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Q: Maximum monitor resolution for GeForce 6600

I have a Dual 2 GHz PowerPC G5 with a Nvidia GeForce 6600 graphics card with 256 MB VRAM. I currently am using a 1280 x 1024 LCD display. I will be upgrading the computer and display in the near future and was wondering what is the maximum resolution monitor that would be compatible with this graphics card? It would be useful information so I don't upgrade the monitor first and find it won't work with the card.

 

Thanks.

 


G5, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Jun 11, 2011 12:25 PM

by JosiahW,Solvedanswer
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A:

The Nvidia GeForce 6600 Supported Resolutions are:

 

1280x960,

1920x1200,

1920x1440,

QXGA (2048x1536),

XGA (1024x768),

SVGA (800x600),

SXGAW (1600x1024),

SXGA (1280x1024),

VGA (640x480),

UXGA (1600x1200),

HDTV (1920x1080),

1152x864

 

So for your monitor the maximum resolution this graphics card can put out is 1920x 1440.

Posted on Jun 11, 2011 12:31 PM

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Jun 11, 2011 12:28 PM in response to pixel_a_ted
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    Jun 11, 2011 12:28 PM in response to pixel_a_ted

    If you open Displays preferences and click on Detect Displays then the maximum resolution shown should be the maximum resolution supported by the display.

  • by JosiahW,Solvedanswer

    JosiahW JosiahW Jun 11, 2011 12:31 PM in response to pixel_a_ted
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    Jun 11, 2011 12:31 PM in response to pixel_a_ted

    The Nvidia GeForce 6600 Supported Resolutions are:

     

    1280x960,

    1920x1200,

    1920x1440,

    QXGA (2048x1536),

    XGA (1024x768),

    SVGA (800x600),

    SXGAW (1600x1024),

    SXGA (1280x1024),

    VGA (640x480),

    UXGA (1600x1200),

    HDTV (1920x1080),

    1152x864

     

    So for your monitor the maximum resolution this graphics card can put out is 1920x 1440.

  • by pixel_a_ted,

    pixel_a_ted pixel_a_ted Jun 11, 2011 3:26 PM in response to Kappy
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    Jun 11, 2011 3:26 PM in response to Kappy

    Kappy: The Displays preference shows a list of resolutions topping out at 1280 x 1024, which is the resolution of the current display that is connected.

     

    JosiahW: thanks for the list - I couldn't seem to find it.

  • by japamac,Helpful

    japamac japamac Jun 11, 2011 8:15 PM in response to pixel_a_ted
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    Jun 11, 2011 8:15 PM in response to pixel_a_ted

    Although the included list is nice, it is incomplete and doesn't address the capabilities of the dual link DVI port that ALL Geforce 6600 (OEM) cards have.

    I suspect the list is for a PC version of the 6600.

     

    The Apple Geforce 6600 (128 MB or 256 MB) has one single link DVI and one dual link DVI.

    As such, the specs for the card are:

     

     

    -Support for digital resolutions up to 1920 by 1200 pixels;

      dual-link DVI ports support up to 2560 by 1600 pixels

    -Support for analog resolutions up to 2048 by 1536 pixels

    http://support.apple.com/kb/SP37

  • by pixel_a_ted,

    pixel_a_ted pixel_a_ted Jun 12, 2011 4:45 PM in response to japamac
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    Jun 12, 2011 4:45 PM in response to japamac

    Thanks for the update. I am connecting just one monitor but it's good to know the additional information.

  • by jevzor,

    jevzor jevzor Apr 13, 2015 5:06 AM in response to pixel_a_ted
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    Apr 13, 2015 5:06 AM in response to pixel_a_ted

    I know this is by now totally obsolete for most people, but may be still worth noting. We just tested an LG 29" ultra-wide monitor on a G5 with 256Mb Geforce 6600 and can confirm its native resolution of 2560x1080 is fully supported. Works beautifully.

  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Apr 13, 2015 10:23 AM in response to jevzor
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    Apr 13, 2015 10:23 AM in response to jevzor

    Thanks!