AGP graphics card
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hey...may i know right...the AGP graphics cards do not have those mininum voltage right???so means any mother board have agp slots can power the AGP card liao hor??cause the techincal spec got say something about
AGP 2.0 / 3.0 slot required (1.5V)
Recommended power supply of at least 350W -
this is the card i am going to buy
http://sg.hardwarezone.com/articles/view.php?cid=3&id=2031
and this is my coms spec
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In anycase as a precaution, get a powerful power box to supply enough voltage if not enough power.
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powerbox???i don understand this
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Its the power supply where you plug your power cord from the power socket embedded to the wall to there. It used to plug the cord for the monitor too but nowadays monitor has their own 3 pin plug, so only reserved for the main PC power comsumption.
Have you tested out the AGP card? -
Get a 7800 GTX
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haven leh...going to get it next monday...but wat i heard from frens is that AGP don need to worry much about the voltage stuff cuae it affect mostly to PCI-E only
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i using agp laOriginally posted by DriftingGuy:Get a 7800 GTX -
Anyway, the bare minimum for a power supply is 400 watts these days. Anything lesser, you may find your PC not able to start or jam or give you lots of errors.
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ooo...so i can stop worring and go buy liao lor...
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I read the article for the above link you quoted and on page 2 of the review it seems like the AGP port is unable to supply enough power to the card and its chipset/ main processing core. I wouldn't know if its referring to the testbed system set up but i guess it should refer to the general characteristics of the AGP interface port. It seems like the card is a modification and slight deviation fromo the original A7600 version but made to the AGP version with an add on 4-pin power connector for additional power supply to the card. This card is for those who have an older AGP mobo but do not want to splurge nor miss out the benefits versus dollar price offer of the A7600GT TDH.Originally posted by tofushop193:this is the card i am going to buy
http://sg.hardwarezone.com/articles/view.php?cid=3&id=2031
and this is my coms spec
Not to worry and i think if you have the minimum 350 watts over your PSU you should use the card with any spare splitter power cable on the connector provided on your new graphics card. Although the rated amount of wattage over your PSU is important, the amps rating over your voltage railings are equally as important. A turepoower 350 watts PSU should not cost over sgd100 if you really need to get one. The 350 watts configuration is most economical for PSU manufacturers' product line up. -
i don understand the add on 4-pin power connector for additional power supply to the card..i cant see it man...
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Basically this card that you are getting needs extra power from the power supply itself by plugging in a 4 molex connector.Refer to here for a picture so that you know what you are plugging in.Link.Any idea what is your wattage of your power supply, otherwise you might not be able to power the card.
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how do i check the wattage???
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The voltage of the agp slot is fixed if i'm not wrong so you need not worry.You need to worry more about whether your psu is able to supply enought juice to your card.The video memory(VRAM) also runs independent from your motherboard memory , you can have an agp graphics card with DDR3 memory running fine without any problems
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i think there is a sticker behind your power supply you can check it, it would be also useful to provide how much current your 12V rail provides
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Can help with some picture aid for spec identification though
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ya check already...can be use...output is 450w..now sim lim selling the 7600GT for $249 but its not leadtek one leh is xpertvision one...so another question for u guys again...the brand doesnt matter one right...the specification and the wattage requirement is also the same hor
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yup the brand doesen't matter, most of them are simply reference designs from Nvidia itself for this card, only thing being different is their own decal pasted over the heatsink.
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You can get second opinions of the 2 card models from the 2 manufacturers from reviews but if you are not particular about the manufacturers but just want to get a card and use it it shouldn't matter much.Originally posted by tofushop193:ya check already...can be use...output is 450w..now sim lim selling the 7600GT for $249 but its not leadtek one leh is xpertvision one...so another question for u guys again...the brand doesnt matter one right...the specification and the wattage requirement is also the same hor
Graphics card manufacturers have the rights from nVidia to make products from their patented chip design and concept but has no rights over the components and semiconductors, board or other discrete components used for the products assembly. Some manufacturers may have better and more dedicated manufacturing facilities, workforce and QC methods as compared to another. After sales servicing and RMA also serves as a strong selling point for individual card vendors.
I did some searching and Xpertvision is a trademark of Yuan High-Tech Development Co. Ltd. A name which may not be as well-known for outsiders of the semi-con industries when compared with the likes of MSI or Gigabyte.
Xpertvision Co Info
As for Leadtek, most enthusiasts will never miss it as the trademark for Foxconn's range of graphics card products. Many subsidiaries and companies under the flagship name 'Foxconn' making and dealing with products ranging from metal formed and plastics to cables and semiconductors, and Foxconn's years of existence in supporting the OEM markets made the campany's name reknown.
I believe the Xpertvision card should work well. For assurance you may want to make a final check for reviews on compatibility issues of your motherboard with the graphics card which you are going to get. -
www.gpureview.comOriginally posted by tofushop193:hey...may i know right...the AGP graphics cards do not have those mininum voltage right???so means any mother board have agp slots can power the AGP card liao hor??cause the techincal spec got say something about
AGP 2.0 / 3.0 slot required (1.5V)
Recommended power supply of at least 350W -
Mine how ah?
Mainboard is a Via kt400, prolly a few years old.
Its the universal 1.5v agp 3.0 motherboard, so the card i'm eyeing should fit, but...
ATI Radeon 9550 Universal 1.5V AGP 3.0 Card
http://sg.hardwarezone.com/priceguide/info.php?cid=234&id=10268
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There is a slot, and in the slot sits an raher outdated ati 64mb model, but wtf?
What i currently only know is that, the current graphics card is working, but the test results and whether compatibility issues will arise with the new card, i'm not too sure what happens next.
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There shouldn't be any problems for getting the Radeon 9550 to work. If it doesn't work, you will need to stick to your old card.
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oh ya, if i can get the enw card to work, it will most likely eliminate/cut down screen lag hor?Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:There shouldn't be any problems for getting the Radeon 9550 to work. If it doesn't work, you will need to stick to your old card.
Play game then the chacarters move not fluid, very draggy. -
You will need more RAM. The new card will make the characters move in a more fluid manner, but it won't cut lags or anything.Originally posted by seow:oh ya, if i can get the enw card to work, it will most likely eliminate/cut down screen lag hor?
Play game then the chacarters move not fluid, very draggy.