XT1900 Graphics Corruption and Options
I have done all of the recommended practices/voodoo recommended here; cleaning out dust, reseating the card, PRAM, SMC, reinstalling the OS, incantations, etc.
I was hoping the 10.5.2 and Leopard Graphics Update released today would alleviate the graphics corruption and freezes I've been experiencing with Leopard, but it did not. Three hard freezes, just as many random lines, in less than 30 minutes of use after updating. In effect, the update did nothing.
This is the first Mac I have bought without AppleCare, so I completely out of luck getting it fixed without reaching deeply into my pockets.
If I understand this correctly, I am going to get turned away by Apple for calling because the machine is out of warranty.
This machine can't be upgraded to the 8800, and I am terrified to waste any more time on the 1900.
All I am asking for is for your experience/recommendations to get this issue fixed, as the box is effectively unusable. I have sunk a ton of money/time/effort into this machine. I don't know where to turn for advice.
On the positive side, I could run my 24" white iMac (10.5.2) over with an SUV, and the Mac would keep running. The Pro? Not so much.
Any thoughts?
Mac Pro 2.66 (2006), 10.5.2, 4GB, 2x320, 2x23" Cinema Displays