Video Card for E520

Question

Hi   I just got a video card (HIS ATI Radeon X1650 Pro ICEQ Turbo 256MB). Tried to plug it into the PCI Express slot on my Dell E520, but it's too big and the fan on the card wont go past the CPU casing.   Anyone recommend a similar spec card that will fit in a E520?   Thanks

SR45 · Answer

Three cards below that will fit. You now understand that you needed a single slot card and the those wide ones.

7600 GT is better, faster and will work with your stock power supply. Check the link at the bottom for comparison on one game between the 7600 GT and the X1650 Pro card if you want a better card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102068 Single slot X1650XT card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102050 X1650 Pro

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150182 7600 GT card

http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html?modelx=33&model1=590&model2=529&chart=196 Comparison ( Blue bars show you both cards )

Dim 4400
2.6 Ghz 400 FSB
1 Gb 2100 DDR memory
Windows XP Home
120 Gb Seagate 7,200 drive
24 inch 2407 WFP
XFX 7800 GS O/C AGP
16x DVD-R
410 watt ( PcPower&Cooling )

Message Edited by SR45 on 01-18-200703:32 PM

shopboss · Answer

The power source for the E520 is rated 305 watts - the 7600GT demands more (as doe sthe 6600GT).  I have heard that the 305 watt is a 'conservative' number.  Your experience is that it runs fine?    I am planning to get a new 520 and plan to start with a better card - was initially thinking of the 6600GT to keep control of costs.   Your thoughts on the gain with the 7600GT?   thanks -

tigerwolf7 · Answer

A 7600GT is kind of the low end of the mid range cards if that makes sense. A 6600GT would probably be fine for Aero Glass, but a 7600GT should be your absolute minimum if you want anything higher-end (ie games).

marctronixx · Answer

i grabbed this card for the e520 i just purchased. the computer and card should be here by end of week:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130066

i also got a 650 watt psu seasonic and 4 gig ram.

tigerwolf7 · Answer

@marctronixx wrote:
i grabbed this card for the e520 i just purchased. the computer and card should be here by end of week:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130066

i also got a 650 watt psu seasonic and 4 gig ram.

That's a good card (aside from the price comparison to the 8800...) but personally I'd wait until the 8600 line comes out in the next couple of weeks to see how that compares.

marctronixx · Answer

ive had some folks show me some data on that new card. it seems its going to be less power in it than was originally thought. also only 256MB flavor.. nothing over that it seems. perhaps after launch they will release a higher MB card and better specs. i would have no problem waiting but since i just ordered this computer which should be here tomorrow, i need something now.

tigerwolf7 · Answer

Remember that the amount of RAM on a card doesn't make much difference. A higher end card will always outperform a lower end card with more RAM.

marctronixx · Answer

I would expect a higher end card to outperform a lower end card as well! i had no idea thiese cards can cost upwards of 700 bux!! insane!!

thanks for your input but i wont get a card much higher than what i have now since, as you stated, video editing wont utilize much of it anyway... ;-)

Message Edited by marctronixx on 04-12-2007 02:48 PM

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