Reddit reviews EVGA 1GB GeForce 8400 GS DirectX 10 64-Bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card Model 01G-P3-1302-LR

Lets look at the Dell Optiplex GX280 Full Tower. According to CNet it came out June of 2004 so lets just pretend that was ten years ago instead of eleven. My parents bought a Dell Dimensions 8300 sometime around 2003 which had two SATA ports on the motherboard (The hard drive and CD drive were IDE) but since I never got it to work, I'll skip to the all SATA model. This is what I would do to determine the reasonable upgrade cost.

• The Intel Socket is LGA775 so I would need to determine the fastest processor for that socket. That being said, just because a processor fits on the motherboard does not mean that it will work.
  
  
• This computer has 4 DIMMS for RAM so I would want to max that out. Since all of the GX280s I have used were 32-bit systems (some pentium processors around this time were 64-bit but lets just assume that isn't the case), I would assume 4GiB is the max.
  
  
• A decent 256GiB SSD would probably do the job. If they need more storage, it can be added after the fact. I assume if they have been using a 10 year old computer and the thing probably came with a 150GiB drive they should be fine with the 256.
  
  
• Windows XP is end of life now so a Windows 7 license would be needed.
  
  
• Since drivers on Windows 7 for the GX280 are a bit hard to find, you may need to get an discrete graphics card if one is not in there already. I found unsigned Windows 7 video drivers once but they really didn't work all that well. I want to say if you need the serial port too, you might be out of luck unless you come up with a different solution.
  
  So here are all the cost estimates.
  
  
• $109.99(Free Shipping)Crucial MX100. I have had a lot of luck with Crucial products so this would be the one I would buy because of that.
  
  
• $24.60(Free Shipping)A-Tech 184Pin 400MHz PC3200 RAM (We're going to need two of these so I doubled the price). According to this forum and the specs sheet the max for the full tower is 4GB. Normally I go with brands I have heard of but I wasn't seeing good buying options for those so I went with A-Tech.
  
  
• $15.99(Free Shipping)SL7Z3. According to this forum post the fastest process is the Prescott P4 clocked at 3.8GHz. According to Intel's site it is 64-Bit compatible so that is something.
  
  
• $76.98(Free Shipping) Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit SP1. I was reading somewhere (I can't find the link now) that drivers are a mess and just because the processor supports 64-bit does not mean the entire system would. It might be safer to get the same thing but in 32-Bit
  
  
• $33.99(Amazon prime shipping) GeForce 8400 graphics card. Just in case you needed an graphics card if the drivers don't pan out.
  
  
• $34.99(Amazon Prime shipping) Antec 450 Watt Power Supply. This also may be strenuous. The graphics card says to have at least a 350 Watt power supply. Since the full tower 280 comes with a 305 Watt I would imagine it would be a good idea to up the supply a bit.
  
  Total Cost = 296.54 with all extra costs added. Someone not as throughout as myself can cut costs on a lot of the things on this list. I would show this breakdown to the customer and explain why it might be more cost efficient to purchase a new machine (or have me build them one) and we could go from there.

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-1024MB-Graphics-01G-P3-1302-LR/dp/B0049MPQA4

unless you are just interested in the box, sure.

This Evga geforce graphics card
Seems too good to be true.
Can anyone comment on any potential problems. Has anyone had hardware conflicts. Will there be other pieces of hardware ill need to upgrade as well?

Ps.first time upgrading my pc.

EDIT: Thanks for the intel. Any recommendations for a card under 100?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0049MPQA4/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1415907693&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40

Can get even better ones if you buy used. I think that totals 210$ for a full system

OMG this blew up I did not expect to get more than 1 reply O_O. Thanks to all you guys who replied.

