Dell 4300c..Please Help

[ilans1]

I just got a Dell 4300c desktop. Its a small form factor case. It came with integrated graphips, but I went ahead and ordered a GeForce 6600 GT (pci express). Today I got the card, and to my horror realized it doesnt fit....the box only accepts half haight cards (low profile). Needless to say, Im disappointed. Can anyone recommend a low profile pci express card? I'll be running dual lcd's on this thing. Your help is very much appreciated.

 

[blackphoenix77]

You bought a weird computer, I can't find it on google at all.

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[lb19984]

I think he meant Dell 4700c
Yea I heard of those cases not liking full cards




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[Crashman]

Even if you can find a half-height PCI-Express card, it's unlikely it will support dual DVI, as half-height barely has enough room for dual VGA connectors!

You could sell your system and buy something else. You could buy a board, power supply, and case, then transfer your parts to it. And if the board resembles some standard layout, you might be able to get by with just a case and power supply.

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[pauldh]

Dremel-time.


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[ilans1]

sorry, meant to say 4700c.

 

[ilans1]

so u guys are basically saying...Im hosed???

 

[sobelizard]

Nah, hosed means no options. You got options, just not pretty ones.

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[Vapor]

I think screwed is a more accurate term.

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[pauldh]

or "Delled"

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[ilans1]

You'll laugh, but im seriously considering the dremel option...My case would remain open (card is too big for it to close), but otherwise, is this a smart thing to do?

 

[pauldh]

I wouldn't leave the side off the case, but if you are handy with a dremel and have the time and skill, a nice case mod might be a fun/useful solution.

Like Crash said, if you can find a full height case that fit's that motherboard, that would be great.

Personally, I would hack that case apart or sell it before I'd use integrated graphics. But without seeing it, not sure how easy it would be to do a nice looking sturdy job. How important is that dual DVI?

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[TheGreatGrapeApe]

Your best non-dremel option IMO this X300SE;

<A HREF="http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-123-143&depa=1" target="_new">http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-123-143&depa=1</A>

or something similar. And really, that's not an appealing option for the price.

There are a few other low-profile cards cards out there, but you'll have a tough time finding them. Look at this Quadro that allows you to split the DVI into two DB-15/VGA connectors;

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So if you want to do any real gaming, you might have to mod your rig. Try getting a BananaSplit Cup from DairyQueen and then you could cut out a hole and cover it with that.


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[ilans1]

well, dual monitor is an absolute must...doesnt have to be dual dvi though. Here are some pics from the dell web site of the 4700c http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/dimen_4700c?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd&~page=4&~tab=viewstab#tabtop

 

[TheGreatGrapeApe]

See above.

But how powerful do they have to be?

With the above, no modern gaming for you! :tongue:


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[ilans1]

Thanks you all for your replies! I realize my options are limited, so im on the phone with Dell getting an RMA....this things goin back. Still cant believe they sell systems that only accept half ass pci-express cards, with nobody actually making those cards.

 

[pauldh]

Goodluck, hope it looks better than <A HREF="http://server3.uploadit.org/files/PaulDH-Delled.jpg" target="_new">this</A>. Of course yours will take longer than my 1 minute MS photoeditor butcher job.

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[TheGreatGrapeApe]

Well they do make them, but they are of little use beyond the integrated graphics that comes with that thing.

For a DVD/Media PC it would be perfect, for anything involving real 3D, not gonna happen.


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[pauldh]

Don't let them exhange it for a 2400 or 3000 with no AGP or PCI-e slot. :lol:


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[ilans1]

Dude, that was quick!!! Takes me longer just to open photoshop LOL. Anyhow, Im sending this POS back. No point being stuck with a non upgradeable pc in this day & age.