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Cheapest compatible Inspiron 530 Video Card Upgrade
Hi all. I just inherited a Dell Inspiron 530 mini tower with the G33M02 motherboard and 300w psu. I've already upgraded the memory to 4gb's and have a 65w e8600 cpu on the way. I'm wanting to upgrade the video card since it only has the integrated graphics. I would like to be able to display my desktop/video and sound on my LCD television via HDMI port if possible. Could do without the sound option if it will save money. I only do light gaming, playing older games via emulators. Looking for something inexpensive that I can buy off ebay. I've read older threads, but there were SO many recommendations that it made my head spin. Not to mention sometimes they just said hd7750, and I found different manufacturers and specs using that same description. Any help would be appreciated! Really only wanting to spend around $20.
rdunnill
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November 2nd, 2015 22:00
$20 isn't much of a budget, but if you watch Newegg's sales, you might find a 5450 card for $20.
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November 3rd, 2015 07:00
The shipping alone for a HDMI capable card would be $10 or more.I did find one though. With Free Shipping.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121754
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November 3rd, 2015 12:00
Thanks for the help folks. I ended up buying a used ATI Radeon HD 3450 F342F off of ebay for $15. I know it's not a performance card, but I really only want to have my desktop on my LCD TV and maybe do a little streaming of videos. At least I know it is verified compatible. Hope I didn't make a mistake. Thanks
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November 4th, 2015 21:00
It's an old card, and driver support is questionable. The 6450, on the other hand, is a stellar HTPC performer.
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November 5th, 2015 08:00
I see several different variations of the 6450. Could you be more specific please. I see both a 512mb and a 1gb one. Most are listed as AMD, some being Dell AMD and others HP AMD. Will the AMD ones work on an intel machine? And will my 300w PSU handle this because I'm installing a dedicated audio card and a secondary hard drive as well. Thanks
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November 5th, 2015 19:00
They all function the same, and they are highly compatible. (They have worked in every Dell I have tried them with, even an old PCIe-x1 Dimension 3100.) Power consumption is minimal, and a 300-watt power supply is more than enough.
FYI they have onboard HDMI 1.3-compliant onboard audio capable of driving a 7.1 HD surround sound system. All that for $20!