[Scottcairns]

Hey, i need a graphics card that can fit a Dell Dimension C521 (i heard that C521 can only fit half the height due to the slimness)



The plan is i'd have 3 monitors, i currently have a Dell E177FP monitor with my nVidia GeForce 6150LE Integrated graphics card, I plan on keeping them and also having my new graphics card with 2 VGA slots for my new monitors..



Thanks.

[smax013]

Scottcairns said:

Hey, i need a graphics card that can fit a Dell Dimension C521 (i heard that C521 can only fit half the height due to the slimness)





The plan is i'd have 3 monitors, i currently have a Dell E177FP monitor with my nVidia GeForce 6150LE Integrated graphics card, I plan on keeping them and also having my new graphics card with 2 VGA slots for my new monitors..






Thanks.

There is a chance that you will not be able to find a graphics card that will work with the integrated graphics. You have a sporting chance since the intergrated graphics is nVidia GeoForce based. Your only possible option will be a new card based upon nVidia GPUs and hope that it either can use the same drive or that they will be compatible.



Here are some low-profile, nVidia based graphics cards. These cards should work with your system (the manual on the Dell site indicates that you have a PCIe x16 slot and need a low profile card), but it is not guaranteed. Whether or not they will work with the integrated graphics still running is questionable. At least of the cards appear to be capable of supporting two monitors.

[Scottcairns]

Would that fit the Dimension C521 as the Dimension c521 can only have half height.

[smax013]

Scottcairns said:

Would that fit the Dimension C521 as the Dimension c521 can only have half height.

Don't really know. The Dell documentation on the Dell site only lists "low profile" as the requirement. It does not give a specific height limitation. All the card that were in that search that I gave in the link are listed as "low profile". Beyond that, you might need to measure the height within your computer (i.e. open up the case and measure yourself) and then look at the dimensions of the cards. The dimensions should be listed in the specifications on the NewEgg site. You might also goto the manufacturer's website (NewEgg provides a link) and see if they list compatible computers or give the dimensions of the card. Beyond that, it is up to you to decide if one looks like it will do what you need it to do.