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      • Thread Power Mac G5 2.5 Ghz DDR Repair and Upgrade

        Power Mac G5 2.5 Ghz DDR Repair and Upgrade

        I have a Power Mac G5 2.5 Ghz DP/512MB400/160GB/SD/R9699XT/56k/PCI-X. This is an old video editing machine. I have 2 Apple Cinema Displays. Here are my concerns and issues. I have to replace the factory video card, it...view more
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        Power Mac G5 2.5 Ghz DDR Repair and Upgrade

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        • Thread *Installing OS x 10.5.6 problems* I put in a new 2 TB hard drive, it connected fine but I don't think the OS x is installing.

          *Installing OS x 10.5.6 problems* I put in a new 2 TB hard drive, it connected fine but I don't think the OS x is installing.

          Alright, so I'll continue off the title. I got a used Power mac G5. There was no Hard Drive or video card, I threw in an old dual link DVI video card and a newer 2 TB hard drive (which connected fine). I'm a Windows P...view more
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          *Installing OS x 10.5.6 problems* I put in a new 2 TB hard drive, it connected fine but I don't think the OS x is installing.

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          • Thread can i use a vga to hdmi cable to put my G4 on tv?

            can i use a vga to hdmi cable to put my G4 on tv?

            I have got myself a Mac G4 and would like to know if i bought a vga to hdmi cable , would i be able to run the mac on my tv?   cheersview more
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            can i use a vga to hdmi cable to put my G4 on tv?

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            • Thread One G5, Two Graphics cards- which to keep?

              One G5, Two Graphics cards- which to keep?

                I recently grabbed a G5 off of the "pile of computers that is on a pallet that will go to the recycling plant where they throw everyting into a giant chipper".  Feeling sorry for it's bretheren and remembe...view more
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              One G5, Two Graphics cards- which to keep?

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              • Thread Will not start. Multi-coloured patterned frozen screen.

                Will not start. Multi-coloured patterned frozen screen.

                Sometimes there is a very fast fan noise, too. Turning on and off many times sometimes works, then the computer runs as normal for several hours before freezing again. Verify Disc says it's OK but there is no Repair D...view more
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                Will not start. Multi-coloured patterned frozen screen.

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                • Thread Apple G5 Display Question...

                  Apple G5 Display Question...

                  I build PC's in my spare time (non apple type).  I get them from the local goodwill.  I rebuild em and sell em.    The other day, I grabbed an Apple G5 tower for $20. I am a NOOB when it comes t...view more
                  MichelPM
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                  Apple G5 Display Question...

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                  • Thread Highest Video Card on a G5?

                    Highest Video Card on a G5?

                    got a G5 off ebay updated ram, os, harddrive, installed aircard ,but when i watch videos the quality is not good at all the connection is solid but not clear enough whats the hiest video card that can be installed int...view more
                    BDAqua
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                    Highest Video Card on a G5?

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                    • Thread PowerMacG4 won't start without old Cinema Display attached

                      PowerMacG4 won't start without old Cinema Display attached

                      PowerMacG4 867dp (Mirror Door) NVidia GeForce4mx w/ADC+DVI 20" Cinema Display w/ power switch, on ADC port Acer 23" G23HL, on DVI port       I replaced my failing ADC with a new display (with m...view more
                      BDAqua
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                      PowerMacG4 won't start without old Cinema Display attached

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                      • Thread Diagnosing video problem

                        Diagnosing video problem

                        Hi all,   I've got a PowerMac G5 2.0 GHz from May, 2004. It has the original ATI Radeon 9800 Pro graphics card. I recently had to replace the logic board (with a working used one). That worked fine for months, b...view more
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                        Diagnosing video problem

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                        • Thread Why is my mac screen black?

                          Why is my mac screen black?

                          My mac would not turn on from sleep mode the other day so, as you do, I restarted it and the screen stayed black. I could tell the computer itself was on because it made the correct noises when restarting and made noi...view more
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                          Why is my mac screen black?

