     
    seebul, 22 Oct 2005
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  3. webbyman

    webbyman Hax.

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    thats my guess too.
     
    webbyman, 22 Oct 2005
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  4. MiLwOrkZ

    MiLwOrkZ What's a Dremel?

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    The answer is no you ahve to get the pci ex cards from apple or double triple quadruple check if the drivers are capable of being installed on a mac!
     
    MiLwOrkZ, 23 Oct 2005
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  5. Sam0r

    Sam0r It's been a while

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    You should be able to use standard PCI-E cards, as long as you flash them with a Mac bios.
     
    Sam0r, 24 Nov 2005
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  6. simon_C

    simon_C Minimodder

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    yeah as long as they have a mac compatible bios or you are able to get either a 3rd party one or one from the manufacturer.
     
    simon_C, 24 Nov 2005
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