GPU for 350 Watt Dell PSU

[artesian79]

I'm looking for a GPU for 2 different Dell systems. They both have the stock 350 Watt PSU and both are used for light gaming. The gaming is logic, match 3, word games etc. vs "Tour of Duty". At first I didn't think I'd need any but after the systems grounding to a halt and a test of an older GPU helping, I find that I'm wrong.

I've looked at the best cards for "$" and under, and the hierarchy, but am a loss at which to begin looking for since the PSUs are stock and I don't think that the cost of a new one is really necessary for the light gaming that is done. Do you agree?

Can you suggest the highest capability GPUs for such a PSU? I'd like to stay under or around $100.

If I've missed the PSU needs of the cards suggested, or just didn't know what to "infer" it from, please let me know.

Thanks!

System 1: dell Inspiron 530 Core 2 Duo 2.3 with Radeon x1650
System 2: dell Studio 435MT i7 920 2.67 with loaned GEForce GT220 1GB DDR2

Both systems are used for digital photography as well as research and multiple office apps. The 2nd needs to scan 1000's of family slides....

 

[Liu kang baking a pie]

Don't you have the name or series of the Dell systems?

 

[artesian79]

I've edited my original post to include that information now.

 

[jaguarskx]

Your PSU can easily handle a HD 5670.

And should also be able to handle a HD 5750 if you can find one for under $100. But nothing more than that due to increased power consumption.

 

[wa1]

Yup, HD5670 or GT240 is the one you want to get for 350W DELL PSU.

 

[artesian79]

Thanks everyone!

 

[Hi Fi Fan]

I'm looking for a GPU for 2 different Dell systems. They both have the stock 350 Watt PSU and both are used for light gaming. The gaming is logic, match 3, word games etc. vs "Tour of Duty". At first I didn't think I'd need any but after the systems grounding to a halt and a test of an older GPU helping, I find that I'm wrong.

I've looked at the best cards for "$" and under, and the hierarchy, but am a loss at which to begin looking for since the PSUs are stock and I don't think that the cost of a new one is really necessary for the light gaming that is done. Do you agree?

Can you suggest the highest capability GPUs for such a PSU? I'd like to stay under or around $100.

If I've missed the PSU needs of the cards suggested, or just didn't know what to "infer" it from, please let me know.

Thanks!

System 1: dell Inspiron 530 Core 2 Duo 2.3 with Radeon x1650
System 2: dell Studio 435MT i7 920 2.67 with loaned GEForce GT220 1GB DDR2

Both systems are used for digital photography as well as research and multiple office apps. The 2nd needs to scan 1000's of family slides....

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[artesian79]

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