AGP obsolete already?

[CurlyWhirly]

Is it really true that the AGP format is obsolete already?
It is according to this thread!

I know that PC technology has to continue to evolve but if the article is true, I am amazed at how quickly AGPx8 has become obsolete when you consider how long PCI survived for sound cards and 56k modems for example!

It doesn't really bother me as I haven't upgraded my PC for over 3 years so I am overdue for an upgrade, but I feel a bit sorry for those people who have recently bought an AGP mobo and graphics card.

Is there any reason why the AGP format is obsolete so quickly?
I expect it is down to nVidia and ATI deciding this or is there another reason I wonder?

I'm curious!

 

[CurlyWhirly]

The main reason is Nvidia/ATi wanted to, think of all the new graphics cards and motherboard chipsets they could sell.

Yeah I guessed as much and you have just confirmed my thoughts.
Thanks

 

[CurlyWhirly]

TBH when it comes to upgrading time I wont care about going PCI-E as I'd need to get a new mobo/gfx card anyway to justify upgrading.

I'm the same as my PC is getting dated as a lot of technological advances can be made in only 3 years it seems!

I can't wait to upgrade though