Graphics card for Optiplex 780 DT (2010)

Thanks for replying. This is what is stated on the PC configuration list from Dell for the original purchase.  That's all I know. Any new ideas welcome.

redxps630 · Answer

Can you upload a pic of your optiplex? How do you know it is DT and not MT? It is hard to make suggestions on new graphics card without knowing the model for sure. If it is MT, easier to get a full height card. What is purpose of upgrade? For better resolution or light gaming? Core 2 duo cpu in 780 E7600 will severely limit gaming capabilities. 780 cpu can be upgraded to core 2 quad although the investment worth is dubious in 2020. If it is DT which seems strange given reported spec, more limited in graphic card form factor.

Tegfan · Answer

Hi here are some pics. Front back and connector pins of previous card.

redxps630 · Answer

You have a 780 MT. see p.3/40. https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/products/optix/en/optiplex_780_tech_guidebook_en.pdf Any full height graphics card that has TDP up to 75w and does not require a power connector and length up to 7.4' will do. Most modern graphics card will be bottlenecked by the slow core2 duo cpu during gaming. What resolution is your monitor that you want the graphics card to support.

bradthetechnut · Answer

In the screengrabs are a couple of good combos for your 780. By the way, a Q9650 runs at almost and around $50 on ebay. A Q9550 is almost cheap as dirt. A Q6700 is cheaper than dirt. I'd be tempted to go with the Q9550 2.83GHz and not pay $20-$30 more for a Q9650 3.0GHz. The Q9650 obviously went up around $10 since I bought mine a few years ago (previous 755).

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@redxps630 - It's good to see you back!!

bradthetechnut · Answer

The GT 1030 comes with different connection options depending on the connectivity of your monitor.

Tegfan · Answer

Many thanks for your excellent help. I am just about to buy a Nvidia Geforce GT 1030 card but most of them are low profile. Just one or two the full height.

Tegfan · Answer

Many thanks for your help

redxps630 · Answer

MT takes full height card only. Plenty full height 1030 out there.

e,g., https://www.staples.com/EVGA-GeForce-GT-1030-Graphic-Card-1-29GHZ-Core-1-54GHZ-Boost-Clock-2GB-GDDR5-Full-height-Single-Slot-Space-Required/product_IM19Z3864

Tegfan · Answer

Hi many thanks for your reply. It turns out my PC is not DT but MT, which only takes full height. so I cant use any of the Nvidia Geforce GT 1030 Low Profile cards.

Tegfan · Answer

Many thanks for the suggestions. I will get the processor upgrade once I have chosen the graphics card. I have to get a full height Nvidia Geforce 1030 of which there are not so many but I once I have chosen I will upgrade the processor as well.

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