PC graphic cards on Powermacs

Is there a way to make a PC graphics card compatible 100% with a PowerMac G5? Maybe a firmware upgrade or something similar? The prices for Mac graphics cards is way too exagerate. I'm looking mostly for Nvidia cards.

there are several pc cards that make themselves amicable to flashing to mac. seems to be more abundant for the G4 PowerMacs. Its possible with the x800 but you don't have access to ADC and i think you only get one monitor support. it really helps to have an old pci video card to help with the flashing part. there is also a problem with the rom. sometimes the mac rom is too big for the pc card and it has to be altered to fit or a new chip soldered to the pc card. its been a while since i looked into it and decided it wasn't a worth while endeavour for me since i need ADC for my 23" Apple Cinema HD. it also seemed like a huge investment in my time to save $150-180 bucks. others may have different opinions. if memory serves correct - take a look at http://www.strangedogs.com in the forums section. lots of info there.
fwiw, i've nothing against hacking as i've hacked into my motorola phone seems many times to unlock obex, etc.

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