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October 31st, 2018 05:00

3050 SFF, video card?

I have an Optiplex 3050 SFF and i want to buy a graphics card for it, the problem is the psu is only 180 w.

Can i buy a Nvidia Gt 1030 to install in my computer?

It only uses 30w and is the only suitable card i found that has a lower power consumption.

If not, can you recommend me something compatible with this system?

Thanks.

  • Mary G

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    Posted October 31st, 2018 09:00

    No it won't work since it, like almost all cards, requires at least a 300w psu.  Check all the specs of cards you are considering to see the minimum psu, not the power consumption. The power supply runs the whole computer not just the gpu.  If you look at the options for your model on the sales site, no discrete card is even offered in customization. Your model is meant for business use, not gaming. You should be satisfied with the integrated graphics. Any card you can find that might work would be old and outdated and would not be as good as the integrated graphics.

    See the card's requirements here and also note the double slot and the 5.4"-6.68" length required--

    https://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gt-1030/specifications

  • speedstep

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    Posted April 16th, 2019 10:00

     

     


    https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/amd-radeon-r5-430-full-height-2gb-dp-sl-dvi-i/apd/490-bdlo/
    Manufacturer part H7WJ3
    Dell part 490-BDLO

    This product is compatible with the following systems:

    • OptiPlex 3050 MT
    • OptiPlex 5050 MT
    • OptiPlex 7050 MT

    https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/amd-radeon-r5-430-half-height-2gb-dp-sl-dvi-i/apd/490-bdlr/
    Manufacturer part 83J08
    Dell part 490-BDLR

    This product is compatible with the following systems:

    • OptiPlex 3050 DT
    • OptiPlex 5050 DT
    • OptiPlex 7050 DT

     

  • clos8181

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    Posted October 15th, 2019 12:00

    WOW, i never answer to these but you certainly are very negative. The fact you said this - 

    "You should be satisfied with the integrated graphics. Any card you can find that might work would be old and outdated and would not be as good as the integrated graphics" <---------THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE JOKE.

     

    The fact someone responded right below with options is laughable. You could have also suggested a PSU upgrade and an OEM card to be installed but it seems they should JUST BE happy and shut up...you area such a piece of work