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• Is a processor upgrade Optiplex 755 worth the cost and effort?

  I have a 755 core 2 duo 3 Ghz 1333 FSB running Windows 7.

  Is the cost and effort to upgrade the processor to a quad core is worthwhile, given the age of the computer?

  Would be a quad core overclocking more slowly or more slow FSB no improvement in speed over the 3 GHz Core 2.

  Looking at eBay and amazon Q9650 (3 GHz) runs around $100, the Q9550 (2.83 GHz) about $75.

  The slower Quad cores are $30 - $40, which I wouldn't mind if it makes a noticeable improvement.

  Not sure I want to put another $100 in there, unless it's a very big improvement.

  Thank you

  You should see an improvement in performance, but I don't know how. On average, what is your current CPU usage in Task Manager? If it is maxed out at 100%, a large part of the time, moving to a quad core should offer a significant improvement. If it is 50-60% most of the time, maybe it's not that big of an improvement. Here is a list of media UC the OptiPlex 755:

  3.00 GHz, Quad Core Yorkfield Q9650, 12MB
  Yorkfield 2.83 GHz Quad Core Q9550 12 MB, 1333 MHz FSB, E0
  2.66 GHz, Quad Core Yorkfield Q9400, 6Mo, 1333FSB, R0
  2.66 GHz, Quad Core Kentsfield Q6700, 8 MB, 1066FSB, G0

  The Q9650 both the Q9550 should work in your machine. I hope this helps!

  -Brandon

• Upgrading OptiPlex 755/heatsink?

  Hello.  I am the proud owner of a Minitour Optiplex 755 (it's the largest, right?).  I would exchange its current E8400 for a quad core CPU.  I have yet to decide on which one, but my assumption is that all the quads would be hotter than a CPU dual core.  I might be worth mentioning that the PC came originally with an E6750.

  Since the Optiplex (mostly Dells?) using a heat sink assembly / fan non-standard Cpu, my question is this: Dell did use the same radiator/fans regardless of whether if the PC comes with a dual core or quad core CPU? Or do you have a heatsink / fan is enough to cool the dual AND Quad enough?  OK, that's 2.

  I looked online for a radiator that is specifically for a 755 with a quad core, but found only the standard one I currently have in my own 755.

  Thank you.

  Update the BIOS for the 755 is as A20 I think.  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to update the BIOS BEFORE installing a cpu update.

  High heat sinks performance on Optiplex towers have a copper heatpipe construction.  The Low end ones are a block of aluminium extruded.  Low range of Optiplex 755 minitower systems. Compatible part numbers: HR004, J7109, FW209, W5685, W6177

  J9761 is the high end part copper.

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• CPU Dell Optiplex 755 problem

  Hello, I was told in one of the forums that a PROCESSOR Intel CORE 2 QUAD Q9650 SLB8W 3.0 GHz, 12 MB CACHE 1333 MHz FSB would work in my office. I bought on E - bay and installed with the bios already upgraded A22. It did not work. I tried to install my original CD which worked and now I can not do, even after. I removed the battery for an hour and that did not help. I tried a different video card in case that was the problem. I get absolutely nothing on the screen. I am at a loss. Does anyone know a thing or two to get it back running. I thank very you much for your time. Robb

  What error POST or the diagnostic lights get you that indicate an error?

  Here is your manual: ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_optiplex_desktop/optiplex-755_user%27s%20guide_en-us.pdf

  You can try to clear the CMOS memory.

• Satellite 3000-214: after CPU upgrade no screen and no HARD disk activity

  Hey all,.
  I have a 3000-214 Satellite that comes originally with a PIII-M 933 Mhz. (SL5CG)
  http://videoff7.free.fr/sl5cg.jpg

  I ordered on eBay a second hand replacement (1133 Mhz) CPU SL5CK. (same number of pins, the same processor family: RH80530)
  When I go in, the laptop starts, but there is nothing on the screen and no HARD disk activity.

