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I have an Optiplex 170L but cannot open it because of my extended waranty. Are there PCI Express, AGP or PCI slots available for enhanced video cards ? Thanks

gpro · Answer

I think you might be out of luck.. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 170L User's Guide

ctalia4000 · Answer

This is a free program to tell you about your system. http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

AnthonyNF · Answer

Thanks for your post and for the user guide. It shows 3 PCI slots - are they all being used? Is it not possible that I could use one for a video card? Please advise me further Thanks Anthony

AnthonyNF · Answer

If I open the back I invalidate my extended warranty. Does anyone know if I can get a video card that supports 2 monitors that will fit into a PCI slot????

gpro · Answer

You should be able to see from the back whether the PCI slots are being used. I assumed using PCI was out of the question (since it is virtually obsolete for graphics), but it is possible.

gpro · Answer

I meant, viewing the back of the case externally :) I don't know of any dual head PCI cards off hand but I'm sure they exist. There is also this option from Matrox.

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