New video card

[Byan]

I have started to think that my 64 MB card is getting too old...

I am planning on getting a 128MB card but I am not certain which one

can anyone tell me which card I should get?

I was thinking about getting this gainward (Nvida), since it is the brand of card I have now..,
I dont know much about what makes a Video card better..., I am looking for a cheaper one but I want one that is well.., good and can handle the games I want to run on it in the next couple of years....

I do want at least a TV-out..., I am also curious about a good card with a TV-in since I am planning on getting a TV tuner card possibly later..., a basic TV-in may work to replace it....

thanx in advanced,
Byan

[Byan]

here is a 256MB geforce FX card but I was told to get a 128MB because it is some how not a good idea to spend 20 more dollars to get twice the memory....

Computer Hardware > Video Cards > GAINWARD/CARD EXPERT > N82E16814128164
Gainward FX5200 DTX 256MB (128bit) DDR, DVI + TV-out 8X AGP Retail
Specifications:
Chipset: Geforce FX 5200
Memory: 256 MB DDR
Bus: AGP 8X
Complete DirectX support, including DirectX 9.0 and lower
Full OpenGL 1.4 and lower support
OS Support: Windows95/98/98E/2000/ME/XP
Ports:VGA + DVI + S-Video Out
Retail box (See pictures for details) More...


Item: N82E16814128164 Model#: FX PP Pro/680 TV/DVI
Price: $98.00 Shipping: Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping
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thanx again,
Byan

[Murf]

Bus: AGP 8X

You motherboard may not support this.

Would help if you know what motherbaord you have, or if this is a name brand computer store bought, name and model #.

[Byan]

Originally posted by Murf
Bus: AGP 8X

You motherboard may not support this.

Would help if you know what motherbaord you have, or if this is a name brand computer store bought, name and model #.

I have a MSI 645E Max
ok..., I have a AGP 4x..., but I was told that cards are backwards supported...

http://secure.newegg.com/app/specifi...tem=14-128-164

it saysthat is supports Bus interface: AGP 1X/2X/4X/8X

so it should support my mobo right?

thanx again,
Byan

[Murf]

One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 2x/4x slot.

Backward compatibility has been cut off at the AGP 4X (1.5V) level, which means AGP 8X slots cannot use older AGP 2X (3.3V) graphics adapters.


But in your case yes it will work.

Same card here $53.00

[Dr.Gibbs]

Just about any AGP 8x card will work with a 4x slot. I wouldn't venture to say that they ALL will, but I've never seen one that won't.