Video card for Dell 2405fpw

[adams828]

I just got a new E510 with the 2405fpw, and since the only video options were the x300 and x600, I got the x300 with the intention to replace it asap. So my question is:

What video cards should i be looking at that will fit in the E510 box and be able to drive the 1900x1280 resolution? My price range is ~$200-250, but if that won't get me much, I'm okay with spending less and running at low settings until new stuff comes out.

As for games that I want to play, that's hard to say. I haven't played many games lately, but I'd be interested mostly in 1st person shooters, etc.

 

[Shadowmage]

with such a price range, get the X1800xt or X1900gt.

 

[Regs]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102008

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130281

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814127158R

 

[trance247]

u can get 7900 for under 250 AR, many deals i saw...thsi is what i use wit hthat monitor, gotta love gaming on this bad boy heh

 

[adams828]

Originally posted by: trance247
u can get 7900 for under 250 AR, many deals i saw...thsi is what i use wit hthat monitor, gotta love gaming on this bad boy heh

what kind of games do you play? what settings?

 

[secretanchitman]

7900GT or an 1800XT/1900XT.

 

[kmmatney]

Originally posted by: secretanchitman
7900GT or an 1800XT/1900XT.

:thumbsup:

 

[adams828]

Originally posted by: secretanchitman
7900GT or an 1800XT/1900XT.

Aren't these both well over $250??

 

[JBT]

Originally posted by: adams828

Originally posted by: secretanchitman
7900GT or an 1800XT/1900XT.

Aren't these both well over $250??

uhh look at the Newegg links... they have 7900GT + 1800XT's for ~250 the 1900XT on the other hand is a bit more at $370AR.

$239 AR XFX 7900GT

 

[Ika]

X1800XT for $217 on Newegg.

 

[adams828]

Sorry, my mistake. For some reason I thought they were more.

Wish the 7900GT didn't need the extra power connector...

 

[adams828]

does anyone know if:

a) either the x1800xt or 7900gt will fit in the e510, since the form factor is smaller

b) if i would need to upgrade my PSU to run either card?

thanks!

 

[riyazny]

hi

i too have Dell dimension 5150 pentium D 2.80 Ghz PC with * 300 ATI Express

i need to upgrade to 1800XT or 7900GT , but i am not sure whether it will be fit in the
Dell 5150 ..

does anyone give suggestions pls

 

[jkyle]

Has to be single slot card. Any dual slot cards will not work. I have the E510 also and wound up going with a x1800gto also power might be an issue I wound up having to replace the power supply. The system one would not boot once in awhile but all in all very happy with it now. Unlocked the last 4 pipes so its basically a x1800xl.

 

[adams828]

Hm would prefer not to have to upgrade the PSU. Any reccomendations on cards that would fit that reqirement?

 

[Arcanedeath]

In this case a 7900GT would be your best bet.