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Dodd · 01-16-2002, 01:34 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by riesep:
Here is my computer http://www.hp.com/cposupport/persona...html#P135_1782

I am wondering what type of video card I need, an AGP slot type or a PCI slot type? I know nothing about this kind of stuff. I'm planning on getting a geforce 2 MX400 64mb. I am also planning on getting a 4.1 speaker system, and I may need a new soundcard, so comment on that too. I really need help because I don't want to get screwed from buying this stuff.

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based on that link, your pc doesn't have any AGP slots. Only PCI slots. AGP was created only for gaming purposes. PCI was used for multiple purposes ie=sound, modem, etc. AGP handles more bandwith as well.

Since you can't get AGP, I'd say that geforce 2 MX400 64mb for your PC is a pretty good addition.

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Dodd is Offline Senior Member Posts: 2,217 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: a van down by the river	01-16-2002, 01:34 AM <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by riesep: Here is my computer http://www.hp.com/cposupport/persona...html#P135_1782 I am wondering what type of video card I need, an AGP slot type or a PCI slot type? I know nothing about this kind of stuff. I'm planning on getting a geforce 2 MX400 64mb. I am also planning on getting a 4.1 speaker system, and I may need a new soundcard, so comment on that too. I really need help because I don't want to get screwed from buying this stuff. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> based on that link, your pc doesn't have any AGP slots. Only PCI slots. AGP was created only for gaming purposes. PCI was used for multiple purposes ie=sound, modem, etc. AGP handles more bandwith as well. Since you can't get AGP, I'd say that geforce 2 MX400 64mb for your PC is a pretty good addition.