  So I asked the seller if he had tested the CPU, it sent, he said no and sent me 2 CPUs of replacement, another SL5CG and a SL64Z (which does not appear on the Intel site for some strange reason, but which is of the same characteristics as the SL5CG..)
  http://videoff7.free.fr/sl5ck.jpg
  http://videoff7.free.fr/sl64z.jpg

  The two processors give the same result with nothing on the screen and no activity of the HARD drive either.
  I checked my BIOS, it is the latest version: 2.30.
  Some laptops in the series 3000 Satellite (e.g. 3000-601), are delivered with a 1133 Mhz CPU (SL5CK) and also share the same bios exactly like my 3000-214. (upgrades to the bios on Toshiba website for my 214 & 601 are the same exact links and MD5 are equal). Also the 3000-601 & 3000-214 share the same chipset: Intel 830MP.
  But for some reason, it does not.

  EC which could I missed?

  It is always possible that all 3 processors that I was sent by the seller are dead, but it would be strange at this point, I think.
  So my question is, anyone have any idea what I might try to work or have experience with the upgrade a Satellite 3000 CPU?

  My warranty is looooong Sub anyway, so if a Toshiba employee could check in the basis of how fast max CPU can be used on the Sat 3000-214, I would be very grateful.

  Thanks a bunch for any info.
  Kind regards

  Alcahest

  Hello

  I studied a bit in the web and it seems that the Satellite 3000 has been bundled with Intel Mobile PIII 800, 850, 900, 1000 MhZ CPU

  I think that this will not work because of the speed of the CPU.
  In addition, I found this Toshiba document:
  http://support.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/FAQ5300W5000XR01.htm

  It is said that it is not possible to replace the processor in a laptop Tosh because processors are connected to the motherboard using a process called TCP tape carrier package.

• Upgrade CPU OptiPlex 755?

  I have an Optiplex 755 of sff with the q6600 and Im thinking about buying a mini tour with the q6600 as 755. I know that I can move to the q9650, q9550 or q9450, no problem. But what about the xeon x 3350, x 3360 x 3370 3380 x, x 3353, x 3363? Specifically the x 3363 because his 80w so I can use the hsf stock; and you can find them for really cheap.

  I know that they are not officially supported by dell, but I saw references it will work online.

  And it would be a possible upgrade being the q6600 2.4 ghz, 8 MB L2, 1066fsb, 105w. 3363 x is 2.83 ghz, 12 MB L2, 1333 fsb and 80w.

  My PC is used for folding at home, General internet surfing and use htpc. I want just the processing power as much as possible of my old system.

  @FATPHATBOY88

  Recently installed a LGA 771 Xeon X 3363 CPU in one of my computers Dell Optiplex 755 with a LGA 771-to-775 adapter: http://valid.canardpc.com/dxczhe

  Very happy because the 3363 X is faster than the Core 2 Quad Q9650 and the Xeon E5450 evaluated!

• CPU Upgrade for Optiplex 755 - Core 2 Quad?

  Hey guys!

  I have a Dell Optiplex 755 desktop computer. It's a SFF, and I picked up the recycling room in my office. It just need a HD fan, and it runs great. He got a Core 2 vPro 3.0 ghz in there at the moment, 4 MB of cache and FSB 1333.

  It works well, but I would like to upgrade to a slightly faster processor and I am considering my options. I watched the fastest Core 2 Duo, I couldn't, and they offer only a 3.33 ghz, however, it's something like $350 dollars for the processor.

  I started thinking maybe I should see what there is and realized that there is also the Core 2 Quad and the Extreeme of 2 Core that are available with one cache of FSB 1333 mhz, and PGA775 (or other).

  I'm curious, but you guys don't know if it is possible to install a Core 2 Quad or a Core 2 Extreme in my Dell Optiplex 755? This PDF shows on Page 10 to take a Core 2 Quad. http://www.Dell.com/downloads/global/products/Optix/en/opti_755_techspecs.PDF

  Which is the maximum that the BIOS will recognize / support? Can I use a QX6850?

  Thank you guys!

