Video Card and RAM Upgrades

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Anything that supports AGP 8x will work in a 4x slot.  The older slots used different voltage so the same is not necessarily true of lower AGP specifications, but 4x 8x is.

As you move up in the performance range, the value decreases, mostly because video cards are THE limiting factor in high end First Person Shooter games.  In reality, there is little reason for the top tier cards if you aren't playing FPS games.
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Thanks for the great post Concillian.

I am a bit confused on your explanation of AGP compatability.
My mobo supports AGP 1x, 2x, and 4x. I know if I buy a 4x/8x card or just a 4x card it should work. Are you saying that a card with only an 8x rating should work on my mobo? Would that A310 Ultra TD My VIVO then work on my system if I upgraded the power supply?

And about 75% of my game time is First Person Shooters. Resolution 640x480 (800x600 on older games), options set to low, has been my mantra.