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May 9th, 2012 17:00
Need help with a new graphics driver? please
I have a Dell Inspiron 531 and the Graphics card is outdated and im trying to find a new one to put into the computer. I found a new one and im trying to figure out if this one i found is compatible. Galaxy 84GFE6DC2EMM GeForce 8400 GS Video Card - 512MB, DDR2, PCI-Express (x16), 1x Dual-Link DVI, 1x VGA, DirectX 10, Single-Slot, Low Profile Ready Please let me know!
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shesagordie
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May 9th, 2012 18:00
Arnett27
Galaxy 84GFE6DC2EMM GeForce 8400 GS Video Card should work fine in the Inspiron 531, but if you have the 531 Mini Tower, you need the full size video card, not the low profile version.
It would help if you post a link to the card.
Bev.
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May 10th, 2012 14:00
m.tigerdirect.com/.../item-details.asp
here you go let me know.
shesagordie
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May 10th, 2012 15:00
Arnett27
Yep, the Galaxy 84GFE6DC2EMM GeForce 8400 GS Video Card - 512MB, DDR2, PCI-Express (x16), shown in your link should work just fine, with your Inspiron 531.
Bev.
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May 10th, 2012 16:00
Hi
Welcome to Dell community,
The card that you have selected is PCI X16 which is avaliable on your Dell System too. So you should be able to install the card.
For future concerns around upgrades for your Dell system, you can visit www.support.dell.com > Home and Home Office > Parts and upgrades on the right side of the page.
Link:accessories.us.dell.com/.../pfydResults.aspx
If you have any queries please reply to the same post.
Saurabh Shukla
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Arnett27
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May 10th, 2012 18:00
Is there a better graphics card i could buy for it? i want to get one of the best ones.
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May 10th, 2012 20:00
Arnett27
You could install a GeForce 9400 GT 1GB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16, with the default 300w power supply.
I have been using same GeForce 9400 GT 1GB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 in the Inspiron 530 and the 300w PSU, without any issues.
The GeForce GT 240 1GB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card, would also, be compatible
If you wish to install a more powerful video card, this would require the power supply to upgraded.
Bev.