network cards for a dell pc

jack1 · 11-22-2006, 01:52 PM

So I got a network card from pc world today so that i could conect my 2 computers via a local area conection. As i went to install it i noticed that the network card was too big and doesent fit. Does this mean i have to buy a special network card for a dell pc?

**johnwill** · 11-22-2006, 03:34 PM

That depends on the specific Dell PC. If you have one of the low-profile models, you need a low-profile card.

jack1 · 11-22-2006, 05:11 PM

its a dell optiplex GX270 is that a low profile model?

**johnwill** · 11-23-2006, 02:33 PM

I can't say, how does the card "not fit"? Is it too tall, or is it too long? Low profile cases have a much shorter mounting bracket on the expansion cards, they're pretty easy to spot.

jack1 · 11-30-2006, 05:04 PM

i read somewhere that the dell optiplex already has a network card in.. oh and yes its too long..and it wouldnt fit anyway the actual shape of the end is different to the one in the pc its a different fitting

**cjessee** · 11-30-2006, 05:37 PM

I was just checking out the specs of the machine and it claims to have an onboard network card, you may not need to install a new one. Here is my reference:

http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache:...s&ct=clnk&cd=1

11-22-2006, 01:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
jack1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3 OS: xp	network cards for a dell pc So I got a network card from pc world today so that i could conect my 2 computers via a local area conection. As i went to install it i noticed that the network card was too big and doesent fit. Does this mean i have to buy a special network card for a dell pc?

11-22-2006, 03:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,983 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	That depends on the specific Dell PC. If you have one of the low-profile models, you need a low-profile card. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-23-2006, 02:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,983 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	I can't say, how does the card "not fit"? Is it too tall, or is it too long? Low profile cases have a much shorter mounting bracket on the expansion cards, they're pretty easy to spot. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-22-2006, 05:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
jack1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3 OS: xp	its a dell optiplex GX270 is that a low profile model?

11-30-2006, 05:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
jack1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3 OS: xp	i read somewhere that the dell optiplex already has a network card in.. oh and yes its too long..and it wouldnt fit anyway the actual shape of the end is different to the one in the pc its a different fitting

11-30-2006, 05:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
cjessee Uh oh. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 794 OS: Windows NT/2000/XP, Dictaphone, Windows 2003 Server	I was just checking out the specs of the machine and it claims to have an onboard network card, you may not need to install a new one. Here is my reference: http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache:...s&ct=clnk&cd=1