PC Hardware: PCIx vs. AGP

[Systems]

I'm not sure what forum this goes in, if this is wrong, I'll apologize in advance.


I have a question for those guru's out there. I want a new video card, I'm thinking the 6800 or 7200 gt. I'm trying to find an AGP 8x version, but it seems that I can only find PCIx versions. Now, I was going to go ahead and shell out some cash for a new MoBo w/ PCIx slots, but I can't find any MoBo's that support my CPU (Intel P4, socket 478)

Here's the million dollar question, if I get a MoBo that supports PCIx, do I have to get one of those new LGA775 socket CPU's to go with it? Or does someone make a MoBo w/ at least one PCIx slot that also supports socket 478?

Thanks :)

[Jackass]

Re: PC Hardware: PCIx vs. AGP

I'm sharing the same thoughts as you. And I can tell you that there is MoBos, that supports Socket 478 and PCI-e, but they only got enough space for 2x ram blocks.

I have one here from Asus: P4GPL-X
Norwegian link: http://www.shg.no/link.asp?goto=infobox&varenr=310775

There's also 1 or 2 more but I can't remember which one it was. Good luck man! :)

[Jackass]

Re: PC Hardware: PCIx vs. AGP

In fact. I just ordered a Leadtek 7800 GT with the above mobo we were talking about, for just 2 minutes ago!!

Getting it this evening. So exited!! W000t

Time to change my sig! :P

[Systems]

Re: PC Hardware: PCIx vs. AGP

I can't seem to find a site that sells the P4GPL-X anywhere. I need a site that sells this puppy for US dollars, and I can't find any

This makes no sense, Pricerunner.com has the P4GPL-X, but when I click the US flag at the top so I can find out the cost in US dollars, the P4GPL-X is no where to be seen ...

Very annoying...

Gratz on the purchase though, hehe

[spitf764]

Re: PC Hardware: PCIx vs. AGP

The Reason Is Why You Cant Finded one is becuse crapy intel changes there sockets almost all the time thats why i never went with them i can only fine a apg slots for your sockets on a motherbored you may be better off get a 64-bit and motherborad


heres a link

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Special/AMD-PPC-122605.jsp

im getting a althon x2 in Fed

but i whould get if you want to go cheap just althon 64-bit it gets the job done

Heres My Specs

Amd Althon 64-BIT 3000+
MSI K8N NEO nFORCE 3 MOTHERBORAD
MSI NVIDIA GeFORCE 6600 GT 128MB
2 GIG 400 MHZ DRR
SOUNDBLASTER X-FI EXTREMEMUSIC (new)
HARD DRIVE 60 AND 40 =100
550 WATT POWER SUPPLY
A CASE THAT COST 200 DOLLARS CANT REMEMBRER THE NAME
A CD-ROM 52X AND DVD WRITER 12X

Bf2 Everything high with no AA


The Which way you go you will be ready for the furture when Windows Vista Comes Out

but will search around and see if i can find you one

[SweetMetalForever]

Re: PC Hardware: PCIx vs. AGP

I was told most games don't even take advantage of the PCIx features. Of course, I could be wrong, though.