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I am putting together a HTPC from some old stuff I have. I want to upgrade piece by piece, but I want the new stuff I buy to be what I want long term.
To the point. I want to buy a Radeon LE AGP card, and system requirements include a AGP 2x or 4x slot. Does this mean it flat out won't work in my old abit BH6 mb with it's AGP 1x slot?
I would really prefer not to get the PCI Radeon. Unless, of course, everyone has had them work fine for HTPC, noting that I may play games on this system. I don't have the cash for a new case/mb/chip/v-card all at once right now.
Should I:
1. Use the system as is for now (Matrox Mystique w/ Rainbow runner) and buy all new stuff in few months.
2. Buy the PCI Radeon and upgrade other pieces later.
3. Buy the AGP Radeon, stick it in the slot, and call Tech Support.
4. Buy all the new stuff I need, stimulate the economy, and risk the wrath of the wife.
Thanks,
-nathan
To the point. I want to buy a Radeon LE AGP card, and system requirements include a AGP 2x or 4x slot. Does this mean it flat out won't work in my old abit BH6 mb with it's AGP 1x slot?
I would really prefer not to get the PCI Radeon. Unless, of course, everyone has had them work fine for HTPC, noting that I may play games on this system. I don't have the cash for a new case/mb/chip/v-card all at once right now.
Should I:
1. Use the system as is for now (Matrox Mystique w/ Rainbow runner) and buy all new stuff in few months.
2. Buy the PCI Radeon and upgrade other pieces later.
3. Buy the AGP Radeon, stick it in the slot, and call Tech Support.
4. Buy all the new stuff I need, stimulate the economy, and risk the wrath of the wife.
Thanks,
-nathan