  Todd

  These are the Quads, we validated-
  N652J 3.00 GHz Yorkfield Quad Core Q9650, 12MB
  F886J, Yorkfield 2.83 GHz Quad Core Q9550 12 MB, 1333 MHz FSB, E0
  N650J 2.66 GHz Yorkfield Quad Core Q9400, 6 MB, 1333 MHz FSB, R0
  MP627 2.66 GHz Kentsfield Core Quad Q6700, 8 MB, 1066FSB, G0

• Upgrade motherboard OptiPlex 755 MT

  Hi, I have the original motherboard in my Optiplex 755 MT

  Moederbord
  Fabrikant Dell Inc.
  Model GM 0 819 (CPU)
  Chipsetfabrikant Intel
  Chipsetmodel Q35
  Chipset-herziening A2
  Southbridgefabrikant Intel
  Southbridge-model 82801IO (ICH9DO)
  Southbridge-herziening 02
  BIOS
  Merk Dell Inc.
  Versie A22
  Reference 11/06/2012
  PCI-gegevens
  Location Gepatenteerd
  SlotType Gepatenteerd
  Slotgebruik In use
  Gegevensstroken x 1
  Slot benaming SLOT1
  SME features
  Slotnummer 0
  PCI slot
  SlotType PCI
  Slotgebruik available
  Busbreedte 32 bit
  Benaming slot SLOT2
  Features 5V, 3.3V, SME
  Slotnummer 1
  PCI slot
  SlotType PCI
  Slotgebruik available
  Busbreedte 32 bit
  Benaming slot SLOT3
  Features 5V, 3.3V, SME
  Slotnummer 2
  PCI-E slot
  SlotType PCI-E
  Slotgebruik available
  Gegevensstroken x 1
  Benaming slot SLOT4
  Features 3.3V

  Updated to a Dual Core CPU

  NTEL Core 2 Duo E6850
  Round 2
  NET 2
  Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 Naam
  Codenaam Conroe
  Pakket Socket 775 LGA
  65nm technology
  Specificatie Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 CPU @ 3 .00GHz
  Family 6
  Family Classics 6
  Model F
  Good model F
  B progress
  G0 Reparaturfachmann
  These MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, Intel 64, NX, VMX
  Virtualisatie ondersteunt, turned
  Hyperthreading Niet ondersteunt
  Bussnelheid 332,5 MHZ
  Note: bussnelheid 1329,9 MHZ
  Kernsnelheid 3000 MHZ stock
  Stock bussnelheid 333 MHZ
  Gemiddelde are 48 ° c.
  Caches
  L1 data cachegrootte 2 x 32 KB
  L1 ces-cachegrootte 2 x 32 KB
  L2 unified cachegrootte 4096 KB
  Kernen
  Kernsnelheid multiplier Bussnelheid rated bussnelheid are Threads
  Kern 0 x 9.0 MHZ 2992,2 MHZ 1329,9 MHZ 47 ° C APIC ID 332,5: 0
  Kern 1 2992,2 MHZ x 9,0 332,5 MHZ 1329,9 MHZ 48 ° c.

  and the Ram to

  Geheugenslots
  Totaal geheugenslots 4
  Gebruikte geheugenslots 4
  Vrije geheugenslots 0
  Geheugen
  Type DDR2
  Food 6144 MB
  Kanalen # double
  Frequentie 332,5 MHZ DRAM
  CASE # latency (CL) 5 klokken
  RAS # naar CASE # vertraging (tRCD) 5 klokken
  RAS # Precharge (tRP) 5 klokken
  Cyclustijd (TRAS) 15 klokken
  Control rate (CR) 2 t
  Geheugen fysiek
  Geheugengebruik 50%
  Totaal fysiek 5.87 GB
  Fysiek 2.90 GB available
  Virtueel totaal 12 GB
  Virtueel available 7.94 GB
  SPD
  Some SPD modules 4
  Slot #1
  Slot #2
  Slot #3
  Slot #4

  The motherboard has reached its limit to upgrading I elieve.

  I think replace by a better motherboard that can handle more CPU and Ram.

  What choices do I have?

  thanx

  Through the Optiplex 780, the chassis has remained the same - that said, you're better off buying a new (or a more recent version) upgrade of the system.

  You will find all the systems in the range of $200-300 - not much more that it will cost for a single pension + CPU + RAM.

