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    #2
    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,133 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    card number 1 should work fine, its an AGP slot on your AGP motherboard.

    card number 2 is PCIE, which wont fit in. so searching AGP cards and you'll be sound.


    That X1950 can be found for roughly the same price new on pixmania
    http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/517594/art/sapphire-technology/radeon-x1950-pro-512-mb-h.html


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    jakedixon2004
    Registered Users Posts: 495 ✭✭jakedixon2004


    But I have been a bit confused over the whole multiplier thing and i think this card is X2 or X4. It says on the MSI site that this mobo will support X4 but I though that this mobo is a bit old to support that technology. What do u think?

    BTW , the PC will only be used to surf the web and play wow.


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    uberpixie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,864 ✭✭✭uberpixie


    jakedixon2004 wrote: »
    But I have been a bit confused over the whole multiplier thing and i think this card is X2 or X4. It says on the MSI site that this mobo will support X4 but I though that this mobo is a bit old to support that technology. What do u think?

    AGP x8 is backwards compatible with AGP x4 e.g. an agp x8 gfx card will work in an agp x4 slot.


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    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    Both cards will work; the 8400GS is PCI, not PCI-E - though it would be quite slow and miles behind the X1950Pro. The one on Pixmania for 49 euro new is a good bargain for an AGP card.

    If its only for the web and World of Warcraft, you don't need to spend much. For example check adverts.ie, cards like Geforce 4 or the FX series sell for about 10-15 euro 2nd hand and would be perfectly capable.


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    jakedixon2004
    Registered Users Posts: 495 ✭✭jakedixon2004


    Thanks guys.
    Well the PC in question will be getting an old X1950 PRO PCI-E i have and i am purchacing a new mobo and cpu 4 it. So the machine wil have a whole new lease on life :)


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    Overheal
    Registered Users Posts: 82,408 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    If I had choices I would avoid the G8 series altogether for many and varied reasons. Most of which have to do with defects.

    If youre getting a new mobo, and 4 core, why go with an old GPU? Screw that lad. You might as well add a fresh PSU on top of that invoice and start new altogether.


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    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    jakedixon2004 wrote: »
    Thanks guys.
    Well the PC in question will be getting an old X1950 PRO PCI-E i have and i am purchacing a new mobo and cpu 4 it. So the machine wil have a whole new lease on life :)

    You might have overlooked the fact that you'll then need new ram, and possibly/most likely a new psu (any psu geared towards that era won't be overly suitable to modern power requirements). I would forget the 'lease of life' and just build a cheap budget machine and sell the old one complete.


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    jakedixon2004
    Registered Users Posts: 495 ✭✭jakedixon2004


    Turns out I dont have to buy a new mobo or new ram. I really have to clean out my closet more. I still have to buy a new CPU and I was thinking about a duel core. Can any of ye pick one for about 60-70E from Elara.ie please. :)


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    Overheal
    Registered Users Posts: 82,408 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    Not sure a dual core is supported:

    http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-MSI/MS-6390.html


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