Can a Geforce GT 630 1GB DDR3 Fit and Run on my PC

[Ammar2427]

so can the geforce gt 630 1gb run on my pc
CPU Model=Dell Optiplex 760 Tower
CPU=Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66 GHz
Present GPU=Intel Q45/Q43 Express Chipset
Motherboard=Dell Inc. QM860N
RAM=2 GB
PSU=305w

 

[C12Friedman]

As long as you're not in a ultra small form factor tower, there should be no problems installing/running a GT630 in your machine. If a small form factor model, you'll want to find one with a low profile adapter, if the mini-tower then a standard size GT630 will fit

 

[Tabris DarkPeace]

Intel Q45/Q43 Express Chipset has PCI Express x16 slots (usually).

So yeah, the GT630 probably would work.

It uses so little power it's rarely an issue, and I don't think that GT630 cards require additional power via a 6pin or 8pin connector.

Does your QM860N motherboard have a PCI Express x16 slot of v1.1 or higher?

 

[chimera201]

What's your PSU's power distribution?

Also i think the GT 630 might not fit
The reference card has Height 4.376 Inches Length 5.7 Inches
The Dell Optiplex 760 has 1 PCIe x16 full height graphics, -(H: 4.2" X L: 9")
I don't know whether these 2 heights are the same but if they do then GT 630 doesn't fit

 

[Ammar2427]

What's your PSU's power distribution?

Also i think the GT 630 might not fit
The reference card has Height 4.376 Inches Length 5.7 Inches
The Dell Optiplex 760 has 1 PCIe x16 full height graphics, -(H: 4.2" X L: 9")
I don't know whether these 2 heights are the same but if they do then GT 630 doesn't fit

2 full height PCI

 

[chimera201]

What's your PSU's power distribution?

Also i think the GT 630 might not fit
The reference card has Height 4.376 Inches Length 5.7 Inches
The Dell Optiplex 760 has 1 PCIe x16 full height graphics, -(H: 4.2" X L: 9")
I don't know whether these 2 heights are the same but if they do then GT 630 doesn't fit

2 full height PCI

U will be placing the card in the PCIe x16 slot
Also i need the PSU power distribution

 

[C12Friedman]

Power distribution for a 65W card? Really? Yes it will fit, yes it will work

 

[Ammar2427]

Is Everyone who Said Yes it Can Are You Sure

 

[Ammar2427]

Like can a Inno3d GT 630 1GB DDR3 run and fit

 

[C12Friedman]

This guy in Pakistan has a similar set up for sale http://lahore.olx.com.pk/i-am-selling-my-dell-optiplex-755-tower-core2dou-3-16-4gb-ram-with-nvidia-gt630-2gb-iid-560621494

 

[chimera201]

Like can a Inno3d GT 630 1GB DDR3 run and fit

Seems like the Inno3d GT 630 1GB DDR3 has 98mm height. That's 3.85" less than 4.2"
So the Inno3d GT 630 1GB DDR3 will fit
But the PSU support remains

 

[C12Friedman]

I think we're making a mountain out of a molehill here... The PCI slot height is standardized, the card will fit. The height of the card is not the PCI slot height. The minimum PSU Dell puts into their towers is 180W, even a 180W PSU will run a 65W graphics card - there is no overclocking available so no extra power draw needs to be considered, the system will be pulling about 120W at 100% load (with the GT630). The problem would arise from the PSU not being able to deliver a full 180W (won't find that on the label though)

edit: the Mini-tower version comes with a 305W PSU, plenty for a GT630

 

[Tabris DarkPeace]

None of this matters as the GeForce GT630 (not overclocked) is spec'd to draw a maximum of 49 Watts in current models.
There is one model that draws 65 watts (not overclocked) that might be a problem:
- http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gt-630/specifications

PCI Express v1.0 only specifies 55 watts to the PCI Express x16 slot, not 65 watts (v1.1).
- Some PCI Express v1.0 boards can do more, and some v1.1 boards do not do 65 watts stably.

