graphics card need

Gwyn · 15 Dec 2008 at 09:15

Hi Guys
Can some one tell me whats the most powerful card available that will fit in this case.
HP dx5150 Small Form

Thanks

Tosk · 15 Dec 2008 at 19:18

hi, looks like its limited by the psu

250-watt power supply,

as for case space im not sure now long of a gfx card would fit.

a low end ati or nvidia card should be ok

CaseyChaos · 15 Dec 2008 at 20:02

i have an 8800gs in a shuttle with a 250w power supply, a q6600, 2hdds, a dvd writer and 2x2gb sticks of ram, i must be close 2 the limit

Gwyn · 15 Dec 2008 at 22:07

I was thinking about this card
Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 4550 "Low Profile"
should fit fine but whats the power like?

Tosk · 15 Dec 2008 at 23:51

there site states.

Consumes less than 25 watts under full load
The ATI Radeon™ HD 4550 graphics card consumes less than 25 watts under full load, making it the ideal
choice for implementation across a large diverse install base of desktop PCs.

System Requirements

–PCI Express® based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard

–300 Watt or greater power supply (350 Watt for ATI CrossFireX™ technology in dual mode) is recommended.Certified power supplies are recommended. Refer to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedPSU for a list of Certified products

–1GB of system memory recommended

–Installation software requires CD-ROM drive

–Blu-ray™ playback requires Blu-ray drive and full 1080p display requires a 1080p-capable monitor

–For Microsoft DirectX® 10.1 support, Windows Vista® Service Pack 1 is required

–To enable dual mode ATI CrossFireX™ technology, a second ATI Radeon™ HD 4600 Series graphics card, an ATI CrossFireX Ready motherboard and one ATI CrossFireX Bridge Interconnect cable (included) is required.

Guardsmon · 16 Dec 2008 at 11:13

I would seriously worry about a 8800 of any type being ona 250W PSU. 1 because they aren't low power and 2 the 12V+ rail won't handle it.

I had a HD4550 running in my hoojum cubit for 2 days (thats got a 120W PSU built into the motherboard only running a T2600 + hdd + optical) I would have thought that would be ok.

errata · 21 Dec 2008 at 20:58

4550 is crippled by the 64 bit interface, very few more pounds gets the 4650 a a lot of more performance and it still does not need external power (4670 does not not need external power either).

That psu is likley to be at least a good 250w one as HP at least engineer there kit so they have some reserve and dont fail to early in the warranty period