A7V8X-MX SE Graphics card Question

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Ian Stirling

Hi

I have the A7V8X-MX SE motherboard and I am currently using the built in
video chip and 64MB of system memory.

I have just bought for the grand sum of £5 a Matrox G400 32mb dual-head
graphics card and wondered if it would be suitable for my motherboard. The
user guide for the card says "Compatible with AGP 2X and AGP 4X systems"
 
Hi

I have the A7V8X-MX SE motherboard and I am currently using the built in
video chip and 64MB of system memory.

I have just bought for the grand sum of £5 a Matrox G400 32mb dual-head
graphics card and wondered if it would be suitable for my motherboard. The
user guide for the card says "Compatible with AGP 2X and AGP 4X systems"
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Yes it will be compatible. But, I had a G450 card and I put it in my
A7V8X-MX and it ran slower than the built-in graphics.

I think you are taking a step back with this one.

HTH

Harry
 
Harry said:
Yes it will be compatible. But, I had a G450 card and I put it in my
A7V8X-MX and it ran slower than the built-in graphics.

I think you are taking a step back with this one.
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Thanks for that Harry. Might have to rethink my strategy :-(

Just out of interest, was the slowdown in all areas - I only intend to use
it for 2D work, email, web browsing etc
 
Thanks for that Harry. Might have to rethink my strategy :-(

Just out of interest, was the slowdown in all areas - I only intend to use
it for 2D work, email, web browsing etc
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The main slow down was in games. I did notice an occasional little
slowdown in 2D work, but if that is all that you are intending to do,
then you probably wont notice it too much.

The on board graphics is more superior than the G450 I used. The
onboard graphics does allow me to run very high res. with max colours
and settings. The G450 was a little slow here and there when running
the same display settings.

HTH

Harry

PS Is their any particular reason why you dont want to use the onboard
graphics? Maybe I can help some more on this one?

cheers
 
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