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spmontgomery
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August 10th, 2009 16:00
Graphics card
My daughter has a Optiplex GX520 (the smallest version) with a 3.0Ghz P4 processor and 2.5Gb ram. It has onboard graphics which are fine for everyday useage. However, she needs a graphics card to enable her to play some of the games that need a better graphics ability than the onboard one provides.
Can anybody recommend a card? I have a budget of up to £100
Shaun
RobinBredin
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Posted August 11th, 2009 12:00
Hi spmontgomery, Bad news im afraid, it is against US Fed law to export electronic devices, which includes graphics card out of the country. That also includes to the UK, which is a pity as the newegg HERE has a lot of cards you could use.
spmontgomery
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Posted August 11th, 2009 12:00
Hi spmontgomery, Your manual is HERE and it lists you having a PCI slot with a 220w PSU. Problems, PCI cards are hard to get, and you need a low profile one with 300w or less. If I see any i'll post back, also try amazon.co.uk.
I have just seen this site:
http://www.geeks.com/products_sc.asp?cat=861
The last three items on the page look possible. What do you think? (assuming that they export to the UK)
Shaun
spmontgomery
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Posted August 11th, 2009 13:00
Hi spmontgomery, Bad news im afraid, it is against US Fed law to export electronic devices, which includes graphics card out of the country. That also includes to the UK, which is a pity as the newegg HERE has a lot of cards you could use.
Ooh, I didn't know that.
So how does Mr Dell sell his products abroad?
Shaun
spmontgomery
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Posted August 11th, 2009 13:00
OK then how about this one?
http://www.videocardshop.co.uk/product.asp?session=@@@@@@@@@@@@AQYHFR677814-0UTCQS@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@&prodid=PV-T44B-YAH2
Is it any good?
Shaun
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Posted August 11th, 2009 15:00
Hi Shaun, Dell has 2 factorys in The Republic of Ireland. You only have a small wattage from your PSU, so there is a card HERE, it is the XFX GEFORCE 6200A 512MB PCI DDR2 TV DVI LOW PROFILE.
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Posted August 11th, 2009 15:00
Hi Shaun, Dell has 2 factorys in The Republic of Ireland. You only have a small wattage from your PSU, so there is a card HERE, it is the XFX GEFORCE 6200A 512MB PCI DDR2 TV DVI LOW PROFILE.
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Posted August 12th, 2009 02:00
Hi Shaun, Dell has 2 factorys in The Republic of Ireland. You only have a small wattage from your PSU, so there is a card HERE, it is the XFX GEFORCE 6200A 512MB PCI DDR2 TV DVI LOW PROFILE.
Thanks for that. Presumeably I need a low low profile bracket for that card?
Shaun
RobinBredin
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Posted August 12th, 2009 05:00
Presumeably I need a low low profile bracket for that card? Hi, Normally you will get one with the card, I know ATI supply them. If you dont get one, then you will get one from www.maplin.co.uk.
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Posted August 12th, 2009 11:00
OK, thanks for the help. I have a Maplins about a mile and a half away from me so I can easily call in there if need be.
Shaun
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Posted August 11th, 2009 08:00
Hi spmontgomery, Your manual is HERE and it lists you having a PCI slot with a 220w PSU. Problems, PCI cards are hard to get, and you need a low profile one with 300w or less. If I see any i'll post back, also try amazon.co.uk.