What nvidia card for linux mint 17 intel i5
27 Feb 2016 10:39:48 UTC
Topic 198472
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Hi I am running a HP 8200 sff PC and want an NVIDIA PCIe graphics CUDA card I know my options will probably be limitted i tried a geforce GT610 not being any wiser.
Nnd I am running Linux mint 17.3 any ideas please.
Regards jon
What nvidia card for linux mint 17 intel i5
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Some things you should consider (in no particular order) are
* What is the current rating of the 12V rail in your PSU?
* What are the size limitations of the slot where the card will go?
* Will you need a low height card?
* Do you have space for a double width card (you may need a decent fan)?
* GPU crunching can create a lot of heat - does your case provide adequate air flow for cooling?
* Do you want maximum output whatever the cost or are you looking for best efficiency - best output for the lowest capital plus running cost?
These are a few of the things you need to specify if you want someone to give you an informed answer.
Cheers,
Gary.
I am running a Geforce GTX
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I am running a Geforce GTX 750 on a Windows PC. It does not need the power line to the PSU, being just fed by the PCIe slot. Results are good both on Einstein@home and SETI@home.
Tullio
From what I see in images
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From what I see in images when I google this model, it indeed has only low height slots.
Cheers
HB
RE: ... It does not need
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Tullio,
You need to be a bit careful with statements like that because people might think they can get away with an inferior/lower rated PSU just because they don't have to supply 'extra' power to the GPU. In fact people really do need to take the PSU into account because the card will need pretty much the same power irrespective of whether it comes fully from the PCIe slot or partly from an external connector.
I tend to prefer the same model card with a power connector rather than without, if it is available. The simple reason is that if you distribute the required power across more circuit paths, there is less chance of burning out any individual path. It gives me peace of mind to think that the motherboard PCIe slot and circuitry is being a little bit protected against premature failure if there is lower current flowing through those paths.
Cheers,
Gary.
I have a 300 W PSU on that
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I have a 300 W PSU on that PC. I have two 400 W PSU on my ledges, but before attempting a PSU installation in the cramped space of todays' PCs I have decided to watch if a 300 PSU is sufficient. The board has no six pin connector, so I guess the PCIe slot is sufficient. I use GPZ to check the temperature and it is 43 C at most. I am simply relating what I see. Placet experiri.
Tullio
RE: I have a 300 W PSU on
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The important part is not the total rating (300W, 400W), but rather what you know for sure the PSU can deliver on the 12V rail. The claim will be made on the label attached to the PSU and if the computer/PSU is from a reliable manufacturer, the claim will most likely be genuine. However, you shouldn't just assume that. There are easy to find websites that test all sorts of hardware including PSUs, and if you can find an actual test of a particular model, you can be more assured.
Quite often, a PSU with insufficient rating can appear to be working OK for months and then can suddenly die prematurely. Stressed internal components can age rather faster than they should otherwise do. PSUs tend to work best if you are drawing around 50-60% of their true rated output. I would be concerned about running a GPU crunching system (750/750Ti) on a 300W PSU if I wasn't certain it could provide pretty close to the full 300W on the 12V rail. There are PSUs that can do that.
I used HB's suggestion of googling "HP 8200 small form factor" and found something called, HP Compaq 8200 Elite Small Form Factor Business PC, which may be what the OP has. The quick specs show "240W standard or 90% high efficiency Power Supply", which would probably not be sufficient even for a relatively low power GPU crunching system. It might work if no CPU crunching were done at all. That would certainly cut the power needs.
We just need to wait until the OP confirms what he has and what his priorities are.
Cheers,
Gary.
It is the first time I use a
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It is the first time I use a real graphic board (the Radeon HD 8470 I found on the HP Pavilion 500-152ea was lacking power) and I am finding amazing results with the nVidia 361.91 driver. My RAC is climbing. Thanks for your suggestions.
Tullio
I have for my sins an i5 SFF
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I have for my sins an i5 SFF HP 8200 DESKTOP AND NOT KNOWING ANY BETTER GOT A ZOTAC GEFORCE GT610 graphis card. running Linux mint 17.3. Or shall I go back to win10 and make life easy.
I know i cant afford a top class card as im disabled,but some CUDA is better than non atall.
Regards jon
Can you please tell us the
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Can you please tell us the current (Amps) rating for the 12V rail in your PSU? You may need to remove the cover on your case to read the label if there isn't an external sticker giving these details. I'm sorry but this will be necessary to know if your machine is capable of safely providing enough power for the GPU while crunching.
While the case is open, please measure the available length for inserting a GPU. Hopefully that will be more than sufficient but you need to know this for sure before ordering any card. Also look for possible width restrictions in case a GPU has a wide fan that needs more spacing than provided by a single slot.
Will you be adding the GPU yourself (it's quite easy) or will you be getting a technician to do it for you? If the latter, I'm sure that person would be able to advise you about power and fitting. Your best bet would be something like a GTX750/750TI if there is sufficient power for it.
EDIT: The choice of operating system is entirely up to you. Either can support GPU crunching just fine. I run Linux on all my machines and everything works well. I guess it all depends on how comfortable you are running Linux. It's a good way to develop your Linux skills if that is your aim.
Cheers,
Gary.
Thanks for reply the PSU is
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Thanks for reply the PSU is rated at 500watts and after measuring it up not enough 12@A so best left alone. now I have a 1U HP prolient twin xenon @2.8Gig, and I have seen remote GPU`s used with an atx psu for gaming on laptops. I have found one but the only problem looks like it goes x16 down to x1 on the pcie would there be data throttling,HAVE USED 1U on firewire card on a SDR transceiver as data link @40khz I think.the cards i am looking at are 300w or a 150W both take up 2 pcie bays. hop[e that makes sense.have to server psu`s that give 12v@ 40A under bench.
regards jon