Video Card compatibility help

[weford]

My motherboard is an 'Intel Rock Lake D865PERL' and was wondering if I could be lead to the right direction to which video cards are compatible with it. I purchased an 8800Gt before hand which I couldn't use, since I had no Pci-e So, not wanting to make the mistake twice, would appreciate help with what graphics card I can use!

I have tried to Google this information, but ended confused, since a bunch of different AGP slot pictures came up during one of the search, having like 6 different kinds. If you need more information with my motherboard, I can copy it word for word with what the program Everest lists.

I am not looking to buy a new computer until next year, or maybe I will purchase a laptop along the way, as I will be heading off with the Navy, so I am only looking for a short-term will do video card that will upgrade my 5200FX ~ Help will be appreciated, thanks in advance.

 

[naggz]

That board only has an AGP slot, and so you would need an AGP graphics card. As far as im aware there is only one kind of AGP slot.

I think the best available is the ATi 3850 at around £80-90 (UK)

 

[weford]

Thanks for the reply, I also came accross that card when doing some research, that was when I came across this image:

http://www.rigacci.org/wiki/lib/exe/fetch.php/doc/appunti/hardware/agp/agp_connectors.jpg

Any ideas if that card mentioned is still compatible with my motherboard?

 

[StrangleHold]

There are several different AGP slots. Is this your boad? If so, you have a AGP 4X-8X slot.

Which means the notch is in the back. Any 4X-8X AGP card will work. They did make some AGP cards that had the slot in the front and back and was compatible with 2X-4X and 4X-8X slots.