Will this card work for 4700?

Question

Just bought (online):

Radeon X700 Pro Video Card, PCI Express, 256MB GDDR3

for a Dimension 4700. Will it work? If not, what do you suggest in the $100-$150 range? If so, how difficult is it to install?

Many thanks in advance for your time and expertise.

Message Edited by RobinMN on 12-27-2005 12:30 PM

tcut0831 · Answer

It will work but the better card would be the 6600gt which can be bought for 119 to 200 dollors.

herb366 · Answer

It is easy to install a video card. Put your cursor over desktop at the top of the forum and Click Dimension - Usre Guide and go to your system for instructions. Whether the X700PRO will work in your D4700 is questionable. If you do an Advanced Search you will see a lot of compatibility issues with this pairing. With sales pricing you can probably find an X800GTO or 6800 within your budget.

I think the Moderator's FAQ pinned at the top also offers installation instructions.

bpa2be · Answer

I have a Dimension 4700 and also just bought the X700 Pro.  I am having all sorts of problems trying to get the system to recognize the card.  Let me know if you have any problems with it.  I would like to see if it is the card or if the computer is having issues.

shokk · Answer

I've seen a lot of messages against using the ATI Radeon cards in the 4700s in these forums. I went through this nightmare myself tonight. A little research revealed that the solution was to upgrade the BIOS. The A09 BIOS for the 4700 is in the file D4700A09.EXE and worked like a charm. No need for a new powersupply or anything like that - the card just works. Good luck!

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