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3dfx Section >> Tech Talk >> Mac needed to test 3dfx cards. http://www.falconfly.de/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1090986818 Message started by gdonovan on 28.07.04 at 05:53:38 |
Title: Mac needed to test 3dfx cards. Post by gdonovan on 28.07.04 at 05:53:38
What is the minimum spec for the PCI 5500? I want to pickup a cheap Mac to run my Mac based 3dfx cards.
Yes, I'm goofy that way. |
Title: Re: Mac needed to test 3dfx cards. Post by whodovoodoo2man on 28.07.04 at 14:58:58
I have a G4 400 mhz with sawtooth mobo.
I think that would be the minimum, although I'd recommend something nearer towards the 1GHZ mark. Cheers Andy |
Title: Re: Mac needed to test 3dfx cards. Post by gdonovan on 28.07.04 at 16:00:17 wrote on 28.07.04 at 14:58:58:
I'm testing hardware to make sure it works, not playing games ;D G3 is suppose to be minimum spec but some of the Mac nomenclature is a bit confusing as to what a G3 spec is. I need a machine that can boot, load drivers and run a demo and nothing more. |
Title: Re: Mac needed to test 3dfx cards. Post by whodovoodoo2man on 28.07.04 at 20:51:22 wrote on 28.07.04 at 16:00:17:
Ahhh, okay- G3 should be fine then. Some of the later G3 mobo's had a faster PCI slot (pre AGP). Not sure how these would interface with the voodoo card- caveat! AFAIK, all G4 mobo's came with AGP, but no G3 boards did. Andy |
Title: Re: Mac needed to test 3dfx cards. Post by gdonovan on 28.07.04 at 21:35:17 wrote on 28.07.04 at 20:51:22:
Voodoo 5500 box states- G3 or G4 33 or 66 mhz PCI slot OS 8.1 or higher Questions- Does it matter if it is a desktop or tower? Is one case more cramped then another when it comes to testing? Will a 5500 fit in a typical desktop case? Will a PC keyboard work with a Mac? USB or PS/2 or something Mac only? Is there any motherboards that should be avoided? Lots of questions but I don't know much about Macs and willing to learn. |
Title: Re: Mac needed to test 3dfx cards. Post by paulpsomiadis on 28.07.04 at 22:09:38
xlr8 your Mac (can't remember where this web site was, but it has a MAC V2 test with a couple of good shots...hang on a bit...) :P
[searches Google...] ::) http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/3dfx/voodoo2.html There ya' go! ;) Also has info abourt the MAC v5500... :D http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/Graphics/Voodoo5_PCI/index.html And to answer the other questions... :P 1. A tower case will ALWAYS have more room - whether it's MAC or PC! ;D 2. A V5500 will 'fit' into a desktop case (my mate runs one in his desktop PC) however, you 'might' need a right angled power connector as the lid is rather close to the card... :P 3. I'm not too sure if a windows KB will work on a MAC due to the MAC specific keys. (seems to work the other way round though...) ::) 4. No idea? Don't know much about MAC Mobo.'s myself? ??? Hope that's O.K.! :P |
Title: Re: Mac needed to test 3dfx cards. Post by whodovoodoo2man on 29.07.04 at 13:20:24
The Voodoo card will definately fit in a blue and white G3 tower- no problem at all as it is the same as the G4 case, just a different colour.
The Beige desktop case, I am less certain, as I have never owned one. Andy |
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