Dell Optiplex GX260 Graphics Card

Question

Hi I am trying to set up an Optiplex GX260 at work with two screens.  I know it's old, but IT won't splash out on a new PC, so have to work with what we have already. It's a minitower, with 1GB of ram, and otherwise is the bulk standard package. Have tried putting in a Geforce 6200 512MB PCI card, I'm guessing to powerful for this as it isn't even recognized.  The same goes for a Geforce FX5500 256MB AGP card. Not recognised at all, the fan on it starts so it is getting power, but just doesn't appear in the bios at all.  Have changed the setting to Auto, and have updated the Chipset drivers and Bios to the latest possible. I'm from New Zealand, so am finding it difficult to find any older sort of card that may work. Please help!!!:emotion-9:

DELL-Chris M · Answer

The GX260 came in fthree different chassis and power supplies (160w, 180w, 250w). We need to know what wattage power supply you have installed.

kirsco · Answer

Hi Chris It is a 250W - a minitower.  I am now trying a different tactic - putting a 250W powersupply into an Optiplex GX270 - maybe I'll have more hope with the later motherboard. Thanks, Kirsco

rdunnill · Answer

I put an 8400GS 512mb into a 2350 that someone had given away, and it was recognized, stock power supply and all.

speedstep · Answer

You can Hack a hole with Tin Snips or A nibbler tool to get a bigger power supply into your dell.

The only proprietary feature of the GX260 Skydive Tower case is the mounting and placement of the

power input plug.

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