Question 1

Hi, can you please tell me what are the exact dimensions of the PCB for this card? I mean without the metal bracket in the back, in case I'd swap it for a low profile one. Thanks.

Accepted Answer

I can't tell you the exact dimensions right now, but I can tell you that comes with a low profile bracket and if fits well into a Dell Inspiron 530S, which is a slim case.  The low profile bracket installs with one screw and the VGA cable unplugs from the pcb.

Question 2

Should this be able to run off a stock power supply?  I have a Dell Inspiron 530 (not slim) and want to know if upgrading my power supply is necessary.

Accepted Answer

I am using a 450W power supply and it's working fine. i should mention that I'm not a gamer, I use my computer for digital audio creation only.

Question 3

Will this card run dual monitors with the low profile bracket?  Would i have 1 DVI port and then need to get an HDMI to DVI adapter to run a second monitor?  I need extend my desktop to a second monitor not just mirror.

Thanks!

Accepted Answer

When using the low profile brackets, all 3 connectors are still available.  The D-Sub (blue VGA connector) is positioned in the slot above or below (your choice) of the card.  This bracket is included as well.

In the picture, the card is shown with the full-height bracket and the D-Sub connector attaches to it with a flexible ribbon cable.  When you switch to low profile, this cable can be moved to either side of the card so you can install the bracket for it in whichever location is most convenient for you.

Hope that helps :)

Question 4

Please can someone explain why this has an x8 and not an x16 pci bus?  If my pc has x16 would i be better off getting a x16 video card or wont i come close to maxing out the x8 bus?

Accepted Answer

Most cards that are x8 are made that way to be cheaper. Depending on what you're using it for, it may not matter that it's x8. If you are using it for gaming you would be better off with an x16 card. If you are using it just to have better graphics in windows or to get better frame rates with movies, it won't matter at all.

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