C521 video card upgrade

I just bought a Dimension C521 with the 128MB ATI Radeon X1300 video card option. But now I realize that I should have chosen the 256MB ATI Radeon X1300 Pro video card. I have looked around on dell.com but I don't see where you can just buy this card. I have also looked outside of dell but I can't find this card anywhere as a half-height size. Does anyone know if I can buy a half-height 256MB ATI Radeon X1300 anywhere? Or any card that I can replace the original with that will give me a comparable upgrade?

Thanks in advance!

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SR45

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November 9th, 2006 16:00

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814161046 X1300 256 mb pci-express card non Pro is the only one so far I have found.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102032 X1600 Pro is even better, but does cost more

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Message Edited by SR45 on 11-09-2006 01:44 PM

bkovacev

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November 9th, 2006 18:00

Thanks for the response. I'll probably order the better one. So you're certain that this will fit into my box as is? And is the standard 280W power supply sufficient for either of these cards?

SR45

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November 9th, 2006 20:00

280 watt power supply is the mean average, and the peak power is much higher. Dell does this to be on the safe side for those that are hog wild on adding things to our systems. The card manufacture goes in the opposite direction and suggests a higher power supply, also to be on the safe side. I used a 350 watt video card with my 250 watter, and so have so many others on this board. If the monitor goes blank, or the game turns off, than you know your power supply might be the issue.

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