Dell GX270 - Upgrade Graphics Card Recommendations Requested

Tchaikovsky · 03-02-2007, 11:05 PM

I am upgrading some hardware in an old (3.5 yrs) Dell Optiplex GX270 (was a gift). I have added a PC Power & Cooling 410W PSU (Dell GX270 compatible). I want to upgrade to a 19" or 20" LCD and a Newer Graphics Card. The system originally came with an NVIDIA 5200 Ulta - but this card is dying. I want to upgrade, if possible to a NVIDIA® GeForce® 7300GS or 7600 GS, or something similar. I would appreciate any/all recommendations (from GX270 owners especially that have successfully upgraded their gpu's). I'm open to ATI cards, just have never had one. I'm not a gamer - but would appreciate some 3-D performance, if I can get it out of this older system. With 410W PSU - better GPU cards are possible. Any recommendations? Thank you.

Chipset: 865 Springdale
XP Pro (SP 2)
PCP&C 410W PSU
P4 2.6 (Northwood)
1.5 gigs DDR 400 RAM (Crucial)
PCI slot fan (for GPU)
2 - 160 gb HDD
19"-20" LCD (to be added)

Big B · 06-02-2007, 06:59 PM

If you're not gaming, then a 7300 should be fine. Due to the chipset, you'll be limited to AGP, *possibly* PCI (not to be confused with PCIe), but the chipset does provide AGP support and is a mid-range chipset. Your system is more than adquately powered with that PCP&C unit, so, especially for your needs, it's more than enough.

03-02-2007, 11:05 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
Tchaikovsky Geek Trainee Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1 Status: Offline	Dell GX270 - Upgrade Graphics Card Recommendations Requested I am upgrading some hardware in an old (3.5 yrs) Dell Optiplex GX270 (was a gift). I have added a PC Power & Cooling 410W PSU (Dell GX270 compatible). I want to upgrade to a 19" or 20" LCD and a Newer Graphics Card. The system originally came with an NVIDIA 5200 Ulta - but this card is dying. I want to upgrade, if possible to a NVIDIA® GeForce® 7300GS or 7600 GS, or something similar. I would appreciate any/all recommendations (from GX270 owners especially that have successfully upgraded their gpu's). I'm open to ATI cards, just have never had one. I'm not a gamer - but would appreciate some 3-D performance, if I can get it out of this older system. With 410W PSU - better GPU cards are possible. Any recommendations? Thank you. Chipset: 865 Springdale XP Pro (SP 2) PCP&C 410W PSU P4 2.6 (Northwood) 1.5 gigs DDR 400 RAM (Crucial) PCI slot fan (for GPU) 2 - 160 gb HDD 19"-20" LCD (to be added)

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Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,636 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	If you're not gaming, then a 7300 should be fine. Due to the chipset, you'll be limited to AGP, possibly PCI (not to be confused with PCIe), but the chipset does provide AGP support and is a mid-range chipset. Your system is more than adquately powered with that PCP&C unit, so, especially for your needs, it's more than enough. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

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