This is why many <= 65 watt Video cards got re-released to have the 6 pin power connector, and some were recalled.

Either way, the GT630 is a terrible GPU.

 

[C12Friedman]

None of this matters as the GeForce GT630 (not overclocked) is spec'd to draw a maximum of 49 Watts in current models.
There is one model that draws 65 watts (not overclocked) that might be a problem:
- http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gt-630/specifications

PCI Express v1.0 only specifies 55 watts to the PCI Express x16 slot, not 65 watts (v1.1).
- Some PCI Express v1.0 boards can do more, and some v1.1 boards do not do 65 watts stably.

This is why many <= 65 watt Video cards got re-released to have the 6 pin power connector, and some were recalled.

Either way, the GT630 is a terrible GPU.

I'd select this as solution except it doesn't specifically address the OP

 

[chimera201]

I think we're making a mountain out of a molehill here... The PCI slot height is standardized, the card will fit. The height of the card is not the PCI slot height. The minimum PSU Dell puts into their towers is 180W, even a 180W PSU will run a 65W graphics card - there is no overclocking available so no extra power draw needs to be considered, the system will be pulling about 120W at 100% load (with the GT630). The problem would arise from the PSU not being able to deliver a full 180W (won't find that on the label though)

edit: the Mini-tower version comes with a 305W PSU, plenty for a GT630

That height does not relate to the vertical height, its the width, that's why i said "I don't know whether these 2 heights are the same" before

One member reported that he got better framerates by upgrading the PSU. Yes u heard that right better framerates by upgrading the PSU. FYI it is sensible and not idiotic.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-1873664/g210-gtx-650.html#xtor=EPR-8809

 

[C12Friedman]

One member reported that he got better framerates by upgrading the PSU. Yes u heard that right better framerates by upgrading the PSU. FYI it is sensible and not idiotic.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-1873664/g210-gtx-650.html#xtor=EPR-8809

This is not too surprising as the quality of the PSU's DC output has much to do with the stability and performance of the machine - a higher quality PSU will often allow for better performance. Mostly that performance level is only considered by enthusiasts but I think it's something to always consider.

 

[Ammar2427]

Like can a Inno3d GT 630 1GB DDR3 run and fit

Seems like the Inno3d GT 630 1GB DDR3 has 98mm height. That's 3.85" less than 4.2"
So the Inno3d GT 630 1GB DDR3 will fit
But the PSU support remains

305W Standard Power
Supply; 255W 88% Efficient
Power Supply, ENERGY
STAR 5.0 compliant,
Active PFC

 

[chimera201]

Like can a Inno3d GT 630 1GB DDR3 run and fit

Seems like the Inno3d GT 630 1GB DDR3 has 98mm height. That's 3.85" less than 4.2"
So the Inno3d GT 630 1GB DDR3 will fit
But the PSU support remains

305W Standard Power
Supply; 255W 88% Efficient
Power Supply, ENERGY
STAR 5.0 compliant,
Active PFC

I want something like this
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/fullimage.php?image=56064
This appears on your PSU. Every PSU has it

 

[Ammar2427]

Like can a Inno3d GT 630 1GB DDR3 run and fit

Seems like the Inno3d GT 630 1GB DDR3 has 98mm height. That's 3.85" less than 4.2"
So the Inno3d GT 630 1GB DDR3 will fit
But the PSU support remains

305W Standard Power
Supply; 255W 88% Efficient
Power Supply, ENERGY
STAR 5.0 compliant,
Active PFC

I want something like this
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/fullimage.php?image=56064
This appears on your PSU. Every PSU has it

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1431445673738049&set=a.1431445730404710.1073741828.100006178896995&type=1&theater

 

[Side Swipe]

help my cpu is e2220 can gt630 fits in my pc?

 

[Side Swipe]

plz answer

 

[C12Friedman]

@side swipe, please start a new thread and include motherboard info there

 

[Side Swipe]

from where?