1.5 Agp

08-30-2006, 06:02 PM

just a quick question will a 8X AGP work on my brothers 1.5V AGP slot?

Rinkaru · 08-30-2006, 06:16 PM

Wrong Thread. Must be posted under Computers/Mirc.

Depends on the model and its compatibility of the Vcard.

08-31-2006, 12:02 AM

From experience they do work but get choked down to the 1.5x speed, but with that big a difference I wouldn't be supprised if there were problems.

08-31-2006, 03:31 AM

ok how bad would it be for him is there any point in him getting a nVidia GeForce 6200 8xAGP 256MB or would it be too crappy on 1.5V

Rinkaru · 08-31-2006, 03:36 AM

I suggest you go to the manufacturer's site and read their product information - frequently asked questions and possible issues with the said product. That would be more helpful and more specific in answers. ^_^

08-31-2006, 04:29 AM

o yeah why didn't i think of that lol

09-05-2006, 12:39 AM

The speed and voltage of AGP slots are partially related. 1.5V is NOT 1.5 X.

The question is can that card run at 1.5 volts. If so, then it can use that slot at 4X mode, and be fine. But if it only runs at 0.8V then it will not work in the slot.

Worst case, the over voltage will destroy the video card. Most decent cards have protections aganst this, but back in the MX serries there were a whole run of cards and motherboard that were destroyed by playing mix and match.

In a quick search I found a reference you can look at:

http://www.playtool.com/pages/agpcompat/agp.html

I completely disagree with his statement, "If an AGP card fits in an AGP expansion slot then they are compatible. But read the rest of this anyway. There are some rare exceptions where motherboard and video card manufacturers don't obey the rules."

In my experence, it is very common for manufacturers to ignore the slot standard. I even see major mfg. selling cards that are slotted for "universal" but only actually work in 0.8V slots. That goes for brad new off the shelf equipment.

Right now I am a tech for a store chain, so I get to see this sort of thing on a regular basis.

08-30-2006, 06:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
abz Posts: n/a Points: 0 Bank: 0 Total Points: 0 Donate	1.5 Agp just a quick question will a 8X AGP work on my brothers 1.5V AGP slot?

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Rinkaru Restless Poltergeist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Asia. Coordinates X:174 Y:90 Posts: 489 Images: 1 Points: 14,030.55 Bank: 113.14 Total Points: 14,143.69 Donate	I suggest you go to the manufacturer's site and read their product information - frequently asked questions and possible issues with the said product. That would be more helpful and more specific in answers. ^_^ __________________

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08-31-2006, 12:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Holt Posts: n/a Points: 0 Bank: 0 Total Points: 0 Donate	From experience they do work but get choked down to the 1.5x speed, but with that big a difference I wouldn't be supprised if there were problems.

08-31-2006, 03:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
abz Posts: n/a Points: 0 Bank: 0 Total Points: 0 Donate	ok how bad would it be for him is there any point in him getting a nVidia GeForce 6200 8xAGP 256MB or would it be too crappy on 1.5V

08-31-2006, 04:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
abz Posts: n/a Points: 0 Bank: 0 Total Points: 0 Donate	o yeah why didn't i think of that lol

09-05-2006, 12:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Konrad Posts: n/a Points: 0 Bank: 0 Total Points: 0 Donate	The speed and voltage of AGP slots are partially related. 1.5V is NOT 1.5 X. The question is can that card run at 1.5 volts. If so, then it can use that slot at 4X mode, and be fine. But if it only runs at 0.8V then it will not work in the slot. Worst case, the over voltage will destroy the video card. Most decent cards have protections aganst this, but back in the MX serries there were a whole run of cards and motherboard that were destroyed by playing mix and match. In a quick search I found a reference you can look at: http://www.playtool.com/pages/agpcompat/agp.html I completely disagree with his statement, "If an AGP card fits in an AGP expansion slot then they are compatible. But read the rest of this anyway. There are some rare exceptions where motherboard and video card manufacturers don't obey the rules." In my experence, it is very common for manufacturers to ignore the slot standard. I even see major mfg. selling cards that are slotted for "universal" but only actually work in 0.8V slots. That goes for brad new off the shelf equipment. Right now I am a tech for a store chain, so I get to see this sort of thing on a regular basis.

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