Low Profile Graphics Cards

1398342003 · Post by **1398342003** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:37 pm

My sister wants to play some 3D games on her computer, but her system has onboard graphics which isn't powerful enough, and she has an Antec Minuet 350. (mATX) So she needs a GPU, but the card has to fit in a low profile box, a riser won't work.

I was looking at the Radeon HD2400XT and the Radeon HD3450 but I'm hoping for something a bit better if it's possible. Does anyone have any recommendations?

frenchie · Post by **frenchie** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:34 pm

A low profile 8600GT maybe ? it is about 3 times faster than a 3450 according to this benchmark (http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/gami ... 2127%5D=on) (i know, benchmarks are baaaaad)

Mine (a twintech) (I have a 9800GTX+ now) was able to run COD 4 in 1024*768, FarCry without any problems...
and it is cheap (60 euros at most) and doesn't get too hot (it had a zalman passive cooler on it)

thejamppa · Post by **thejamppa** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 4:30 am

The ati 43x0 and 45x0 might also be worth looking. I haven't seen much 8600 halfheights in markets.

1398342003 · Post by **1398342003** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 8:22 pm

I've found several good reviews for the 4550, and it is half height, but I can't find a store with it in stock.

I can't find any of the half height 8600GTs either. What brand is it? (BTW Benchmarks aren't bad, just imperfect)

frenchie · Post by **frenchie** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:39 pm

It's a Twintech : http://www.twintech3d.com/products_features.asp?num=221

1398342003 · Post by **1398342003** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:34 am

Sorry, I should have been more clear. I need a half height card, that can be either 1 or 2 slots wide. Not a full height single slot card. The case is only 3.8 inches wide, the cards have to be less than 2.5 inches from PCIe connector to the side. The 8600s are full size at about 4.2 inches.