Video card

[solomonk]

Hello,I have a Dell Inspron 580S running Windows 7, Intel Core i3-550 prodessor, 4mb cache, 3.20GHz. I want to run two monitor, I understand that I need a PCIe video card. Due to the small case the standard size card is not appropriate. Can anyone recommend a card fit for my needs.

 

[jryan388]

Probably a low-profile card. I recommend the radeon 5450. It's about $30 and can run two monitors. I also like newegg.com, their prices are pretty good.

 

[davcon]

Don't expect too much performance wise,since you are limited with choices due to a 250W psu.
Both Ati and Nvidia make a few low powered,low profile cards that would fit your requirements.
I have a 4550 and it might be the best option for you.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-102-896&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=2
Or a 5450 like the above poster mentioned.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-5450,2549.html

 

[megamanx00]

The PSUs in those Dells are pretty decent. I have an XPS 210 with a low profile 4650 in it for some time now. Anyway, if you're not going to be gaming then a 4550 or 5450 would be the way to go. If you want some low level gaming then go with this 5570

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121364

 

[wa1]

^+1

 

[mavroxur]

megamanx00 hit the nail on the head. A low-profile 5570 that doesn't use a PCI-e power connection is the way you need to go. I don't think the 580S power supply has a PCI-e power connection, or enough free molex connectors to use a molex-PCI-e adapter pigtail.

 

[hardcore_gamer]

The most powerful half size card available now is GTX450, consider that if you are into any gaming

 

[megamanx00]

^ @hardcore

The GTS450 (there is no GTX 450) uses way too much power for that little 250W PSU. That's not a good idea at all

 

[mavroxur]

A GTS450 would not work in that system at all. Too much power consumption for a system with a 250w PSU.