Need video card for work comp with 305W PSU

[Deleted member 4644]

I need a video card for my work computer. It should have 2x DVI, or 1x DVI + 1x HDMI, or 1x DVI + 1x Displayport. Basically, I need two digital outs.

My computer is a 2.93 ghz core 2 duo, with a 305W PSU (DELL Optiplex).

What is the best video card I can buy for it -- I want to spend $50-$90, and obviously not overload the PSU. Light gaming may occur after hours.

Thanks!

 

[happy medium]

I want to spend $50-$90, and obviously not overload the PSU. Light gaming may occur after hours.

hd5670 or gt240 ddr5.

 

[Deleted member 4644]

hd5670 or gt240 ddr5.

Which of those is faster, or are they very similar?

 

[cusideabelincoln]

They're close; the 5670 is a tad faster and is basically the fastest card that does not need an external power connector.

But you should make sure you need full sized or low profile.

 

[Deleted member 4644]

Dell support said it can take full sized. I wonder if I have an dedicated 6pin power connector... I doubt it on a 305W PSU......

Thanks for the help BTW guys. This is exactly what I was looking for

 

[Jionix]

What Medium recommended, or wait for Turks (6650/6670) cards to arrive, which should be this month. They replaced the 5600 series with better performance/features while maintaining a max 75-watt draw (no power connector).

 

[happy medium]

What Medium recommended, or wait for Turks (6650/6670) cards to arrive, which should be this month. They replaced the 5600 series with better performance/features while maintaining a max 75-watt draw (no power connector).

Really? I never heard that before, got a link to the power draw and performance for those cards?

Thanks

 

[Jionix]

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