pci graphics card

[rockhead rumple]

i have a geforce fx 5500 pci graphics card because i only have pci slots but it also comes in agp if i had agp slots would it be better or just the same

 

[blue_dragon]

hmm

what types of games are you trying to play?
its not worth the upgrade to agp

 

[Sharkfood]

If you indeed have an AGP slot, there are many better options for you to consider, even if you are on a very tight budget.

Example, you can get a 9600 Pro AGP for about 60 bucks, and it's much, much faster than even the FX5700 (faster than your 5500).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102410

Have a look at Tom's VGA charts for performance benchmarks:
http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/07/05/vga_charts_vii/page4.html

So yes.. if you have a PCI 5500, I'd strongly urge against buying the AGP version as you'll gain next to nothing and still be stuck with an extremely underperforming 3d card.

 

[Tedster]

most definately better. More bandwidth.