How can I tell if a video card will work on my PC?

[slateman]

I want to get the GeForce4 Ti 4200, but it says it needs something called a "AGP 2.0 Compliant Socket" I know I have an AGP slot but how can I tell if it'd 2.0?

Also, it says it requires a 250W supply or greater. How do I find that out?

[personman]

Ok, at points in your life you have to make choices, and GUESSES and MISTAKES and.. nm damn it
Buy the card and put it in.. I'm sure AGP 2.0 came out 10 years ago :rolleyes:

[slateman]

and just what am I supposed to do when the card doesn't work, huh?
I suppose your saying return, and that's fine. I really needed $250 in store credit.

PS: no flame intended, just a little venting.

[personman]

Originally posted by slateman
and just what am I supposed to do when the card doesn't work, huh?
I suppose your saying return, and that's fine. I really needed $250 in store credit.

PS: no flame intended, just a little venting.
Trust me, unless your computer is a 486, it'll work.
:p and if it doesnt you can always send it to me ;)

[Havoc_online]

he's right, as for the power supply, 250w is nothing, it's no biggie.

[selfdestruct]

agp goes in 1x, 2x, and 4x. Its the speed your motherboard allows( 4x the fastest). if your computer is somewhat new you'll be fine. You can look it up somewhere :).

[slateman]

personman, Havoc_online, and selfdestruct: You three were rude, curt, and pushy
































Thank You. I bought the card and it works great:D :D

[Havoc_online]

glad to hear it:)

[selfdestruct]

lol.. now only i need one. did you get a discount or anything? (hook me up!)

[paintbattler]

ask the sales clerk....

[selfdestruct]

good idea!

[slateman]

CompUSA put it on sale for $229.99. At least here they do. I would have to assume that it would be the same for all CompUSAs. check your Sunday paper, or whichever has all the advertisements.

[RT_Luver]

install it, and if it dont work, you got your answer....