What is the difference between a AGP – PCI – PCIExpress slot?
There are four main types, PCI-E (Requires PCI Express slot (Not to be confused with PCI)), AGP graphics cards (requires an AGP slot in your computer), PCI graphics cards (requires a PCI slot in your computer), and on-board video (this is a video card that is merged with the motherboard.) The more powerful the graphics card the quicker and smoother images will appear on your monitor. So when buying what do you look for? If the budget is tight and you are buying a computer, you will find the cheaper range will have onboard video. Make sure that you ask if an AGP or PCI-E slot is available inside, for future expansion. PCI-Express (PCI-E) cards are the choice for graphics, but can only be used in a PCI-E slot. Without this expansion slot you will find yourself replacing the motherboard as well, incurring a larger expense. Some motherboards now have twin pci-express slots allowing for the use of either one or two cards. This is called SLI ready. The only downside is to be sure the PCI-E g
