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March 4th, 2023 03:00
Best fitted psu for Dell Optiplex 3050 SFF
I want to buy a better psu to install a gpu but not sure what psu to buy because I don't feel like returning it if it doesn't fit. I'm trying to find a psu in the 30$-50$ price range. And the walts 300-500. Please recommend me a psu that will fit.
***Dell Optiplex 3050 SFF***
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JOcean
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March 4th, 2023 04:00
That PSU is proprietary. Because of the size and type you will not be able to find a much larger PSU and certainly not in the 300-500W range. You can install a GPU such as a GT 1030 low profile but if you are determined to install a much more powerful GPU then your only other option would be a case swap. And after purchasing the parts the cost would be well over your $30-50 dollar range.
redxps630
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March 4th, 2023 11:00
Dell 360w psu that fits 3050 SFF.
DP/N VM8KR, K38XP, 8HKG7, 19YR3.
last 2 left (393 sold) on ebay $39.99 https://www.ebay.com/itm/260707567527
seller note: “Please note: This power supply works with OptiPlex XE3 system ONLY, and WILL NOT work with other OptiPlex, Vostro, or Inspiron systems. It will either cause the system to shut down randomly or having start-up issues. We’ve many buyers who tried this to upgrade their Dell PC systems and did not work out for them. We have enough experiences on this so that you don’t need to try it out on your system!”
If seller were correct, this would mean this particular model has quality issue. the random shut down suggests psu is not able to supply stable sufficient power to gpu.