slim tower = graphics cards don't fit

yahn · 11-29-2005, 04:55 AM

I have a dell dimension 4600c. The c is the slim version, so I've been unable to find a graphics card that will fit inside the tower. I really need to get a graphics card in this computer becasue integrated graphics became outdated like 7 years ago. Does anyone know of decent graphics card < 200 that would work with this computer? I've been trying to find a few months now and everything I've tried either just doesn't work, or won't fit.

4W4K3 · 11-29-2005, 05:00 AM

Cut a hole in the side of your tower. Your graphics are more important than the look/appeal of your case I think. What are the dimensions of the tower? Maybe get that, and compare that to w/e card you are interested in.

This is one of thedisadvantages with "slim"/micro sized cases...space.

NeuromancerWGDD'U · 11-29-2005, 05:34 AM

Look for a "low profile" card. Those should fit into your case.

A whole bunch o' them are listed here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ubmit=Property

yahn · 11-29-2005, 12:59 PM

I can't find the deminsions of [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102525]this card[url]. My computer doesn't have a pci express slot, should I just get a new computer rather then waste another 50 on it? I only have about $400 to work with, so I'll have trouble getting good parts.

Hairy_Lee · 11-29-2005, 01:11 PM

if you dont have much money i would hold off getting a new system until you have more money. i believe that the 5700 LE is the quickest agp card that comes in low profile form, if you dont have and agp port they also sell it in pci form; however you might have a hard time trying to find one

**Praetor** · 11-29-2005, 04:35 PM

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I can't find the deminsions of [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102525]this card[url]. My computer doesn't have a pci express slot, should I just get a new computer rather then waste another 50 on it? I only have about $400 to work with, so I'll have trouble getting good parts.

Well the card needs to fit itself into the PCI bracket right?

And the rest of the card is shorter than the bracket ... so you should be ok

11-29-2005, 04:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
yahn New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 19	slim tower = graphics cards don't fit I have a dell dimension 4600c. The c is the slim version, so I've been unable to find a graphics card that will fit inside the tower. I really need to get a graphics card in this computer becasue integrated graphics became outdated like 7 years ago. Does anyone know of decent graphics card < 200 that would work with this computer? I've been trying to find a few months now and everything I've tried either just doesn't work, or won't fit.

11-29-2005, 05:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
4W4K3 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lewisville, TX Age: 20 Posts: 6,886	Cut a hole in the side of your tower. Your graphics are more important than the look/appeal of your case I think. What are the dimensions of the tower? Maybe get that, and compare that to w/e card you are interested in. This is one of thedisadvantages with "slim"/micro sized cases...space. __________________ My Computer I choose to believe what I was programmed to believe. Can I eat your brain? FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

11-29-2005, 05:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
NeuromancerWGDD'U Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I miss Oregon... Age: 19 Posts: 477	Look for a "low profile" card. Those should fit into your case. A whole bunch o' them are listed here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ubmit=Property __________________ My little machine: S423 Pentium 4 1.3Ghz, 4x256 16-bit RIMM RAM, 32MB TNT2 video card. I think it may be time to upgrade... The upgrade! My machine will soon be a 939 X2 4000+, 4x512 DDR400, and an 8600GTS.

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Hairy_Lee VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Plymouth, UK Age: 25 Posts: 2,553	if you dont have much money i would hold off getting a new system until you have more money. i believe that the 5700 LE is the quickest agp card that comes in low profile form, if you dont have and agp port they also sell it in pci form; however you might have a hard time trying to find one __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 EVGA nForce 650i Ultra mainboard EVGA 7950 GT KO SC 512Mb w/ Zalman VF-900Cu 2Gb of OCZ GOLD XTC SPECIAL OPS Eition Notebook - Acer Aspire 9300 - Turion TL-60/ 2 Gb RAM/ Geforce Go 7600 128 Dedicated (400 Mb turbocache)

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11-29-2005, 12:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
yahn New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 19	I can't find the deminsions of [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102525]this card[url]. My computer doesn't have a pci express slot, should I just get a new computer rather then waste another 50 on it? I only have about $400 to work with, so I'll have trouble getting good parts.