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Post by smokey on Nov 13, 2005 19:37:45 GMT -5
Ok i went to the shops the other day to get a graphics card, but the computer i have is too small for a regular graphics card and i was told by the guy in the shop i will need a 'low profile graphics card' These are not readily avalible in most shops, so i will probally have to order it from the Internet, so i dont want to get the wrong one, very few models seem to be avalible in low profile graphics cards, im hoping to get Geforce 6600, the one shown below: www.morecomputers.co.uk/textra.asp?pn=PVT43PRFHG&referer=FroogleIm pretty usless at this kind of stuff, but i have been told computers have 2 types of slots for graphics cards PCI and AGP, im not entirely sure which one mine will take, anyone know if the above graphics card will fit into my machine? My machine is as follows: www.dell.com/downloads/emea/products/optix/optix_gx270_uk.pdf#search='DELL%20OptiPlex%20GX270%20ethernet%20driver' Any Adive/Help would be greatly appreciated EDIT:: Hmmm it seems to say somthing about 8x AGP, does this mean my comp will only take AGI compatable graphics cards?
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Post by MMV on Nov 13, 2005 21:32:05 GMT -5
if you're COMPLETELY uncomfortable "opening the box" just disconnect everything from it and take it down to whatever local computer store you have in your area (CompUSA, BESTBUY, etc).
Dell used to have the "do not open box/voids warranty" policy, but I think they stopped it after 2001.
From the link you posted, I can't see whether or not you have the integrated card (although the link says "integrated") or what/how many AGP/PCI slots you have available (you should have a few of each).
No matter, when you put in a new card and install it's drivers, the integrated card becomes a moot point.
I'm VERY familiar with the "low profile" cpu's/systems - however the newer graphics cards are a LOT smaller SHOULD fit in them ok and the techs at the store you take it to will know right away.
If you've never opened a "box" before, you'll soon realize that the "low profile" units just eliminated a lot of "empty/wasted" space and pretty much use standard parts.
Did you call the ~dude~ at Dell and ask? (you should also be able to buy a graphics card from them).
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Post by yilar on Nov 14, 2005 0:11:43 GMT -5
Where do you see your the 8x AGP smokey? I couldnt see it in that pdf. Anyway try calling DELL they might know which socket you have if you are unsure.
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Post by Sidhe on Nov 14, 2005 4:21:10 GMT -5
Computers come with both AGP and PCI as standared so you'll have at least 1 AGP Port, and probably at least 3 PCI slots. if your wondering what the AGP port looks like it's usually Brown, have a look inside to make sure, usually the motherboard has AGP written next to the slot as well. Best bet is to go for an AGP card, AGP stands for Acclerated Graphics Port and are designed soley for graphics cards, which means they tend to be slightly faster than PCI cards, and consequently slighlty more expensive.
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Post by yilar on Nov 14, 2005 6:35:54 GMT -5
Computers come with both AGP and PCI as standared so you'll have at least 1 AGP Port, and probably at least 3 PCI slots. if your wondering what the AGP port looks like it's usually Brown, have a look inside to make sure, usually the motherboard has AGP written next to the slot as well. Best bet is to go for an AGP card, AGP stands for Acclerated Graphics Port and are designed soley for graphics cards, which means they tend to be slightly faster than PCI cards, and consequently slighlty more expensive. I couldnt agree less! New videocards use PCI-Express sockets. Which is slowly taking over the AGP market. Only Ancient videocards actually run on PCI. You might have an AGP socket if you're lucky. You want to either phone DELL or look inside the box for the "brown AGP socket". Also you might get problems with your power supply when the new videocard is installed, as your DELL computer is only supplied with some 200-250W system (which is quite low), but you might get lucky. I dont have so much knowledge on power supplies as i've only had the problem once while trying to run a 230W power supply on an AMD 2100xp+ | 512mb ram | 2 harddrives | gf4200 system....
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