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    • CommentAuthorAnonymous
    • CommentTimeApr 3rd 2002
     

    I've looked around on the net, even went to nvidas web site, and can't seem to find a place selling a gf3 of gf4 mac. I remember something about the cards not being available unless you buy a brand spankin new system. Am I right there or is there somewhere I can purchase the sucker?

    -K

    • CommentAuthorFreewill
    • CommentTimeApr 3rd 2002
     

    [b]Flash PC card...[/b]

    [quote]
    I've looked around on the net, even went to nvidas web site, and
    can't seem to find a place selling a gf3 of gf4 mac. I remember
    something about the cards not being available unless you buy a
    brand spankin new system. Am I right there or is there somewhere
    I can purchase the sucker?

    -K

    [/quote]
    I think the trend among those in the 'know' is to buy a PC GF3 and flash it on a PC with the mac rom firmware file. Then plug the card into your mac and you're in business.

    <A HREF="http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/Graphics/flashing_pc_geforce3.html">http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/Graphics/flashing_pc_geforce3.html</A>

    <A HREF="http://duxbury.la/gf3/gf3_1.html">http://duxbury.la/gf3/gf3_1.html</A>

    Then again, another current trend is to skip Geforce and go with ATI Radeon 8500.

    <A HREF="http://bbs.xlr8yourmac.com/ubb/Forum24/HTML/000041.html">http://bbs.xlr8yourmac.com/ubb/Forum24/HTML/000041.html</A>

    Good luck!

    • CommentAuthorAnonymous
    • CommentTimeApr 4th 2002
     

    [b]Re: Flash PC card...[/b]

    [quote]
    I think the trend among those in the 'know' is to buy a PC GF3
    and flash it on a PC with the mac rom firmware file. Then plug
    the card into your mac and you're in business.

    <A HREF="http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/Graphics/flashing_pc_geforce3.html">http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/Graphics/flashing_pc_geforce3.html</A>
    <A HREF="http://duxbury.la/gf3/gf3_1.html">http://duxbury.la/gf3/gf3_1.html</A> Then again, another current
    trend is to skip Geforce and go with ATI Radeon 8500.

    <A HREF="http://bbs.xlr8yourmac.com/ubb/Forum24/HTML/000041.html">http://bbs.xlr8yourmac.com/ubb/Forum24/HTML/000041.html</A> Good
    luck!

    [/quote]
    Thanks phree. I think I'ma gonna go with the ati. Macmall is the cheapest by about 20 bucks. 229 (that's including a $30 mail in rebate from ati)

    <A HREF="http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail.asp?dpno=967178">http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail.asp?dpno=967178</A>

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