This is one that I found
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-1024MB-Graphics-01G-P3-1302-LR/dp/B0049MPQA4/ref=sr_1_10?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480140275&sr=1-10&keywords=graphics+card

Pros:

• Cheap af
  
• EVGA (Fancy Name)
  
• 1 GB Graphics
  
• Can run COD, Fallout 3 and older games
  
• Can run newer games in windowed mode
  
  Cons:
  
• Sounds like an apache helicopter when used intensely
  
• Gets kinda hot
  
• Do I need to purchase a cooling system just for 1 tiny budget card???
  
  I can get it used for 21 bucks, almost free, really. I have 40 bucks to spend but remember that I gotta have a game budget too ;) I'm breaking by butt with online surveys to get 60 dollars for overwatch
  
  
  Ok, now comes the hard part: installing
  I opened up my computer and found the exact model:
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883220043
  
  The card needs 300 PSU or higher of Power Supply, i can't find how much power supply my computer currently has, so if someone could find out that would be greatly appreciated
  
  Thanks y'all

Sorry guys...I missed a 3 in the DDR I believe.

This is the link to the exact card I have.

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Express-Graphics-01G-P3-1302-LR/dp/tech-data/B0049MPQA4

You can use a pci-e card with front header connections. You can buy a cheap SSD and graphic card which should be good enough for media streaming and stuff.

It seems that others online are having different troubles w/ Windows 10 on that machine. I would recommend leaving them on windows 7 or 8.1. If there is some reason you need to switch to windows 10, I would double check the issue with the graphics card as it seems others with the Inspiron 620 did not have that same issue.

Googling the model number, there are some shots of the Mobo that show that it has a PCIe graphics slot. PCIe will negotiate to lower speeds, so you should be ok getting a newer 2.0 or 3.0 card even if it is only a 1.0 interface.

This card claims compatibility with windows 10 and seems to fit the bill for you. Buy it somewhere you can return it just in case graphics doesn't turn out to be the problem.

Greetings! So to begin with, due to the various models of the dell inspiron 3000 I couldn't pinpoint exactly all of the components of your computer.

However through some digging in the reviews and "answered questions" of amazon I think I've determined that your motherboard does indeed have an open expansion slot that you could put a cheap but powerful gpu (graphics card) in. So because your desktop is small or low profile, you'll need to purchase a low profile graphics card. For example: http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-PCI-E-Graphics-01G-P3-1302-LR/dp/B0049MPQA4/ref=zg_bs_284822_8

That particular card SHOULD fit in your computer (in one of the open PCI-e 3.0 x16 slots). The only reason i said "should" is because I don't have all the details on your computer. However if you provide them whether it be pictures of the guts of your computer or simply a model name I'll be able to give you a 100% answer.

I hope this helped.
-Alec

If you can get your hands on an 8400gs, I have always had luck with them.

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-1024MB-Graphics-01G-P3-1302-LR/dp/B0049MPQA4

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-8400GS-1GB-SDDR3/dp/B0049MPQA4/ref=sr_1_345?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464979278&sr=1-345&keywords=NVIDIA

You can probably buy an internal card that supports dual monitors for that price, like his one!

Ok so for what I understand the higher the number for that specific brand name the better? What about something I don't understand like this

I know from the price it's pretty bad, but what does the 8400 GS mean and et cetera?

Ended up going with two of these. Does anyone have an opinion as to whether they will be good for basic HTPC use?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049MPQA4/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks.

The best of the prices are from Refurbished PC and JSM Computers. Check the shipping price on both to see which is better in that regard.


Consider this if it runs New Vegas poorly, but it may not be needed.


Now, you could also pick one up from Best Buy, Walmart or wherever, but I would not recommend that, overpriced, and full of bloatware (useless programs you don't need) for both. All this is assuming you live in the United States, if not, I am clueless as to where to buy it from.

I'm currently looking at this, but the dimensions seem pretty tight. This one doesn't have dimensions, but I'm looking.

