Graphics Card for Slim computers

[prettyboy]

Hi I'm looking for a slim graphics card that will support 64MB Direct 3D compatible video card with Hardware TnL. Most of the supported chipsets for the game I want to play are NVIDIA, ATI Radeon or Matrox. I'm running an Intel G33/G31 family chipset right now,which doesn't support TnL, but I want to upgrade so I can actually play some older computer games. Keep in mind that I am currently running Vista as my OS. I also don't want to spend too much money and my price range is about $20 to $70 I know it's kind of low but hopefully I can find it on NewEgg or some cheap website.

 

[coozie7]

Which system do you have?
What is the output on the power supply +12v line or lines? You'll have to open the case and read the label on the PSU to find this out.

 

[IH8U]

If AGP: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121315
$50 ATI (ASUS) 3450 AGP.
If PCI-x16: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121306
$44 ATI (ASUS) 4550 PCI-X16 (2.0)

Or PCI: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814187057
$68 GeForce (Sparkle) 9400GT

 

[prettyboy]

Well I have an Inspiron 530s and I tried searching for the psu and I couldn't find it but I googled it and I got 300W PSU. But my likely choices are

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121259

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121259R

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125095

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131147

I'm thinking the first one which is not only cheap but in the reviews someone had it in their 530s so I'm guessing it's slim and they said it ran with vista. Vista is my OS.

 

[prettyboy]

ok cool but will this fit in my "slim" computer or will I have to buy an adapter to make it fit? Also this will support the 64MB Direct 3D compatible video card with Hardware TnL that I need?

 

[coozie7]

Depends on the games you want to play.
The 4550 is very weak for newer ones, but should handle games of the No one Lives Forever 2 vintage well enough.
If you want more power though this is a good one: It's not far off the old 7800GTX I'm using and it can play tougher titles than the HD4550:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102829

 

[coozie7]

@ Prettyboy: The HD4550 is well, far, miles, above the 64 Mb hardware TnL requirement.

 

[prettyboy]

Depends on the games you want to play.
The 4550 is very weak for newer ones, but should handle games of the No one Lives Forever 2 vintage well enough.
If you want more power though this is a good one: It's not far off the old 7800GTX I'm using and it can play tougher titles than the HD4550:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102829

Ok thankyou very much this board is way more responsive and helpful than most. But yes I'm primarily getting this for NOLF2 but one again will I have to get an adapter plate for the 4550 to fit my slim computer or no?

 

[coozie7]

No, the board has two adaptors in the retail package.
I think you'll do fine with the HD4550, ignore my suggestion of the HD4650, it is really far more than you need.

 

[prettyboy]

Well the game works but now the in game voice doesn't play I gotta try to find a patch I guess