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Old 11-06-2012, 3:43 PM   #1
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Question Recommendations for slot-powered GPU?

As above really - can anybody recommend a good sub-£120 PCI-e slot-powered graphics card?

I THINK my case will need this to be reasonably small / low-profile.

It will of course need DVI, ideally an HDMI output as well, and I'm not too bothered about noise.

It will be used mainly for undemanding workstation-type stuff (Internet access, Office, some web design) but half-decent gaming performance would be a useful bonus.

As ever, TIA!
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Old 12-06-2012, 8:51 AM   #2
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OK, I'm going to go for a Radeon HD 6670 with 1GB DDR5
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Old 20-06-2012, 11:53 PM   #3
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You wont get a half decent gaming card that doesn't use extra power. Why does it need to be slot powered?
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Old 21-06-2012, 2:53 PM   #4
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You wont get a half decent gaming card that doesn't use extra power. Why does it need to be slot powered?
I only have a cheapie PSU which, although high Wattage, does not seem to have GPU connectors.

I've got the Radeon 6670 w/ 1GB DDR5 but have yet to give it a proper workout.

Hopefully it will be enough to run less demanding games.
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You wont get a half decent gaming card that doesn't use extra power.
The 6670 is only half the speed of a 6850 so it's far from a rubbish card.
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