Can I add a Second Video card to my power mac g5

Hi all,
I have a Dual 2.5GHz PowerPC G5.
is it possible to add a second video card to this system. I want to have the possibility of having 3-4 displays.
if it can be done.. do I need a pci or pcix card and can someone recomend one that is available and of good quality..
thanks

Yes you can add a second card but you need to be sure if your machine is pci, pcix or pcie. The 2.5ghz G5 Quad is a pcie machine. I added a second 256mb card to it and now an running 3 24" and 1 17" monitors. Tom

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