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Optiplex SFF(mini tower) graphics card?
I just ordered a mini tower, saw no upgrade options for a separate video card, so am guessing that this is a no-go? But wanted to ask "you", just to be sure.
All of the current mini-towers have a 180 watt power supply and pci-e 3.0 x2 expansion slots. For a higher resolution than HD(1920x1080) monitor, I thought that something other than the integrated intel 630 graphics might be needed?
The handbook listed a few Radeon models (R5 and R7s) as options but did not state whether one of these could be added without changing the power supply.
So, can any video card be added, that would be an improvement over the integrated 630, to a mini tower without having to change out the power supply?
thanks
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March 5th, 2018 09:00
GIGABYTE GeForce GT 1030 GV-N1030D5-2GL
https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-GeForce-GV-N1030D5-2GL-Computer-Graphics/dp/B071DY2VJR/
http://www.gigabyte.us/Graphics-Card/GV-N1030D5-2GL
Output HDMI-2.0 (Max Resolution: 4096x2160 @60 Hz)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=A3dXPl5xZ8Q
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February 15th, 2021 18:00
The choice of card depends on what you are trying to do.
Non Dell cards require secure boot OFF in bios.
Which is why 8CCF1 GT1030 40W Full Height works fine
and Low profile GT1030 cards with Full Height and Low profile brackets are fine. And Quadro P400 cards are fine
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/accessories/apd/aa925670
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/accessories/apd/a9763687
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/accessories/apd/a8763274
25W. Radeon HD 5450. 2 gig video cards with Full Height and Low profile brackets are fine. The low profile brackets seem to be missing from current cards. 5450 is not more powerful than GT1030.
Gigabyte GDDR5 GT1030 is also ok
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DY2VJR/
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Optiplex 3060 SFF validated Dell OEM video cards when using our OEM 200W/260W PSU =
NJJMW AMD Radeon RX550 OP14L, 4GB, Low Profile, mDP/mDP/DP, 55W
R9J9P AMD Radeon RX550 OP14L, 4GB, Low Profile, mDP/mDP/DP, 55W
NDRG5 AMD Radeon RX550 OPGA14, 4GB, Full height bracket, mDP/mDP/DP, 55W
6J78X AMD Radeon RX550 OPGA14, 4GB, Full height bracket, mDP/mDP/DP, 55W
9G0TG AMD Radeon R5-430 OU14L, 2GB, Low Profile, DP/DP, 50W
V36JJ AMD Radeon R5-430 OU14 V1, 2GB, Full height bracket, DP/DP, 50W
K6T46 AMD Radeon R5-430 OUGA14, 2GB, Low Profile, DP/DP, 50W
9VHW0 AMD Radeon R5-430 OUGA14L, 2GB, Low Profile, DP/DP, 50W
T622V Nvidia GeForce GT 730 OU14N, 2GB, Full height bracket, DP/DP, 30W
CNRTY Nvidia GeForce GT 730 OU14LN, 2GB, Low Profile, DP/DP, 30W
elpro999dell
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March 3rd, 2018 19:00
Can you specify the Optiplex model?
doireallyhavetohaveanickname
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March 3rd, 2018 23:00
Thanks for asking! My goal is simply to use a higher resolution monitor than HD (I don't game or do anything special graphics) but having gotten used to the higher resolution TVs(UHD etc), would like to have it as good with my PC.
I ordered the 3050 with the I5-7500 processor. Memory, expect it doesn't matter, but is 8 G Ram, 256 SSD.
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March 4th, 2018 15:00
There is a few carrds that would fit in the confined space of the machine such as GeForce GT 730 or AMD FirePro W4100. Max resolution on it is 4k and since you said "I don't game or do anything special graphics" Should work fine.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-Dell-NVIDIA-GeForce-GT730-2GB-DVI-HDMI-VGA-Graphics-Video-Card-J27RG/263293869998?epid=1474377019&hash=item3d4d899fae:g:byUAAOSwfpBaezDU
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DELL-AMD-Firepro-W4100-2GB-128-Bit-GDDR5-PCI-Express-3-0-x16-Video-XXH7R/182877877794?hash=item2a945ef622:g:QcgAAOSw6WFZ~kgq
doireallyhavetohaveanickname
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March 4th, 2018 23:00
elpro999dell!
Thanks much for your recommendations!
Doing a bit of checking myself, see that the HDMI port of the current (2015-2018) mini towers use the earlier version 1.4 versus the latest 2.0, and that you really want a HMDI 2.0 for the 4K monitor? (if you don't use the display port?). So dead end on using the integrated graphics Intel HD630/i5-7500. Not sure if it would have been better to have the i7, but water under the bridge.
Could see that the two suggested cards require less than 50 watts of power. I could not see on the Dell website how much power the mini tower with the i5-7500 consumes in the mini tower 3050(sure someone at Dell knows?), so expect I will have to measure "it" myself when it comes. Meanwhile, will skip buying a new monitor, use an old HD.
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March 10th, 2018 07:00
Memidor2mid
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September 5th, 2019 18:00
Hi good day is there any compatible with dell optiplex 3060 sff 4gb video card????
DellAir20
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January 16th, 2021 16:00
Same
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January 16th, 2021 18:00
Hi @DellAir20 ,
Tip: If thread is old, or if one has a different system to discuss, starting a new thread ensures quicker answers. No need to start one now as I'll answer you here.
Optiplex 3060 Spec Sheet
Make sure whatever GPU you get is LP (low profile) with short bracket. Not too many options for the 3060: AMD Radeon™ R5 430, 2GB; AMD Radeon™ RX 550, 4GB; NVIDIA GeForce® GT 730, 2GB
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January 17th, 2021 01:00
I am just trying to clarify the size. Do you have SFF or MT?
You mentioned 240 watt psu so Im thinking its the MT.
If thats the case you have more GPU options like the GTX 1050 TI or the GTX 1650.
I have the 7050 MT and an going with a GTX 1650 Super which requires a sata to 6 pin power adapter to power the card and is not recommended to do by some people.
If you have the SFF I believe that has the 180 watt PSU, that and a more confined space will limit your choices.
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February 14th, 2021 09:00
Hello, I have a Dell 3060 SFF and they told me to install a gt 1030 Low profile 2gb. But I have a 200w PSU while your site says you recommend 300w ... Why this discrepancy? Is it possible that on several sites they install the 1030? What do I risk if I install it? Does the power supply burn out? Thank you
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February 14th, 2021 13:00
Hi @Giulio77 ,
You'll be fine. Dell's 240w-265w PSU's are able to power 75w cards - GTX 1050 ti, GTX 1650, etc. This has been on YouTube by actual users for years even though it's outside of specs.
Optiplex 3060 Spec Sheet
Your 200w PSU won't have any trouble powering a 30w card. Mfrs. recommend 300w PSU because not all systems or PSU's are the same, and certainly not the same as Dell's. The recommendation is also to avoid lawsuits.
A good PSU will trip and shut down if overloaded. Sparks won't fly like all the time in Star Trek, it shouldn't fry and it shouldn't go boom. Of course, this does NOT mean try overloading your PSU to see what happens.
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February 14th, 2021 14:00
@Giulio77
Also, the 2 Radeon cards on the spec sheet are 50w. However, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention there has been times Dell didn't document what PSU or optional PSU should go with the cards they list.