[iyonix-support] Re: PCI or not PCI

On 27 Jun, Barrie McElroy wrote:

> PCI or not PCI? That is the question

[snip]

> Still seeking a DVI outlet I found another card with what seemed good
> specifications. It was advertised as being: GeForce RX5500 256MB 128bit
> DDR PCI DVI TV-out Heatsink (inter alia). I asked questions of
> retailers. I checked the manufacturer's site. viz:
> http://www.inno3d.com/products/graphic_card/gf_fx/5500.htm

> Among other things, understood or not, it told me:
> "A PCI compliant motherboard with full size expension (sic) slot for PCI
> version"

The relevant paragraph in the web site quoted above suggests you have 
bough an AGP card instead of the PCI version:

"AGP 8X Support

Provides double the bandwidth of AGP 4X (2.1GB/sec. vs. 1.1GB/sec). 
AGP 8X enables more complex models and detailed textures, creating 
richer and more lifelike environments. Uninterrupted data flow allows 
for smoother video streaming and faster, more seamless gameplay."
-- 
Brian Howlett
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