Nvidia Geforce 7800 For Mac ##HOT##
These PC GeForce 7800 GS AGP 256MB 256bit GDDR3 cards can be flashed to Mac version using the suitable ROM available in the WikiDownloads. These cards work perfectly in G5 Power Macs (AGP) They should also work fine in G4 Power Macs with AGP 4x slot (Digital Audio, Quicksilver 2001, Quicksilver 2002, MDD, Firewire 800) once you disable pins 3 & 11.
Nvidia Geforce 7800 For Mac
This ROM ONLY works with cards that have the BIOS Revision: 5.70.xxx.xxx. (this is usually written on a sticker on the backside of the card)The BIOS Revision number indicates the GPU model used on the card. 5.70.xxx.xxx means the card has G70 GPU - original GeForce 7800 GPU. Newer cards use the same PCB but a different GPU - G71 which is original GeForce 7900 GPU (BIOS Revision number is 5.71.xxx.xxx). The card's commercial name still remains GeForce 7800 GS but these newer cards are actually GeForce 7900. NVIDIA had to rethink the ROM CODE structure for G71 and newer GPU, that's why it would need a very different MAC ROM to work.
If you have a 7800 card that does not match any of these, and none of the existing 7800 ROMs work for you, you can build your own Mac ROM using information from your card's PC ROM only if you have the 5.70 BIOS. Information for doing this is available here: NV Fcode ROM Editing Preliminaries.
Here is a package to provide full OpenGL support for flashed GeForce 7800 GS AGP for Mac OS X 10.4.9, using GeForce 7800 GT OpenGL Engine :GeForce7800gs.zipJust follow instructions from the "Read Me First" file within the uncompressed folder.
We can install any item on our site for less than anyone else, guaranteed! We'll even ship you a box to send your unit in. Related ProductsCustomers who bought this product also bought the following products: This does not necessarily mean these products are compatible with your device.Price: $46.75Quantity: No items availableSKU: GS22350Condition: UsedWeight: 0.50 lbsAPN: Choose your currency...US Dollar (Default)EuroAustralian, DollarBrazilian RealBritish Pound SterlingBrunei DollarCanadian DollarChilean PesoChinese, Yuan RenminbiCzech Republic, KorunyDanish, KronerHong Kong DollarHungarian, ForintIcelandic, KronurIndian, RupeeIsrael, New ShekelsJapanese, YenMexican, PesoNew Zealand, DollarNorwegian, KroneRussian, RubleSwedish, KronaSwiss, FrancTaiwan, New DollarUnited Arab Emirates, DirhamVenezuela, Bolivares FuertesQuantity0 Out of Stock Add to Cart This Product is Unavailable.Click here to be notified when it's back in stock.DescriptionThis is a nVidia 256MB GeForce 7800 GT (PCI Express) Video Card for the Power Mac G5.Compatible With:N/ASuggested Items for Installation:N/ACondition:UsedUsed parts are in Grade A- to A condition unless otherwise specified. Click for more information.Warranty:60 Day PowerbookMedic WarrantyRepair Guides:Click to go to our Free Instructional Guides page.All of our used parts are fully tested and in are in Grade A- to A condition unless stated otherwise. (Scratches possible, but no heavy wear or dents). Used parts designated with a Grade B condition may have slight damage such as small dents or deep scratches that are noticeable but should not affect the functionality of the device. Used parts designated as Non-Working will be parts that will need additional repair in order to be functional. This may include physical or liquid damage. All of our parts (new and used) come with a one year warranty direct from us. Should you have any questions about the condition of an item feel free to give us a call at 1-866-726-3342 or email us at support@powerbookmedic.comProduct Compatibility Back to DescriptionSubmit your device's serial number or model number to check for compatibility using our built-in system. These devices will be saved for future visits as well.
We G5 Power Mac owners are constantly looking over the fence at what the Windoze Pee Cee owners have for upgrade options. When I hear about "killer" graphics cards like the GeForce 7800 GTX with 512MB of GDDR3 running at 550Mhz or the 7900 GTX running at 650MHz or the Radeon X1900 XT running at xxx, I turn green with envy. Why can't we have those as options on the Dual-Core or Quad-Core or Single-Core Power Macs?
Graph Legend:Quadro FX 4500 = Quadro FX 4500 PCIe 16X (OEM CTO option)GeForce 7800 GTX = GeForce 7800 GTX PCIe 16X (Experimental)GeForce 7800 GT = GeForce 7800 GT PCIe 16X (OEM CTO option)GeForce 6600 = GeForce 6600 PCIe 16X (OEM standard equipment on Quad-Core)GeForce 6800 = GeForce 6800 Ultra AGP 8X (OEM CTO option -- no longer available)All cards except the 6800 Ultra were tested on a Quad-Core G5/2.5 Power Mac (PCIe 16 lane slot). The GeForce 6800 Ultra was tested on a Single-Core Dual G5/2.5 Power Mac (AGP 8X slot). Both Power Macs had 8GB of main memory.
COMMENTARYThe 7800 GTX is an impressive experiment. It's a 3D gamer's dream come true for Dual-Core and Quad-Core G5 owners. Though we didn't graph it, the 7800 GTX ran our Motion 2 RAM Preview Render test 10% faster and the iMaginator Core Image test 17% faster than the top OEM card, the Quadro FX 4500.
With prices as low as $550, the 7800 GTX 512MB card is a compelling alternative to the $1650 Quadro FX 4500 -- which can only be purchased when you custom order your new Dual-Core or Quad-Core G5 tower. We've said before that if you are buying a new Dual-Core or Quad-Core G5 Power Mac, you should order the optional $350 GeForce 7800 GT. To us it's a "no-brainer." If you neglect to select that CTO option, you won't be able to buy the 7800 GT later. It's not available as an aftermarket upgrade. Some readers reported that their local dealer was willing to order the 7800 GT as "spare parts" but would have to charge them $650 to $700. You can get a 256MB 7800 GT or GTX (PC version) for under $300.
Like the Quadro FX and 7800 GT, the 7800 GTX requires its own power feed. You'll need a splitter connected to the SuperDrive along with a 4 pin to 6 pin adapter. That's because the custom power cable Apple includes with the GeForce 7800 and Quadro FX plugs into a special main logic board connector. That cable is proprietary and unavailable for purchase separately.
We feel Apple Inc. has created a lot of frustration by either NOT offering aftermarket upgrades (like the GeForce 7800 GT) -- or -- by offering them at high prices and then pulling them off the market even before the current model goes out of production (like they did with the GeForce 6800 GT and Ultra). These practices have made many consumers feel justified in experimenting with the flashing of PC graphics cards.
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