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07-16-2004, 08:07 PM
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Adding an AGP
Hey I was just waondering if anyone out there knows how or if I could add an AGP slot to my motherboard. I have a Dell 2400 PC and I have opened the case an there is an extra slot that is not taken by a PCI. I accidentaly bought an AGP video card but it was a really nice one and I don't want to take it back. Please Help me. THanks for any help.
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07-16-2004, 08:43 PM
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You can't make a PCI slot into an AGP slot as far as I know. Only way is to return it and deal with the less broad PCI video card market.
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07-16-2004, 09:02 PM
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I dont want to change a PCI slot i just want to add one theres 3 slots and an extra one that doesnt have anything on it no slot or anythin. If you want i cud show u a pic of it. Thanks.
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07-16-2004, 09:25 PM
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I know just what you are talking about, my Dell 2400 has the same thing, there is a blank space right where the AGP slot should be, there are even some connecters over the spot where it should be. I have asked here before if a slot could be added and the answer was no.
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07-16-2004, 09:26 PM
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if you don't have an agp slot, you will have to take the card back. there is no way to get an agp card into a pci slot. and there is no way to turn a pci slot into agp. unfortunately you will have to take the card back, as i have never heard of any type of converter
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07-16-2004, 10:11 PM
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He is not trying to convert a slot, he is trying to add a slot. Unfortunately, there is no way to do this. The blank spot you see is for computers that are optioned with AGP, and can only be done at the factory.
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07-16-2004, 11:02 PM
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Well thas a bummer, oh well thanks for the help guys.
ill have to take it back, off the subject what is the best video card for the Dell 2400 PC. I know theres like 256 MB cards but i mean practical. ANy suggestions? Thanks
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07-16-2004, 11:09 PM
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I really don't think you will find much with the PCI limitation. My friend had to resort to a FX5200, I think it was. I would probably go with an ATI 9200 if I were to buy a PCI car.
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07-19-2004, 11:31 AM
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it may (depending on how much gaming you want to do/ money you want to spend) be a better option to buy a new motherboard and keep the card... if it is possible to swap the motherboard out with dells?
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