• I'd like a new GPU and PSU, but have no idea what to DU.
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Sorry for the bad pun in the title. Anyway, without further adieu, let's get started. The subject is simple. I've got an Inspiron 530 (This thing: [url]http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/dell-inspiron-530/4505-3118_7-32953389.html[/url]), and I've recently run into a few problems while learning Blender. When I've done GPU rendering (The only thing I've installed is a GeForce 9500 GT), the system becomes sluggish and unresponsive, which shouldn't happen. (It has 6GB of DDR2, as well as a 2.66Ghz Core 2 Duo) I've come to the conclusion that the GPU is starving the rest of the machine from power, causing instability. (300w PSU. How does it boot?) So... Yeah. Here's the motherboard ([url]http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/detail_overview.aspx?ID=en-us0000319[/url]), I need a card that'll fit that. Take note that, according to the Foxconn spec sheet (Which I found by reading a sticker on the mobo), it doesn't have a PCI-E 2.0 slot, but instead a PCI-E x16 (presumably 1.0) slot. I've got a budget of $250, so keep it in that range. I'm also looking for an NVIDIA card, as they're the only ones that seem to have CUDA (Which I need for hardware accelerated Cycles rendering). Suggest away.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127592[/url] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207012[/url]
I'm kind of concerned about that card... The sheer size of it is disconcerting, as it may not fit in the case. I'll take measurements, and update the OP. EDIT: Also, will that PSU run that card? I see no mention of power requirements anywhere on the card's page.
560s are tiny..
It says the card's nine inches long. That's as long as my motherboard. That could pose a problem. Here's my mobo: [img]http://img.techpowerup.org/100101/12111702240064.jpg[/img] That longer black slot in the top left is the PCI-E x16 slot. There could be space issues.
[QUOTE=Armotekma;31219749][url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127592[/url] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207012[/url][/QUOTE] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371047[/url]
if it's as long as the mother board I don't see the problem.
Alright, so, quick question with that PSU. It has two 8 pin PCI-E adapters (6+2). The card has two 6 pin power inputs. I can plug the 6 pin part of the 8 pin PCI-E adapter into the 6 pin hole, right? PINS: [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4010779/Pins.PNG[/img] HOLES: [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4010779/Holes.PNG[/img]
yes, the +2 is separate and clips on when you need an 8 pin or can be left if you need a 6 pin
[QUOTE=reapaninja;31239468]yes, the +2 is separate and clips on when you need an 8 pin or can be left if you need a 6 pin[/QUOTE] What an elegant solution. Lovely. Now I just have to buy the things. [editline]21st July 2011[/editline] One last question: I'm kind of curious if it'll fit in my case. After taking some measurements, I've found that my current PSU is 5.8" wide, 3.4" high, and 5.5" deep. The new PSU is 6.3" x 5.91" x 3.39"... And I have no idea what axes those are. Help?
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