What is the minimum spec for the PCI 5500? I want to pickup a cheap Mac to run my Mac based 3dfx cards.

Yes, I'm goofy that way.

I have a G4 400 mhz with sawtooth mobo.

I think that would be the minimum, although I'd recommend something nearer towards the 1GHZ mark.

Cheers

Andy

wrote on 28.07.04 at 14:58:58:

I have a G4 400 mhz with sawtooth mobo. I think that would be the minimum, although I'd recommend something nearer towards the 1GHZ mark. Cheers Andy

I'm testing hardware to make sure it works, not playing games  ;D

G3 is suppose to be minimum spec but some of the Mac nomenclature is a bit confusing as to what a G3 spec is.

I need a machine that can boot, load drivers and run a demo and nothing more.

wrote on 28.07.04 at 16:00:17:

I'm testing hardware to make sure it works, not playing games  ;D G3 is suppose to be minimum spec but some of the Mac nomenclature is a bit confusing as to what a G3 spec is. I need a machine that can boot, load drivers and run a demo and nothing more.

Ahhh, okay- G3 should be fine then.

Some of the later G3 mobo's had a faster PCI slot (pre AGP). Not sure how these would interface with the voodoo card- caveat!

AFAIK, all G4 mobo's came with AGP, but no G3 boards did.

Andy

wrote on 28.07.04 at 20:51:22:

Some of the later G3 mobo's had a faster PCI slot (pre AGP). Not sure how these would interface with the voodoo card- caveat! AFAIK, all G4 mobo's came with AGP, but no G3 boards did.

Voodoo 5500 box states-

G3 or G4
33 or 66 mhz PCI slot
OS 8.1 or higher

Questions-

Does it matter if it is a desktop or tower?

Is one case more cramped then another when it comes to testing?

Will a 5500 fit in a typical desktop case?

Will a PC keyboard work with a Mac? USB or PS/2 or something Mac only?

Is there any motherboards that should be avoided?

Lots of questions but I don't know much about Macs and willing to learn.

xlr8 your Mac (can't remember where this web site was, but it has a MAC V2 test with a couple of good shots...hang on a bit...) :P

[searches Google...] ::)

http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/3dfx/voodoo2.html

There ya' go! ;)

Also has info abourt the MAC v5500... :D

http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/Graphics/Voodoo5_PCI/index.html

And to answer the other questions... :P

1. A tower case will ALWAYS have more room - whether it's MAC or PC! ;D

2. A V5500 will 'fit' into a desktop case (my mate runs one in his desktop PC) however, you 'might' need a right angled power connector as the lid is rather close to the card... :P

3. I'm not too sure if a windows KB will work on a MAC due to the MAC specific keys. (seems to work the other way round though...) ::)

4. No idea? Don't know much about MAC Mobo.'s myself? ???

Hope that's O.K.! :P

The Voodoo card will definately fit in a blue and white G3 tower- no problem at all as it is the same as the G4 case, just a different colour.

The Beige desktop case, I am less certain, as I have never owned one.

Andy