Need a PCIe graphics card for a Dell!

[Raumarik]

I need to get a Dell Optiplex 745 upgraded to play games for my uncle, the main problem is it's a fairly small chassis - Dells SF case.

Dell do offer one card:

Radeon X1300 Pro 256 MB PCIE Graphic Card
ROHS Compliant (Half Height) for Dell OptiPlex 745 MT/DT/SF Desktop System
£80 + P&P

Anyone know of any alternatives? apparently I can get a riser card that'll let me use full height cards in the system but I'd have to figure the extra £25 into that.

 

[Darg]

Just another way for dell to charge you 4x as much as something is worth

Atleast when I had a dell it had a full sized case so you could fit any graphics or PCI card you wanted. What exactly is this half sized gimic they have now?

EDIT: Realised I never answered your question. The 7600GT (£55~+VAT) would be about twice as fast as that radeon card. The X1300 wouldnt be able to play any decent games. Was never a good card. Complete ripoff for £80.

 

[Tarty]

the x1300 is really not a gaming card, but I'm not 100% I understand what you mean by 1/2 hight cards?

 

[Raumarik]

Cheers Darg!

Yeah he ordered the SF case as he wanted something a little smaller than the standard one. Nice enough case but annoyingly little expansion (which I told him when he ordered the damn thing.) I mostly install Dells at work but obviously it being a school we rarely have to upgrade!

the x1300 is really not a gaming card, but I'm not 100% I understand what you mean by 1/2 hight cards?

The cases are thinner than normal so the cards can't be the normal size sadly bloody small form factor cases!

 

[Crowze]

Exactly what it says on the tin, really. Also referred to as 'low profile'.

This is about the best you'll find: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-093-AS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=257

 

[muon]

You dont game with Dell optiplexes. They are for an office environment, compact and arent very upgradeable.

edit: Heres an old discussion on the subject

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1068348

 

[muon]

http://www.galaxytech.com/Product_Details.asp?id=135

 

[jaykay]

That would be a very good card if it comes out.

 

[Cyber-Mav]

http://www.galaxytech.com/Product_Details.asp?id=135

that would be awsome for everyone when it hits the shelves. will wait on that card. actually gonna email them to find out when its out.