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December 25th, 2005 22:00

Video Card

I am getting a Dimension E510.

I was wondering if I got a PCI-Express Nvidia Geforce 6600 GT video card, would I have to get a new PSU for my Dimension?

(The e510 does have a PCI-Express Slot right? Because that's what I was told)

Message Edited by Spaztastic on 12-25-2005 06:32 PM

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    europa303

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    Posted December 25th, 2005 23:00

    PCI Express is correct. Power supply puts out 305 watts conservatively.  Here's the full specs: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim5150/sm/specs0.htm#wp1052310
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    Posted December 26th, 2005 01:00

    Would that power supply be able to handle a PCI-Express Video Card?
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    Grant

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    Posted December 26th, 2005 01:00

    Yes - you're fine. The E510 should handle just about any video card (PCI-E) there is. Definitely a 6600GT.

    Grant

     

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    europa303

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    Posted December 26th, 2005 17:00

    What's $370 among friends?  Here's the specs on your 4500:

    http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4500/specs.htm#1101572

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    Posted December 26th, 2005 17:00

    Hello guys and gals. I was wondering two things:
     
    1) I am running on a Dimension 4500 PC. I was wondering if anyone knew if ths was PCI, and if anyone knew how to find this out.
    2) If anyone knew what the difference between a GeForce 6800 GT and a GeForce 6800, and if there was a drastic difference. And if this card will run on my system.
     
    Thanks
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    doomhamr2

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    Posted December 26th, 2005 17:00

    Thanks. You just probably saved me about 370 dollars in the wrong video equipment :smileyhappy:
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    europa303

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    Posted December 26th, 2005 17:00

    The 4500 has AGP video, not PCI, which is a good thing.  Sorry, I can't answer your specific 6800 questions.  I suggest you post a new question on the forum, not at the end of this one if you don't get a quick answer. 
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    Posted December 26th, 2005 19:00

    The 6800GT is much better than the 6800.

     

    _______________________________________________________________________
    Dimension 8200 (July 2002)
    3.06Ghz P4 w/HT 533fsb---------------------------------------768mb pc800 rdram
    128mb BFG GeForce 6800oc (16 pipes enabled)--------Dell 250W PSU
    Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS -------------------------------------Logitech Z-5300E 5.1 THX
    P992 19" Flat Screen Monitor----------------------------------Floppy Drive
    40X CD-RW--------------------------------------------------------80GB Ultra ATA HD
    Intel 10/100M PCI Network Card--------------------------------USB 2.0 Hub

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    Posted December 27th, 2005 01:00

    - in response to the 6800 question:

    Although the 6800GT is about 30-50% more powerful than a stock 6800. the difference on an older system (like yours) isn't appearant without significant upgrades. The 6600GT (AGP) would probably handle anything you throw at it, unless you're looking for the top-of-the-line ("I don't care how much it costs") specs.

    Grant

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