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bradthetechnut
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September 10th, 2020 18:00
The Optiplex 3040 Spec Sheet has a limited list of compatible GPU's.
A 240w PSU is way too small to handle a 150w GTX 1070.
speedstep
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September 11th, 2020 11:00
SFF models do not have enough power. This is not a standard power supply. They call it a tower but its smaller than a standard power supply.
https://www.moddiy.com/products/Dell-OptiPlex-3040-3050-3060-Main-Power-24-Pin-to-6-Pin-Adapter-Cable.html
https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/us/en/04/optiplex-3040m-desktop/opti3040mt_om/working-on-your-computer?guid=guid-9ccd6d90-c1d1-427f-9e77-d4f83f3ad2b6&lang=en-us
https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/us/en/04/optiplex-3040m-desktop/opti3040mt_om/removing-the-power-supply-unit-psu?guid=guid-e955ff7b-3bad-400c-a914-dfaffa813805&lang=en-us
https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/optiplex-3040m-desktop_owners-manual3_en-us.pdf
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bradthetechnut
7 Technologist
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9.4K Posts
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September 10th, 2020 18:00
The Optiplex 3040 Spec Sheet has a limited list of compatible GPU's.
A 240w PSU is way too small to handle a 150w GTX 1070.
speedstep
9 Legend
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47K Posts
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September 11th, 2020 11:00
SFF models do not have enough power. This is not a standard power supply. They call it a tower but its smaller than a standard power supply.
https://www.moddiy.com/products/Dell-OptiPlex-3040-3050-3060-Main-Power-24-Pin-to-6-Pin-Adapter-Cable.html
https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/us/en/04/optiplex-3040m-desktop/opti3040mt_om/working-on-your-computer?guid=guid-9ccd6d90-c1d1-427f-9e77-d4f83f3ad2b6&lang=en-us
https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/us/en/04/optiplex-3040m-desktop/opti3040mt_om/removing-the-power-supply-unit-psu?guid=guid-e955ff7b-3bad-400c-a914-dfaffa813805&lang=en-us
https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/optiplex-3040m-desktop_owners-manual3_en-us.pdf