Re: 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 than GTX 1650 Super or a GT 1030.
Yes, you can upgrade to 360w PSU for Optiplex XE3. I think you want to upgrade to a higher power psu to support faster video card (video card would not be fried from weak psu; it would just shut down). The 360w psu has the same 6+4 pin white connector. In addition it has a 6 pin black PCIe connector for video card.
And If I get a branded PSU like a seasonic and use and adaptor would that solve the issue or its unclear? I know the PSU won't fit in the case but if that solves the issue I'll take it
No, you do not have to buy ram directly from Dell. You can use used Dell ram from third party on eBay. Dell 16GB DDR4 2400 Dell YXC0V which is Hynix 16GB DDR4-2400 Non-ECC UDIMM Memory HMA82GU6AFR8N-UH
not sure about Kingston 16gb Fury. If it is 2400Mhz, it may just work, but no guarantee without evidence.
Since you cannot overclock RAM in Optiplex, you do not really need gaming ram that has heat spreader. the Dell oem ram made by Hynix is a great brand. Samsung and Micron also good. Kingston has mixed report.
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).
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?
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Re: 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 than GTX 1650 Super or a GT 1030.
Yes, you can upgrade to 360w PSU for Optiplex XE3. I think you want to upgrade to a higher power psu to support faster video card (video card would not be fried from weak psu; it would just shut down). The 360w psu has the same 6+4 pin white connector. In addition it has a 6 pin black PCIe connector for video card.
H360EGM-00 VM8KR 360W Chicony Gold
L360EGM-00 8HKG7 360W Liteon Gold
(credit Dell Chris M)
also H360EGM-00 19YR3
L360EGM-00 K38XP
Re: In terms of ram should I get the standard DDR4 2666Mhz or I need to get special memory?
standard DDR4 2133 MHz / 2400 MHz based on 3050 spec
Just get standard DDR4 2400 MHz desktop memory based on Dell oem ram spec (see answer below)
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Dell validated OEM memory for 3050 MT/SFF
16GB 2x8GB DDR4 2400MHz Memory
4GB (1x4GB) of memory DDR4 2400MHz
8GB 2x4GB 2400MHz DDR4 Memory, 6th Gen Processoronly
8GB 1x8GB DDR4 2400MHz Memory
16GB (2X8GB) DDR4 2400MHz UDIM M Non-ECC
64GB (4x16G) 2400MHz DDR4 Memory
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Yes, a 24 to 6 pin adapter would work too with standard 24/4 pin ATX psu.
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And If I get a branded PSU like a seasonic and use and adaptor would that solve the issue or its unclear? I know the PSU won't fit in the case but if that solves the issue I'll take it
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Re: I need to use mostly verified ram from Dell
No, you do not have to buy ram directly from Dell. You can use used Dell ram from third party on eBay. Dell 16GB DDR4 2400 Dell YXC0V which is Hynix 16GB DDR4-2400 Non-ECC UDIMM Memory HMA82GU6AFR8N-UH
not sure about Kingston 16gb Fury. If it is 2400Mhz, it may just work, but no guarantee without evidence.
user validated ram for 3050
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So I need to use mostly verified ram from Dell? Was thinking to get Kingston Fury 16gb stick
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So I need to use UDIMM only or I can use normals DIMMs?
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Definitely UDIMM, Short for unbuffered (or unregistered) dual inline memory module.
you cannot use any buffered, registered, or ECC memory in Optiplex.
to be safe get 16GB DDR4 using memory maker's exact model numbers listed below.
YXC0V 16GB,DDR4,2400MHz,2RX8 =
Hynix HMA82GU6AFR8N-UH, HMA82GU6AJR8N-UH
Kingston KYXC0V-MIB, KYXC0V-MID, KYXC0V-MIE, KYXC0V-MIH
Micron MTA16ATF2G64AZ-2G3B1, MTA16ATF2G64AZ-2G3E1, MTA16ATF2G64AZ-2G3H1
Samsung M378A2K43BB1-CRC, M378A2K43BB1-CB1
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What are some good brands of RAM to go for in the long term for a little bit of gaming like WoW, World of Tanks and some browsing in general?
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Since you cannot overclock RAM in Optiplex, you do not really need gaming ram that has heat spreader. the Dell oem ram made by Hynix is a great brand. Samsung and Micron also good. Kingston has mixed report.
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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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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).
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 Module
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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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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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no need to get confused. your CPUZ says Micron 4ATF51264AZ-2G3E1.
the complete Micro part number is MTA4ATF51264HZ-2G3E1.
DDR4-2400T PC4-19200