• OptiPlex 755 USFF does not start after changing the cmos battery

  I have a desktop Optiplex 755 USFF requiring the cmos battery to replace. After the replacement of the computer will not start. It brings up the menu windows start, the sasfe mode, safe mode with network set mode command prompt, security, last know good configuration and boot normally. Any option will bring to the top of the WIndows XP loading screen and then re-boot of the computer right back to the start screen. A big loop. I can get the hard drive to boot in an Optiplex GX280 without problem. I was told of the motherboard needs to be replaced, but I changed the units of the system and the same thing with this hard drive.

  I tried to reinstall the operating system and get all the way to "starting windows" and then the blue screen stop error message 0x0000007B (0xF7A10524, 0xC0000034, 0x00000000, 0x00000000) dead. The computer is WIndows XP SP3, 1 GB of ram with 80 GB hard drive. It seems that the Setup program does not recognize the hard drive.

  Any help would be appreciated.

  After several hours of experimentation, I finally found the correct BIOS settings in order to get the computer to boot. There are three BIOS settings that need to be changed or check settings by default so that it can work. SATA 0 must be activated, SATA operations must be changed from AHCI, ATA and in the modular Bay, by default "far-sighted" should be replaced by the IDE. Save the settings and start the computer to the right upwards.

• Video upgrade - business multi-screen on Optiplex 755 MT

  People,

  Please, let me share my upgrade of success a good end of the Dell Optiplex 755 MT for multi-monitor lease.

  If you are looking to use a great system for companies, but want to add multiple monitors (which is fantastic for productivity), so this solution might be nice for you.  And do graphics multi-monitor solution that works is easy and difficult at the same time!   It's easy if all the material is known to work together!  This note is therefore, on this topic.

  * With the help of ATI over-pants 2450 in 16th housing PCI Express.

  * Four monitors (via VGA or DVI adapters included) OVER the motherboard video still works!

  * Updated the BIOS to the most recent.

  * Note that this card works PCI 2.0, and it works in what is apparently a PCIe 1 location. on the MOBO 755 0 a.  A 2.1 card may not work.

  * This is for businesses and all five monitors work fine now, even with YouTube.  This is not intended as a game environment.

  * There are a few things to try in BIOS in terms of parameters - for a while, there was a mistake of memory and the thing wouldn't start - it took a little time to understand the exact configuration of he.

  * WIndows 7 is the operating system used - and Windows Aero works.

  * I'm not long seen accidents associated with old Jaton NVidia PCI cards that we used previously.

  * The physical slot size are fine.

  * Consumption looks very good.

  * Cost of ITX Canada was about $250 more shipping, tax etc.

  * Here's the Sapphire version of the AMD ATI card, which is very good.

  * The AMD reference number is 100-505531.

  Five monitors are not identical (three different geometries and two sellers)

  * Device Manager lists the latest AMD video drivers for this card as installed and work - I am not quite clear if the drivers have been installed from the download, or later.

  Actual installation was required for their persistence and a little hairy.  When I reboot, I'll see all noting the exact BIOS settings.

  * The system crashed not once now, in a week of constant availability, including browsers open 20 tablets or more periods and use of the physical memory of 80%.

  * System 6 GB of RAM, running 64-bit and BIOS A22.

  Good luck.

  AMD 100-505531 over-pants 2450

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16814195083

  It comes with 2 connectors DUAL DMS.

  

• Dell Optiplex 755 hard drive upgrade

  I wanted to update my dell optiplex 755 (a second) by adding a new hard drive, it will suit the original (80 GB) and another to add, what type of hard drive I need to purchase, would need additional cables.

  You get an APRICORN DRIVE WIRE and clone the old to the new, if it's a new empty hard drive.

  You F12 boot the CD supplied with the kit and clone the old to the new drive.

  http://www.Amazon.com/Apricorn-DriveWire-universal-adapter-ADW-USB-Kit/DP/B000QY9KIS

  The software is delivered with the drive from Apricorn wire works fine until windows 7.  The latest version of the software works with windows 8.

  http://www.Apricorn.com/media/uploads/EZGigIV_Manual.PDF

  Norton Ghost works up to 7 also.  The latest version of acronis claims to work with windows 8.  I love the thread in the car because you get a bootable CD and you do not have to install anything.

