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Dell Inspiron 620 MT PSU Upgrade or Compatible GPU
Intel Core i5-2310 2.9GHz Quad-Core Processor
6MB Cache
8GB DDR3 1600MHz Memory
1TB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
Intel HD Graphics 2000
DVD±R/RW Optical Drive
Integrated 5.1 High Definition Audio
Dell 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
8-in-1 Media Card Reader
Ports: 8 x USB 2.0 (2 front, 6 back), Headphone, Microphone, RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet), VGA, HDMI
Expansion slots: 1 PCI Express x16, 3 PCI Express x1
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
I have these things hooked up to my computer at all times:
22' samsung LED widescreens x2 (dual monitor set up)
Wacom Intuos 4 Medium
Logitech m505 universal wireless mouse and keyboard
Wifi Kodak esp office 2170
In spite of all of this I was wondering if my computer could handle the HD 6670 Gddr5 card. Thanks. I'm not much of a heavy gamer but I would like to play games like Batman Arkam City or Lego Batman. I design a lot if it matters. Just worried if my system could take the HD 6700 without causing damage in the long run or short run.
According to this:
http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/inspiron-620?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=corp&~lt=popup
^It can take it, but I just want to make sure.
Is there any other lower recommendation cards that would be on the safer side? Or is the HD 6670 safe?
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December 9th, 2011 14:00
Here is my full specs now:
Intel Core i5-2310 2.9GHz Quad-Core Processor
8GB DDR3 1600MHz Memory
1TB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
DVD±R/RW Optical Drive
802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
8-in-1 Media Card Reader
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
Antec NEO ECO 620W PSU
MSI R6850 Cyclone OC 1GB GDRR5 Edition
Logitech S-220 17 Speakers
Total: 750$
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December 9th, 2011 15:00
abablitz
Congratulations, on the excellent upgrade. :emotion-21: :emotion-21: :emotion-21: :emotion-21: :emotion-21:
Bev.
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December 9th, 2011 17:00
:)
Btw Bev, when I install the dedicated gpu and the drives that came with it, do I have to manually turn off the integrated HD graphics? Or does it turn off by itself when it senses a gpu?
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December 9th, 2011 17:00
abablitz
When a PCIe graphics card is installed, the integrated graphics should be automatically disabled.
Bev.
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December 10th, 2011 02:00
Thanks again!
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December 12th, 2011 10:00
Is my mobo a micro atx or atx mobo? Because I'm considering of upgrading to this case
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/rae018/2011-12-09130851.jpg
www.tigerdirect.com/.../item-details.asp
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December 12th, 2011 12:00
abablitz
Micro ATX.
Bev.
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December 17th, 2011 23:00
Coolermaster Temps:
HD:29 C
GPU: 40 C
Core 1- Core 3: 30's C
Dell Case Temps:
HD: 46 C
GPU 61: C
Core 0: 50 C
Core 1: 54 C
Core 2: 59 C
Core 3: 53 C
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December 17th, 2011 23:00
So I bought a new case, and did some better cable management and added 6 fans.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/rae018/sony.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/rae018/IMG_1709.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/rae018/IMG_1708.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/rae018/IMG_1711.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/rae018/IMG_1705.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/rae018/Untitled-7.png
Thanks for the help!
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December 18th, 2011 18:00
Bev, you can see the canted CPU and Dell logo in the "after" picture -- the original Dell mainboard fit.
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December 18th, 2011 18:00
abablitz
That's both a good looking and a great upgrade.
You used my favourite type of chassis/case that's has fans to exhaust the residual heat through the top panel and with the PSU located on the base panel that helps to keep it cool. :emotion-2:
Did you reuse the Dell/Foxconn motherboard, what was the front panel wiring like to connect to the motherboard?
Bev.
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December 18th, 2011 19:00
rdunnill,
It would seem that my eyes are not good as yours, but after enlarging the motherboard picture, I did see an faint impression of a white Dell logo on the motherboard. LOL :emotion-4:
Bev.
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December 18th, 2011 20:00
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/rae018/iolayout.jpg
I hooked up a PC mic under the Reset switch side.
The case came with the ac97 and HD audio as well, but I didn't plug in the ac just the HD, because I don't use the front panel since my speakers have a mic and headphone input.
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December 18th, 2011 20:00
I was torn on waiting for the new ivy bridge processors, but then I thought about it and I probably wouldn't need it. For my needs I couldn't tell the difference between my core 2 duo and my i5. Besides getting an ivy bridge compatible mobo would enable me to upgrade if need be, otherwise I could just save some $$ and get an i7 2600k and overclock it. If needed a better gpu for more advanced games, I would just get a crossfire for my 6850.
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December 18th, 2011 20:00
abablitz
Appreciate the info,. :emotion-21:
Bev.