Need to replace my AGP video card

[samucaninja]

Hi.

I have a ASUS A7N8X motherboard (BIOS version 1008) with AMD Athlon XP 2700+ processor and a PSU with real 400W.

My geforce 7800 gs oc 256mb is not working anymore (I've tested today) and I'm looking for a agp video card replacement, better than my dead geforce. Can be anyone from Nvidia or ATI.

I just need some help to know which agp video card is the best one today and which one will fit well on my computer without bottlenecks etc so I can buy another agp video card for my computer.

Can someone help me ?

Thanks,
Samuel

 

[nforce4max]

4650/70 agp, I used to own a EVGA 7900gs co before so you will see a Nice boost over your old card.

 

[alhanelem]

well, thats a little tricky since most agp cards are old or really slow.
BUT i did find a HD4670 and the funny thing is i also found this review on newegg:

An AGP ATI Card that works out of box
Reviewed By: Hardin9745 on 6/8/2010

Pros: I purchased the identical (or nearly so) HIS AGP 4670 from newegg recently. Approx a 20 % improvement over my retired Nvidia 7800GS (BFG oc edition) which was also a Great great card.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161337

 

[samucaninja]

Thank you guys.

Any suggestion from Nvidia side ? 7900GS or 7950GT are also recommended ?

I'm aware that AGP cannot be compared with PCIe technology, but for now I don't want to spend tons of money to replace/upgrade my entire computer as now I'm playing games in PS3 ... just want to have my computer working again.

 

[nforce4max]

They do exist in AGP form but are very rare and do need a lot more attention of maintenance than the 7800gs due to the lower quality coolers that they often shipped with but aren't worth it so I would either get another 7800gs or go ATI. If you want all out performance then start hunting for a 3850/70 agp which are very very rare as well but they are the best you can get for agp.

 

[wiinippongamer]

here's a 3870 512mb on ebay for $55:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sapphire-Technology-ATI-Radeon-HD-3870-512-MB-11122-/270598659786?cmd=ViewItem&pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item3f00efdeca

 

[samucaninja]

Thanks a lot for your help.

 

[nforce4max]

here's a 3870 512mb on ebay for $55:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sapphire-Technology-ATI-Radeon-HD-3870-512-MB-11122-/270598659786?cmd=ViewItem&pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item3f00efdeca

You linked the wrong card, this one is pci-e. You should read the thread prior to responding.