Video card for W10 32-bits
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Almost any modern gfx card will handle dual monitors. And the 32 bit OS is not an impediment. (I didn't even realize MS sold Win 10 in 32 bit)
Here are some common choices.
If you have an unusual SFF PC, you might want to list the make and model it will be going into. Some can be impossible to fit or the PSU too small.
Here are some common choices.
If you have an unusual SFF PC, you might want to list the make and model it will be going into. Some can be impossible to fit or the PSU too small.
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What connections do you want to use to your display(s)?
For what purpose do you want dual displays?PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GT 1030 2GB Silent Low Profile Video Card ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $69.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-02 18:30 EDT-0400
That assumes both of your displays can accept a digital signal (HDMI, DVI-Dual or DisplayPort via an adapter).
If you need Analog (VGA), an older card will work out easier. Something like a GT 710 would also give you VGA (+HDMI and DVI)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GT 710 2GB Low Profile Video Card ($39.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $39.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-02 18:37 EDT-0400
For what purpose do you want dual displays?PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GT 1030 2GB Silent Low Profile Video Card ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $69.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-02 18:30 EDT-0400
That assumes both of your displays can accept a digital signal (HDMI, DVI-Dual or DisplayPort via an adapter).
If you need Analog (VGA), an older card will work out easier. Something like a GT 710 would also give you VGA (+HDMI and DVI)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GT 710 2GB Low Profile Video Card ($39.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $39.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-02 18:37 EDT-0400
Thanks cluctch and Marty1884.
MS does not sell it but you have the option to change it to 32-bits if you have the media and re-use the license for 64-bits. Limitation is imposed by LOB - old p-of-c DOS based program that does not run in 64-bits.
The PC is a brand new OptiPlex 5050 equipped with on-board dual-monitor but the Intel driver does not exist for 32-bits.
Connections are not important as I have all kind of cables ..... 32 bit OS is not an impediment, it is a requirement.
MS does not sell it but you have the option to change it to 32-bits if you have the media and re-use the license for 64-bits. Limitation is imposed by LOB - old p-of-c DOS based program that does not run in 64-bits.
The PC is a brand new OptiPlex 5050 equipped with on-board dual-monitor but the Intel driver does not exist for 32-bits.
Connections are not important as I have all kind of cables ..... 32 bit OS is not an impediment, it is a requirement.
- Apr 22, 2009
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If this is your SFF Dell, it is basically a modern version of my Optiplex 790 SFF. Same exact insides.
It probably has the same 240W PSU with a 17 amp +12V rail as mine. Check to be sure. If so, the GT 1030 would be the fastest of the SFF L-P gfx cards suitable... unless you want to chance running a GTX 1050 Ti low-profile like I am.
But if this isn't an upgrade for gaming, there's no sense over-stressing the PSU with the GTX 1050 Ti.
It probably has the same 240W PSU with a 17 amp +12V rail as mine. Check to be sure. If so, the GT 1030 would be the fastest of the SFF L-P gfx cards suitable... unless you want to chance running a GTX 1050 Ti low-profile like I am.
But if this isn't an upgrade for gaming, there's no sense over-stressing the PSU with the GTX 1050 Ti.
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