Graphics Card for a Dell Optiplex 760?

[krystalS]

Hey guys, I've never upgraded anything in a computer and I'm a little overwhelmed with all of the information on this. I was wondering if any of you could give me a little guidance on what would be the best video card for this computer without upgrading anything else except the power supply in the unit? I'm looking to run games, such as Resident Evil 6 and Dead Island 2.

I think a MSI GTX 750 Ti 2GB GDDR5 or ASUS GT740 would fit into the Dell Optiplex 760 Mini Tower, but I'm not sure if those will run well with my cpu or run games well? Or if there are any better options?

These are my current computer specs..

CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.00GHz 44 °C
Wolfdale 45nm Technology
RAM
4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz (6-6-6-18)
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0M858N (CPU)
Graphics
E248W-1920 (1680x1050@60Hz)
512MB NVIDIA Quadro FX 1700 (NVIDIA) 54 °C
Storage
232GB Western Digital WDC WD2500AAJS-75M0A0 ATA Device (SATA) 31 °C
Optical Drives
PLDS DVD+-RW DH-16AAS ATA Device
Audio
USB Audio Device

PCI Data
Slot Proprietary
Slot Type Proprietary
Slot Usage In Use
Data lanes x1
Slot Designation SLOT1
Characteristics PME
Slot Number 0
Slot PCI
Slot Type PCI
Slot Usage Available
Bus Width 32 bit
Slot Designation SLOT2
Characteristics 5V, 3.3V, PME
Slot Number 1
Slot PCI
Slot Type PCI
Slot Usage Available
Bus Width 32 bit
Slot Designation SLOT3

 

[oobymach]

You will need a couple upgrades, I would recommend 8gb of ram (your computer should work with 2x4gb modules, I checked the documentation for that computer), and you have the 305 watt psu I believe so the 750ti should work fine. It will be your cpu that really holds you back and you have one of the best cpu's available I believe for that machine. I know for sure the batman games will work on that setup with upgrades.

http://www.dell.com/downloads/emea/products/optix/Optiplex_brochure_760_isen.pdf

I would recommend the single fan 750ti as it is the most compatible with dell tower cases.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487025