computerwizkid Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 (edited) No. That card won' physically fit. And first, you'd still need a new power supply (which again, you just might have to get a new case for).So, your hopping list:-new case so the card and PSU fit inside, like say, an Antec 300 (cheap and good), $55 or so-new decent power supply, to handle the demand, starting around $50-new video card, to play new games at decent settings, perhaps a Radeon 4770 or 4830 at ~$100Most of which you won't find at Dell's site.You might as well buy yourself a 360, as it'll likely be cheaper (Dell also sells that).As I said,I can't sell it or put the components in a new tower.It's my parents pc.But,How bout this??This link is from a topic on dell community forums,whos in my situation.http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...&CatId=1826Its says it is not in stock so i got to find it where it is in stock.Keep me updated! Edited May 2, 2009 by computerwizkid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeFiend Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 The 9500 isn't much of a gamer's card. As for the 8600, forget about it... Just google for benchmarks and you'll see. You won't really find many half-height cards (newegg only has 7)Nevermind that any worthwhile card will require a new power supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerwizkid Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 I know I won't get a gamers card without upgrading ps but i cant even do that.But will the 8600GT fit in the case and work?Is it better than the 3450 I have now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeFiend Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 That card would fit, if it comes with the other bracket.Is it better than what you got? Yes, but is it worth upgrading to? Not really. I'm a total non-gamer, and I got rid of one... Sucked too much.edit: the pics show the other brackets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerwizkid Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 what do u mean "other bracket"?im a noob when it comes to hardware not at software Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puntoMX Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 what do u mean "other bracket"?Low profile bracket for that video card.That card would fit, if it comes with the other bracket.Well, yes, but the pictures show a 64bit memory PCB and teh 8600GT is 128bit, so, no go.But then, I see this, , a few layers of PCB extra?---The best I can find in the shops is an ATI HD4650 for around 65-80USD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerwizkid Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) Thanks for your help, but I don't have a good enough power supply for the ATI Radeon HD 4650. Edited May 4, 2009 by computerwizkid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerwizkid Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 How 'bout an ATI Radeon 4350?Will that work??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puntoMX Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Not for gaming...But check out the ATI HD4550, it's the bigger brother of the 4350 and it comes with DDR3 memory, it benches close to the nVidia 9500GT.It uses max. 25W so your PC will work with it as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerwizkid Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Cool,I'll ask my parents to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerwizkid Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 Does it require to be plugged into the ps or do i need to just plug it in the pci slot and im done.im bout to get it since my games have been lagging and other people say this card is similar to the 9500gt.From experience,is it easy to install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenskas Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) Does it require to be plugged into the ps or do i need to just plug it in the pci slot and im done.im bout to get it since my games have been lagging and other people say this card is similar to the 9500gt.From experience,is it easy to install?No, all of the power comes through the PCI-e slot and does not need to be plugged into the PSU. I would actually recommend going to the HD 4650 or 9500GT as they are way more powerful! The 9500GT is almost twice as powerful as the HD 4550 and I do not know where you got the benchmarks from puntoMX as close should be within 25% and not within 50% of performance http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3420&p=5http://www.legitreviews.com/article/801/1/ (look at these benchmarks!)http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Reviews/hd4550/ (here the 8600GTS beats the HD4550 hands down and the 9500GT is more powerful or as powerful as the 8600GTS in most cases)Go figure Edited July 12, 2009 by Zenskas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsenellenelvian Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I have a REALLY nice MSI 9500 GTZ (The "Z" just stands for silent because it has a passive cooler)Great Card!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerwizkid Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 But,will those cards fit in my machine?I'm getting the 4550 since it's cheap and it fits in my machine and it's way better than the 3450 i have now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenskas Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) Well you would need to get a low profile 9500GT or HD 4650 but it would be worth it as they are much more powerful than the 4550 yet probably do not cost a lot more in the US. As a bonus, the HD 4650 or 9500GT do not actually use much more power than your current card so you do not need a PSU upgrade, yet get a four times faster card! Edited July 13, 2009 by Zenskas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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