First post, by pool7
I'm looking to buy a Geforce FX 5200 AGP for a retro pc I'm building (this specific card will be used for Windows 98SE and games that run in said OS).
I've been reading and investigating a lot, especially here in vogons.
From what I read, I should look for a card that is 128 bits. I've seen mention that it is best to avoid the ones with DVI as well as those with passive cooling; however I also read that fans on these cards suck.
So, my questions are:
1-Which brands/models are the best for this card?
2-Is there a way to visually identify if the card is 64 or 128 bits? I read that 128 bits cards have 8 RAM chips, but not sure about this.
3-Should I really avoid cards with DVI?
4-I prefer passive cooling whenever possible. For these cards is it better passive or active cooling?
In case anyone has time and is willing to further help, here's a list of the ones I may be able to get (hope it's ok to post links):
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-9182 … -socket-agp-_JM
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-9230 … 28mb-ddr-tv-_JM
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-8833 … as-vgatvdvi-_JM
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-9147 … 5200-128-mb-_JM
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-9239 … 5200-128-mb-_JM
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-9344 … ca-de-video-_JM
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-1100 … xfx-fx-5200-_JM
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-8980 … 5200-256-mb-_JM
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-9335 … 0-256mb-agp-_JM
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-9311 … t-funcionan-_JM
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-9333 … 0-agp-128mb-_JM
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-8747 … -5200-128mb-_JM
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-9302 … 28mb-ddr-tv-_JM
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-9337 … dr-vga-card-_JM
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-9356 … 0-128mb-xfx-_JM
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-1100 … rce-fx-5200-_JM
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-9355 … 5200-agp-8x-_JM
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-9307 … orce-fx5200-_JM
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-8768 … ideo-fx5200-_JM
Thanks in advance 😀
PS: Just to clarify: I have other video cards; I'm focusing now on acquiring this particular card, so please avoid suggesting I go for a different one 😀