Optiplex 7080 MT upgrading Graphics Card

Question

I have an Optiplex 7080 that is setup with design software. I would like to upgrade the graphics card to better produce 3D renderings. I figured I would need a more powerful PSU than the stock 260 Watt. It looks like there is a Dell 5K7J8 500W Delta available. My question is about powering the GPU.

The GPU I was looking at is a PNY NVIDIA RTX 4500 ADA Gen. https://www.pny.com/nvidia-rtx-4500-ada?iscommercial=true

However, One source says there is a Auxiliary power cable and lists it as a 1x 16-pin. I don't see this as an output of the PSU. And PNY's site doesn't mention it.

Any Suggestions?

redxps630 · Accepted Answer

The video card package is supposed to include a Power adapter (2x PCI-E 8pin to 1x 12VVHPWR 16pin)

https://www.amazon.com/PNY-Generation-Express-DisplayPort-Support/dp/B0CJQH8519

Dell 500w psu has two 8 pin PCIe connector, use the included adapter. Read instructions carefully as the 16 pin must be pushed all the way into card at straight 90 degree angle and secured to prevent accidental overheating melting the plastic

jac75 · Answer

Thank you for the quick response, the research and the warning.

jac75 · Answer

Unfortunately the Dell 5K7J8 500W Delta I purchased showed up with a 6 pin connector and 6+2 pin connector. Is there some different adapter I am missing? The order details show:

PWR SPLY,500W,EPA,PLT,MT,DELT

5K7J8

redxps630 · Answer

Dell 6 pin is effectively 8  pin. it has all three 12V wired.  use a Dell straight 6 to 8 pin adapter to make it an 8 pin if two 8 pins are needed.

jac75 · Answer

I was wondering if there was an adapter available. Thanks!

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