PC monitor on a MAC?

[NBAJ2K]

I have a 19" Samsung CRT sitting around and my friend that has either an Apple G4 I believe is looking for a cheap CRT monitor.

Would it work with his computer?

Thanks,

~J

 

[Darien]

It should work. You might require an adapter depending on the kind of video out he has, but it should work.

 

[themisfit610]

The only question mark is what kind of video card he has. Apple has a proprietary video card connector that they only really used for a couple years in the G4 days called ADC - Apple Digital Connector. It's basically a DVI port with USB ports and Power all in one cable. A great idea, but it makes connecting other monitors a real bitch.

If I recall correctly, every card that had an ADC port had a VGA port as well, but I could be wrong. ADC can be adapted to DVI, but I don't know if ADC supports DVI-A (analog VGA over DVI, like every other video card supports).

 

[chcarnage]

Originally posted by: themisfit610
If I recall correctly, every card that had an ADC port had a VGA port as well, but I could be wrong. ADC can be adapted to DVI, but I don't know if ADC supports DVI-A (analog VGA over DVI, like every other video card supports).

You recall correctly. All G4 PowerMacs had VGA ports, no adapter is required.