PCI 324 and Mac OSX resolved yet?

Jonk · Post by **Jonk** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 12:07 pm

Hey guys,

First post here.

This is a topic that seemed to garner a lot of attention around 2003, judging from Google searches.

Anyway, I'm looking to pick up a used 2408 for use with my Radar II and Mac G4. I'm running OS 10.3.9

Have the issues with the 324 been resolved or should I try to find one with a 424 card?

chadd · Post by **chadd** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 12:18 pm

The only issue I'm aware of is that you can't use CueMix with the PCI-324 in OS X. If you want to use CueMix, you'll have to have a PCI-424 card.

TheHopiWay · Post by **TheHopiWay** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 12:49 pm

Nor can you use it for system audio without a K panic every so often.

I've encountered some G4 MDDs that wouldn't work with a 324 and some that did.

Once I dumped my 324 for the 424 my system became a lot more stable.

Dave Bourke · Post by **Dave Bourke** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:12 pm

My G4 dual 800 constantly panicked with the PCI-324 installed. The 424 fixed it. I still have that 324 packed away in its box...

Kind regards.

chadd · Post by **chadd** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:24 pm

My PCI-324 has been installed in my G4 MDD dual 1GHz for almost 5 years without any kernal panics. Granted, I don't regularly use the 324 for system audio.

YouTube · Post by **James Steele** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:52 pm

Honestly... the 324 card is pushing toward resolution. The resolution being that sooner or later it's going to be useless, and you would be wise to find a 424 card. I would not expect that MOTU is going to be working hard to try and keep that card working as Apple continues to upgrade the OS.

Bosco · Post by **Bosco** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:11 pm

I'd get KP's on my G4 DP 1.42, 324/2408 and I updated to a 424 card/HD192. That's been pretty good. But I've had the 324/2408 in a G4 DP 867 for 2 years now and have only had 1 KP.

YMMV

emulatorloo · Post by **emulatorloo** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:53 am

For What It Is Worth:

I have a PCI 324 in a Quicksilver rev 1 OS 10.4.10 -- I HAVE NEVER HAD A PCI-324 related Kernel Panic. It works like a charm!

Additionally, I ALSO have a PCI 324 in a G4 Sawtooth machine OS 10.3.8 -- I HAVE NEVER HAD A PCI-324 related Kernel Panic. It too works like a charm!

Just repeating -- I have never had a PCI-324 related Kernel Panic with my 10.3.x or 10.4.x machines.

I remember all those threads too -- I suspect that Apple fixed something in 10.3 somewhere along the line.

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I would aim for at least a 2408mkII -- sounds better than the original 2408, better interfacing options.

On the other hand - picking up a system with a PCI-X 424 would give you cuemix, and allow you to at somepoint move it into one of the earlier dual G5 machines that have PCI-X slots.

Whichever you do -- make sure you get a seller who is willing to TRANSFER OWNERSHIP to you with MOTU* That way, you will be able to purchase an upgrade for the card to whatever crazy slot format the PC world goes to next (currently PCI-e).

*basically all they have to do is email motu and tell them they sold it to you. There are instructions on the MOTU site.
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1nput0utput · Post by **1nput0utput** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:33 am

James Steele wrote:Honestly... the 324 card is pushing toward resolution. The resolution being that sooner or later it's going to be useless, and you would be wise to find a 424 card. I would not expect that MOTU is going to be working hard to try and keep that card working as Apple continues to upgrade the OS.

MOTU still supports the PCI-324, but it is no longer possible for them to service or replace them. Basically, if your PCI-324 breaks, you will have no choice but to buy another one second-hand or upgrade to the PCI-424.