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I just found out that my computer DOES have an AGP 8X slot on the motherboard, at first I didnt think it did. Anyway I am thinking about getting the XFX GeForce FX 5200 128 MB AGP video card. I was just wondering if this would be a good choice? I want to be able to get the cool water textures and reflections, is this card capable of doing that? I guess about anything would have to be better than the Geforce4 MX420 that it has now...

Yes it will do the reflections as it supports DX9.  Though it isn't a very good card IMO.

What is your budget?  Lets se if we can get you anything a little better.  I mean even a second hand GF4 ti4600 is better than the FX5200 and could probably be found for the same money.

Ok Gixer, thanx for the info. I will check into those cards and see what I can find  ;D

my pc had a 5200 when i got it, but i changed it for a 5700 (someone gave it to me)  the 5200 seemed ok, but i think you would def benefit from spendin a little more    :)

From what I can find out the ti4600 is being phased out  :o

I guess I need to find someone to just give me one...lol

If your mobo has AGP 8x, get a 6600 GT. No other card can match its performence for its price.

If have a bit more money, you can get a 6800 GT which takes a 5200 outside and pounds it...repeatly.

 I have the 5200 and it works fine for now, the 6800 is $400-$600 right now on ebay, in 6 months it will be under $100, I think I'll wait a bit.

Agree with Paz, my 5200 is great, I strongly feels that certain graphic quaility is more dependant on your system as a whole and not just the card
Think about it a $600 graphics card will run like a $100 or less card on a weak or poorly set up system
Same as adding high octane gasoline to a 79 Mavrick won't see much improvement

Yes the rest of his system could bottle neck a high end card.

I was summising that he didn't want to spedn much as he chose an FX5200 as a card.

Yes the GF4 Ti4600 (128mb) is older than the FX5200 but I can guarantee it will outperform it no problems.

newegg.com has the 6800 for $270

So how much are we looking to spend on a card here then? give us a budget  ;D

Oher wise I would just tell everyone to get a 6800Ultra or a X800XT PE  ;D

Probably not over $100 so that pretty much leaves out the 6800......

Im currently running a PCI 5200 and couldnt be happier.  Noticed a nice performance increase and not to mention nice refections for a change.  If i can ill track down one of my old screenshot posts from before and one of my recent sence the card and give you an idea  Had it no more then 1/2 year and it cost almost an even $100.

If you can use an AGP card then use it.  The AGP port offers superior bandwidth over PCI port.  PCI cards are a last resort to those who dont have an AGP port.

How about one of these:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-471&depa=1

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-407&depa=1

Pay a few more dollars and get 256meg on the card if you like!

I have heard that APGs are better and if you have a slot then get one.