Cursed PCI-E?

[Kazuki_Fuse]

I was thinking of upgrading my motherboard to a Giga-byte K8 motherboard, (atm I'm running this comp on a K7). However, I own a X800XT-PE AGP video card and don't yet want to buy another card just for PCI-E.

Does anyone know if the next genearation of video cards will support AGP? I know it's probably doubtful. But I want to be able to upgrade to the next gen of cards whilst using the X800XT-PE until the next gen of video cards arrive.

I've heard that there is a Motherboard that has both AGP and PCI-E slots, would anyone know if it is stable or not?

Also I heard that Albatron has released an PCI-E to AGP card adapter. Is the X800XT-PE supported by it? I've also heard that the Albatron card can decrease the card's performance by 10%, does anyone know if that's true?

I guess my main question is, can anyone think of a solution whereby I can upgrade my MoBo and CPU whilst using my AGP card and be able to upgrade my video card in the future?

Thanks.

 

[Asus]

Does anyone know if the next genearation of video cards will support AGP?

No one knows just yet.

I've heard that there is a Motherboard that has both AGP and PCI-E slots, would anyone know if it is stable or not?

It's stable. From what I remember it was for Intel systems though. Also the AGP was not exactly the AGP you know now. It was a half-assed AGP implementation but it would let you use your card. The idea was for temporary use of an AGP card. You can't exactly have a full speed AGP and PCI-Express on the same board.

Also I heard that Albatron has released an PCI-E to AGP card adapter. Is the X800XT-PE supported by it? I've also heard that the Albatron card can decrease the card's performance by 10%, does anyone know if that's true?

I'm not sure.

I guess my main question is, can anyone think of a solution whereby I can upgrade my MoBo and CPU whilst using my AGP card and be able to upgrade my video card in the future?

None that are perfect. You mentioned 2 though, the only 2 that I have heard of.

Either go all out or wait on the upgrades are probably the best options. Also I have not had the best experience with Gigabyte motherboards.

 

[Kazuki_Fuse]

Oh ok, what do you suggest then? Asus or MSI?

 

[Ti133700N]

I'm sold to Asus.

 

[JellyWorld]

Oh ok, what do you suggest then? Asus or MSI?

You're asking a guy called Asus on whether you should get Asus or MSI?

 

[NikolaX]

LOL Jelly

MSI line of Neo is quite good too.
so you will stick with your K7 ?

 

[Asus]

I have an MSI board in my current machine. Asus in another. Both are awesome. =p