BFG Tech Geforce GTX 275

[deepwebsurfer]

Hey all. I'm back again with another question about a graphics card compatibility. Is this graphics card compatible with my dell OptiPlex 780 mother board,an 0c27vv.

Any help is appreciated. I chose this graphics card because it has a very low price on ebay and even though its probably outdated by todays graphics card,I'm pretty sure its better than the integrated graphics card of the Dell OptiPlex 780.

 

[jakubek160]

Yes it is compatible with your motherboard. All you need to worry about is the size of the card if you have a smaller version of the case

 

[k1114]

You forgot the most important factor besides if it'll fit: psu. It's quite a hungry card and the stock psu even on the mt is way too small. But it won't fit in the case anyways. They only accept single slot cards which is limited to lower power cards but would work fine with the stock psu. You can usually find newer stuff for better deals and performance.

 

[jakubek160]

You forgot the most important factor besides if it'll fit: psu. It's quite a hungry card and the stock psu even on the mt is way too small. But it won't fit in the case anyways. They only accept single slot cards which is limited to lower power cards but would work fine with the stock psu. You can usually find newer stuff for better deals and performance.

Yes you are right. I forgot about the psu , but did you know that this dell optiplex 780 has different cases? There was 3 or 4 different versions with matx and atx cases. So it could fit. The psu is a metter of 40 usd , here is a sample : https://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-100-W1-0500-K3-Power-Supply-Socket/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496008686&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+400w

PS. I included this psu , only because you can use it in 5 years if you decide to build a new pc!

 

[deepwebsurfer]

So I need a new psu to even use the card?

 

[jakubek160]

Yes you do. You don't need a 500w , but I suggest spending more money for psu so you can have it for some more time and build some new rigs with it.

 

[k1114]

I know it has different cases but even the biggest mt still only accepts single slot cards because of the where they put the slot on the btx mobo. Even if you take the back bracket off, you run into the cpu duct and heatsink for everything but mini size dual slot cards.

You can't use the card with the pc, period. You need to find another gpu. How much did it cost? What is your budget?

 

[deepwebsurfer]

I know it has different cases but even the biggest mt still only accepts single slot cards because of the where they put the slot on the btx mobo. Even if you take the back bracket off, you run into the cpu duct and heatsink for everything but mini size dual slot cards.

You can't use the card with the pc, period. You need to find another gpu. How much did it cost? What is your budget?

I don't really have a budget and I want something under $100.I know graphics cards are really expensive but I'm sure I can find something on ebay.Is there any graphics cards that will fit without me needing to adjust anything else in my pc?

 

[k1114]

You could get a new 1030 for $70. It's a good amount more performance than a 275 at a fraction of the power usage. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DY2VJR/

 

[deepwebsurfer]

You could get a new 1030 for $70. It's a good amount more performance than a 275 at a fraction of the power usage. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DY2VJR/

Do I need a new psu to use it?

Also,is this the same card as this?

http://www.microcenter.com/product/460002/GeForce_GT_710_1GB_Low_Profile_Video_Card

 

[James Mason]

Depending the CPU in it (which could be as low as a celeron) it may not matter much what GPU you put in there because it's just far too outdated.
Only the highest end Core 2 Quads are still of any use.
The GTX 275 is significantly worse than a GT 740, which is also a pretty low end card.

 

[k1114]

No you can use the stock psu. A 710 is not a 1030. I'm not sure how you came to that conclusion. Why are you upgrading? What is the pc used for? What are the rest of your specs?

The other specs are important but a 275 is the same tier as a 740. A gpu can be re-used.

 

[jakubek160]

I would suggest to get something better than 1030. If you can stretch the budget get the 1050 or 1050ti low profile. Here are some links

1050 (109 gbp) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-GTX-1050-2GT-LP/dp/B01NCRTMGM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496056267&sr=8-1&keywords=1050+2gt

1050 ti (139 gbp) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-GTX-1050-Ti-4GT/dp/B01N683IAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496056288&sr=8-1&keywords=1050+ti+4gt

 

[deepwebsurfer]

No you can use the stock psu. A 710 is not a 1030. I'm not sure how you came to that conclusion. Why are you upgrading? What is the pc used for? What are the rest of your specs?

The other specs are important but a 275 is the same tier as a 740. A gpu can be re-used.

I need the pc for creating games in Unreal Engine 4 and faster compile times(which is cpu related not gpu related). The rest of my specs? If I'm not mistaken, 4 gb ram,250 gb hdd,integrated graphics card,and a Core 2 duo @ e8400

 

[deepwebsurfer]

I would suggest to get something better than 1030. If you can stretch the budget get the 1050 or 1050ti low profile. Here are some links

1050 (109 gbp) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-GTX-1050-2GT-LP/dp/B01NCRTMGM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496056267&sr=8-1&keywords=1050+2gt

1050 ti (139 gbp) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-GTX-1050-Ti-4GT/dp/B01N683IAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496056288&sr=8-1&keywords=1050+ti+4gt

Can these be used with the stock psu?

 

[k1114]

Those will physically not fit. If you use a dual slot card, there can't be ports on the top. Low profile is not necessary unless this is the dt or sff version but for those, they have to be single slot since the hdd is mounted above the slot. I'd also think it won't help and a 1030 is about the limit for a c2d. Do you have the mt version of the optiplex 780?

 

[deepwebsurfer]

Those will physically not fit. If you use a dual slot card, there can't be ports on the top. Low profile is not necessary unless this is the dt or sff version but for those, they have to be single slot since the hdd is mounted above the slot. I'd also think it won't help and a 1030 is about the limit for a c2d. Do you have the mt version of the optiplex 780?

I have the desktop version

 

[k1114]

Then you need a low profile single slot gpu and a 1030 is the best you'd get on that psu.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DY2VJR

 

[deepwebsurfer]

Then you need a low profile single slot gpu and a 1030 is the best you'd get on that psu.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DY2VJR

Ok,and just to clarify,I wont need to change anything in my computer right?

 

[k1114]

You don't need to change anything but the gpu.

 

[deepwebsurfer]

You don't need to change anything but the gpu.

Thank you