GTX 1050ti in dell optiplex 3050

Hi @manushk ,

And your question is... ?

Power supply in the 3050 is too small will not support a 75W card.

Note the itty bitty power supply much like the Inspiron 3650.

The Small Form Factor has only 180W.

2GB AMD Radeon™ R5 430 is a 45W card.

https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/accessories/apd/490-bdlo

240W Power Supply

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@bmcowboy wrote:

Hi @manushk ,

And your question is... ?

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Will my graphic card (1050 TI) 

GET enough power.

I have 250W psu

Hi, my pc has 250w psu

Hi @manushk ,

As per GTX 1050ti Spec, recommended system power at 300w. Better upgrade your existing PSU as well.

Go for 1060 6GB!

I run it in my 3060 with an i5 8400.  You will need a SATA to 6 pin PCI power adaptor.

Dell power supplies can supply a consistent wattage higher than their written rating; 125w card, 65w CPU... still not even close to the 305w continuous.

Dell power supplies can supply a consistent wattage higher than their written rating; 125w card, 65w CPU... still not even close to the 305w continuous.

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I doubt that. 

Plus, it's really not good running ANY PS near it's max-output or at 100% utilization.

Is 300w psu available for Dell optiplex 3050?

The issue is that the power supply is itty bitty about the size of a laptop brick.   There are no upgrades from Dell. Same issue as the inspiron 3650.  Ugly hack using MODDIY adapter and putting power supply OUTSIDE the case. The  24 pin to 8 pin works on the 3040 but the 3050 uses a 6 pin connector.  I am not aware of anyone that makes an adapter so you would need to modify the 3040 cable.

3050 uses 6 pin not 8 pin

There is a specific GTX 1060 that Fits and works. 

EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 SC GAMING, ACX 2.0 (Single Fan), 06G-P4-6163-KR,
6GB GDDR5, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC), Only 6.8 Inches

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487261

HOWEVER you need to hack the power supply as the stock unit is too tiny and too small.  The 4 pin ATX power connection is fine but the 24 Pin needs an adapter to 8 pins. Recommended power supply is also very specific.EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B1, 80+ BRONZE 750W, 110-B1-0750-VR 

The B1 works fine.  B2 BQ G2 GS etc DOES NOT WORK.  You have to remove the stock unit and leave the new unit OUTSIDE The case because it physically does not fit inside.  Secure Boot must be OFF and Legacy CSM on.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00K85X23O/

https://www.moddiy.com/products/Dell-Inspiron-3650-PSU-Main-Power-24%252dPin-to-8%252dPin-Adapter-Cable-%2830cm%29.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J81h1dHNwDk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCQTj1ei3Ew

Bruh, I'm maxing Ace Combat 7 locked at 144fps with no stutters.

I'm pulling all 125w and utilizing 100% on benchmarks.

I am << >> at max pulling 220 watts; but it is working for me despite not having the minimum 400w or whatever rating.

You're the lucky one, dude, and wish you lucky enough in future.

Do come back once in a while so that we know you're still with us.

The Video Cards that are compatible with OptiPlex 3050:

For Intel 7th generation processors:
• Intel HD 630 Graphics [with 7th Generation Core i3/i5/i7 CPU-GPU combo]
• Intel HD 610 Graphics [with 7th Generation Celeron, Pentium CPU-GPU combo]

For Intel 6th generation processors:
• Intel HD 530 [with 6th Generation Core i3/i5/i7 CPU-GPU combo]
• Intel HD 510 Graphics [with 6th Generation Celeron, Pentium CPU-GPU combo]

• 1 GB AMD Radeon R5 430 (optional)
• 2 GB AMD Radeon R5 430 (optional)
• 4 GB AMD Radeon R7 450 (optional)

Its working! Even on genuine 200w Dell psu. Only one challenge was to find enough space in ssf box but i remove CD and HDD frame and fit IT by the pcie 16x tape on box cover