Computer Hard Ware
AGP Expansion Slot
Computer Hard Ware
AGP Expansion Slot
The AGP Port is where most of the newer video expansion cards go, like the Asus TNT2 video card with T.V. input/output shown above. Video expansion cards are also known as graphic expansion cards. AGP stands for Accelerated Graphics Port. AGP cards are capable of a higher and faster data transfer rate than PCI graphic cards. The card like the one shown simply plugs into the AGP slot and connects your monitor to your computer.
The Asus AGP V3800TNT2/TV card shown, is cabable of displaying your computer's video output on a TV. It can also display your TV's video output on your computer, through the TV input connection on the expansion card. The AGP card and your monitor are what determine the quality of your screen's display. The photo below shows what the AGP slot looks like.
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