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DELL OPTIPLEX GX240 DESKTOP PC

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by a.gounder

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where I can buy video card for Dell Optiplex GX240 Desktop pc. I called Dell, but their price is too high. Please help me.

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by mr.wiz

Any AGP video card should work with this. It doesn't have to be from Dell.

by a.gounder

The Optiplex gx240 desktop is using small video card. I mean the length is small. If I use standard video card, I cannot close the top cover of the computer. The size does matter to this kind of desktop computer.

by jamesrl

This kind of card:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2844188&sku=P450-7894

...is considered to be a half size card - it is full size at the connector, but the card gets "skinnier" for the rest of the length.

Thats the kind that should fit.

You pretty much need to see the cards to ensure it wil fit.

James

by a.gounder

I checked the tigerdirect website link to the video card. This card can fit, but I cannot able to close the top cover. Please check the following link to see pictures of Dell Optiplex gx240 desktop computer. This wil explain what I am talking about.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1648975

by jamesrl

The tigerdirect listing has a picture gallery. The picture gallery has a picture of a full height video card in it.

I have heard of this issue before. I have seen people use these"half height" cards since the items on the top cover that conflict are not the full length of the cover.

You might want to find a computer dealer who has some half height cards that migth let you bring in your computer and try some to fit.

James

by a.gounder

Thanks for your time. Do you know any computer dealer or online dealer. I will look into my place if there are any computer dealer selling this type of video card. Thanks again.

by jpjtaz

Im looking for a video card myself... i can't seem to find any video card small enough to fit my dell pc as well... and i'm thinking, i might change the case of my pc so that all video cards will fit. you have any suggestions?

by jamesrl

I've actually been inside that computer before.

I would suggest many dealers in a mid sized city would have them. The problem with online is that you might have to return it if it doesn't fit.

The picture on the website looks like a full height card, but shorter than many - its as long as the connector and not much longer - that might work too.

James

by sforaff

Im looking for a Video Card that fits my Small Form Factor case also... +128 MB's email me if you find one

sforaff@msn.com

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