What size graphics card do I need?
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I suspect my father's gfx card in his office PC is dying - the fan is getting very noisy when worked hard.
Looking at it (writing on it now) the interface plate (terminology alert!) visible from the back of the PC is shorter than I'm familiar with. It's approx 2.5" long.
If I set out to buy him another, what is this size/protocol called?
The PC is an off-the-shelf HP s5000 'Pavilion Slimline' if that helps.
I'm not worried about what spec of card I get, just the size.
Looking at it (writing on it now) the interface plate (terminology alert!) visible from the back of the PC is shorter than I'm familiar with. It's approx 2.5" long.
If I set out to buy him another, what is this size/protocol called?
The PC is an off-the-shelf HP s5000 'Pavilion Slimline' if that helps.
I'm not worried about what spec of card I get, just the size.
TonyRPH said:
Yes, I would probably go with this one
Just note that this has DVI and HDMI connectors - so if your monitor only has VGA - you'll need an adapter.
Also - in the link you posted, nearly all were standard profile - you need a low profile card I think?
ETA: I would avoid a passively cooled one - as you may not have enough physical space to accommodate it.
Sincere thanks to everyone that has been helpful. Just note that this has DVI and HDMI connectors - so if your monitor only has VGA - you'll need an adapter.
Also - in the link you posted, nearly all were standard profile - you need a low profile card I think?
ETA: I would avoid a passively cooled one - as you may not have enough physical space to accommodate it.
I apologise if I have been less than comprehending of the posts with more technical detail in. Having posted the question on my father's PC I've only been able to look at the thread occasionally on a little screen since then, so have missed some of the detail among the silly pictures.
If it was my own PC I'd whip it out, photo it and post the pic, but my father was terrified enough at me opening the case - removing the card and playing round with it may have been the last straw!
I'll order the one Tony recommends; as for it being DVI/HDMI, the existing one is the same I think, with the VGA monitor cable hooked up via an adapter to the DVI port already.
My reason for thinking the card is on its way out is that the fan is getting very noisy, especially when worked, so I guess it's only a matter of time?
TonyRPH said:
Yes, I would probably go with this one
Just note that this has DVI and HDMI connectors - so if your monitor only has VGA - you'll need an adapter.
Also - in the link you posted, nearly all were standard profile - you need a low profile card I think?
ETA: I would avoid a passively cooled one - as you may not have enough physical space to accommodate it.
Father bought the card you recommended and it was a straight swap with no dramas (preserving my bizarre rep with him as an IT guru).Just note that this has DVI and HDMI connectors - so if your monitor only has VGA - you'll need an adapter.
Also - in the link you posted, nearly all were standard profile - you need a low profile card I think?
ETA: I would avoid a passively cooled one - as you may not have enough physical space to accommodate it.
Sadly the poverty of his broadband speed means that the latest driver is going to take 100 mins to download.
Thanks again for the helpful contributions to this thread.
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