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What graphics card for Dell Dimension 5000?

18-01-2009 06:42PM

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Kbeg3

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Hi,

I want to get a new graphics card,
I have a Dell Dimension 5000, 4Gb ram, 28" screen
Is this one compatible?

Thanks in advance:)

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#2 01-02-2009 09:26PM

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I doubt it. I think the 4670 needs an external power source and the standard power supply in the Dimension 5000 doesn't have the 6-pin connector for one. So you'd need to upgrade the PSU too.

Also, the case won't take any double-slot cards due to its design, so no 8800GTX or HD 4850s for example.

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#3 01-02-2009 10:17PM

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4670 will work fine, it doesnt need external power.

What are your specs kbeg?

If its not a dual core cpu, your best off getting a cheaper card.

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=336599

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#4 01-02-2009 10:21PM

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It would be at most a P4 HT, the chipset (i915G) can't take dual core processors.

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