You mean the tower or the desktop? I'm guessing mini-tower.
Standard in the 3000 is an 180w PSU. Is that what you have?
From the Optiplex 3000 spec sheet, power options:
Graphics options:
Before going any further, it'll help to know what PSU you have. May be it doesn't need upgrading to power 2 monitors, unless something like gaming is involved.
What hookups do you want, another DP? Also, may be you just need an optional component.
Re: Does anyone have any ideal on what I can upgrade my power supply unit to for me to use both monitor?
just add a simple Dell discrete AMD video card (see brad's reply) that has two DP ports, or if your curved monitor supports DP in and out, try daisy chain the two monitors connected to single DP of PC
My power supply is 180w. When I purchased this desktop, I already had my 2 monitors with both HDMI and DisplayPort. So, I used the DP ports. I tried to hook up both on my new Dell, one in the DisplayPort and the other in the HDMI ports. The monitor on the HDMI port was very large. The other monitor was normal for a 3440x1440.
I purchased a graphic card with 2 DP ports but it required power from the PSU, My PSU doesn't have another cable for the VC. As you would guess I need to upgrade my PSU to a 4 cable.
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Standard in the 3000 is an 180w PSU. Is that what you have?
From the Optiplex 3000 spec sheet, power options:
Graphics options:
Before going any further, it'll help to know what PSU you have. May be it doesn't need upgrading to power 2 monitors, unless something like gaming is involved.
What hookups do you want, another DP? Also, may be you just need an optional component.
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May 22nd, 2024 02:58
Another option is use a USB adapter for the 2nd monitor.
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May 23rd, 2024 00:56
just add a simple Dell discrete AMD video card (see brad's reply) that has two DP ports, or if your curved monitor supports DP in and out, try daisy chain the two monitors connected to single DP of PC
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@bradthetechnut
Thank you for your answer.
My power supply is 180w. When I purchased this desktop, I already had my 2 monitors with both HDMI and DisplayPort. So, I used the DP ports. I tried to hook up both on my new Dell, one in the DisplayPort and the other in the HDMI ports. The monitor on the HDMI port was very large. The other monitor was normal for a 3440x1440.
I purchased a graphic card with 2 DP ports but it required power from the PSU, My PSU doesn't have another cable for the VC. As you would guess I need to upgrade my PSU to a 4 cable.
Thanks Kentuck
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May 25th, 2024 02:07
Thanks for your help! You all got me on the right path for a good outcome.
Thank you.
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May 25th, 2024 02:30
You're welcome!! :)