We all love our freebies, and BFG - an NVIDIA graphics partner who has previously demonstrated its desire to look after its customers - is offering users the opportunity to swap an AGP card for a PCIe equivalent.
The free upgrade allows customers to replace their AGP-based BFG GeForce product for a new PCIe-based GeForce 9-series alternative. For an added cost of $50, users can upgrade to a more powerful card such as BFG's 9800 GT OC.
It's a cracking deal, but there are a few points to be aware of. Firstly, the offer is available to U.S. customers only, and there's no mention of a similar upgrade deal being made available to other regions.
Secondly, you'll be required to register your existing product online at the BFG website, and in order to be eligible for the upgrade, your card needs to be in good working order. If that's the case, you'll be able to complete the upgrade process online, but be aware that you'll need a motherboard that supports the PCIe interface in order to make use of your replacement product.
Here are the upgrade options currently on offer:
| Your current working AGP product | PCI Express upgrade - FREE | PCI Express upgrade - $50 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BFG GeForce 7600 GS OC 512MB AGP |
BFG GeForce 9500 GT OC 1GB PCIe |
BFG GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB PCIe | ||
| BFG GeForce 6800 OC 128MB AGP | BFG GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB PCIe | BFG GeForce 9800 GT OC 512MB PCIe | ||
| BFG GeForce 6800 GS OC 256MB AGP | BFG GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB PCIe | BFG GeForce 9800 GT OC 512MB PCIe | ||
| BFG GeForce 6800 GT OC 256MB AGP | BFG GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB PCIe | BFG GeForce 9800 GT OC 512MB PCIe | ||
| BFG GeForce 6800 Ultra OC 256MB AGP | BFG GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB PCIe | BFG GeForce 9800 GT OC 512MB PCIe | ||
| BFG GeForce 7800 GS OC 256MB AGP | BFG GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB PCIe | BFG GeForce 9800 GT OC 512MB PCIe |
If it applies to you, head on offer to the official upgrade website for further details: BFGtech.com/freeupgrade
