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doireallyhavetohaveanickname
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March 3rd, 2018 10:00
Optiplex SFF(mini tower) graphics card?
I just ordered a mini tower, saw no upgrade options for a separate video card, so am guessing that this is a no-go? But wanted to ask "you", just to be sure.
All of the current mini-towers have a 180 watt power supply and pci-e 3.0 x2 expansion slots. For a higher resolution than HD(1920x1080) monitor, I thought that something other than the integrated intel 630 graphics might be needed?
The handbook listed a few Radeon models (R5 and R7s) as options but did not state whether one of these could be added without changing the power supply.
So, can any video card be added, that would be an improvement over the integrated 630, to a mini tower without having to change out the power supply?
thanks
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Posted January 17th, 2021 09:00
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Posted February 14th, 2021 09:00
Hello, I have a Dell 3060 SFF and they told me to install a gt 1030 Low profile 2gb. But I have a 200w PSU while your site says you recommend 300w ... Why this discrepancy? Is it possible that on several sites they install the 1030? What do I risk if I install it? Does the power supply burn out? Thank you
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Posted February 14th, 2021 13:00
Hi @Giulio77 ,
You'll be fine. Dell's 240w-265w PSU's are able to power 75w cards - GTX 1050 ti, GTX 1650, etc. This has been on YouTube by actual users for years even though it's outside of specs.
Your 200w PSU won't have any trouble powering a 30w card. Mfrs. recommend 300w PSU because not all systems or PSU's are the same, and certainly not the same as Dell's. The recommendation is also to avoid lawsuits.
A good PSU will trip and shut down if overloaded. Sparks won't fly like all the time in Star Trek, it shouldn't fry and it shouldn't go boom. Of course, this does NOT mean try overloading your PSU to see what happens.
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Posted February 14th, 2021 14:00
Also, the 2 Radeon cards on the spec sheet are 50w. However, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention there has been times Dell didn't document what PSU or optional PSU should go with the cards they list.
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Posted February 15th, 2021 13:00
GT1030 is 40W so its fine.
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Posted February 15th, 2021 14:00
"Dell's 240w-265w PSU's are able to power 75w cards - GTX 1050 ti, GTX 1650, etc. "
This is incorrect dangerous advice.
Its completely wrong and contrary to Dell and UL safety ratings.
unsafe bad advice post should be removed.
75W is only supported on MINI TOWER and only for specific models
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Posted February 15th, 2021 14:00
no. 4gig cards use 2 slots and too much power.
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Posted February 15th, 2021 15:00
Optiplex 3060 SFF validated Dell OEM video cards when using our OEM 200W/260W PSU =
NJJMW AMD Radeon RX550 OP14L, 4GB, Low Profile, mDP/mDP/DP, 55W
R9J9P AMD Radeon RX550 OP14L, 4GB, Low Profile, mDP/mDP/DP, 55W
NDRG5 AMD Radeon RX550 OPGA14, 4GB, Full height bracket, mDP/mDP/DP, 55W
6J78X AMD Radeon RX550 OPGA14, 4GB, Full height bracket, mDP/mDP/DP, 55W9G0TG AMD Radeon R5-430 OU14L, 2GB, Low Profile, DP/DP, 50W
V36JJ AMD Radeon R5-430 OU14 V1, 2GB, Full height bracket, DP/DP, 50W
K6T46 AMD Radeon R5-430 OUGA14, 2GB, Low Profile, DP/DP, 50W
9VHW0 AMD Radeon R5-430 OUGA14L, 2GB, Low Profile, DP/DP, 50WT622V Nvidia GeForce GT 730 OU14N, 2GB, Full height bracket, DP/DP, 30W
CNRTY Nvidia GeForce GT 730 OU14LN, 2GB, Low Profile, DP/DP, 30W
DELL-Chris M (old account)
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Posted February 15th, 2021 15:00
GT 1030 is still only 30w.
Bassman999
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Posted January 17th, 2021 01:00
I am just trying to clarify the size. Do you have SFF or MT?
You mentioned 240 watt psu so Im thinking its the MT.
If thats the case you have more GPU options like the GTX 1050 TI or the GTX 1650.
I have the 7050 MT and an going with a GTX 1650 Super which requires a sata to 6 pin power adapter to power the card and is not recommended to do by some people.
If you have the SFF I believe that has the 180 watt PSU, that and a more confined space will limit your choices.