Old dell system

[pkplonker]

Hi,

Got an old dell pre-built system, quad core, 4 gig RAM etc etc.

Looking at grabbing a pair of monitors for it instead of my usual one and would need to update the graphics card.

I currently have a ATI graphics card in there, but would need to update that to allow for 2 27" 1080p monitors. What things to I need to consider for compatibility. Size, max speed etc or will any graphics card work?

Looking for the best graphics card for this with a budget of £150. What do you experts suggest? I do a little bit of gaming but nothing major.

Regards,

Stuart

 

[kingy666]

I would suggest chucking the dell in the bin and starting again

The problem with those dell machines is that the power supplies are usually only low power and may not have the 6/8 pin connectors on them or have enough power on the 12v rails for a decent graphics card.

What is your current ati graphics card model?
What power supply is in your pc?

 

[pkplonker]

I would suggest chucking the dell in the bin and starting again

The problem with those dell machines is that the power supplies are usually only low power and may not have the 6/8 pin connectors on them or have enough power on the 12v rails for a decent graphics card.

What is your current ati graphics card model?
What power supply is in your pc?

I believe it is in the 4000 series but can't check till I am home.

The PSU has been upgraded as I have had to add HD's and SSD's in the past. PSU is 650W instead of 350/400

 

[kingy666]

Well then i would suggest this card seeing as you don't game very much

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-190-XF&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1866

It is certainly good enough for gaming and does in fact come with 2 free games (probably download codes rather than the actual discs) which you could sell on if you did not want them. You would just have to make sure this card will fit in your case.