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Video card

by nev4z Oct 26, 2007 12:15PM PDT

Hi, would a video card that supports AGP8x work in a computer system that supports AGP4x? Or is it more involved than that?

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Would an 8x card works in a 4x connector?

by ahtoi Oct 27, 2007 2:26AM PDT

If no concrete answer come, I would suggest go and buy it. If it doesn't fit, you can always return it.

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8x card

by nev4z Oct 31, 2007 6:43AM PDT

Yes,thought of that. Thanks.

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If it plugs in and ..

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Oct 27, 2007 2:31AM PDT

If the power supply is big enough I never have an issue. You will find some confusion over 1.5V and more but if you read enough it all becomes clear there is no issue here.

Bob

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Video card

by nev4z Oct 31, 2007 6:45AM PDT

Thanks Bob.

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