Lousy Dell PSU...

[tinkyxiii]

I have an Optiplex GX620 SFF tower. I don't think I can replace the PSU, so what's the best graphics card I can use with that setup? Currently, I've got a P4 3.4, 2GB of RAM, and a Radeon x600 SE.

Keeping my first post short and sweet. Sorry 'bout that.

 

[coozie7]

According to Dell, the mini tower has a 305Watt PSU...Which is the bad news. The good news is that Dell PSUs are actually quite good, particularly on the importaint +12v rail.
The best you can put in without messing around with the PSU is the HD4670, it only draws 48Watts under load so needs no external connector, taking all its power from the PCI-E slot.
And it`s no slouch at lower resoloutions for games either!

 

[tinkyxiii]

I didn't see a 4670 on Newegg. Which one of these would you recommend?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=40000048%201305520549&Description=low%20profile%20graphic%20card&name=ATI

 

[kpo6969]

You have 22amps @ 305w continious power, not so lousy for what you have.

 

[tinkyxiii]

I meant lousy more in the sense of not being able to put a bigger one in. It may be getting up in years, but I still love this little thing.

 

[kpo6969]

People have run 8800GT's with that same psu.

 

[DiscoDuck]

If you are limited to low profile that makes it a bit tougher. The nvidia 9500gt is a decent card without a power connector. Newegg has a couple low profile versions.

 

[blackwidow_rsa]

since your cpu will be holding you back quite a bit, i'd suggest the sparkle 9600gt. anything more will just be a waste

 

[tinkyxiii]

The 9600 GT is tempting. Maybe I could finally play Fallout 3...

Thanks everyone!

 

[delluser1]

The GX620 "SFF" uses a 275 watt 17 amp psu, the mini tower uses the 305w.

 

[tinkyxiii]

I can never keep those acronyms straight! I have the mini tower then. thanks for the clarification!

 

[delluser1]

If you have the mini tower you can upgrade the psu with almost any standard unit, and you don't need a low profile video card.

 

[Nik_I]

+1 for the 4670. you should be able to run it without problems.

 

[tinkyxiii]

Just to clarify, my tower is the one in the middle:

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/tinkyxiii/optiplex_gx620_large.jpg

It doesn't seem large enough to accommodate a full-size card though...

 

[delluser1]

That's the desktop model, no psu upgrade and low profile video cards

 

[tinkyxiii]

Ah gotcha. So am I still good for a Radeon HD 4670 or GeForce 9600 GT?

 

[ohiou_grad_06]

Should be able to run the 4670 with no problem, not so sure about the 9600gt though.

 

[hotroderx]

9600gt requires a 6 pin PCI-Express Power connector so I dont think you can run it :: looking at one right now to make sure::


also dont think it matters but there is no such thing as a low profile 4870 even thought newegg says they have one lmao

 

[cjl]

9600GT will be fine. That PSU has >20A on the 12V, which easily will run up to around a 9800GT/4830.

 

[blackwidow_rsa]

most 9600gt come with 6pin pcie power adapters. so either a 4670 for lower power or 9600 for better performance...

 

[salabarria]

you should get one of these for your graphic card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104054

it can power a gtx 260 and i heard it can even power a gtx 280 which is good

 

[delluser1]

you should get one of these for your graphic card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104054

it can power a gtx 260 and i heard it can even power a gtx 280 which is good

He would then have to remove his optical drive, or mount it outside and cut a hole in the case in order to wire it up.

 

[tinkyxiii]

I don't think I want to go to that extreme a level. I'm just looking for a better card than what's in there now. Truth be told, the computer will be passed down to my preschool age niece in a year or so.

 

[eppinizer]

you should get one of these for your graphic card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104054

it can power a gtx 260 and i heard it can even power a gtx 280 which is good

According to SLI zone the 300w version of that product (FSP x3) can handle a gtx295 .

The 450w could handle two gtx 260's

 

[Bluescreendeath]

^ Total BS, I'm sure. lol