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yamarider125
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March 20th, 2004 21:00
Adding AGP slot
on my mother board it looks like ther is a spot to add a AGP slot. i only have pci slots but i would like to just add a AGP slot. since it has a spot for a AGP slot i was wondering if you can buy the AGP slots alone instead of buying a new mother board
Jason98036
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Posted March 21st, 2004 01:00
You didn't mention the model of your computer. Assuming it's a Dim 2400, that machine uses an Intel 845GV chipset, which is not designed to support AGP. So, even if you did manage to solder an AGP port onto the motherboard without destroying it in the process, the chipset would still not know how to communicate to the AGP port.
You effectively have two options (as mentioned above), either settle for a PCI graphics card, or buy a replacement motherboard. For a replacement motherboard, you'll need to still use a Dell design so that it will mount and fit your case correctly. The 4600 has AGP and someone else mentioned that they did this and it fit the case.
masteryoda
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Posted March 21st, 2004 05:00
yea just call dell and they will replace your mobo (2400 and 4600 has the same case i think)
masteryoda
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Posted March 20th, 2004 21:00
you cannot add a agp slot!! period!!
if you want an agp slot then you have to get a new motherboard. call dell and see if they can upgrade your motherboard to a 4600mobo!