Dell optiplex 745 graphics card

[ethanairlines1999]

I have a Dell Optiplex 745 And i want to upgrade my graphics card to the best one it can have without upgrading the PSU (so that i can play left 4 dead 2).
Specs:

Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.00GHz
Intel(R) Q965/Q963 Express Chipset Family (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM 1.1)
Microsoft Windows 8 (build 9200), 64-bit
4Gb of DDR2 RAM
305 Watt power supply
motherboard: Dell 0RF703

 

[cin19]

From the 305W PSU, I know you have the Mini-Tower format, because the PSU limit, also the cpu cooler house will block the space for the GPU, you may can get the NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 for $57 ( single slot and lower power consumption video card ) for the left 4 dead 2.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LZQJTBY/?tag=pcpapi-20
left 4 dead 2 review http://www.legionhardware.com/articles_pages/left_4_dead_2_graphics_performance,1.html

The GT730 just < HD 4670 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html , you may get around 40 fps in not the high setting, because we will say 40 fps is the minimum requirements for the games.

 

[ethanairlines1999]

From the 305W PSU, I know you have the Mini-Tower format, because the PSU limit, also the cpu cooler house will block the space for the GPU, you may can get the NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 for $57 ( single slot and lower power consumption video card ) for the left 4 dead 2.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LZQJTBY/?tag=pcpapi-20
left 4 dead 2 review http://www.legionhardware.com/articles_pages/left_4_dead_2_graphics_performance,1.html

The GT730 just < HD 4670 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html , you may get around 40 fps in not the high setting, because we will say 40 fps is the minimum requirements for the games.

Ok thanks, also would this Gpu be an option or would you say the other one is better
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-GV-N430OC-1GL-nVIDIA-PCI-Express-Graphics/dp/B0046ZJJGQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1420322836&sr=8-3&keywords=Gigabyte+gt730+1gb

 

[cin19]

Sorry, you can't because the cooler house ( black color) will block the GPU cooler like the one you posted. Or you may cut out partial the house just like I did that for my friend.
The picture inside the dell optiplex 745 http://active-it.internetdsl.pl/allegro/zdjecia/komputery/dell/dell_optiplex_745_mt/dell_optiplex_745_mt_wnetrze.jpg

 

[iballew]

The best gpu you could fit in the 745 would be the gt 740 single slot. It is twice as fast as the gt 730 and should pop right in. I use to have an optiplex 745 mt with which I did lots of upgrades to. The psu could handle cards that used much more power than the 740, so you will be fine in the power department. Also, I recommend upgrading from that pentium d. I upgraded mine to a core 2 duo e6700(the fastest cpu it supports) and it gave me a MASSIVE performance increase in games. Its about 3-4 times faster than that pentium d and uses 2/3s the power.You can pick up an e6700 for about 10-20$ on various websites. I hope I helped and good luck. Thats a durable long lasting machine thats one of the best dell made in my opinion.

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Superclocked-Graphics-04G-P4-2744-KR/dp/B00KJGYOBQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1420349274&sr=8-4&keywords=gt+740

 

[ethanairlines1999]

Sorry, you can't because the cooler house ( black color) will block the GPU cooler like the one you posted. Or you may cut out partial the house just like I did that for my friend.
The picture inside the dell optiplex 745 http://active-it.internetdsl.pl/allegro/zdjecia/komputery/dell/dell_optiplex_745_mt/dell_optiplex_745_mt_wnetrze.jpg

another question, i live in the UK so the 1GB GT730 is hard to get but would i be able to use the 2GB GT730

 

[cin19]

It will be fine too as long as the GPU can fit into the dell 745.

 

[ethanairlines1999]

The best gpu you could fit in the 745 would be the gt 740 single slot. It is twice as fast as the gt 730 and should pop right in. I use to have an optiplex 745 mt with which I did lots of upgrades to. The psu could handle cards that used much more power than the 740, so you will be fine in the power department. Also, I recommend upgrading from that pentium d. I upgraded mine to a core 2 duo e6700(the fastest cpu it supports) and it gave me a MASSIVE performance increase in games. Its about 3-4 times faster than that pentium d and uses 2/3s the power.You can pick up an e6700 for about 10-20$ on various websites. I hope I helped and good luck. Thats a durable long lasting machine thats one of the best dell made in my opinion.

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Superclocked-Graphics-04G-P4-2744-KR/dp/B00KJGYOBQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1420349274&sr=8-4&keywords=gt+740

It will be fine too as long as the GPU can fit into the dell 745.

Ok Fantastic! this is the one ive found

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-GV-N730-2GI-GT730-Graphic-Card/dp/B00LHLB1WC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420478701&sr=8-2&keywords=gigabyte+gt+730+1gb

 

[sora]

A GT730 will definitely fit into the Dell 745 and it will perform pretty decently.