R rob0602uk Solid State Member Messages 13 Oct 18, 2008 #1 I am looking to get a low profile graphics card for less than £100 for my dell inspiron 530s - i've got a standard power supply and preferably don't want to change it at the moment because I'm not very good with the technical stuff!
I am looking to get a low profile graphics card for less than £100 for my dell inspiron 530s - i've got a standard power supply and preferably don't want to change it at the moment because I'm not very good with the technical stuff!
SuxoR What choice did I have?.. Messages 605 Location TX (Soon CA) Oct 18, 2008 #2 The HD 4670s are great cards and are decently cheap, try finding a good sale on one and you should be set :]
The HD 4670s are great cards and are decently cheap, try finding a good sale on one and you should be set :]
Redmo0n Techalicious Messages 1,566 Location Perth, Australia Oct 19, 2008 #3 100 pounds will get you a decent card if you had a good psu. Just look at the 4670 as said by SuxoR, or maybe the 8800gs/9600gso.
100 pounds will get you a decent card if you had a good psu. Just look at the 4670 as said by SuxoR, or maybe the 8800gs/9600gso.
saltynay Patron Messages 5,149 Location West Coast, Singapore Oct 19, 2008 #4 on budget KustomPCs.co.uk - Asus GF9600GT Silent HTDI PCI-E 512Mb Graphics Card slightly over budget KustomPCs.co.uk - Asus GF9800GT HTDI PCI-E 512Mb Graphics Card What wattage is your psu??? What is the make as well???
on budget KustomPCs.co.uk - Asus GF9600GT Silent HTDI PCI-E 512Mb Graphics Card slightly over budget KustomPCs.co.uk - Asus GF9800GT HTDI PCI-E 512Mb Graphics Card What wattage is your psu??? What is the make as well???
OP OP R rob0602uk Solid State Member Messages 13 Oct 21, 2008 #5 I've got a 250w but according to the support forums on dell this is underrated and should be good for between 300-350w max output someone has recommended 8600 GT 512MB from Chaintech, should I risk it with my power supply? cheers
I've got a 250w but according to the support forums on dell this is underrated and should be good for between 300-350w max output someone has recommended 8600 GT 512MB from Chaintech, should I risk it with my power supply? cheers
Hussein19891 Biostar Stole my heart Messages 2,210 Location Canada Oct 22, 2008 #6 Go for a 4670 instead and look into a cheap earthwatt 380 PSU. Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100255L Radeon HD 4670 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards Newegg.com - Antec earthwatts EA380 380W ATX12V v2.0 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies
Go for a 4670 instead and look into a cheap earthwatt 380 PSU. Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100255L Radeon HD 4670 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards Newegg.com - Antec earthwatts EA380 380W ATX12V v2.0 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies
Redmo0n Techalicious Messages 1,566 Location Perth, Australia Oct 22, 2008 #7 If you can't find the Antec Earthwatts, I have a Thermaltake 430W XP550. I think there great, my friend runs a 4850 of his and they are really cheap.
If you can't find the Antec Earthwatts, I have a Thermaltake 430W XP550. I think there great, my friend runs a 4850 of his and they are really cheap.
M maroon1 Banned Messages 3,479 Oct 22, 2008 #8 9600GT performs better but it does consume more power than HD4670
nderscore In Runtime Messages 163 Oct 22, 2008 #9 If you are trying to upgrade a Dell Dimension 530s, then you will not be able to use any of those cards due to the size limitations of the case. The only thing I found that might be worth the investment is Newegg.com - KFA2 by Galaxy 96GFF6VIFCXX GeForce 9600 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 SLI Supported Low Profile Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards. I couldn't find an equivalent browsing through a few UK stores.
If you are trying to upgrade a Dell Dimension 530s, then you will not be able to use any of those cards due to the size limitations of the case. The only thing I found that might be worth the investment is Newegg.com - KFA2 by Galaxy 96GFF6VIFCXX GeForce 9600 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 SLI Supported Low Profile Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards. I couldn't find an equivalent browsing through a few UK stores.
Redmo0n Techalicious Messages 1,566 Location Perth, Australia Oct 22, 2008 #10 The 9600gt looks just as big as any other cards suggested. Have you got the actual dimensions of the card?
The 9600gt looks just as big as any other cards suggested. Have you got the actual dimensions of the card?