Right i have a desktop computer dell inspiron 531 and i want to upgrade my graphics card. currently my desktop has a 256mb nvidia geforce 8600gt and i have no clue what so every with what graphics cards are compatible. i have bout £100 for the graphics card plus and i am prepared to invest more for other parts if needed. can anyone recommend a graphics card to me and if i need anything extra to be upgraded in my desktop for it to work if? if anymore information is needed just post and i will respond asap thxs.
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Help with upgrading my graphics card
- Thread starter coz_ukuk
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psu= is 300 watts, ram= is ddr2 2gb-(aiming to upgrade as well), processor= AMD athlon(tm) 64*2 dual core processor 5000+ 2.61ghz, i managed to find a bit of info bout the motherboard dont know if any of this is useful but here we go----
name= dell inspiron 531 motherboard amd ry206
socket= am2
expansion slots= PCI- 2 slots/PCIe *1: 1 slot/ PCIe*16(graphics) 1 slot
video= onboard
sound=onboard
supported memory= DDR2
Maximum memory= 4 dual channel DIMM
anything else needed just post and i will try my best to get the information required.
name= dell inspiron 531 motherboard amd ry206
socket= am2
expansion slots= PCI- 2 slots/PCIe *1: 1 slot/ PCIe*16(graphics) 1 slot
video= onboard
sound=onboard
supported memory= DDR2
Maximum memory= 4 dual channel DIMM
anything else needed just post and i will try my best to get the information required.
that some of the info bout the power unit is there anything close that i could replace it with with higher watt
This desktop power supply is used and has been tested for proper functionality.
This power supply will fit the Inspiron 531 Tower. It is 300W and has the 24 and 4 pin motherboard plugs as well as 4 Sata Power Connectors and 1 floppy power plug
This desktop power supply is used and has been tested for proper functionality.
This power supply will fit the Inspiron 531 Tower. It is 300W and has the 24 and 4 pin motherboard plugs as well as 4 Sata Power Connectors and 1 floppy power plug