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dell c521 graphics card?
hi, ive had my dell for about a year, and regardless of people telling me dell is crap and so is windows vista, i personally haven't had any problems at all, i would however like to upgrade the graphics card, i realise that i will need to get a Low Profile/ Half Height card (from reading up i'm under the impression they are the same thing. i currently have a 256mb ATI X1300pro, i'm having trouble finding up to date reviews on low profile graphics cards, any links or card recomendations would be great
You have now encountered one of the reasons why many people do not rate Dell.
There is no low profile upgrade from the X1300Pro.
The link provided by an earlier responder is useful, in that it shows what is available. In addition to buying a low profile card, you would need also to buy a low profile bracket (or two) which you would fit yourself (easy).
But there is no point. The cards listed:
FX5200; 6200; 7100; 7200; 7300; 8400GS; 9550; 2400Pro
are none of them better than your existing card.
The X1550 is essentially a rebadged X1300 Pro anyway...
There may be sites which show that some of these cards will give you12fps where you get only 10 at the moment - that's still unplayable!
The X1300 is a match for any of the cards listed where playable frame rates can be achieved.
It may be possible to get a riser card from Dell, which lifts the slot (about a inch) and turns it through 90 degrees, so that a full height graphics card can be fitted "lying down" above the case's existing connectors. You will still be constrained on the length of card which can be fitted, and you will need to consider power requirements of any new card...
You have to wonder why Dell don't avoid all the bad publicity by warning of these constraints at point of sale!
[Edit]: definitely not available from Dell, but see link below...
Given the cost, plus the fact that you would have to take a hacksaw to your case - I think that the best course of action would be to start again.
Another Dell would be fine - but avoid the slimline case!
I've just noticed, Vista. Then you might be tempted by one of the DX10 cards - the 8400GS or the HD2400Pro...
Don't do it! These cards are not capable of producing more than a slide show in DX10..., and the X1300 is at least their equal in DX9 - take a look at Tom's...
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nVIDIA ATI Video Graphics Card Low Profile Half Height Bracket Adapter DVI+HDMI $4.99 |
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XFX Low Profile Bracket Kit for Half-Height Small Form Factor HTPC MA-BK01-LP1K $11.88 |
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NEW DELL Half Height PCI-e 9 Pin Serial Port Low Profile Card D39K1 $10.00 |
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GT 520 1GB PCI-E x16 Low Profile Half Height Single Slot Video Graphics VGA Card $59.99 |
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DELL HP OUGA8 512MB AMD Radeon HD 6350 Half Height/Low Profile PCI E 16 DVI-I $19.54 |
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half height bracket for Slim PC or 1U Server chase, Serial port PCI, Low Profile $10.99 |
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512MB PCI-E x1 Low Profile Half Height Windows 7 Vista XP Linux Video VGA Card $94.99 |
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HP Compaq dc5100 dc5700 SFF Low Profile Half Height 512MB PCI-E x1 HD Video Card $84.99 |
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Half Height bracket fits slim chase, Low Profile PCI Card 2 Serial ports, RS-232 $14.50 |
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1GB Dell Optiplex GX620 330 740 745 755 SFF Half Height Low Profile Video Card $54.99 |
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2GB Dell Optiplex GX280 330 740 745 755 SFF Half Height Low Profile Video Card $64.99 |
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2GB Low Profile Half Height Windows 7 Vista XP Linux PCI-E x16 HD Video VGA Card $64.99 |
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512MB Low Profile Half Height PCI Express x16 Single Slot HD Video Graphics Card $44.99 |
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nVIDIA ATI Video Graphics Card Low Profile Half Height Adapter Bracket DVI + S $4.99 |
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512MB PCI Low Profile Half Height Windows 7 Vista XP Linux Video Graphics Card $94.99 |
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512MB PCI-E x1 Low Profile Half Height Dual Monitor Display View Video VGA Card $94.99 |
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Low Profile Half Height 512MB PCI Express PCI-E x1 Video Graphics Card DVI+HDMI $84.99 |
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nVIDIA GeForce 512MB PCI Low Profile Half Height Desktop Video Graphics VGA Card $79.99 |
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nVIDIA ATI Video Graphics Card Low Profile Half Height Bracket Adapter DVI+HDTV $6.99 |
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nVIDIA ATI Video Graphics Card Low Profile Half Height Bracket Adapter VGA+HDTV $8.99 |
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ATI nVIDIA Video Card Low Profile Half Height Dual Slot Bracket VGA+HDTV+DVI $9.99 |
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nVIDIA ATI Video Graphics Card Low Profile Half Height Bracket Adapter VGA $7.99 |
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ATI nVIDIA Desktop Video Graphics Card Low Profile Half Height Bracket Combo Set $8.99 |
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nVIDIA ATI Video Graphics Card Low Profile Half Height Bracket Adapter DVI+HDMI $7.99 |
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Low Profile Half Height Dual DVI ATI Radeon HD 512MB Desktop Video Graphics Card $49.99 |
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eVGA 206-BR-AL19-01 Video Graphics VGA Card Dual Low Profile Half Height Bracket $9.99 |
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eVGA 206-BR-AL02-01 Video VGA Card Low Profile Half Height Bracket DVI+S/Video $6.99 |
