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Is EVGA GeForce 8400 GS 1 GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 DVI/HDMI/VGAGraphics Card the best I can do for Dell Optiplex 755

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March 12, 2014 5:13:37 PM

The topic really says it all. I'm sure I should just get a new computer, but I'd rather not drop $700 if I can make a $40 investment instead. But, before I do even that, is this the best I can find? Is there something better?

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a c 342 U Graphics card
March 12, 2014 7:27:36 PM

Not at all. Let me know what your processor is, and how much you can afford to spend on a gfx card.
And which of these models you have: http://www.coloradocomputerdoctors.com/content/uploads/...
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March 13, 2014 3:36:40 AM

clutchc said:
Not at all. Let me know what your processor is, and how much you can afford to spend on a gfx card.
And which of these models you have: http://www.coloradocomputerdoctors.com/content/uploads/...


The processor is a Core 2 Duo (3.00 GHz). Mine is the first one on the left in the picture you provided. Other information that might be useful in making a determination is that the way the PCIe 2.0 slot is oriented, the card must be low profile. There is only one slot's width below the Hard Drive. I'd like to spend no more than $100 of the upgrade.
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a c 342 U Graphics card
March 13, 2014 11:44:30 AM

Is this what the inside of your case looks like? http://www.bsapk.com/img/66/909666ffd83b5b1b069e15b158b...
...it is shown with a gfx card in the PCIe X16 slot.

If that is like yours, and you have the case pictured on left in the previous photo, you don't need a low-profile card that I can see. But it appears you do need a single width card because of the close proximity of the (cooler?).
Best low profile card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Compare to GS 8400: http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-HD-7750-vs-GeForce-8400-...

Best single width full sized card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Compare to HD 7750: http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-HD-7750-vs-GeForce-GTX-7...
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