Help

Start a discussion
UNSOLVED

images

updated

19 years ago

I

images

123 Posts

0

6430

July 23rd, 2007 01:00

For my dimension 8200

It was suggested that I get a 7600 GS AGP slot version card or  the 7600 GT.  I really need to aask  some follow-up questions. I have a hearing disorder that precludes  me from having anything that is overly loud. If either of these cards are loud then I won't mind a slightly lesser card if it would be quiter ( any recommendations?)
 
Also, I have very little room for a large fan or passive cooling arrangement. My current card is an original NVIDIA GE FORCE4 TI 4600 to give you an idea  of the size of the  fan that just seems to fit.
 
Assuming that the two cards above are not loud and will fit into my machine does anyone have a recommendation as to what company  might be best.
 
I know my questions are elementatry for most on this forum but are difficult issues for me to work out without you.
 
Thank you so much, Ed

 

 

 

 

  • DN

    Dale Nihiser

    2 Intern

    •

    2030 Posts

    156

    0

    Posted July 23rd, 2007 03:00

    I can't fathom why this fanless 7600gs wouldn't fit inside your 8200 case.
     
     
    For  better circulation, I'd try and leave the first pci slot open.  From my experience on the this board, I can't recall anyone complaining about the noise from the fanned 7600gs or gt models.
     
    From a performance standpoint, It would be better to pick up the gt model but you know best your budget and needs.
     
    As compainies go, I've had good luck with Evga but wouldn't be afraid of the Gigabyte model I linked you too.  XFX is another very good brand. 
     
    Good Luck
     
    Dale
     
    Cool Master Centurion 5 CAC-T05 Mid tower case
    AMD Athlon 64 3700+--->AMD Athlon 64 4000+ San Diego
    MSI K8N Neo4-F Socket 939 ATX motherboard
    2GB Cosair ValueSelect PC 3200 DDR 400 SDRAM
    EVGA GeForce 6800GS 256Mb GDDR3---->BFG 7950GT 512Mb
    Maxtor DiamondMax 10 200Gb 7200rpm SATA 150 HD
    Plextor 708A 8x burner
    OCz GameXstream 700 watt psu
    Logitech Optical Mouse MX310
    Xbox 360 PC Rumblepad
    Altec-Lansing headphones w/mic
    Viewsonic 32" HDTV/LCD Monitor
    Windows XP Home Sp2(all updates)
    D-Link 524 Wireless Ethernet Broadband Router
     
     


    Message Edited by Dale Nihiser on 07-22-2007 11:19 PM
  • I

    images

    123 Posts

    156

    0

    Posted July 24th, 2007 01:00

    Hi Dale: Major help and I thank you, Ed
  • K

    keroom

    20 Posts

    156

    0

    Posted July 25th, 2007 12:00

    I have an 8250 with an XFX 7600gt. With the tower at floor level in a traditional style roll top desk and with a Radio Shack sound meter, mine registers 55 dB. I think normal voice conversation is about 60 -65dB. Hope this helps.
     
    Keith

Dell Support Resources

Latest Solutions

View More