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                          • Thread Fans are acting up, is this a sign that tells cp to shut down until it gets fixes?

                            Fans are acting up, is this a sign that tells cp to shut down until it gets fixes?

                            Could my fans start acting up on purpose, to tell me that, other than the cooling system or the amount of thermal paste is on the processors (DUAL), G5 is dried out. Can it be telling you that there is something else ...view more
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                            Fans are acting up, is this a sign that tells cp to shut down until it gets fixes?

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                            • Thread If you do not have a apple keyboard can I use a USB (DYNEX) keyboard

                              If you do not have a apple keyboard can I use a USB (DYNEX) keyboard

                              I have been using the same keyboard with my dell desk top and I just got my Power Mac out of the closet for 6 years and replaced the power supply and tried to start it, Cannot seem to get a display, I changed the (cmo...view more
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                              If you do not have a apple keyboard can I use a USB (DYNEX) keyboard

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                              • Thread What kind of DVI does a power mac G5 1.8 dual Processor have?

                                What kind of DVI does a power mac G5 1.8 dual Processor have?

                                It has the stock graphics card. It has dual G5 Processors I just need to know what kind of DVI I need thanks in advance Connorview more
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                                What kind of DVI does a power mac G5 1.8 dual Processor have?

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                                • Thread G5 Tower chimes at start up, monitor stays black even after battery replacement

                                  G5 Tower chimes at start up, monitor stays black even after battery replacement

                                  Last week I started up my G5 intel Tower and the computer ran fine, I could hear the chime and the usual noises BUT my apple cinema monitor stayed black. I unconected it from the cpu and then restarted the computer, p...view more
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                                  G5 Tower chimes at start up, monitor stays black even after battery replacement

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                                  • Thread Sapphire Radeon 7000 not working in Powermac G5 1.8 Dual

                                    Sapphire Radeon 7000 not working in Powermac G5 1.8 Dual

                                    Hi,   I Have a Powermac G5 1.8 Dual Late 2003. i have just bought a new graphics card, its a Sapphire 1024-9C02-00-SA 64MB PCI ATi Radeon 7000, i have put the card in, it shows up in system profiler, and says ...view more
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                                    Sapphire Radeon 7000 not working in Powermac G5 1.8 Dual

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                                    • Thread Power mac G5 no OS, no display

                                      Power mac G5 no OS, no display

                                      I just recently bought a powermac G5 1.6ghz with no hard drive. I put a new one in with no hard drive. A couple times when I turned it on I got the grey screen with the folder and question mark. I just got snow leopar...view more
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                                      Power mac G5 no OS, no display

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                                      • Thread does imovie come with powermac g5 version 10.5.2

                                        does imovie come with powermac g5 version 10.5.2

                                        I NEED TO KOW ASAP PLEASE HELP!!view more
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                                        does imovie come with powermac g5 version 10.5.2

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                                        • Thread can i update my apple

                                          can i update my apple

                                          My current apple version is 10.7.5, can I update it to OS X Mountain Lion ??view more
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                                          can i update my apple

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                                          • Thread G5 Black & white video when booted from install DVD

                                            G5 Black & white video when booted from install DVD

                                            It has been years since I installed 10.5 on our G5 so I can not remember if this happened back then but think it did. When I boot from an install DVD (both the original G5 DVD with Tiger and the MacOS Leopard DVD) th...view more
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                                            G5 Black & white video when booted from install DVD

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                                            • Thread I have a PowerMacG4 with 20" Apple Cinema Display with failing backlight. What would be a compatible replacement screen?

                                              I have a PowerMacG4 with 20" Apple Cinema Display with failing backlight. What would be a compatible replacement screen?

                                              The 20" Apple Cinema Display is failing on my old PowerMac G4.Is there a compatible (and economical) replacement screen?  THANKS!view more
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                                              I have a PowerMacG4 with 20" Apple Cinema Display with failing backlight. What would be a compatible replacement screen?

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