I have a dell optiplex gx280 (specs @ http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx280/en/ug/sdindex.htm).
I added a ATI Radeon HD2400 Pro 256MB
PCI-e Low Profile Video Card, which is "compatible" according to the dell website.
Once i add the card, the computer will not boot. Could it be the power? The power supply only supplies 210 W worth. If so, any recommendations? I read somewhere about dell power supplies being proprietary and you have to buy some sort of converter if you buy a power supply from outside.
You hit that one right on the dot. ATI website showed the specs for that graphics card you installed as needing a 300 Watt power supply. Good news though... I researched newegg.com and I believe I found your 300W power supply. There are 4 different Optiplex gx280 designs with 4 completely different power supplies. Since you bought the low-profile video card, I believe you have the slim computer case and this power supply should work for you...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817374002
Good Luck
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