Low Profile Graphics Card for Dell Studio Slim

[nturkes]

I have just bought a slim Dell Studio from Dell Outlet which I am planning to add the LG Blu-Ray/HD DVD Player to. It has an Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 and 2GB Ram (upgrading to 4GB). According to Tomshardware.com the processor is one of the best for Blu-Ray playback, but I would like to back it up with a reasonably priced low-profile graphics card.

So 2 issues:

- Best value low profile GPU?
- Will I need to replace the 250W PSU?

Any assistance appreciated.

[PeterStoba]

You can get a 3450, passive and requires no power from the psu, all from the mobo, goes for around 25-30 i think.

[nturkes]

Thanks Peter, I noticed that the 3450 is what Dell seem to include in some of the slim systems...Would the PSU be able to handle a nvidia 9500 or ATi HD4550?

[PeterStoba]

a 4550 would be no problem, that also requires no external power, neither would a 4670 too iirc.

The 9500GT is the same.

[nturkes]

Thanks again....I reckon looking at the specs I'll be going for the 9500GT.

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

Scan do a low profile 9500GT for under £50:

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/512MB...I-I-D-Sub-HDTV

Being a Hexus member you should be able to qualify for free postage!!

[nturkes]

Scan do a low profile 9500GT for under £50:

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/512MB...I-I-D-Sub-HDTV

Being a Hexus member you should be able to qualify for free postage!!

Yeah, I had my eyes on that one. On paper, it would appear that the HD 4550 would be a better suit, but looking at actual usage comparisons, maybe not.

[nturkes]

Scan do a low profile 9500GT for under £50:

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/512MB...I-I-D-Sub-HDTV

Being a Hexus member you should be able to qualify for free postage!!

Sorry, forgot to ask...How would I get free postage? Was looking to buy the LG Blu-Ray/HD-DVD drive also.

[mehmeh]

Sorry, forgot to ask...How would I get free postage? Was looking to buy the LG Blu-Ray/HD-DVD drive also.

Here you go.

http://forums.hexus.net/scan-care-he...0-07-08-a.html

http://forums.hexus.net/scan-care-he...tup-guide.html

[nturkes]

Here you go.

http://forums.hexus.net/scan-care-he...0-07-08-a.html

http://forums.hexus.net/scan-care-he...tup-guide.html

Thanks....I'd give a thankyou to everyone but haven't quite worked out how

[Lanky123]

Thanks....I'd give a thankyou to everyone but haven't quite worked out how

You need 25 posts for that, see here for all post count rewards. It's down on the bottom right of the post by 'Send PM' and 'Quote' for when you do get it.

[typz_007]

Am too on the look out for a low profile card to go with a slim ff Fujitsu pc.
Will mainly be using it to view blue ray/hd stuff, out of 4550 and the 9500 gt, which one would be ideal?

[PeterStoba]

4550 supports HD playback better, and support audio over hdmi with the adaptor.

[typz_007]

Thanks Peter, looks like a nice card indeed.

[vincent.m]

also if you get a passive one, be sure to get some kind of after market cooling because if your running HD content im sure it will heat up quick!!