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What's the difference between an AGP card and your regular Video Card?
i have a relatively new motherboard (Intel D845bg) that i'm using in my (first, obviously) computer build. i have and older Diamond video card, but there is also an AGP connector along with the PCI slots. Do I have to use an AGP card?
6 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
In answer to your question No you do not need to use an AGP card. This is a matter of personal preference as to card.
- The Unknown ChefLv 71 decade ago
AGP - Accelerated Graphic Peripheral
The is currently 3 formats, PCI, AGP and the newer PCI-E or express, the older PCI is not as capable or fast as AGP, and now the PCI-E has surpassed the AGP quality and speed.
I feel the PCI-E is best, but if that is not possible, a good alternative is and AGP, now 128mgs are reasonable, and if you have a newer computer, your able to to run a 4X or 8X.
- OZLv 61 decade ago
AGP is an accelerated graphics port its a more direct and fast slot. You have to have a motherboard with an AGP slot to use an AGP card
- BjornLv 71 decade ago
AGP is your "regular video card" connection type. A card that says it is AGP will be a card that plugs into this type of slot.
It is the original port designed specifically for Video Cards. "Accelerated Graphics Port = AGP".
PCI-e or PCI Express16x is a newer, higher bandwidth port for video adapters.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
the slot type it plugs into .... regular could mean built-in the motherboard or an old pci ... and the newest slot is pciexpress ..
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Are U staying in the jurassic erra !! aaahhhhhhhhh - what kinda lowsy answer is this