Video cards question

I have a G5 and a pc Video card not to sure what the speed is on it, but would like to know if it would work wit a G5.
I think I know the answer is NO...
Thanks in advance
nomad

Hi nomad-
Depending on the card, and if it were flashed to Mac ROM, it could be used.
But, as is, no.

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Hey Darkey, I'm from Long Island too.
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welcome to the forum.
1: you may use a 9600GT without a problem. it may "beat the pants off" of a quadro in games but i know first-hand that it won't beat even the FX 370 in 3D CAD apps. i had an 8800GT for a few days to test and the 370 killed it in solidworks 2008. the FX 3700 absolutely annihilates them all.
2: SLI is unfortunately not supported. i asked about this after getting my FX 3700 as i wanted to run two in SLI mode. it might happen in future models but it's tough to say. thankfully the 3700 leaves nothing to be desired in terms of performance. i can't speak to needing SLI in gaming as i'm not a gamer.
3: your only option is to get the cheapest card and removing it. i bought mine with the FX 370 with full intention of never using it because the 3700 wasn't available as a factory option at the time.
4: my D10 was built and shipped in about a week. unless things have changed, delivery times are markedly better than initial release.
(edit: typo)
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