Reply 1 : Early 2000's Mac G5
and did have a PCI-X slot in there.
Now whether the video cards you have will work depends entirely on what platform they were designed for.
Unfortunately, although the nuts and bolts of a graphics card are identical on both Windows and Mac, the subtle difference is the drivers and the firmware.
Only cards specifically made for the Mac will work.
I guess it would be worth trying if you don't mind opening the box.
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Now whether the video cards you have will work depends entirely on what platform they were designed for.
Unfortunately, although the nuts and bolts of a graphics card are identical on both Windows and Mac, the subtle difference is the drivers and the firmware.
Only cards specifically made for the Mac will work.
I guess it would be worth trying if you don't mind opening the box.
P
Reply 2 : Early 2000's Mac G5
What kind of Mac G5? iMac G5 or PowerMac G5? Makes a BIG difference. Then need to know as much as possible about the particular refresh of that system. Within the iMac G5 line there were something like 3 refreshes, and maybe around 4 for the PowerMac G5. That plays a subtle, but very important, part as well.
But long story short, no, you can't just add any random video card to a Mac. Sadly it doesn't work that way. Your best bet, assuming it's a PowerMac, because if it's an iMac you're pretty much SOL, is to hit ebay or craigslist, look for a system with IDENTICAL specs to yours that someone's selling for parts, and get the video card off them.
But long story short, no, you can't just add any random video card to a Mac. Sadly it doesn't work that way. Your best bet, assuming it's a PowerMac, because if it's an iMac you're pretty much SOL, is to hit ebay or craigslist, look for a system with IDENTICAL specs to yours that someone's selling for parts, and get the video card off them.
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