Video Card Upgrade

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Squirtbro

Discussion Starter · Jun 2, 2008

I have a dell inspiron 531s. I want to upgrade the graphics card for gaming, which also means I need to upgrade the power supply. I haven't really been able to find a card or a PSU that would fit the case. If anyone has any suggestions they would be much appreciated.

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emosun

· #2 · Jun 3, 2008

Welcome to tsf.

Since that pc is slimline they do not make high powered videocards that would even fit in that case. Thus you won't be needing a new powersupply. The only card that are availible that are ok for gaming would be the 8500 slim or the rare 8600 slim.

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Squirtbro

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 3, 2008

Are you sure I don't need to upgrade the PSU? It's only 250 W. And do you know where i can get either of those cards?

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emosun

· #4 · Jun 3, 2008

You won't be able to upgrade the psu. And either cards should be available on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/WOW-NEW-GeForce...VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3246361&CatId=1826

but note the 8500 doesnt come with a low profile bracket

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