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Does anyone know what type of motherboard the Vostro 200 Slim has?

If I can Figure that out, i can find a compatible video card,

any help?

thanks,
Asian

.:EdiT:.
if it's a PCI Express, does that mean its compatable w/ all PCIE cards?

sry, i haven't messed w/ hardware in a while
thanks again

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— was pointing in the right direction. A few concrete, model-specific checks will save time and money when choosing a video card for a Vostro 200 Slim.

Dell’s Owner’s Manual for the Slim Tower lists one full‑length PCI Express x16 slot, one PCIe x1 slot and two legacy PCI slots; the stock DC supply is rated 250 W. The BIOS includes an “Init Display” option (Onboard / PCI / PCIEx) you can change if the system keeps using the integrated video. Vostro 200 Owner’s Manual – Slim Tower. (downloads.dell.com)

Practical implications: the PCIe edge connector can only supply up to 75 W by spec, so cards that require no external 6/8‑pin power are the safest choice with the stock 250 W PSU (if a card needs 6/8‑pin power, plan a PSU upgrade). Also confirm the card’s length/height (slim towers often need a low‑profile card) and whether it’s single‑slot or dual‑slot — some cards physically block memory or other components. See the PCIe power rules for details on slot power limits. (pcisig.com)

Caveat from owners: some early Vostro 200 Slim units had trouble recognizing certain PCIe cards. Reported fixes include updating BIOS, switching the BIOS Init Display to PCIEx, reseating or trying different RAM sticks, or using a low‑power/low‑profile card. If a card gives no video, connect the monitor to the new card before booting and check BIOS/driver install steps. Start by updating BIOS and testing any new GPU in another PC if possible. (dell.com)

Quick checklist

  1. Measure inside clearance and choose low‑profile single‑slot card if needed.
  2. Pick a card with no external power (≤75 W) unless you will upgrade the PSU.
  3. Update BIOS, set Init Display to PCIEx, boot with monitor on the new card, then install drivers.
    Following those steps will avoid the common pitfalls other Vostro 200 Slim owners encountered.
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It has a PCI-E slot. It should be backwards compatible. Meaning all PCI-E cards would work, although higher rated video cards might not reach their full potentials in case the PCI-E slot in your PC's Mobo is only 1x. But it will work. Cheers!

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It has a PCI-E slot. It should be backwards compatible. Meaning all PCI-E cards would work, although higher rated video cards might not reach their full potentials in case the PCI-E slot in your PC's Mobo is only 1x. But it will work. Cheers!

Thank you for clearing that up for me

-Asian

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Glad to be of help.

Thank you for clearing that up for me

-Asian

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