Is 4x agp that much better than 2x?

[Rollydog]

I was wondering about the differances between 2x and 4x. My mobo seems stuck at 2x despite having 4x capability.

[Allan]

No, the 4x isn't that much better than 2x.

You can read up on it at Ars
http://www.arstechnica.com/ask-ars/2000/ask-9.html

[Pinky]

I agree, but I only know this for older video cards, I don't know that it won't make a difference on the newer generation cards...

[Allan]

I still think the same applies. Maybe the difference between the two is bigger now than then - but not by much I reckon.

[surlyjoe]

errr.....aren't we at 8x now?

[Pinky]

Originally posted by surlyjoe
errr.....aren't we at 8x now?

Very close, the Matrox cards will be 4x and 8x (if I remember correctly), as well as the sabres...

[Samuknow]

I know I have come out better by dropping to 2x and getting a better oc out of the card where I couldn't get it with 4x enabled...

[Allan]

That sounds likely Samuknow. Too bad I haven't been able to test this myself, since I'm STILL on the old BX board. D@mn I need an upgrade!!