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Dell OPTIPLEX 3050 GPU upgrade
I own a DELL OPTIPLEX 3050 and wish to fit a new GPU (GeForce GTX 1660).
I’ve bought a 500W PSU and a large PC case, along with the 24 pin to 8 pin motherboard adapter (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Optiplex-Power-Supply-Motherboard-Adapter/dp/B0758H3WVX/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Eyeboot+24+Pin+to+8-Pin+Power+Supply+ATX+PSU+Adapter+Cable+for+DELL+Motherboards&qid=1578508329&sr=8-1).
I intend to transfer the innards of the 3050 (excluding the old PSU) into the new PC case.
Can anybody foresee any problems?
Woody J
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January 8th, 2020 13:00
Thank you. It’s obviously more complicated than I originally thought. I’m not going to attempt this.
bradthetechnut
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January 9th, 2020 14:00
Yah, for short Dell is too proprietary for case swaps. Case swaps with another brand or even another Dell model are rarer.
speedstep
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January 8th, 2020 10:00
I can see lots of problems. In general what you got is not going to work.
https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/optiplex-3050-desktop_owners-manual2_en-us.pdf
https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln305143/optiplex-3050-visual-guide-to-your-computer?lang=en
https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/product-support/product/optiplex-3050-desktop/docs
3050 has to use 24 to 6 pin not 8 pin connector.
https://www.moddiy.com/products/Dell-OptiPlex-3040-3050-3060-Main-Power-24-Pin-to-6-Pin-Adapter-Cable.html
Dell fan wiring is not standard.
https://www.amazon.com/Pocaton-Female-Socket-Connector-Cooling/dp/B073XJV5L9/
Dell power button, usb and front panel audio cables are not standard nor are they documented.
There is no support or documentation for what you want to do.
https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln284978/a-reference-guide-to-the-dell-optiplex-diagnostic-indicators?lang=en#2012_to_Present
Power Button LED State Description