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Old 10-05-2006, 07:59 AM
paulmd@efn.org
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Default Re: Upgrading some core parts


Tony R wrote:
> Overall, those responses calm my biggest fears. But, I was disappointed
> that I would probably have to buy a new video card, so I went
> re-shopping.
>
> Here's a comparison:
>
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131517
>
> The EPoX is the new one I'm looking at - about half the cost, same
> processor (right?), 5 PCI slots, and an AGP slot. This is looking
> really good to me - unfortunately, I don't know what a TON of those
> specs are, so is there anything I'd have problems with if I chose the
> EPoX motherboard?


Nothing wrong with it. But AGP is a dying technology. What card are you
wanting to keep? If it's an older card, particularly a geforce 2, you
may as well scrap it (geforce 2s die prematurely due to overheating).
If you're not into gaming, you can save money by going with a model
with integrated video.


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