What's the best way to add USB ports to a G5? It seems like the most space-saving way would be through one of the PCI slots, but the reviews here make me very suspicious of the workability.
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Jessica - Apr 11, 2006 3:09:23 pm PDT #7835 of 10003
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
DCJensen - Apr 11, 2006 3:19:09 pm PDT #7836 of 10003
All is well that ends in pizza.
How about this one? [link]
NoiseDesign - Apr 11, 2006 3:42:22 pm PDT #7837 of 10003
Our wings are not tired
What vintage G5 is it? If it's a new one then you have to use PCIe cards, which are not backwards compatible and which make getting cards kind of a pain.
Jessica - Apr 11, 2006 5:04:28 pm PDT #7838 of 10003
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
What vintage G5 is it?
I bought it last May, so it's almost exactly a year old.
Rob - Apr 11, 2006 5:13:13 pm PDT #7839 of 10003
Why do you want more USB ports? Wouldn't a USB hub be easier?
Jessica - Apr 11, 2006 5:16:16 pm PDT #7840 of 10003
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Wouldn't a USB hub be easier?
Not really, because I'd have to find room for it on my desk. But I'm open to suggestions.
Rob - Apr 11, 2006 6:29:41 pm PDT #7841 of 10003
You could stick it to the top of your G5. Be easier to plug things in and out there.
I have this Belkin hub. It's quite small and has worked fine.
Ouise - Apr 12, 2006 6:51:57 am PDT #7842 of 10003
Socks are a running theme throughout the series. They are used as symbols of freedom, redemption and love.
Any advice?
Last night I turned off my computer but left the monitor on (as I have been doing recently). When I turned the computer on this morning, the monitor started making a harsh rattling sound and nothing appeared on the screen.
I tried to turn the computer off with Ctrl-Alt-Del, which changed the monitor sound to a whine. I then turned the computer off manually, and the monitor sound continued. Pressing the monitor power button had no effect -- only turning off the powerbar made the monitor be quiet. I also checked the connection between the monitor and the computer and made sure the monitor power cord was plugged all the way in.
I tried turning the computer on again, and got the same results (no rattling -- whine only). I have not had any problems with the monitor before.
So is my monitor dead, or does this sound like a problem with my computer (video card or other)?
Jon B. - Apr 12, 2006 7:00:26 am PDT #7843 of 10003
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If the monitor is making a harsh rattling sound, then I tend to believe the monitor is the problem. Do you have a neighbor you can borrow a monitor from, to test?
Ouise - Apr 12, 2006 7:28:14 am PDT #7844 of 10003
Socks are a running theme throughout the series. They are used as symbols of freedom, redemption and love.
I'll see if I can arrange that -- it would certainly clarify the problem. Thanks!