If I recall properly, adding the VRAM gave more color options for my beige G3. When I added the Radon 7000 to run Tiger I did have to install a fan blowing across the video card to keep it from over heating.
It would be fair to say that I have the desktop 266 (not the tower) so it takes those low profile simms. I have the standard size simms in it so I have the case off and top part slightly open so the simms don't have any weight on them. I am certain this has totally messed up the designers airflow through the mac and is most likely the cause of the video card over heating. But when I want to run an application for days on end without any consideration, I start it on the old Beige G3 and turn the monitor off and forget about it. It shares its files and does it job. And if I want to fire up the old scsi flat bed scanner I reboot to 9.2 and I can scan and use my old apple laserwriter printer to print it out. I don't know if that toner cart will ever empty <grin>. Plus running the A10 simulator games never seem to get old. Good Luck with your (new to you) beige!!! -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
