indigoataxia
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Hi all, long time reader first time poster. I have a Dell Vostro 220s which is the same form factor as the HP Slimlines so I have been keeping up with this thread as alot of stuff is relevant to me.
Just Wednesday, Newegg started carrying low profile 4650's.
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4650 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Low Profile HDMI Out $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102829
Not only is the 4650 a bit more powerful than the 9500GT (assuming both are GDDR2, which you cant find a low profile GDDR3 of either), but it draws the same power, 50w. I have been waiting for it for my Vostro 220s since it showed up on a german retailer last month. And at $55, its cheaper than any low profile 9500gt I've ever seen. Also it has native HDMI out which would be nice for HTPC.
This seems to be the best way to go without upgrading to a power supply that can handle the 9600 or 9800. Our PC has a 280w PS which is enough for it. The new 230w Slimline power supply would probably handle it too, but im not sure about the 180w.
Just Wednesday, Newegg started carrying low profile 4650's.
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4650 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Low Profile HDMI Out $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102829
Not only is the 4650 a bit more powerful than the 9500GT (assuming both are GDDR2, which you cant find a low profile GDDR3 of either), but it draws the same power, 50w. I have been waiting for it for my Vostro 220s since it showed up on a german retailer last month. And at $55, its cheaper than any low profile 9500gt I've ever seen. Also it has native HDMI out which would be nice for HTPC.
This seems to be the best way to go without upgrading to a power supply that can handle the 9600 or 9800. Our PC has a 280w PS which is enough for it. The new 230w Slimline power supply would probably handle it too, but im not sure about the 180w.