How would this be in my system?
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Express-Graphics-01G-P3-1302-LR/dp/B0049MPQA4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1335463448&sr=8-2

Sorry i am barely tech-savvy.

the cheapest one i could find on amazon is this one https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-1024MB-Graphics-01G-P3-1302-LR/dp/B0049MPQA4/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1503728270&sr=1-3&keywords=GPU

it only has one hdmi input but my motherboard has another one, will it work if i plug one monitor to my MOBO hdmi and the other monitor to a gpu hdmi?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049MPQA4/?tag=pcpapi-20

EVGA GeForce 8400 GS 1 GB DDR3

Assuming that it doesn't have a DVI-I port (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Visual_Interface#/media/File:DVI_Connector_Types.svg) which would let you use a simple DVI-I to vga adapter... pretty much whatever the cheapest GPU with a VGA port you can find, something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049MPQA4/

Or just buy something used off Ebay, there's plenty of em cheap.

This video card has 3 ports but the Q&A section on Amazon says it does NOT support 3 monitors. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049MPQA4/?tag=pcpapi-20

I have a this one right now https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA2-GeForce-Express-Graphics-01G-P3-1302-LR/dp/B0049MPQA4 im using it in the pc i have right now which is alost 8 years old, would this work? also thanks for the reply

Just build your own

Pick a full ATX size case of your choosing, otherwise:

Cost: $3,050 (assuming you pick a $100 case)

24 core Threadripper: https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Threadripper-48-Thread-Processor-YD297XAZAFWOF/dp/B07JBQJ1D9/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=threadripper+24+core&qid=1567631080&s=gateway&sr=8-1

CPU cooler: https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-U14S-TR4-SP3-Premium-Grade-Cooler/dp/B074DX2SX7/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=threadripper+cooler&qid=1567632057&s=gateway&sr=8-5

Motherboard: https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-X399-AORUS-PRO-Motherboard/dp/B07K8SJPMB/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=threadripper+motherboard&qid=1567631029&s=gateway&sr=8-2

256GB DDR4: https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC4-21300-2666MHz-CT32G4RFD4266-Registered/dp/B07X1TLVJN/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=ddr4+128gb&qid=1567631174&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNlQ4T1Q5NjdFTTE4JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDIxNzcxMUpSRDBXMDNVRVFJNiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTU2ODkzM0hOVktPV01VNDkzOSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

850w Titanium PSU: https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-HX750i-Platinum-Certified-Modular/dp/B07MRF491W/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=PSU&qid=1567631287&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE3UFRNUEFFQkQ3WjAmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA5MTc0NjMzUk0yWThJSUg3TDZWJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5OTcyNjYyV1hZNE9RQUE3Q1dPJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

A basic GPU for video out: https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-DirectX-Express-01G-P3-1302-LR/dp/B0049MPQA4/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=gs+8400&qid=1567631914&s=gateway&sr=8-2

SSD: https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-250GB-Internal-MZ-76E250B-AM/dp/B07864WMK8/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=Samsung+SSD+128GB&qid=1567631523&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Fans: https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Premium-Magnetic-Levitation-2-Pack/dp/B01G5I6MRK/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=pc+fans&qid=1567631637&s=gateway&sr=8-10

The reason I'm asking is because I can get something [like this] (http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Express-Graphics-01G-P3-1302-LR/dp/B0049MPQA4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393975369&sr=8-1&keywords=video+card) for $30 bucks, and I'm only willing to spend as much as $50 right now. I would certainly like to spend $300-500 on a system right now, but I think I'm gonna try to get health insurance and a dental visit first.

Besides, anything that could play Minecraft or TF2 or some of those indie games I've been drooling over for years would be a major upgrade for me, since I haven't been able to run any games made in the last decade. (I have 1.6g single core processor, 128mb video card, and ram expanded to the max at 2gb)

EVGA GeForce 8400 GS 1024MB DDR3 PCI-E 2.0 Graphics Card DVI/HDMI/VGA 01G-P3-1302-LR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049MPQA4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_QlIcAbXTHDYH3