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GPU Advice For Replacing ATI Radeon HD 5450 On Dell 0c2kjt Mainboard
Further to determining - Help & Advice Sought For Overhauling Noisy Dell Inspiron 580 MT - that my present ATI Radeon HD 5450 graphics card has just about had it, causing an obtrusive and irritating noise I have no option but to replace. So having browsed where I usually buy:
Cheap Computer Components Low Prices UK Deals | Ebuyer.com
And considering I am stuck with the Dell MoBo which provides:
1 x PCI Express x16 (2.0)
2 x PCI Express x1
1 x PCI
I seem to be stuck for any choice. What I can't figure out is the interface type requirements. If the best slot available to me is a PCI Express x16 (2.0) and the majority of the cards on the linked website require interfaces that are 2.1, 3.0, 3.0 (x8) / (x16) then as far as my very limited understanding can comprehend this leaves me with very little options?
Is this right or am I totally getting it wrong?
What I wanted to do was purchase a fairly low end card here in the UK for say £30 - £40 ($45 - $65) which would be a slight upgrade on the existing and if need be replace the existing 300w PSU with the following 400w PSU:
Be Quiet Pure Power L8 400W Fully Wired 80+ Bronze Power Supply - Ebuyer
So if anyone could clarify the BUS interface issue, and/or recommend a graphics card to fit PCI Express slots available I'd be most grateful.
I realise this is one banal query for you guys to spend time on and like before in my previous thread I know a lot of you might be thinking scrap the Dell and build a new rig, yet with my lack of knowhow and funds I am reluctant to take the gamble.
Anyway I'd appreciate any advice or information provided. Thanks in advance.
Last edited by Agent Orange; 08 Sep 2014 at 22:03.