Suitable AGP cards

Hi
Can anyone recomment an AGP card that works with my motherboard ?
I need one with a DVI port.
(I've tried the ATI 8500 AIW 64MB card, which would seem to qualify (4xAGP). But although it fits in the slot and the fan goes round, doesn't produce a signal that the monitor can detect.
The plastic retainer on the AGP card is slightly impeded by a small capacitor on the card, which may or may not be causing the problem.
Thanks for any feedback.
Robin Barrett
[email protected]

Hi,
First off......I have a 550W PSU, but if you look at some of the other "sigs".....It's down too the amps on the rails.....my psu is below what it should be to run this system!!!! I just hope it holds until I can afford a good amps per rail one!!!
It's the +3.3v +5V and +12V rails that are important......
The clip at the end is a retainer clip, as there used to be a problem with AGP cards "popping" out at that end.......and thus make the system NO boot!! If the card is seated properly you not see any of the "gold" connections from the slot.... The last 3 MSI mainbaords I have/had have this clip and has caused no problems.......
Here is a link were you might find further info on your MSI board....there are several 845Pro's there.....
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_list.php?kind=1&CHIP=17&NAME=Archives
All the best
Del

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<http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=CC1BA768&nplm= M8661>
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I have a project due on monday
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