Cheapest AGP Video that supports DX9c

[DJK6]

Hi,
I need an cheap AGP card that is DX 9c compatible for my mom's PC. All it has to do is run a Casino game that requires 9c. Best place to get cheap , it's an old home built PC. Don't want to spend much. Also, where's the best place to get PC133 ram cheap. I need some 512 mb modules for same upgrade.
Thanks for advice!!

 

[Deanodarlo]

If it uses PC133 ram, you'll need to check what kind of AGP slot it has:

1-2x 3v or 4x 1.5v. I doubt it will have an 8x slot.

I think all dx9c cards require at least a 4x 1.5v slot. Your cheapest option would be a geforce 6200A for 9c. Not a gaming card as it only has 64-bit memory, but good enough for what you're after by the sounds of it. You can get them without fans so they're silent.

 

[DJK6]

I believe it has a 4x. Whats the safest place to look for a used one.

 

[Deanodarlo]

ebay I'd imagine, and they'll also have brand new ones too.

Do a search on there for "6200" and "AGP".

Have a quick look at the 6200A reviews on the internet too, to make sure it's what you're after.

 

[taltamir]

buy those used on ebay... before you do check out how much it will cost to build a similar budget PC upgrade with a cheap X2, a 780G mobo (DX10) and DDR2. prices are so low on these and so HIGH on older hardware, you might end up paying less for a more serious upgrade.
Actually if you don't buy them used you will most certainly be paying more for your upgrade.

 

[nenforcer]

I wouldn't buy a used one on eBay when you can get this one brand new for $40

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814133236

Here's an even later model (Geforce 7 Series) with twice the memory and bus width

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814143102

but requires more power and costs nearly double.

 

[taltamir]

so you wouldn't buy a used one on ebay when you can buy one for 40 or 80$ in newegg?
Well, if you WANT to throw away money... for that price id replace the mobo to one with a DX10 IGP.