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Bungleau · 06-11-2005, 08:37 PM

Given that your card is that old, you'll also need to make sure you get the right kind of graphic card. Something that old is likely to be a PCI card, which you'll be able to tell by looking at the motherboard layout. If there are several slots of the same type, it's a PCI card. If it's in a slot that's unlike any other, it's probably an AGP card. An AGP card also has an L-shaped foot... when you take it out, you'll see that.

If it's a PCI card, no problem. Just get one of those. If it's an AGP card, then you need to make sure you get one with the right speed. They come in 1X, 2X, 4X, and 8X speeds, and you need to get one compatible with your motherboard. You can tell *THAT* by going into the BIOS setup and checking for the AGP settings.

If you're in the States (and I know where Hell is here... I've been there [img]smile.gif[/img] ), check the Sunday papers for the computer store ads. They go on sale fairly frequently.

06-11-2005, 08:37 PM	#6
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Given that your card is that old, you'll also need to make sure you get the right kind of graphic card. Something that old is likely to be a PCI card, which you'll be able to tell by looking at the motherboard layout. If there are several slots of the same type, it's a PCI card. If it's in a slot that's unlike any other, it's probably an AGP card. An AGP card also has an L-shaped foot... when you take it out, you'll see that. If it's a PCI card, no problem. Just get one of those. If it's an AGP card, then you need to make sure you get one with the right speed. They come in 1X, 2X, 4X, and 8X speeds, and you need to get one compatible with your motherboard. You can tell THAT by going into the BIOS setup and checking for the AGP settings. If you're in the States (and I know where Hell is here... I've been there [img]smile.gif[/img] ), check the Sunday papers for the computer store ads. They go on sale fairly frequently. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.