Graphics Card recommendations

[bigbigbuddy]

Okay, so my computer is pretty old =P and has gone through so many upgrades. Last thing i really need is a newer graphics card =P

I'm looking for a Graphics Card that:
+Supports AGP 8x (or PCI)
+512mb+ (1GB preferably)
+Supports Dual Screen
+Supports at least Direct X10 or above (I'm sick of 9 -.-)
+With Shader Model 2.0 or above
+With 2 VGA Connectors (or 1 VGA and DVI Connector with a DVI to VGA converter) and an S-Video connector

I don't really mind the price range all that much but as long as it's a reasonable price.

[Wyrm]

The ATI Radeon X-series is decent, i know mine (x200, which is low-end) supports pixel shader 2.0 and is 512mb+. Not sure about the other stuff.

[Kermit Da Frog]

Try working it from here.

[Inferno.]

AGP cards were discontinued years ago weren't they? Surely they were, I doubt you'll be able to find anything above 256MB on AGP.

Really, you'd be best just trying to save your money for a new computer instead of forking out a ton on a decent AGP card...

[bigbigbuddy]

The ATI Radeon X-series is decent, i know mine (x200, which is low-end) supports pixel shader 2.0 and is 512mb+. Not sure about the other stuff.

Thanks, I'll check em out =]

Try working it from here.

Those are PCI Express cards, which aren't compatible on my comp =P

AGP cards were discontinued years ago weren't they? Surely they were, I doubt you'll be able to find anything above 256MB on AGP.

Really, you'd be best just trying to save your money for a new computer instead of forking out a ton on a decent AGP card...

Well I've actually found a few decent cards that are high end =]
I am getting a new laptop this summer (here's a link to it) it's just that i still want my desktop computer to satisfy me with upgraded components =P

[Kermit Da Frog]

Those are PCI Express cards, which aren't compatible on my comp =P

Eh... you can work it backwards. I just followed the randomness that bing gave me.

[bigbigbuddy]

Eh... you can work it backwards. I just followed the randomness that bing gave me.

makes sense XD

[Wyrm]

Thanks, I'll check em out =]

If your gonna go with the X Series, i would reccomend a X1000 or higher, or it wouldnt be worth it.

[bigbigbuddy]

If your gonna go with the X Series, i would reccomend a X1000 or higher, or it wouldnt be worth it.

Okay thanks =D

[Inferno.]

X1000 series is fucking ancient.

Can you not get a 4xxx series card in AGP?

Something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102851

EDIT: Please don't triple post.

[Wyrm]

X1000 series is fucking ancient.

Can you not get a 4xxx series card in AGP?

Something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102851

That would be much better. I only recommended the X-series, i didnt say it was top of the line. Gets the job done for me, but this one you have posted may be getting the job done better in about a month or so.

[!nstaGib]

Yeah, you would be much better off just building a new comp, you're going to fork out a ton for an outdated video card, and still be screwed when you want/need to update farther. Also, you have to make sure your power supply can handle the new card.

[bigbigbuddy]

X1000 series is fucking ancient.

Can you not get a 4xxx series card in AGP?

Something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102851

EDIT: Please don't triple post.

Sorry =S and I'll check it out but i do know i can get 3000 series

EDIT: So far I'm liking that video card =D just might buy it =]

Yeah, you would be much better off just building a new comp, you're going to fork out a ton for an outdated video card, and still be screwed when you want/need to update farther. Also, you have to make sure your power supply can handle the new card.

My power supply is good =] and by my estimate I'm only spending about 300$ - 500$ on upgrading my comp 8D

[Inferno.]

Yeah, you would be much better off just building a new comp, you're going to fork out a ton for an outdated video card, and still be screwed when you want/need to update farther. Also, you have to make sure your power supply can handle the new card.

I wasn't aware any AGP cards required extra power like PCI-E cards.

@OP: For 300-500$ you could just build a whole new PC, it'd be a lot more sensible than upgrading a machine still using AGP.

[Charizowl]

Try this site here since your from Canada it's a great place to find what you need