LX chipset question, PLEASE HELP!!!!!!

[KennyH]

I was just wondering if the 440LX chipset supported agp 2x or not because I can play any game in agp 1x but get consistent lockups when trying to use 2x. By the way I am using a Nvidia TNT(I know I need to upgrade)if that makes a difference. Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[Vrangel]

It does support 2X but it doesnt supply enough power to AGP port.
For TNT2 and later Nvidia cards anyway.( AGP1X mode needs less power.)
Use non-Nvidia card or upgrade motherboard.

 

[mikeg]

Well I am currenly running an LX based board with a tnt2ultra with no problems. It just depends on who made the mobo. If its one of the later ones it might work with the newer nvidia cards. I have also tried my Hercules GTS w 64mb of ram and it ran fine. Just my 2 cents

 

[Agamar]

Yep, the motherboard quality really matters on those old LX motherboards. I had one with the same problem.

 

[Xray]

I had a Superpower lx in a second computer and a tnt2 and its a nogo. It would run 2d fine but no 3d.

 

[GL]

Later revisions of Asus P2L97s work fine. Asus had a deal going where they would fix your LX P2L97 mobo to work with the high-powered AGP cards.

-GL