Specific graphics cards that fit an Optiplex 990, the Desktop model.

[Skylord97]

I've been looking for a graphics card that will fit my pc, the current specs are an Intel i7 2600 core, 4gb of ram, a 400W power supply, and the on board Intel HD Graphics. I've looked at a EVGA GT 730, a couple of PNY brands of the 730, and one Gigabyte brand of the card. And I think (just by searching around on google) I'm supposed to have a low-profile card, because low pro cards are smaller than their standard profile counterparts so it will better fit my 990 DT? I haven't looked at any AMD Radeon graphic cards mostly because I understand the GeForce cards a bit more. I also think my biggest problem would be which PCI-E slot the card would go into, as I am unsure which card to gets as a few cards seem to have different "connections". I think it will help to know my motherboard is a "CN-0VNP2H VNP2H 6D7TR LGA 1155 DDR3" model. Also, a graphics card with a VGA port is preferable as I don't have a DVI cable laying around and my monitor doesn't have a HDMI port. So please, help a PC noob out. (Price range also is anywhere between $60 to $110.)


Thank you in advance.

 

[clutchc]

First things first... Let's be sure you are indeed talking the desktop. Which of these is yours?

If the 2nd from the left, then you will need a low profile card as you suspect. The GT 1030 has replaced the GT 730 if you want better performance for that money.

 

[Skylord97]

First things first... Let's be sure you are indeed talking the desktop. Which of these is yours?

If the 2nd from the left, then you will need a low profile card as you suspect. The GT 1030 has replaced the GT 730 if you want better performance for that money.

My computer is indeed the 2nd one, and Newegg does seem to have better prices for their cards. (guess I was looking at the wrong online stores and websites). One thing I noticed: the 1030s seem to need PCI express 3.0, but the highest my pc can support is 2.0, will that be okay?

 

[maxalge]

First things first... Let's be sure you are indeed talking the desktop. Which of these is yours?

If the 2nd from the left, then you will need a low profile card as you suspect. The GT 1030 has replaced the GT 730 if you want better performance for that money.

My computer is indeed the 2nd one, and Newegg does seem to have better prices for their cards. (guess I was looking at the wrong online stores and websites). One thing I noticed: the 1030s seem to need PCI express 3.0, but the highest my pc can support is 2.0, will that be okay?

backwards compatible

 

[clutchc]

+1^
All good. Also check Amazon for price. Occasionally they beat Newegg.
Here's a comparison between the GT 730 and the GT 1030.