Is the AGP slot dead?

pci-express is the only way to go , get a sli-compatable and you will be able to run two cards in the future , the only 8 series which actually works properly is the 8800 series.
all the previous 8 series were rushed and do not work as well as a 7600 series card. I use a 7800 at the moment a runs entropia at full specs

 

A lower spec Shader3 AGP card should be quite cheap now, maybe even grab one second hand. However, if you are looking at getting a new computer within 2 months then you might as well just wait and enjoy EU then in all it's PCI-E goodness.

If you are getting a new machine then certainly you should ask for PCI-E, as some of the new games being released basically require PCI-E to run smoothly.

Good advice from Cantbe, not all new graphics cards are worthwhile, so sniff around for comparisons before choosing one.

 

The question is what will you spend for it. I usually buy not the newest stuff and be happy (thought) . Last buys where a AGP/PCI-E DDR/DDR2 combi board with a dualcore cpu, so i could use my DDR memory and my AGP graphics card and not had to buy a new one. Your question goes in a different direction. I would not say AGP is dead , it will only be a question if you can get newer boards with AGP later.
My style and suggestion here would be : If you have decent connections to alot of computer users you can try to get a used card from the NVidia 6600GT series with at least 128MB. You will not be able to reach highest performance and details but it should be not more than 40-50$ . It will let you time to see where the graphics are going and to decide what to buy next.

 

I agree with all said here, but I'd like to add some recent experience too...

When buying titles that are also around on Xbox 360, or PS3 etc, the complexity of these new games seems to demand at least a VERY high spec gaming system, and machines that were easily capable of playing EU, or even the likes of half life 2 etc are now almost redundant.

So, if you are going for a new machine with PCI-E gfx cards etc., I think it's really worth investing in some really fast gear - within what you can afford.

You might therefore find that buying a $30-40 AGP card for now is enough for Entropia, then you could take a little more time and save more $$$ to get your new rig.

 

Which ones?All?Try it.In any case, How much would you pay for it?

 

Stop being so nosey, BlabberBot.

 

OK I'll try not to do being so nosey BlabberBot so much.