Zotac Nvidia gtx 960 installation

[Navzone]

I have dell inspiron small desktop 3000 series with Intel i3 processor, 2gb ram.
I want to upgrade and want to install zotac Nvidia gtx960 2gb ddr5,will it be compatible with this desktop.
And I'm improving the ram to 8gb.
Please help me out of this.

 

[Sergeant_Sneaky]

Which i3 do you have? It could bottleneck in CPU intensive games.

 

[spagalicious]

Is this the series you are referring to?
http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/inspiron-3647-small-desktop/pd

If it is, the power supply (220W) will likely be insufficient for the GTX 960, especially if the card is custom or overclocked. Most reviews put system power at full load over 200W. Though the i3 and 8Gb of ram will cut down on your power consumption, the load will be very close to what your PSU is capable of delivering over its 12V rail. That is assuming it is capable of delivering the power it is rated for. The reference GTX 960 has a TDP of 120W.

Also, Dell has rocky support for the 900 series. You would also need to verify there is a BIOS update available that supports the 900 series.

 

[Navzone]

Is there enough space for this card to be fitted inside the cabinet. And how much power will be needed for that. Do I have to change my smps also.

 

[Kisianik]

Is there enough space for this card to be fitted inside the cabinet. And how much power will be needed for that. Do I have to change my smps also.

If indeed you have this PC, it requires low profile cards first, and second, not all low profile cards can fit. I don't even recall seen GTX960 low profile, correct me if I am wrong