IS a DDR2 GPU compatible with my motherboard?

[Christopher Radonjic]

Hi guys, I recently had some trouble looking for a graphics card. I know what your thinking, "Why is this in the motherboard forums?"; well, this is why. I have a Dell Dimension 4600c Slim PC and I'm having some issues. I also recently ordered a 512mb DDR3 GPU to use in it (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161318) except when I plugged it in, I got nothing. No screen flicker or anything. The fan on it was working. Before I had this card, I had a 256mb DDR GPU which worked fine except my case would have to remain open. Now my main question is... Is the Dell K0057 Motherboard compatible with DDR2 graphics cards? [Here's one (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814139043)] I think the problem is that the motherboard did not recognize the DDR3, but I'm not sure... Also, the power supply is not the issue and as you can see it is low profile. Help would be greatly appreciated!

-Chris

Additional Facts:

Chipset: Intel 865GSupported Processors: Intel Pentium 4; Socket 478
Supported Memory: 2x DDR SDRAM Slots; 2 GB Memory Maximum
Audio: Integrated ADI 1980 Audio Controller
Video: Intel Integrated AGP Graphics - 4X and 8X
Expansion Capabilities: 1x Low Profile AGP Slot; 1x Low Profile PCI Slot
Peripheral Interfaces: 1x 25-Pin Parallel Port; 2x Unpowered Firefire Ports; 2x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports; 6x USB 2.0 Connectors; 5x Miniature Connectors; Line-out, mic, and surround and center LFE Channel; 1x RJ-45 Network/Ethernet Connector
Motherboard Part Number: K0057

 

[scout_03]

what is the color code from the back of the case .

 

[Christopher Radonjic]

what is the color code from the back of the case .

what code?
the abcd thing or barcode at bottom

 

[scout_03]

the dell light code in the back of the case witch color they are from left to right .

 

[Christopher Radonjic]

the A B C D are all lit up green

 

[Christopher Radonjic]

still there?

 

[Christopher Radonjic]

the dell light code in the back of the case witch color they are from left to right .

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[scout_03]

this means the computer is in a normal operating condition, what is you psu power .

 

[Christopher Radonjic]

I have 160W, but I can also make that 300W

 

[Christopher Radonjic]

this means the computer is in a normal operating condition, what is you psu power .

so its 300w

 

[scout_03]

the card ask for a 300 watts and add the other components to this your short on power .

 

[Christopher Radonjic]

the card ask for a 300 watts and add the other components to this your short on power .

But lets say I had 450W... is ddr2 compatible or not? I easily ran a ddr 256mb on the 160w

 

[scout_03]

the card is a agp does not mater whitch ddr memory she have she should work on your system but need the power to do so and this card could be doa when you receive her could you test her in another system that use the agp slot .

 

[Christopher Radonjic]

the card is a agp does not mater whitch ddr memory she have she should work on your system but need the power to do so and this card could be doa when you receive her could you test her in another system that use the agp slot .

I was reading reviews on the DDR3 and people were saying it wasn't working in their dell computers either.

 

[scout_03]

then you will have to find a older agp card .

 

[Christopher Radonjic]

then you will have to find a older agp card .

After talking with dell support, They said DDR2 is compatible with it seeing as they have some for ridiculous prices that are for sale for my specific model. So Basically

Dell Dimension Video Card Info:
Compatible with DDR, DDR2
Not Compatible with DDR3

Note: May need bigger power supply that will not fit the case as 160W is the highest one they make for it

 

[scout_03]

then it is time to start raisesome fund to build yourself a upgradable system,come back here when you will be ready to build and forum members will be in to help .