I used these cards to upgrade older PC's with dual monitors. They work great!
VERIFIED WORKS WITH: Dell OptiPlex 745, low profile/half height, Intel Core 2 6300 CPU @ 1.86 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows XP SP3, PCI Express/PCIe 1.1 x16 slot, 260W power supply
BENEFITS:
1) Comes with optional low profile brackets. To use the VGA port in a low profile PC, you'll need a second open card slot. The ribbon cable for the VGA port is long enough to place the VGA bracket on either side of the card.
2) This PCI Express 2.1 x16 card IS backwards compatible with PCI Express 1.1 x16 slots.
3) Works with a 260W power supply, even though AMD recommends 400W. I haven't tested the card under heavy graphical load.
4) Windows XP recognizes the card and auto-installs drivers: "ATI Function Driver for High Definition Audio - ATI AA01" and "ATI Radeon HD 5450".
CONCERNS:
1) The screw that secures the HDMI port to the card...Read more
I used these cards to upgrade older PC's with dual monitors. They work great!VERIFIED WORKS WITH:Dell OptiPlex 745, low profile/half height, Intel Core 2 6300 CPU @ 1.86 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows XP SP3, PCI Express/PCIe 1.1 x16 slot, 260W power supplyBENEFITS:1) Comes with optional low profile brackets. To use the VGA port in a low profile PC, you'll need a second open card slot. The ribbon cable for the VGA port is long enough to place the VGA bracket on either side of the card.2) This PCI Express 2.1 x16 card IS backwards compatible with PCI Express 1.1 x16 slots.3) Works with a 260W power supply, even though AMD recommends 400W. I haven't tested the card under heavy graphical load.4) Windows XP recognizes the card and auto-installs drivers: "ATI Function Driver for High Definition Audio - ATI AA01" and "ATI Radeon HD 5450".CONCERNS:1) The screw that secures the HDMI port to the card...Read more