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Use LCD Monitor with old Macintosh?
We have an old Power Macintosh G3 computer that needs a new monitor.
We would like to use a cheap 17" LCD monitor (or buy a new one) that we have and we have a device that allows standard CRT monitors (it has a bunch of on/off switches) to work on it, but when we connect up the LCD monitor it doesn't work.
We'd like the flexiblity of not having to buy an Apple LCD monitor (we'll probably move to a PC system later on).
Are there any devices that'll allow us to use a new PC LCD Monitor with the old G3?
Thanks!!
We would like to use a cheap 17" LCD monitor (or buy a new one) that we have and we have a device that allows standard CRT monitors (it has a bunch of on/off switches) to work on it, but when we connect up the LCD monitor it doesn't work.
We'd like the flexiblity of not having to buy an Apple LCD monitor (we'll probably move to a PC system later on).
Are there any devices that'll allow us to use a new PC LCD Monitor with the old G3?
Thanks!!
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The G3 and the monitor shouldnt have any problems connecting without the adapter. As long as the monitor is VGA, and relatively recent macs had VGA monitor ports, it should just connect and work. If its a REALLY old Mac then the adapter will work as long as it's set to the monitors native rez and refresh rate.
You may be able to find the right dip switch configuration for your adaptor on the internet. The number of permutations of dip switch combinations is finite but will tax your patience. You could always buy a new PCI video card with DVI connection to your monitor. They're going cheap on eBay or your local computer aftermarket place.
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Thanks for everybody's suggestion - I ordered a Viewsonic-specific adapter and the monitor is working well.