M mrtrellis Oct 29, 2003 #1 How can I find out if my computer will accept an AGP graphic card, without the need to open it up first?
How can I find out if my computer will accept an AGP graphic card, without the need to open it up first?
J Jimmy S. Oct 29, 2003 #2 Hi Mr Trellis, Check your computer or motherboard manual (or website of the manufacturer if you can't find the manual), and see if it indicated the availability of an AGP slot as most do. -- Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights. _________________________________________________________ | How can I find out if my computer will accept an AGP | graphic card, without the need to open it up first?
Hi Mr Trellis, Check your computer or motherboard manual (or website of the manufacturer if you can't find the manual), and see if it indicated the availability of an AGP slot as most do. -- Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights. _________________________________________________________ | How can I find out if my computer will accept an AGP | graphic card, without the need to open it up first?
Y Yves Leclerc Oct 31, 2003 #3 One quick check: What cpu chip are you using? Most Pentium II (or greater) and most newer AMD based motherboard have an AGP port. Also, check Device Manager to see which type of video card the PC is using. It may already be using an AGP slotted video card. Y.
One quick check: What cpu chip are you using? Most Pentium II (or greater) and most newer AMD based motherboard have an AGP port. Also, check Device Manager to see which type of video card the PC is using. It may already be using an AGP slotted video card. Y.