Hi guys
I'm trying to determine what "type" of video card I have?
Is my card a "PCI" or "AGP" card?

NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 128 MB

Windows Device Manager
Reports that the device is working properly.
Location: PCI bus 1, device 0, function 0

GA-8VM800PMD-775 Motherboard
Expansion Slots: 1 AGP slot & 3 PCI slots
My video card is on the "AGP" slot, dose this mean that my video card is a "AGP" type of card? even though it's location is "PCI bus 1"

I'm shopping for a new video card... and getting a little bit confused
Thanks in advance for any helpful info

You got me confused too!!!
I'll bet our teenage friend "CTskifreak" knows.
davey

It's obvious your video card uses AGP slot. Mine says PCI bus 1 too, but the important thing is to read the manuals of your motherboard and video card about compatibility.

Video adapters can use different sockets but they can't be interchanged.

AGP is the preferred as it is much faster.

Please see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accelerated_Graphics_Port

NVIDIA use the AGP port.

This image should help you

Thanks for all the help
I need an "AGP Bus Type" of video card, that will work with my 300 watt power supply.

Power supplies are inexpensive and a good quality 400 watt power supply can be purchased for $35.00.

What do you want to do that needs a good video card?

There are more video cards than you could throw a stick at:
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/Cat...lc.asp?CatId=28

Reviews of Video Cards:
http://www.reviewfinder.com/video-graphics-cards

I'm sure Google will turn up some places to purchase one Down Under.

I'm flattered.

Download this to double check.


AJ

Thanks for the link AJ