Agp - Pci-e

Reece · 04-09-07, 12:17 AM

Hi, I have to update my AGP card in order to play SHIV but I would prefer to update to a PCI-E card to fit the next mobo, I know there is a PCI-E to AGP converter but is there an AGP to PCI-E converter?

(PCI-E card to fit in AGP slot)
Thanks.

Edit: Why can't I get the title in Capitals???

Gizzmoe · 04-09-07, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece

is there an AGP to PCI-E converter?

(PCI-E card to fit in AGP slot)

No. There was one in 2005, made by Albatron, but it only worked for certain cards.

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Why can't I get the title in Capitals???

Shouting-protection.

Reece · 04-09-07, 01:23 AM

Thanks Gizzmoe, it is unfortunate that I won't be able to get a new mobo/Processor/Ram/Video card till the end of the year, but I think updating from 1 gig to 2 gig & getting a better AGP card for this system is probably not worth it considering the expense upgrading for the sake of several months!

That's life!

Hitman · 04-09-07, 02:45 AM

Reece, I recall havingh read some time ago that there was a motherboard model with both slots available, AGP and PCIe (You could shift from one to the other via BIOS or jumpers). I'm speaking out of memory because I didn't pay much attention to that, so unfortunately I can't tell you even the brand, but it could be worth doing a search. Should make transition and gradual upgrading much easier and economic.

04-09-07, 12:17 AM	#1
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,693 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Agp - Pci-e Hi, I have to update my AGP card in order to play SHIV but I would prefer to update to a PCI-E card to fit the next mobo, I know there is a PCI-E to AGP converter but is there an AGP to PCI-E converter? (PCI-E card to fit in AGP slot) Thanks. Edit: Why can't I get the title in Capitals??? __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

04-09-07, 01:23 AM	#3
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,693 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Thanks Gizzmoe, it is unfortunate that I won't be able to get a new mobo/Processor/Ram/Video card till the end of the year, but I think updating from 1 gig to 2 gig & getting a better AGP card for this system is probably not worth it considering the expense upgrading for the sake of several months! That's life! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

04-09-07, 02:45 AM	#4
Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,109 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	Reece, I recall havingh read some time ago that there was a motherboard model with both slots available, AGP and PCIe (You could shift from one to the other via BIOS or jumpers). I'm speaking out of memory because I didn't pay much attention to that, so unfortunately I can't tell you even the brand, but it could be worth doing a search. Should make transition and gradual upgrading much easier and economic. __________________ One day I will return to sea ...