Good graphics for Optiplex 760 & hd6570

[GraphicCardProblems]

I'm looking for a graphics card that's going to fit into an Optiplex 760 (Dell) - power supply is 255W.

I'm currently running hd5450 so anything better than that will be fine, I was thinking of buying the hd6570 - but is it worth the upgrade?

My budget is around $50 - $70

Processor: E8400 (Dual Core 3.0)

 

[clutchc]

Which model 760 is it? http://en.community.dell.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-discussions-components-files/3514/7245.760.jpg

 

[GraphicCardProblems]

Which model 760 is it? http://en.community.dell.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-discussions-components-files/3514/7245.760.jpg

The biggest one, minitower.

 

[clutchc]

Which model 760 is it? http://en.community.dell.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-discussions-components-files/3514/7245.760.jpg

The biggest one, minitower.

If this is the same nameplate as on your PSU, you only have a single small 18amp +12V rail for powering the entire PC.
http://g04.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1y5jEIFXXXXbkXVXXq6xXFXXXk/For-Dell-Optiplex-760-780-960-980-Desktop-DT-PSU-255W-Power-Supply-AC255AD-00-C112T.jpg

The HD 6570 is a 50W card maxed out. Depending on the wattage of the CPU you have, the HD 6570 may be close to overloading the PSU. If you notice the PC shutting down or rebooting, that may be a sign that the PSU can't keep up.
I'd probably chance it if it were mine, but you can make your own decision.

As an alternative, the newer GT 730 64 bit DDR5 is only a 25W card and is slightly more powerful than the older HD 6570.
http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-Radeon-HD-6570-vs-Nvidia-GeForce-GT-730/m8207vsm12582

Example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133542

 

[GraphicCardProblems]

Which model 760 is it? http://en.community.dell.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-discussions-components-files/3514/7245.760.jpg

The biggest one, minitower.

If this is the same nameplate as on your PSU, you only have a single small 18amp +12V rail for powering the entire PC.
http://g04.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1y5jEIFXXXXbkXVXXq6xXFXXXk/For-Dell-Optiplex-760-780-960-980-Desktop-DT-PSU-255W-Power-Supply-AC255AD-00-C112T.jpg

The HD 6570 is a 50W card maxed out. Depending on the wattage of the CPU you have, the HD 6570 may be close to overloading the PSU. If you notice the PC shutting down or rebooting, that may be a sign that the PSU can't keep up.
I'd probably chance it if it were mine, but you can make your own decision.

As an alternative, the newer GT 730 64 bit DDR5 is only a 25W card and is slightly more powerful than the older HD 6570.
http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-Radeon-HD-6570-vs-Nvidia-GeForce-GT-730/m8207vsm12582

Example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133542

Not that one, as you can see in the link of the PSU image it says For-Dell-Optiplex-Desktop-DT meaning it's for Desktop Optiplexes, mine is Minitower I've decided to buy HD7750

 

[pete_101]

I've decided to buy HD7750

You're going from a 19W to a 55W GPU on a 255W PSU. If it were a good quality PSU then that would be fine, however as yours isn't, it's a bit risky. Just be aware that when a PSU fails it can damage your whole computer.

 

[clutchc]

Good eye. Your MT's PSU would be this one: http://pccomputerdeals.com/image/cache/data/dell/genuine-dell-255w-power-supply-psu-for-dell-optiplex-360-390-580-760-780-960-mt-mini-tower-systems-i-2-500x500.jpg
It has a bit more capacity on the +12V rail: 20 amps @ 220W. Still dicey for the 55W HD-7750. A recommended PSU of 350W is usually suggested: http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

It'll probably work. Just can say how long the PSU will last.

 

[GraphicCardProblems]

Thanks, I'll stick to the hd7750 - will be changing PSU in the near future.

Would you mind to answer the following question; would the HD7750: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131461 fit into the Optiplex 760 mt? Much thanks.

 

[pete_101]

Thanks, I'll stick to the hd7750 - will be changing PSU in the near future.

Would you mind to answer the following question; would the HD7750: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131461 fit into the Optiplex 760 mt? Much thanks.

Your case is more than big enough for that card. What I don't know is if anything would stop that card, which is one and a half slots wide from fitting. By this I mean is the graphics card slot hard up against another card or right at the bottom of the case where there isn't the room for a 1.5 slot card, if not then you should be fine.

 

[GraphicCardProblems]

Thanks, I'll stick to the hd7750 - will be changing PSU in the near future.

Would you mind to answer the following question; would the HD7750: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131461 fit into the Optiplex 760 mt? Much thanks.

Your case is more than big enough for that card. What I don't know is if anything would stop that card, which is one and a half slots wide from fitting. By this I mean is the graphics card slot hard up against another card or right at the bottom of the case where there isn't the room for a 1.5 slot card, if not then you should be fine.

Didn't quite understand what you were saying, and no, there aren't any other cards in my PC right now, except this one (that I'm hopefully going to fit).

The only problem is the heatsink/CPU fan, it's quite huge, which can stop the HD7750.

 

[pete_101]

Thanks, I'll stick to the hd7750 - will be changing PSU in the near future.

Would you mind to answer the following question; would the HD7750: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131461 fit into the Optiplex 760 mt? Much thanks.

Your case is more than big enough for that card. What I don't know is if anything would stop that card, which is one and a half slots wide from fitting. By this I mean is the graphics card slot hard up against another card or right at the bottom of the case where there isn't the room for a 1.5 slot card, if not then you should be fine.

Didn't quite understand what you were saying, and no, there aren't any other cards in my PC right now, except this one (that I'm hopefully going to fit).

The only problem is the heatsink/CPU fan, it's quite huge, which can stop the HD7750.

It would be helpful if you could take a photo of the inside so that I can see where the heatsink is in relation to the graphics card. As you can't attach photos directly to this forum you need to use a site like imgur http://imgur.com/ and then paste the "BBcode" in to your reply.

 

[GraphicCardProblems]

http://en.community.dell.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-discussions-components-files/3514/8055.optiplex760.jpg

 

[pete_101]

Ok, looks good to me, you have more than enough room for the HD 7750. That large heatsink and cover is above the slot for the card, and while I don't think the card is long enough to get that far back, even if it did the card will sit below it.

 

[clutchc]

Thanks, I'll stick to the hd7750 - will be changing PSU in the near future.

Would you mind to answer the following question; would the HD7750: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131461 fit into the Optiplex 760 mt? Much thanks.

That should fit fine. Single slot. Short. Should be fine.