Upgrading Graphis Card in Inspiron 530s

[rwheeler2121]

I really don't need a beat of a card, but I've had trouble finding a card that fits this case. I really just want to play company of heroes and upgrade from my integrated graphics. I know I need something low profile, but in my attempt I've already purchased one card that didn't fit. All the other threads regarding this issue are dated so I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction. From what I remember the psu limits the choices for me too. Thanks a lot.

 

[rolli59]

Here is one and will work on your PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131151 or this which is the most powerful in low profile http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814187060

 

[rewindlabs]

Wrong....

 

[rwheeler2121]

So it sounds like I will need to do some modding to get a decent card to fit with my case? That wasn't something I intended to do, but will if it's completely necessary.

 

[rewindlabs]

Post an exact link to your system such as cpu/mobo etc and the psu as well so i can now your watt usage and rating of amps

This card was just released and is much much better than a 9600gt or 4650...but it requires two pci-e power connectors...now you can use a adapter because most likely your psu doesn't have two pci-e connections...

So let me know as this would be a great card for you if you can power it...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010380048%20106792627%201067947628&name=Radeon%20HD%204770

 

[rwheeler2121]

http://www.dell.com/content/product...&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&~oid=us~en~29~64bit_pcs_1~~

 

[rewindlabs]

No depending on the card you use you won't have to mod anything...ok what is your budget and what is the resolution you want to play on?

 

[rwheeler2121]

Anything around $100 should be fine for me. I actually play on a 32" LCD and the resolution I currently use is 1360x768. Thanks so much for the help!

 

[rewindlabs]

This card has a special design that uses low power so it works great on your psu...do not try to buy any of the other 9600gts as they only may work

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2%2050012287%2040000048%20106792522%201067937365%201419530408&name=Low%20Profile&SpeTabStoreType=1

Now you will NEED one of these to allow you to connect and power it

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812887001

That should do fine at your resolution...take a look at the benchmarks of the card and measure the resolutions

1280x1024 is your resolution in a different ration so use that as your benchmark...

 

[rolli59]

"Rewindlabs" good to see that you realized we where talking about low profile cards after the fact.

 

[rewindlabs]

You can mod other cards into the 530...go check out the xfx gtx 260 reviews....i figured i would save the guy above the trouble though