| Blist August 30 2011 14:10. Posts 13 | Profile # |
| I currrently have an Inspiron 560 Dell Slim Tower. I have absolutely no idea what kind of graphics cards are out there that fits into a slim tower. |
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| Chairman Ray Canada. August 30 2011 14:12. Posts 7387 | Profile Blog # |
| what is your mobo, and what are the dimensions of the case? |
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| Sadistx Zimbabwe. August 30 2011 14:18. Posts 5471 | Profile Blog # | |
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| Blist August 30 2011 14:29. Posts 13 | Profile # |
Height: 37.53cm (14.8")
Width: 17.59cm (6.93")
Depth: 44.22cm (17.44")
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| CharlieBrownsc Canada. August 30 2011 15:22. Posts 598 | Profile Blog # |
| What resolution screen are you using? What graphic settings in what games do you want? |
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| Blist August 30 2011 15:56. Posts 13 | Profile # |
| 1440 x 900 and I would prefer to run on med smoothly even at 200/200, but I can settle for low |
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| Grimmyman123 Canada. August 30 2011 16:07. Posts 890 | Profile # |
The physical size of the graphics card is the issue - the height specifically. Length doesn't appear to be a problem.
Google is a wonderful tool - this Dell Forum Thread was just 3 or for hits down:
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3515/p/19381446/19880322.aspx
which addresses your exact issue in the thread.
It appears that a number of graphics cards are available, the key being a Low Profile Bracket.
Good luck!
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| Rachnar France. August 30 2011 19:48. Posts 1423 | Profile # | |
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| Myrmidon United States. August 30 2011 22:11. Posts 8503 | Profile Blog # |
He needs low profile (bracket at half height) cards. Also, such a slim tower probably does not have a PSU to handle the stronger graphics cards.
For medium at 1440x900, HD 5570 (1GB DDR3) should be okay. You can spend a bit more on a HD 6570 that would fit, but that's not much of an improvement for maybe $15 extra cost.
as was posted earlier:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102874Last edit: 2011-08-30 22:12:22 |
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| Sadistx Zimbabwe. September 01 2011 06:52. Posts 5471 | Profile Blog # |
On August 30 2011 15:56 Blist wrote:
1440 x 900 and I would prefer to run on med smoothly even at 200/200, but I can settle for low
Smoothness @ 200/200 depends on CPU more than GPU in most cases. |
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| Theotian July 05 2012 00:24. Posts 18 | Profile # |
Hi, i am new to this site i was told to go here for help with a graphics card so i am bumping the thread because it is only one with same problem as me i have a Inspiron 560 Dell Slim Tower also.I am just going to go ahead and ask does anyone know a good graphics card for a slim tower that will let me run battlefield 3 on my desktop if not what case should i buy for my desktop
and have a store transfer it.It is either i get a really good low profile with the slim or buy a new case and a gts 570 to 590.
any help? i read the commandments so i am hoping i didn't do anything wrong. |
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| Myrmidon United States. July 05 2012 00:42. Posts 8503 | Profile Blog # |
It's not worth upgrading the graphics to something high end (and GTX 500 series is not even the latest generation...) with that kind of setup, since most games don't even need that much, and your CPU is too slow to make use of a lot of that power in a lot of games anyway.
Depending on your expectations, HD 6670 may be enough:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gt-640-review,3214-3.html
It should fit in the case (make sure it's not too long, which would only happen if something is overhanging the motherboard), and it shouldn't require a power supply upgrade, unlike higher-end graphics cards:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102958 |
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| Theotian July 05 2012 00:55. Posts 18 | Profile # |
| its funny that was what my first choice was lol is this the best thing? because my folks are (Buy the best once and never have to buy again) kind of people i just want to have no worries for at least one to 2 years |
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| Myrmidon United States. July 05 2012 01:03. Posts 8503 | Profile Blog # |
Their kind of philosophy really doesn't work for buying computer hardware, in terms of performance. There are rapid advancements in technology, and no matter how much you pay now, you can't buy things that haven't been developed, manufactured, and released on the market yet.
If you want something good, you would need an entirely new computer anyway.
The only faster graphics card that probably won't need a new power supply, is a HD 7750, and none come in the form factor you need. For some games, the more expensive GT 640 is a little faster, but apparently not BF3. |
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 JingleHell United States. July 05 2012 01:31. Posts 11262 | Profile Blog # |
| And, what Myrm isn't mentioning, BF3 is one of the more CPU/GPU balanced games on the market, at least below absurdly high graphics settings, so unless you had one of the top end options of that rather shit desktop, (I'm guessing not), going above that general point isn't going to be a huge help. |
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| Theotian July 05 2012 01:34. Posts 18 | Profile # |
| ok then as long it can play bf3 on high and mabye skyrim on upper medium i am good, i just dont want to end up in this situation by the next year y,know? i am unclear on one thing what you are saying the faster card is the hd 7750? but i cant run that?so what you are saying is go with the 6670? and one last question i know of a site that sells custom computers witch is cheapest and best performance for gaming you don't have to( its a stretch asking this of you guys) but anyone can point one out it would help. http://www.ibuypower.com/ |
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| JingleHell United States. July 05 2012 01:46. Posts 11262 | Profile Blog # |
Well, the settings it can play BF3 and Skyrim on will largely depend on resolution and CPU.
You're not technically going to stop being able to at least play almost all games on some set of settings until a new console generation comes out.
If you want to play demanding games on high settings, though, you need a better PC, probably. Although actually knowing which options your PC has would also help. What CPU, how much RAM?
And what Myrm is saying is that most actually good graphics cards don't come in a single slot configuration like your PC requires.
However, if you really just want to spend a fortune on a GPU that may be more than your power supply and case can really work effectively with, it IS possible to get a single slot bracket from EVGA for some of their high end cards.
http://www.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=M020-00-000161&family=Accessories%20-%20Hardware&sw=4
However, if you're going to get something like that, it's a REALLY good idea to know what's actually inside that case, because the odds are good your power supply will explode or just refuse to run with a high end GPU, and your temperatures inside a shitty case like that may be catastrophic.
And nobody in their right mind suggests anything from ibuypower.Last edit: 2012-07-05 01:46:46 |
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| Myrmidon United States. July 05 2012 02:00. Posts 8503 | Profile Blog # |
Well maybe not really for BF3 in particular. Like for most FPS, the CPU requirement is pretty low. For Skyrim, your CPU is still in trouble.
It's not single slot that's the issue, but the half height (width; the length of the slot; "low-profile") requirement. |
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| JingleHell United States. July 05 2012 02:12. Posts 11262 | Profile Blog # |
On July 05 2012 02:00 Myrmidon wrote:
Well maybe not really for BF3 in particular. Like for most FPS, the CPU requirement is pretty low. For Skyrim, your CPU is still in trouble.
It's not single slot that's the issue, but the half height (width; the length of the slot; "low-profile") requirement.
Ah, right, I'm half tarded. Yeah, not going to be much in the "real" graphics card range with those.
And yeah, looks like BF3 isn't as CPU intense as I was trying to remember. I know it beats the ever living piss out of GPUs though, especially if you're talking about max iq settings. |
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