3 output workstation GPU suggestions/advice

My brother-in-law came to me for help outfitting his dell optiplex 9010 workstations with a 3 monitor setup. He is currently using a usb to vga adapter, and the motherboard vga output to run two monitors, but he's complaining about the resolution on one (most likely because he's using a USB adapter). I'm more familiar with enthusiast/gaming graphics, so i don't really know what kind of affordable options to look into for him. He is doing accounting work, so low to mid power at a decently low price would be ideal, especially since he is planning to outfit 3 different workstations with these cards. he's powering 3 dell p2213's at 1680x1050.

Any help on finding a suitable card would be most appreciated!

Which form factor of Optiplex 9010?

ATMINSIDE said:

Which form factor of Optiplex 9010?

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I'm not sure yet. Waiting on photos from my brother in law.

sporktar said:

I'm not sure yet. Waiting on photos from my brother in law.

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This info is key to picking a GPU, as it determines what size PCI height is needed.

Yes, that was a concern of mine. Originally i was looking at the GeForce 8400 GS since that's what the dual monitor systems use at my work, and they have low profile mount hardware included, but that won't be necessary as he is using the full size variant, so he can use full size cards. I'm not sure if the 8400 is capable of 3 outputs though.

Honestly, get something that isn't 8 year old tech...

Something like this GT720 would be perfect for what he's doing.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487062