Replacing low-profile video card - Hardware & Software

Ok guys I've had this PC for almost a year now and since I have an IOU from my parents to the value of $400 NZD ($282 USD) I'm looking for a video card under $100 (I'll be referring to NZD from now on). Originally the money is to go to a new graphics tablet but I've found one for $300 and now it's time to upgrade the PC a little with the left overs. My current build: Stock Optiplex 755 E6550 @ 2.33GHz 4gb ddr2 Radeon 256mb HD 2400 PRO 80gb & 40gb 7200 SATA HDDs Things I'd prefer: [list][*]I can purchase the video card within NZ (can't do overseas purchases) [*]$100 max budget [*]Performs better than the 2400 [/list] Now I haven't just come here asking you guys for help without me doing a proper investigation so here's what I've found out: [list][*]The 2400 draws 21w max, so the new one will have to be around the same [*][url=http://www.trademe.co.nz/Computers/Components/Video-cards/PCIExpress/auction-261665438.htm]Something I found that fits what I'm looking for, but I don't know how well it would fair with the PSU[/url]. Further info can be found [url=http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=2924]here[/url] [*]The PC is the DT model, which explains the low profile limitation. [*]Currently hooked up to a 24" 1080 and a 17" 768 through the DVI port split into 2 VGAs. [/list] Thanks guys for helping me out.

How many watts is your PSU? If you have enough power, (which I don't think you do) you should go for a 4770.

[QUOTE=ghostofme;19188135]How many watts is your PSU? If you have enough power, (which I don't think you do) you should go for a 4770.[/QUOTE] 28th page of [url=http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/products/optix/en/opti_755_techspecs.pdf]this[/url]. Looks like 280w :( Edit: [url=http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-4770,2281-13.html]Holy shit a 4770 is way outta my PC's league[/url] Edit: More research yielded the power consumption of the [url=http://ati.amd.com/products/Radeonhd4300/index.html]4350[/url] I'm looking at: 20w, but that's the stock version so I'm guessing [url=http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=2924]this one will be at least 50% more[/url].

Just get a new PSU

What will you be using this PC for?

4650

OP have you got an actual hardware site we can use

[QUOTE=anikilol;19188749]Just get a new PSU[/QUOTE] I would, but first I'm going to need more money for that (which I've explained I have a budget of $100 NZD) and I wouldn't know where to start with a new PSU that can fit in the case. [QUOTE=ghostofme;19188789]What will you be using this PC for?[/QUOTE] Mid-range gaming and graphic design [QUOTE=JohnEdwards;19188795]4650[/QUOTE] 4550 is the best option I can find, unless you can find me one that fits the criteria provided. [QUOTE=reapaninja;19188830]OP have you got an actual hardware site we can use[/QUOTE] Here's links I've already posted: [url]http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/products/optix/en/opti_755_techspecs.pdf[/url] - The stock build (DT version) [url]http://www1.sapphiretech.com/nz/products/products_overview.php?gpid=260&grp=3[/url] - What is on my mind right now [url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Computers/Components/Video-cards/Other/auction-262038031.htm[/url] - The auction page What do you mean by hardware site anyway?

a site you can buy hardware from, not a general auction/selling site

[QUOTE=jechtman;19190177]What do you mean by hardware site anyway?[/QUOTE] Like Newegg.com, or Tigerdirect.com, or Overclockers.co.uk, or ebuyer.co.uk. Sites like those.

Not Newegg in this case though.

OP, if you're going to be using this PC for mid-end gaming you're going to want a 4670 or higher. Which means you'll have to upgrade your PSU, which isn't all that bad being that you won't survive on a 230 watt for another year. You should look into buying a 550 watt or 500 watt before you upgrade your GPU, or upgrade both right now if you have the budget.

[QUOTE=paul simon;19191253]Not Newegg in this case though.[/QUOTE] Whomever rated paul simon dumb clearly hasn't read what the criteria has stated: [quote=me]I can purchase the video card within NZ (can't do overseas purchases)[/quote] Think of it as a challange. [QUOTE=ghostofme;19195328]OP, if you're going to be using this PC for mid-end gaming you're going to want a 4670 or higher. Which means you'll have to upgrade your PSU, which isn't all that bad being that you won't survive on a 230 watt for another year. You should look into buying a 550 watt or 500 watt before you upgrade your GPU, or upgrade both right now if you have the budget.[/QUOTE] Ok here's a hardware site: [url]http://pricespy.co.nz/[/url] And to clarify it's a 280w. I don't have the budget to get a new PSU so a good video card that doesn't draw much power [i]and[/i] can fit a low profile case. Again, budget is $100 NZD ($70 USD), cannot do overseas and must be low profilable with a low power consumption. Something to add is that I don't want the power bill to go up as well.

I suggest this PSU, [url]http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=482282[/url], and this GPU, [url]http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=370584[/url] Everything costs so much on that website. 4670s are nearly $120. They're around $70 here in America.

[QUOTE=ghostofme;19239534]Everything costs so much on that website. 4670s are nearly $120. They're around $70 here in America.[/QUOTE] Maybe because their prices are in NZ Dollars?

Ok guys ending up getting the 1gb one of these: [url]http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/product/?psn=000101&pid=274[/url] It's going to cost me a bit more than I wanted to but that's fine, 128-bit beats 64-bit anyday. Plus it's gotten reviews on Newegg stating it works fine on 250w psus. [QUOTE=JohnEdwards;19188795]4650[/QUOTE] A stand corrected here Thread adjourned.