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eVGA 206-BR-AL19-01 Video Card Low Profile Half Height Bracket VGA+S/Video $8.99 |
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eVGA 01G-P3-1521-KR GeForce GT 520 HD Video Card Low Profile Half Height Bracket $7.99 |
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PCI 512MB Windows 7 Vista XP Linux Solaris HD Video Card Low Profile Half Height $79.99 |
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PowerColor Video Card Low Profile Half Height Bracket with VGA Port Dongle Cable $7.99 |
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BIOSTAR Video Card Low Profile Half Height Bracket with VGA Port Dongle Cable $7.99 |
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Video Card Low Profile Half Height Bracket w/ Screws - DVI + Video Out $6.99 |
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512MB PCI Express PCI-E x1 Low Profile Half Height HD Video Graphics VGA Card $94.99 |
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512MB Half Height Low Profile SFF PCI-E x16 Dual Monitor Display View Video Card $44.99 |
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HTPC Slimine SFF FlexATX Mini-ITX PC Video Card Half Height Low Profile Bracket $7.99 |
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GIGABYTE HD Video Graphics Card Low Profile Half Height Bracket 12AC1-HD0002-01R $7.99 |
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GIGABYTE Video Card Low Profile Half Height VGA Slot Bracket w Port Dongle Cable $9.99 |
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512MB Dell OptiPlex Half Height Low Profile PCI-E x16 HDMI Video Graphics Card $44.99 |
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DELL JK171 OPTIPLEX 740 SFF DVI VIDEO CARD CN-0JK171 LOW PROFILE HALF-HEIGHT $21.99 |
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Super speed 2 Port USB 3.0 PCI-E Express Interface Card Low Profile Half Height $16.88 |
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half height bracket for Slim PC or 1U Server chase, Serial port PCI, Low Profile $12.75 |
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Half Height bracket fits slim chase, Low Profile PCI Card 2 Serial ports, RS-232 $16.99 |
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Low Profile Half Height PCI-E Video Graphics Card VGA Port Adapter Dongle Cable $7.99 |
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2GB Low Profile Half Height ATI 6450 Single Slot DVI+HDMI HD Video Graphics Card $67.99 |
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ATI Radeon HD 5750 Video Graphics VGA Card Low Profile Half Height Bracket $7.99 |
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Super speed 2P USB 3.0 PCI-E Express Interface Card Low Profile Half Height $16.00 |
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2GB Low Profile Half Height Single Slot PCI-Express x16 Video Graphics VGA Card $64.99 |
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512MB PCI Low Profile Half Height Single Slot Video Graphics VGA Card DVI+HDMI $94.99 |
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POWERCOLOR Video Graphics Card Low Profile Half Height Bracket 12AC1-HD0002-01R $7.99 |
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256MB Half Height Low Profile SFF PCI-E x16 Dual Monitor Display View Video Card $37.99 |
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256MB Dell OptiPlex GX280 330 740 745 755 SFF Half Height Low Profile Video Card $37.99 |
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256MB Single Slot Half Height Low Profile PCI-E x16 HDMI+DVI Video Graphics Card $37.99 |
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Low Profile Half Height nVIDIA GeForce 256MB PCI Express x16 Video Graphics Card $37.99 |
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HP Slimline Dell OptiPlex GeForce 256MB PCI-E Low Profile Half Height Video Card $37.99 |
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Low Profile Half Height 256MB PCI-E x16 Windows 7 Vista XP 2003 Linux Video Card $37.99 |
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GIGABYTE Long 4.75" VGA Port Dongle Cable with Low Profile Half Height Bracket $11.99 |
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nVIDIA ATI 4.75" Long VGA Port Dongle Cable w/ Low Profile Half Height Bracket $11.99 |
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1GB EMACHINES GATEWAY ACER IBM LENOVO SONY Half Height Low Profile HD Video Card $59.99 |
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XFX Low Profile Bracket Kit for Half-Height Small Form Factor HTPC MA-BK01-LP1K $7.99 |
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DELL HP 512MB AMD Radeon HD 6350 (Half Height/Low Profile) + free cable for 2VGA $70.36 |
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Low Profile Half Height Video Graphics VGA Card Full Size Expansion Slot Bracket $9.99 |
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HP ProLiant MicroServer N40L N36L Low Profile Half Height HD Video Graphics Card $54.99 |
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nVIDIA ATI Low Profile Half Height Video Graphics VGA Card DVI Adapter Bracket $7.99 |
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Low Profile Half Height 8.5cm 12cm 2 Port USB 3.0 PCI-E Express Interface Card $16.88 |
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Dell OptiPlex HP Pavilion Slimline 2GB 5450 Low Profile Half Height Video Card $64.99 |
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Low Profile Half Height nVIDIA GeForce 1GB PCI Express x16 Video Graphics Card $59.99 |
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512MB Half Height Low Profile ATI 5450 512MB PCI-E x16 Video Graphics VGA Card $44.99 |
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2 Port USB 3.0 PCI-E Express Interface Card Low Profile Half Height bracket $16.00 |
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HP Slimline Dell OptiPlex ATI Radeon 6450 1GB Low Profile Half Height Video Card $59.99 |
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