What is an agp video card?

Answer by  demonicmaniac (41)

An agp video card fits into the Accelerated Graphics Port expansion slot in a PC. AGP is the predecessor of PCI Express, superceded by it in 2004. An agp video card will not fit into current computers.

Answer by  Proth (155)

AGP is the short term for Accelerated Graphics Port. It is a slot that can be found on IBM mainboards and only graphic cards fit in these slots. The AGP slots are dieing out more and more as PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) slots support a wider range of hardware devices.

Answer by  CCG (92)

It is a hardware upgrade used to make your computer display advanced graphics. AGP stands for accelerated graphics port, basically meaning it allows your computer to process these graphics quicker and more efficiently than the standard video card your computer came with.

Answer by  Marlow4125 (11)

AGP, or Acellerated Graphics Port, is a dedicated port for your computer to communicate with your graphics card. AGP video cards are now the standard for processing visuals on your computer. There are several different suppliers and brands, and as with in the PC domain, you get what you pay for.

Answer by  nala347 (56)

An agp video card is a video card specifically made for gaming and will improve most computers graphics, but you should first check your current graphics before upgrading to this video card.

Answer by  rockdisc (209)

An agp video card is a computer component primarily to assist in the acceleration processing 3D computer graphics. AGP stands for Accelerated Graphics Port. The use is in decline and PCI Express is taking over as a standard for 3D graphics port format. You can still buy AGP cards if you want.