Any problem putting a GF-6800GS in a Dell Dimension 5150?

[Epsil0n00]

I am looking at the possibility of purchasing a Dell Dimension 5150. Unfortunately, the best graphics option Dell offers for this unit is a lame Radeon 256MB x600SE.

Would there be any problems with compatibility or heat overload if I drop in a GeForce 6800GS? I don't think there would be any problems with this plan... but I thought I would check with y'all first.

Thanks!
Epsil0n

PS- I don't want to hear anybody tell me that I should be building my own box, or that I should be purchasing an AMD X2... I KNOW! I am helping a client pick out a computer and they only want Dell, which unfortunately doesn't offer systems with AMD procs.

 

[TNM93]

No, there shouldn't be any problems.

 

[Epsil0n00]

What about a GeForce 7800GT? Any problems there?

Would there be any problems or restrictions with the Dell powersupply or headers on the mobo?

 

[Epsil0n00]

bump

 

[Scott78945]

I am running into the same thing with my Gateway. The PSU that they put in are about 300watts but I was told to get at least a 500watt PSU for the 7800GT, to be on the safe side.

 

[eXx08]

Build your own! Trust me you will be satisfied.

 

[justly]

Anyone so easily influenced by marketing that they "only want Dell" doesn't deserve, or require anything that isnt a Dell Dementia option. You should just tell them that if Dell doesn't offer it as an option it wont work

Now that the Dell bashing is done there should be no reason you couldn't upgrade the video card as long as the power supply is strong enough, and it probably is since I doubt that Dell has many overclocking options. Then again heat could be an issue, if so refer back to my original statment