Graphic Card under 9 inches?

[chip194]

I have an 8600gt ddr3 256mb factory oc card.

I'd like to replace it with a stronger card, however my medium footprint case can't handle a card over 8 inches, it won't fit. Would any have any recommendations?

Also, I only have a dell factory stock 305p/s (which is upgradeable but I've heard dell 305's can handle cards requiring upto 350power). I'm further concerned that my outdated 3800+ cpu may bottleneck any stronger card.

Appreciate any thoughts.

 

[litex]

That PSU is very weak, you will need a new one. Your CPU will definitely be a bottleneck, so you will probably want a new one also.

Have you considered just building a whole new computer? Since you need all these new parts anyway, I'd say thats a good idea. You could even use some parts from your dell to help you save some cash (Hard drive and any CD/DVD drives would probably work ok)

 

[edeawillrule]

512mb HIS IceQ Radeon HD 4670 Turbo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161252

Edit: I just noticed you said your cpu is a 3800+ so I assume it is single core? In that case you would be better off buying a new pc.

 

[dragonfang18]

good luck... Seems to me they are getting longer and fatter... I wish they could progress in smaller and more efficient... I guess it will only be a dream...

 

[chip194]

Apologize, it's a 3800+ X2 Dual core. I suppose there isn't a bottleneck issue?

Thanks a ton for the responses!

I'm looking into the 4670 atm.

 

[edeawillrule]

There should be any major bottlenecking because of the cpu as far as I know.