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  Highlights

  Compatible with almost any 2.5 "or 3.5" IDE/PATA or SATA Hard Drive

  Offers a Plug-and-Play connectivity

  Comes with USB 2.0, cable, AC adapter / CC and CD now upgraded to Apricorn

  Overview

  The DriveWire IDE/PATA/SATA hard drive adapter USB of Apricorn is an ideal solution to transfer data from a desktop or laptop PC to a disk hard nine in a few easy steps. With this map of the driveway, you can easily transfer your OS, data, applications, documents, address books, e-mail, settings, and preferences - from the old drive to a new drive in a few easy steps. DriveWire adapter comes with "Upgrade Suite" from Apricorn which features EZ Gig II software cloning for Windows and shirt pocket SuperDuper for Mac. Simply attach your 2.5 "or 3.5" hard drive to the connector on the head of cable from DriveWire. Then plug the AC adapter and USB cable. Today, start your computer by using the bootable CD 'Suite Upgrade' and the brand and the exact clone of the old drive to a new drive. Once the transfer is complete, install the new hard drive in the desktop or laptop and the computer will boot just as usual.

  This DriveWire adapter provides a SATA connector for new readers of style as well as 44 pins for a laptop IDE HDD / PATA 2.5 "and a connector 40 pin for a standard 3.5" hard disk IDE/PATA, allowing you to connect a hard drive into any desktop or laptop with a USB 2.0 port. This adapter eliminates the need for a separate box for each hard disc and is compatible with almost any 2.5 "or 3.5" IDE/PATA or SATA hard drives. All these features, this DriveWire adapter is an ideal solution for those who need immediate or temporary access to a hard drive.

  # Part manufacturer: ADW-USB-KIT

  Reference Dell: A1164717

  

  Connects to any laptop or hard drive or SSD

  The universal adapter from the hard drive lets you connect a hard drive into any desktop or laptop with a USB 2.0 port. It is the ideal solution for those who need immediate or temporary access to a hard drive.

  This unique adapter provides a USB connection:

  • SATA connector for hard SATA and SSD
  • Connector 44 points for a laptop IDE/PATA hard drives 2.5 "
  • Connector 40 pin for a standard 3.5 "desktop IDE/PATA hard drives
  

  No case - fits all hard disks, disks of office too!

  You won't have to buy a different box for each hard disk or worry about whether or not you have enough power through your ports USB operation. Because the aisle is guaranteed to provide safe all the power you need and it is compatible with all 2.5 today, 3.5 IDE/PATA or SATA hard drives. When you combine traveled with Suite of Apricorn of upgrade, you'll have the perfect solution to upgrade the hard drive on all most popular desktop and portable computers today.

• OptiPlex 755 memory upgrade - which slots to use.

  I just upgraded the memory on my Optiplex 755. He originally had 4 512M memory locations and I replaced two 512M sticks with 2 G sticks.

  (Perhaps mistakenly), I put new memory in the slots of alternative, so that memory is now as:

  1 2 DIMM
  DIMM 3 512 M
  2 2 DIMM
  DIMM 4 512 M

  Everything seems to work OK.

  Can someone advise please if this is the correct configuration and if the configuration is incorrect, there is a significant success in performance?

  Thank you very much.

  Hello

  Thanks for joining us.
  We check the details of the system configuration.
  The configuration of the mentioned memory seems good for optimal performance.
  Please let us know if you have any further questions, we will be happy to help you.

• DeskJet 2546 b: Wireless print job stays in queue and poster printer offline after the upgrade to Windows 10

  I write a fix I found for a pretty annoying problem involving 10 Windows and HP wireless printers.

  My Deskjet 2546-b printer was printing OK wireless to the point 8.1 of Windows until that I upgraded my computer to Windows 10. Immediately after I upgraded to Windows 10, I could not scan, so I reinstalled the printer software and has worked for a day or two and then the printer would print not unless I restarted the printer or the computer - sometimes 2 or 3 times. This went on for a few weeks, sometimes it would be nice, sometimes, usually after the computer restarts, he would simply go offline. Once, he went offline 3 times when I was printing about 20 postage labels, recently he went 1 week without any problems.

