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Riftyboi95

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December 8th, 2019 00:00

Optiplex 990 sff gpu upgrade question

I'm building a pc and wondering if I need a new psu

Specs:

Gpu R7 250

Cpu i32120

Ram 6GB

  • speedstep

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    Posted December 8th, 2019 06:00

    R7 and RX series is not likely working due to not supporting legacy Bios and MSDOS VESA Video mode 103.  This mode is default due to VGA support for monitors from 1981 and up.

    Graphics modes

    320×200

    640×400

    640×480

    800×600

    1024×768

    1280×1024

    256-color palette

    15-bit (5:5:5)

    16-bit (5:6:5)

    24-bit (8:8:8)

     

    Stock power supply in 390 790 990 is LESS THAN 300W and therefore 75W cards are not supported.  390 790 990 is a bios system that requires MSDOS VESA video mode 103 for the F2 CMOS Setup.  RX Series cards do not support legacy MSDOS or VESA or XP and require UEFI to initialize.   Non Dell OEM cards require Secure boot OFF and CSM ON. 

    When installing an after-market graphics card into a Windows PC with UEFI secure boot enabled, the system may not boot.  This is true for ANY PC not just Dell.

    http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3156

      There is no UEFI or CSM in a 390 790 990 so from both hardware and software its not ever working.

    Recommended card for Older Dells up to current is GT1030.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y32mBdZHJY

    Works in all models EXCEPT USFF and Micro because they do not have slots or 75W PCI-E slot power.

    The Dell GT1030 for Tower models is 8CCF1.  The Retail parts are also available from Dell.

    • Manufacturer part MSI G10302PC
    • Dell part AA362018

    https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/accessories/apd/aa362018

    • Manufacturer part  PNY VCGGT10302PB
    • Dell part A9763687

    https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/accessories/apd/A9763687

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Posted December 8th, 2019 08:00

    I'm using a low profile. AMD Radeon R7 250 2G