Help Needed

**webo1994** · #1 (**permalink**) 01-15-2007, 03:33 PM

I have a Dell Dimsension 3100c and want to know if the GECUBE RADEON 9250 256MB Edition with Passive heatsink PCI will work in this machine and also will it fit in the machine. All help gratefully received.

**prime-mass** · #2 (**permalink**) 01-16-2007, 04:38 AM

It may invalidate your warranty with DELL if you DIY, but I see no reason why it shouldn't work ... ATI normally work well with Intel-based chipsets, but the ATI software supplied with the cards can be unstable and may need a bit of twitching.

I used a ATI Radeon 9800 256Mb on my personal PC but had to upgrade my old Intel-based Celeron-powered motherboard due to overheating issues. The nForce-based motherboard and AMD processor which replaced my gear were somewhat unsuitable with the RADEON which forced me to switch to nVidia's GeForce FX 256Mb AGP 8x.

Bottom line is that it will work, but please check with DELL before making any changes to your PC and always check the shop's return policy before purchasing any product.

**webo1994** · #3 (**permalink**) 01-19-2007, 10:55 AM

Will IT FIT IN THE MACHINE¬!!!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by prime-mass

It may invalidate your warranty with DELL if you DIY, but I see no reason why it shouldn't work ... ATI normally work well with Intel-based chipsets, but the ATI software supplied with the cards can be unstable and may need a bit of twitching.

I used a ATI Radeon 9800 256Mb on my personal PC but had to upgrade my old Intel-based Celeron-powered motherboard due to overheating issues. The nForce-based motherboard and AMD processor which replaced my gear were somewhat unsuitable with the RADEON which forced me to switch to nVidia's GeForce FX 256Mb AGP 8x.

Bottom line is that it will work, but please check with DELL before making any changes to your PC and always check the shop's return policy before purchasing any product.

**prime-mass** · #4 (**permalink**) 01-23-2007, 04:27 AM

If you have an available slot, yes! If on the other hand you don't have an available slot, no!