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Optiplex 7010 MT PSU upgrade
I'm looking to upgrade my PSU in my 7010 MT.
It has a i5-3470 3.2Ghz, 16GB RAM (upgraded from 8GB), 500GB SSD (upgraded from 1TB SATA), WIN10 PRO
I have a MSI GeForce GTX 980 Gaming 4G card I would like to put into it. I know I will have to do some customizing to the case (remove the HD bay) and possibly create some more airflow.
I've seen some other posts that mention something about the power to the rails??? Also a post on here that says the only option is an EVGA 700BR because of that.
Just curious if that is for sure the only option or not for the GPU I want to use? I want to make sure I don't burn anything out in it before I do this. Trying to save money. Not looking to play the newest, fastest games. Just a simple upgrade to make it better for some games.
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speedstep
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March 17th, 2021 11:00
8-pin x 2 implies 375W just for video aka 850W or more power supply. thats why the FSP booster is 450W and its just for video.
https://www.newegg.com/fsp-group-booster-x5-450w/p/N82E16817104054
Also keep in mind that power supplies are more than a single spec of watts.
3.3v/5v combined power should be 142W - 225W.
This is why some vendors 1000W units dont work properly because they have 90W to 130W max combined for those rails. EVGA 850 has 160W for those rails in compliance with Eps12V 2.9
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Bronze-Modular-Warranty-110-BQ-0850-V1/dp/B01FYDUCA0
speedstep
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March 17th, 2021 14:00
700BR has 150W on the 3.3v/5v rails and is fine as well.
90 to 130W max is the issue. Video cards use more than just the 12v rail which is why a single spec of WATTS is insufficient.
Even Dell 305W units take this into consideration.
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March 17th, 2021 09:00
What power supply? It requires 500w psu. See-
Specification GeForce GTX 980 GAMING 4G | MSI Global
Jamri2112
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March 17th, 2021 10:00
I don't think the 460w Dell OEM psu for XPS 8000 series will work. I don't see that it would have the 8-pin x 2 power connectors needed for the video card?
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March 17th, 2021 10:00
Re: want to make sure I don't burn anything out in it before I do this. Trying to save money.
online psu calculator estimates you need a 400w based on your configuration. Nvidia recommendation for gtx980 is often overestimate based on i7 etc. you have i5 prebuilt pc needing less power. No risk of burning anything if you buy psu of reputable name or Dell OEM. If you buy a no name psu of any wattage you are taking a risk.
a used 460w Dell OEM psu for XPS 8000 series is one option for you, $20 on eBay free shipping.
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Re: I don't see that it would have the 8-pin x 2 power connectors needed for the video card?
you are correct. My recommendation was based on nvidia reference card GTX 980 which has two 6 pin connectors in contrast to MSI GTX 980 that has two 8 pin connectors. It is possible the MSI is built for overclock thus requiring more power.
if you run the card at stock frequency only, you may use a 6 pin to 8 pin adapter to make an 8 pin. It seems the 460W Dell psu already has a 6+2 pin connector to give you another 8 pin.
if you want to have a 500W psu with two (6+2) 8 pin, this EVGA may be an option.
MSI spec: ? Boost clock/core clock
1317 MHz / 1216 MHz (OC Mode)
1291 MHz / 1190 MHz (Gaming Mode)
1216 MHz / 1127 MHz (Silent Mode)
Jamri2112
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March 17th, 2021 12:00
"Also keep in mind that power supplies are more than a single spec of watts.
3.3v/5v combined power should be 142W - 225W."
This is what I've seen I've seen before, just couldn't recall where or if it was for this model.
This is what I was thinking of getting but based on what speedstep is saying I'm not sure if that will be enough now?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DTP6MWS/?coliid=I2Q76WYV2G0JBL&colid=NBWSS9DGA4HI&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
If I didn't get the MSI GeForce GTX 980 Gaming 4G card for free I wouldn't even be worried about it. MSI says it needs a 500W PSU
speedstep
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March 17th, 2021 14:00
Ask EVGA what their 980 Requires 500W or 700W based on all use-age not just the video. In other words if it uses an 8 pin and 6 pin its a 375w card. Do you think the rest of the system can work with 125W ?