8x card in 4x slot?

[SaveYourself]

Is it possible to put an AGP8x card in an AGP4x slot? I am looking at an Albatron GeForce4 MX480 (8x instead of 4x AGP) because it's cheap but it's a GeForce4. I'm just looking for a good deal on a cheap video card. I don't want face-blistering performance, I just want a decent price.

Many Thanks
~Rory

 

[UncleWai]

no it's not a gf4.
it is basically a juiced up gf2.
It doesn't support directx 8.1 (no pixel shader 1.3)

 

[thatbox]

im pretty sure i read something yesterday that an 8x card could also be used at 1x, 2x, and 4x. just check the cards specs though, it should tell you there.

 

[GoodToGo]

I think AGP slots are backwards compliant so technically, yes it can be used.

 

[Viper96720]

Geforce 4 in name only. Find a radeon 8500 or 9000. You'll like it better than that.

 

[SpeedyGonzales]

AGP 8 card should work in any AGP 4 mobo, it is backward compatible. There is an existing issue with Radeon 9700pro AGP 8 and the SIS chipsets, but this is not a general problem.

If you want to do serious 3D gaming do not even think about a Geforce4MX, it is old technology with a new name, that is too expensive given the features it provides. Go with either the new Radeon9500pro or a TI4200. If you can afford them take the ATI 9000 or 8500LE.

Cheers
Speedy

 

[stryder2929]

i have a radeon 9700pro!
i have a sis chipset!


WHATS THE PROBLEM!!! !