Dell E510 Question

Cubsfan · 03-13-2006, 10:02 PM

Ok, just ordered a Dell E510 on the deals page, and I had a quick question. Dell lists it as having:

http://www1.us.dell.com/content/prod...pecstab#tabtop

2 PCI slots
1 PCIe x 1 slot
1 PCIe x 16 (graphics) slot

I ordered it with the x600 SE Video card, and dual TV Tuners.

So here's my question... Is there any good way to get dual monitors?

I found one video card that fits in a PCIEx1 slot, but it's $399:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814133164

Are there any other PCIEx1 cards (assuming that it's open) that I could use?

If there aren't, what's the best PCIE x16 card to get so that I can have dual monitors? I don't really do a lot of gaming, so that's not that big of a deal for me. Cost is a little more important for me.

bachviet · 03-13-2006, 10:17 PM

The X600 has DVI/VGA out so you could hook up two monitors. I rather order it with the integrated video card and upgrade to a better card later.

Cubsfan · 03-13-2006, 10:24 PM

Whew! I was worried when I saw that there were only 2 PCI slots!

I think the X600 will be fine for me, right? The only games I really play are SimCity 4 and CivIV.

Thanks for the answer!

AlpineJay · 03-13-2006, 10:52 PM

you'll be fine with the x600. heck, i think you could've done fine with x300.

Cubsfan · 03-13-2006, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlpineJay

you'll be fine with the x600. heck, i think you could've done fine with x300.

I'm a sucker. It was a $32 upgrade, at 40% off ($19.20). I couldn't pass it up for $20!

AlpineJay · 03-14-2006, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cubsfan

I'm a sucker. It was a $32 upgrade, at 40% off ($19.20). I couldn't pass it up for $20!

nah you're not a sucker. that upgrade sounds totally fair. i probably would have done the same thing or possibly buy myself a card off newegg or something.

can't beat that price/performance ratio though.

Cubsfan · 03-14-2006, 10:18 AM

It's sad how much I've forgotten/never bothered to learn since I bought my last PC

Anyway, would this memory:
http://forums.gotapex.com/showthread...ewpost&t=97620
work in the E510? I have the Pentium D 820 processor. I realize I'd have to add it in pairs, but that's OK, I can buy two.

AlpineJay · 03-14-2006, 10:44 AM

nope, you'll need DDR2. Go to www.crucial.com and type in your machine for what memory you need. If I had to guess, you'll need DDR2-667 or above.

03-13-2006, 10:02 PM	#1
Cubsfan Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,743	Dell E510 Question Ok, just ordered a Dell E510 on the deals page, and I had a quick question. Dell lists it as having: http://www1.us.dell.com/content/prod...pecstab#tabtop 2 PCI slots 1 PCIe x 1 slot 1 PCIe x 16 (graphics) slot I ordered it with the x600 SE Video card, and dual TV Tuners. So here's my question... Is there any good way to get dual monitors? I found one video card that fits in a PCIEx1 slot, but it's $399: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814133164 Are there any other PCIEx1 cards (assuming that it's open) that I could use? If there aren't, what's the best PCIE x16 card to get so that I can have dual monitors? I don't really do a lot of gaming, so that's not that big of a deal for me. Cost is a little more important for me.

03-13-2006, 10:17 PM	#2
bachviet What's Da Pho*? Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SoCal (714) Posts: 13,296	The X600 has DVI/VGA out so you could hook up two monitors. I rather order it with the integrated video card and upgrade to a better card later. __________________ Dell Dimension 9200 \| Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4GHz) \| 4x1GB DDR2 \| 256MB nVidia GeForce 8800GT Dell Studio 17 \| Intel Core i7-720QM (1.6GHz) \| 2x2GB DDR3 1066MHz \| 1GHz ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 Intel P4-C 3.0GHz \| ECS 865PE-A \| 3x512MB PC3200 \| 128MB PNY GeForce 6600GT

03-13-2006, 10:52 PM	#4
AlpineJay Commander Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Medford, MA Posts: 1,011	you'll be fine with the x600. heck, i think you could've done fine with x300. __________________ If con is the opposite of pro, then what's the opposite of progress?

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03-13-2006, 10:24 PM	#3
Cubsfan Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,743	Whew! I was worried when I saw that there were only 2 PCI slots! I think the X600 will be fine for me, right? The only games I really play are SimCity 4 and CivIV. Thanks for the answer!

03-14-2006, 10:18 AM	#7
Cubsfan Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,743	It's sad how much I've forgotten/never bothered to learn since I bought my last PC Anyway, would this memory: http://forums.gotapex.com/showthread...ewpost&t=97620 work in the E510? I have the Pentium D 820 processor. I realize I'd have to add it in pairs, but that's OK, I can buy two.

03-14-2006, 10:44 AM	#8
AlpineJay Commander Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Medford, MA Posts: 1,011	nope, you'll need DDR2. Go to www.crucial.com and type in your machine for what memory you need. If I had to guess, you'll need DDR2-667 or above.

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