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OPTIPLEX 3050 MT

  • So I have this optiplex 3050 MT and I was wondering if I could upgrade the PSU without burning any video cards along the way since the standard 250W power supply can't power more then  GTX 1650 Super or a GT 1030. In terms of ram should I get the standard DDR4 2666Mhz or I need to get special memory?
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    Posted July 9th, 2022 12:00

    Well i installed CPU-Z to check what time of memory i have installed in this sistem and this is what i've found

    https://www.runonpc.com/4atf51264az-2g3e1-driver-downloads-update/

    Seems it's a DIMM memory

     

    Also do i need to change the memory again if i upgrade to a i5-7500?

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    Posted July 9th, 2022 12:00

    No, you do not need to change memory when you upgrade cpu.

    you currently have installed Micron 4GB PC4-2400 DDR4 288-Pin Desktop Dimm Memory Module Mfr P/N MTA4ATF51264AZ-2G3B1

    It is DDR4-2400T.  The T suffix at the end means it meets a specific JEDEC standard. A 2400T module will have the standard clock rates for a PC-2400 stick, and has a timing of 17-17-17, and a CAS latency of 14.16(ns).

    redxps630_0-1657396494081.jpeg

    Dell oem 16GB DDR4 includes Micron such as 

    MTA16ATF2G64AZ-2G3B1 Micron 16GB PC4-19200 DDR4-2400MHz non-ECC Unbuffered CL17 288-Pin DIMM 1.2V Dual Rank Memory ModuleMTA16ATF2G64AZ-2G3B1-lg

     
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    Posted July 9th, 2022 12:00

    mem.png

     

    It's A4 not MT and it's doesn't say what memory it is... searched the serial and part number and i get different results.I'm really confused atm

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    Posted July 9th, 2022 13:00

    Sorry for not understanding these types of memory, was thinking i could upgrade the ram like all the ordinary PC's out there but i guess i was a little wrong about this. Found the official Micron website that says it has memory modules for the 3050MT should that be Okay?

     

    https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/dell/optiplex-3050-tower

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    Posted July 9th, 2022 13:00

    no need to get confused.  your CPUZ says Micron 4ATF51264AZ-2G3E1.

    the complete Micro part number is MTA4ATF51264HZ-2G3E1.

    DDR4-2400T PC4-19200

    113_29697726

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    Posted July 9th, 2022 13:00

    I am not sure.  If they accept full money back if not working, you can give it a try.  I would only choose and try those crucial memory that are DDR4-2400.

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    Posted July 9th, 2022 22:00

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    Would this stick work ?! Found it on my local platform...beside i know most people use Ebay and Amazon but when you live in East Europe and a memory stick cost 31$ and shipping is 49$ that's pretty bad

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    Posted July 10th, 2022 02:00

    Well after doing some research... i think the best case scenario i'll just this 3050MT as a office PC and that's about it. What are some decent GPU that i could use on this with the standard OEM power supply that won't cause any trouble?

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    Posted July 10th, 2022 07:00

    Re: Dell snpm0vw4c/8g memory

    it should work

    for office PC, no gaming, and 250w stock psu, you can use gt 730 (gddr5) or gt 1030 if you want a discrete video card.

    gtx 1050 would be a stretch.  it will run with 250w psu in typical real world scenario but recommended psu is 300w.

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    Posted July 10th, 2022 14:00

    brad (aka the OptiPlex afficionado) has brought up a good point which allows some more detail.  you can consider use the lower power gpu for Optiplex 3080 and Optiplex 3090 for your 3050.  some of the oem gpu such as RX 640 (2019) are newer than R7 450 (2016).

    AMD Radeon™ RX 640, 4 GB, GDDR5 (optional, Tower and Small Form Factor only)

    on the other hand, benchmark test seems to show that the R7 450 card is comparable to GT 1030, while RX 640 falls behind GT 1030.

    note the 3080/3090 psu is 260w (MT) and 200w(SFF).  therefore, not much better than that of 3050.