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AGP 3: Worth the Upgrade?
I replaced my 1X/2X AGP graphics card with a 2X/4X AGP adapter, but my graphics performance has not improved. Should I have waited for the AGP 8X cards to come out?
Evan Nathan, Dallas
Absolutely not. Applications that take full advantage of AGP 8X transfer speeds are at least a year away. Other improvements to third-generation AGP graphics cards should enhance graphics performance, however. Figure 1 shows the maximum transfer rates of the AGP versions.
AGP's strength is its ability to process texture maps. Certain 3D games and a few 3D graphics development tools are currently the only programs that benefit greatly from fast-moving texture maps.
To make sure you're getting the full benefits of AGP 4X, go into your CMOS setup program and make sure your PC is set to run at AGP 4X rather than 2X.
Load the latest AGP drivers onto your PC. The AGP drivers that come with Windows 9x are limited, and systems using AMD's Athlon CPU don't work well with older drivers. Check with the manufacturer of your PC, motherboard, or chip set--in that order--to find updated drivers and installation instructions.
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