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Need some help selecting graphics card.....
I'm looking for a cheap/decent video card for an older inspiron 530 desktop (non-slim version). Specs are as follows: Core 2 duo processor, 4gb ram, 320gb hard drive (currently there is no video card installed). I need one that can run two monitors (VGA), will not be used for gaming. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
DELL-Chris M
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November 16th, 2011 21:00
You have one PCIe x16 slot on the motherboard so any of the low end video cards will work. You can find them locally or here.
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November 17th, 2011 10:00
Chris, thanks for the link! A local store has this same card, will it work?
www.newegg.com/.../Product.aspx
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November 17th, 2011 11:00
Actually now that I looked again, the monitors have VGA and DVI connections. So I should be able to run the first monitor DVI to DVI and the second monitor DVI to HDMI correct? After looking a little more I think I'm gonna try this card from newegg:
www.newegg.com/.../Product.aspx
Since my PC uses DDR2 memory the video card using DDR3 shouldn't be an issue correct?
Thanks again for the help!!
rdunnill
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November 17th, 2011 11:00
I'm unsure if that card will provide two DSUB (VGA) connections.
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November 17th, 2011 15:00
Having different memory on your system and the video card does not matter. It will work fine.
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November 21st, 2011 15:00
That card will work with 2 vga monitors but you will need to buy a dvi to vga adapter if it doesnt come with one.
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November 21st, 2011 20:00
Is the DVI port a DVD-I (both analog and digital) or a DVD-D (digital only)?
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November 22nd, 2011 12:00
rdunnill
Not sure, will have to take a look. Will I need to look just on the back of the monitors? Are most video cards both DVD-I and DVD-D compatible?