Low Profile solution

[tonyb87]

Thanks for any help
I want to upgrade my video card I currently run ATI x1300/155 256MB. I have a 4GB hard drive Dell Dimension C521.

The problem I'm having is finding a low profile form type. Ant ideas foe one better than what i have?
Thanks
T

 

[uncfan_2563]

Budget?
Games/Applications?
Desktop Resolution?

 

[tonyb87]

Budget is under $150
I'm playing elder scrolls oblivion, GTA4, Far Cry2. GTA is real slow..oblivion crashes.
I currently run resolution 1024x 768

 

[uncfan_2563]

well the best performing low profile ready (has a low profile bracket that you have to screw on) is the 9800 GT. It's 100 dollars and you can find it here

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814187061

 

[tonyb87]

Is it better than XFX Geforce 9500 1GB (which has a low profile adapter also)? Whats better about it?
Thanks for the help

 

[uncfan_2563]

the 9800GT is a faster card, that's whats better about it. the 9500GT wouldn't get you anywhere gaming wise.

 

[tonyb87]

the 9800GT is a faster card, that's whats better about it. the 9500GT wouldn't get you anywhere gaming wise.

Thanks for the info...I actually ordered the part..then I thought...will 280Watts handel it? any thoughts on a a compatible power suply upgrade if it's not enough power.

 

[uncfan_2563]

Well yeah, good catch there. It's not powerful enough.

a quality 400W powersupply like this should do the job
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008