GPU Suggestions for Inspiron 530

qwiktune

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Hey guys I'm building up this Inspiron 530 my bro gave me for free to finally replace my hurting Dimensions 8400 and I had quick question about upgrading the GPU. Now I understand as far as today's standards this is prob a slow computer and not going to run games very well any way you slice it, but im just using it more so as a personally computer for everything other than video gaming. I'm a graphic designer so I need it to run my applications like Photoshop and such nice. Its the Intel Dual Core Duo processor running Win 7 64 Bit with 8 gb RAM with an SSD. Total max power of the PSU is 300watts. It has the 16 pin PCIe for the graphic card with the smaller PCIe slot underneath it. My issue is I also need the video card to be one slot as I have a USB 3.0 card in the PCIe slot so there isnt much room for anything with fans. Something low pro. I would consider upgrading the PSU is need be, if anyone knew of one that would fit that case like the original, i dont want to have to rig it up all ghetto like to make it work lol. Right now in the Dimensions 8400 i have a ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series that I can swap out of it into the Inspiron 530. Might that be a good enough solution, compatible solution....or would there be a better option that wont break the bank?

**Summary**
Dell Inspiron 530
Intel Dual Core Duo
Win 7 64 Bit
SSD
8GB Ram
300w PSU
Needs HDMI and DVI so i can out put to 2 monitors (can include VGA as well of course)
Need Low Pro Video card to clear PCIe slot with USB 3.0 Card in next slot below
Comp used for everyday things, video stream, running Adobe programs but not ness for gaming but would be a bonus if at all possible
Willing to upgrade PSU if need be to support card, but PSU needs to be direct fit in which I would also need suggestions for.
 
I doubt I can sell it for anything it'd really be worth selling it for. I haven't kept up too much on what the new processors and speeds are these days because I dont wana feel the need to keep up with it (car modding projects takes most of my paychecks) so i'm just trying to make what I got a hair faster during winter till i can get back to the car stuff. I'm in the process of upgrading my old Thinkpad T43 to SSD with an ultrabay adapter as well lol. I'm also not confident in my knowledge enough to build something from scratch as I've always started with a mobo in a case ready to be expanded upon.....
 

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