G4 Cube best match ADC LCD display?

#1 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 - 09:56 68kMLA

Hi,

I'd like to get an Apple ADC LCD display for my G4 Cube, and wondered what is the correct match aesthetically:

- Apple Cinema Display ADC 22" (released around G4 Cube era but designed specifically for Sawtooth G4 towers)

- Apple CInema Display HD 23" (released after G4 Cube was discontinued, but not sure if matches transparent design of Cube)

Thanks

JB

#2 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 - 13:37 68kMLA

The 23" doesn't work with the Cubes color scheme. The 22" is "graphite" just like the Apple logo on the Cube.

#3 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 - 13:40 68kMLA

Make sure your Cube can drive it.

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT1825

Cube is in the fourth column with the Quicksilver.

#4 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 - 13:52 68kMLA

It can if he puts a GeForce 2 or 3 in it. It probably wont work with the stock Rage 128. Never tried though.

#5 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 - 13:53 68kMLA

From the adverts, I think the 15" or 17" is the correct match, with the 20" being possibly the upper limit. Obviously 15" is puny, but...

#6 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 - 14:14 68kMLA

Yes. But it all comes down to the graphics card. If you ditch the stock one and move up to a GeForce3 64mb for instance, all should be well with a 22" ADC display. I know that someone here on 68kMLA uses that combination. I myself have a GeForce2MX 32mb and a 17" Cinema Display connected to my cube. Works like a charm

#7 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 - 14:15 68kMLA

The last post I was going from a historical accuracy standpoint.

#8 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 - 14:35 68kMLA

Best match? Any ADC monitor with a graphite Apple logo.

That's the 15" LCD, the 17" CRT, the 17" LCD, and the 22" LCD.

Also, the 22" ADC wasn't designed for sawtooths… because they don't have ADC!

There was an earlier 22" LCD with DVI inputs that was released with the first G4s, the ADC model is for the Gigabit Ethernet and newer.

#9 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 - 14:52 68kMLA

The 15" was the one you always saw in the pictures/posters/ads.

The stock Rage128 will drive that, and the 17" at full resolution.

To drive the 20" and 23" HD Acrylic model at full res, you need an upgraded card. I personally like the Mac Radeon 7500 with the endplate removed. Other options exist, and if you are willing to do hardware mods, there are a lot of choices.

I've attached a chart from cubeowner.com that is pretty comprehensive. Hope it helps.

vidchart.html

#10 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 - 18:20 68kMLA

If you update the hardware and go for a 22 or 23" ADC monitor, it might not be a bad idea to find one of Apples DVI adapters so you're not pushing so many extra watts through the VRM.

#11 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 - 21:38 68kMLA

waynestewart - good point. The power budget is pretty tight on the Cube, especially if you also have a CPU upgrade installed.

#12 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 - 21:39 68kMLA

There's also two PSU's for the Cube, a 225W and a 205W unit.

#13 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 - 02:55 68kMLA

I've matched my Cube with the 17" LCD. Seems the best aesthetic match.

#14 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 - 07:22 68kMLA

Thanks all - seems ADCs are fairly easy to obtain in my parts, so I'll look for a decent 22" model - yes I have an ADC to DVI adapter