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Solve : AGP Video Graphics Cards Knowledge Needed? |
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Answer» Hey! AGP cards are backward and forward compatible within limits. 1.5 V-only keyed cards will not go into 3.3 V slots and vice versa, though "Universal" slots exist which accept either type of card. AGP Pro cards will not fit into standard slots, but standard AGP cards will work in a Pro slot. Some cards, like Nvidia's GeForce 6 series (except the 6200) or ATI's Radeon X800 series, only have keys for 1.5 V to prevent them from being installed in older mainboards without 1.5 V support. Some of the last modern cards with 3.3 V support were the Nvidia GeForce FX series (FX 5200, FX 5500, FX 5700, some FX 5800, FX 5900 and some FX 5950) and the ATI Radeon 9500/9700/9800(R350) (but not 9600/9800(R360)). Some Geforce 6200 cards will function with AGP 1.0 (3.3v) slots. * Intel 850 is a AGP 1.5V Motherboard SUPPORTS only 1.5V signaling. Available speeds 1x, 2x, 4x.(from link listed below) * Dell OptiPlex GX150: 4X AGP card can be supported (low profile cards for small form-factor and small desktop systems; full-height cards [up to 22.9 cm or 9 inches] for the small mini-tower system) But WOULD agree that looks to be a Universal * Not sure about your third Motherboard. * MSI motherboard: It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly access main memory and provides three levels of throughputs: 1x (266Mbps), 2x (533Mbps) and 4x (1.07Gbps). Good document on AGP compatibility: http://www.playtool.com/pages/agpcompat/agp.htmlUsing the link you gave me, I have determined that all 4 computers should be able to run the video cards. Hopefully I'm right! Thanks. Good to hear and good luck LAN parties are always fun. Too bad Utah doesn't have the Kill INC LAN parties. |
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