Dell inspiron 530s graphics gard help

[Guest]

Hello,
could u help me find a small graphics card for a dell 530s 250wat power supply im really confused about this any help would be apreciated

 

[jonpaul37]

your power supply is holding you back, the video card in the link below might work with your power supply, but again, not too sure.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16814125250

 

[delluser1]

I would agree with jp, but you need a low profile video card for a 530 "s"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102819&cm_re=low_profile_video_card-_-14-102-819-_-Product

 

[deadlockedworld]

Hey,
What kind of performance do you need?/how much are you willing to spend?

If you are just looking for basic video watching performance a 4550 is a good choice.

The best performing low profile card for you would probably be an ATI 5570 around $80.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102874&cm_re=5570-_-14-102-874-_-Product

Power use of competition in a test system:

(the 9600GT/9800GT are the most powerful low profile options but probably wouldnt work on your PSU)

 

[mister g]

+1 for deadlockedworld, although you might want to upgrade to this for any real power.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151090
from delluser

 

[RadarG]

edited by mistake

 

[infernox_01]

well the 5570 will work on a 250w power supply. im using 1 right now also on a inspiron 530s.

 

[RadarG]

if I throw in the 5570 will it be able to play starcraft 2. Right now the 530S can barely play it with everything set to low. Thanks

 

[infernox_01]

yes you should. depending on your resolution you might be able to play it on high settings.