  Long story short, after a lot of troubleshooting and to help a friend to HP, I found the problem to be associated with the WSD/service Port in Windows 10. My printer still maintains a stable connection with my Netgear router (wireless to the printer light stays on blue) and I was able to scan from the HP software and I could ping the printer... but printing would be just stuck in the print queue (the spooler service) and the printer showed offline in the queue, hardware and windows devices , or when printing from a program like Windows.

  I learned that if I went in devices and printers, until I sent a print job, if the printer showed offline, I could save time by restarting the printer simply and he would come every time (less painful) online.

  

  But it's just a solution and not a solution.

  Nothing worked... not even print and scan doctor. The final fix that worked was to define an IP address manually for the printer, and then I put the print driver to use a standard TCP/IP port.

  Here is the step by step. Your printer must already be connected to your network (solid blue on printer).

  Step 1: Make sure your printer uses a manual IP address

  (1) to obtain the IP address of your printer:

  • If your printer has a control panel with a menu, it's easy... Just look in the settings menu without wire/report and write your printer IPv4 address.
  • If your printer is not a menu of fancy and repower the computer and printer HP Print and Scan Doctor network menu display use (wireless), or you can connect to your router from a web browser (usually 192.168.1.1) and look at attached IPs (like me). Some printers can also print a report of the network when you hold down some buttons everything back up and running, but you will need to search the web site of the Internet or HP to find the process for your printer model - the report displays the IP Address of the printer.

  (2) once you have the IP address of the printer number, type this information in a web browser... like 192.168.1.x (where x is the last number of your printer)

  Web page of the printer should find - otherwise, use another browser (you can use a tablet or iPad if you want). HP has several different forms of printing of web pages (embedded web servers) depending on your printer model, but they all have a large number of parameters.

  (3) since the network tab or section, look for a manual IP address configuration.

  

  (4) suggest an IP address or type in a new.  I've personally used suggest and then replaced by the last number 241. You want to use a high number, something in the order of 240 to 250 to reduce the risk of problems caused by your router assign this number to something else on your network. Note the 4 digits for the new IP address manual, you will use them later.

  5) click apply and close the web page of the printer.

  Step 2: Make the print driver using the manual IP address of the printer

  Open the devices and printers in Windows, right click on your printing device and select printer properties. Follow the prompts to get the WSD port and on a new local port...

  

  1) click on the ports tab.

  (2) add the Port.

  (3) click on after the first screen, and then click new port type.

  (4) enter the IP address of the printer.

  (5) next.

  (6) select the new port.

  7) click OK.

  You have now two pilots displayed in the printers and devices window, you can now print... but you might not be able to scan and the HP printing software may not work as he might want to lets you add a new printer when you open it... If Yes, proceed to step 3.

  Step 3: Remove print devices and install a new one.

  Need to do this to get the software back HP synchronized so you can scan.

  (1) right click 2 print devices listed in the window of your printer and remove them by clicking on remove device.

  (2) open the HP printer Assistant software (from the icon on the desktop or you can search Windows by using the name of your printer).

  (3) installation/add a new printer... go fast and a new device icon is added to the printers and devices window.

  4) return to the printers and devices window and open the properties of the printer again for your printer icon.

  5) go to the ports tab (yet) and you'll see a new selected WSD port, select Port Standard, you created earlier in step 2.

  (6) you have now two print devices in the window (again), but now everything should work.

  These two devices alone from here on out. Do not remove one and everything should work fine. At least it worked for me. I hope it works for you. I'm hoping a Windows update resolves this problem soon, I see many people who cannot print or scan wireless after they upgraded - not just the stuff of HP.

• OptiPlex 755, maximum CPU and Ram?

  maximum supported by dell optiplex 755 processor and maximum ram support (can it be greater than 2 GB 800 mhz)?

  http://www.Dell.com/downloads/global/products/Optix/en/opti_755_techspecs.PDF

  Q6700... Core 2 Quad... of ram is conditioned by the model of the 755 that you... If you have 2 or 4 ram slots... If 2 slots it can handle 2 X 2 GB (4 total), 667 mhz or 800 MHz 4 slots can handle 4 X 2 GB of... total of 8 GB... the link shows all anyway

• What graphics card to Optiplex 755?

  I read some interesting things lately, like ' players not to buy jobs ', and there is really not much difference between a high-end workstation graphics card and a high-end card gamer, except the stabile, the ability to render OpenGL drivers and the price, price, price!

