Alienware X51

Teadrinkinjedi · 22 Aug 2016 at 17:32

hi Guys/Gals Don't laugh but I have an Alienware X51 as I'm very short on space. It's a i7 version 1 with a GTX555 I'm need advice on a card it needs to be max 91/2" and consume very little power as I only have a 350watt power brick. I've done a little research and as far as I can find out the best card I can get would be a GTX 670 my problem is I didn't realize there are so many types of one card from 2 to 4gb. Can anyone recommend a card please.

Neil

Benjamham · 22 Aug 2016 at 18:09

what price range are you looking to shop in? I would suggest something like the 750ti/rx460.

I would suggest putting your exact components into a power consumption calculator and seeing how many watts that you have left to play with (although you may not want to run your power supply too close to 100%)

implosiveturnip · 22 Aug 2016 at 18:44

960 mini?

Teadrinkinjedi · 22 Aug 2016 at 20:59

like the sound of the 960 mini will research that one more.

implosiveturnip · 22 Aug 2016 at 21:31

or better yet:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/inno...ddr5-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-06b-in.html

There are cheaper short 1060s, but on pre-order - this card is in stock now

Teadrinkinjedi · 23 Aug 2016 at 11:31

like the look of the 1060 low power consumption of 120w just checked my GTX 555 and that's supping 150w

jigger · 23 Aug 2016 at 12:33

Make sure to get a blower style card to replace the old one or you will be in a world of problems.

jigger · 23 Aug 2016 at 14:26

Seem to be the best options for this type of system.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ocuk...ddr5-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-21f-ok.html

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/sapp...s-graphics-card-with-backplate-gx-37g-sp.html

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/powe...ddr5-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-187-pc.html