  Well, I like the stability, durability and support of a professional computer, so here I am with an Optiplex 755 w / Wolfedale E8400 Core duo 3.0 MHz, cache 6 MB L2, 1333 bus FS. It came with memory 667 MHz instead of 800, but it seems that 667 DDR must be able to feed the 1333 FSB well enough. I just upgraded the RAM max 4 g w / XP Pro 32-bit. Not too bad a machine, to what I studied put them in a graphics card. I must say that I'm not a gamer, but would like to try a few games, maybe FlightSim. I intend to make a video montage of family videos, and wants to rapid processing and output quality. I was called to splash around to be a hardware geek from time to time.

  I knew that slot PCIE-16 version 1.0, so the 1/2 the speed of 2.0. Somehow, I thought that the graphics card would determine the speed, but it was a chimera. Someone told me that PCIE 2.0 cards would not work with a 1.0 interface. (It is also only 1 slot, so no Crossfire or SLI.)

  So I started looking on the cards in PCIE 1.0 game more fast, the 8800 GTS 320 M and 640M. However, I am worried about the basic things 2 - editing of the card in the machine and do not FRY machine. The slot itself is marked 75 W. All comments graphics card I've seen recently are beginning to 130W consumption at idle and go up to perhaps 250W + dependent. What gives? Can someone tell me what means the restriction of 75W Optiplex 755 PCIE-16, and how to know what cards he meet.

  Also, I came to realize after some time and read some post here the mobo is actually an upside in the Optiplex 755 minitower. If you look at the front of the computer almost all the time - all other Dell and most computers I saw - the motherboard is on the right. In the Optiplex 755 system is on the left! This means that the graphics card must go up the face in the PCIE slot. That in itself is more logical, that hot air would rise out of the heat sink, rather than having trapped under the Board (see solutions of Zalman heatsink of heat). However, Dell Engineers put the PCIE slot at the top of the expansion slot. This means no double height, that are better cooled cards. There is also the heatsink shroud / huge CPU fan and case relatively shallow, making it probably can't get a card of 9 or 10 in in the machine. Goodbye 8800 GTS (unless he can stand up and there is a single height - prob 320Mo - ones that work pretty cool)? Opinion, please!

  I found a great deal in a map of the workstation - ATI FireGL V7200 - with total memory 40 GB/s bandwidth and an extension of the removable card, so the length of the map would be good. But guess what, it's the double-height! If only there was a way to hack off the grilled second slot cover, or somehow bend it to fit in the case without voiding warranty! Very frustrating!

  It seems that I am stuck with the 8600 GTS, unless someone can tell me otherwise - please! 512 M GDDR3 is important, but bandwidth total memory is the key - 32Gbytes/s, it is at least half of the 8800 GTS.

  So the next concern is the heat dissipation. When the heat emerges from the graphics card, if all goes well it will drift away from the CPU and not get drawn by the CPU fan on the heatsink for the CPU! Or elevation to kill my memory cards! What is your opinion on this concern? I have to / can I put an almost opposite case fan the CPU fan? Talk at cross-purposes. What about an expansion slot fan? Below of the graphics card, I don't know how much good it would do.

  I found the solution to food. It's a power PC and cooling 500W Dell special edition with 2 metal connectors that are necessary to justify the power supply at the top of the case. I do not think that it is possible to interrupt the power supply comes from the screws? So, which limits your choice of power supply. I had looked at other power supplies, like the OCZ / StealthXStream / 600 watts, but I wonder if that will be suspended correctly. In addition, fan PSU on the bottom of it might be a good thing? -draw the hot air on the top of the graphics card in the power supply? Maybe a bad thing, but the air flow case is generally supposed to be good.

  And then, if I get the 8600 GTS, I don't need a new power supply. I found a post here that says than 305 w as I have a nominal 12V 18 a. well, 8600 GTS needs 30A. BTW, the XFX is a good card? -that looks like what I want to come to - guaranteed for life! I guess that EVGA is an alternative, but I can't find an EVGA 8600 GTS 512 MB DDR3 cheap.

  I'm looking forward to hear your comments and suggestions on a graphics card - less than $200, please! Thank you.