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April 23rd, 2020 09:00

RX550 in 3040 SFF

Hello, guys. I've got a Dell Optiplex 3040 SFF and I wish to add a GPU in it. Asking if a AMD Radeon RX550 would fit and if not, what graphics card would you recommend that would not be expensive as but also be able to run games.

  • Mary G

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    Posted April 23rd, 2020 10:00

    That will not fit nor run on your SFF. Too big, too wide and needs a bigger power supply. The Optiplex will never be a good gaming computer. It is meant for basic office use. You need an older low profile GPU.

  • redxps630

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    Posted April 23rd, 2020 11:00

    you need a single slot width low profile low TDP gpu. In this case gt 1030 low profile might be the only poor option, unless you want to install psu outside case (not great looking option) and install a double slot width low profile card GTX 1050ti or 1050.  the motherboard PCIe x16 slot is in proximity to psu preventing install of double slot gpu.

    issues: gt 1030 does not have good performance/cost ratio. It is not a great gaming gpu.  gt1050/1050Ti recommended psu is 300W. stock SFF psu is 240W.  so gpu may be under powered which affects peak spec performance.  You can try to upgrade psu but again it needs to be outside case.

  • speedstep

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    Posted April 23rd, 2020 12:00

    You can use Moddiy Adapter and put power supply OUTSIDE the case running the wires thru the hole left behind by the power supply removal.

    Only short Cards like GT1030 or LOW profile GTX 1050 Ti

    Non dell cards require Secure boot OFF.

     

    https://www.moddiy.com/products/Dell-OptiPlex-3040-3050-3060-Main-Power-24-Pin-to-6-Pin-Adapter-Cable.html

    https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GTX-1050-TI-4GT/dp/B01N2W8MJ9

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCQTj1ei3Ew

     

     

  • donm4599x

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    Posted April 23rd, 2020 18:00

    Amen.

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  • martoa

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    Posted April 23rd, 2020 23:00

    If I go with a PSU upgrade let's say 300 or over, is there any good compact GPU that would fit inside the Dell.

  • redxps630

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    Posted April 24th, 2020 00:00

  • Jagger0792

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    Posted April 24th, 2020 04:00

    I have GT 1030 low profile graphics card in my dell optiplex and it's really good for what I want out of it.

    fallout 4,Cs go,pes 2020 all low 1080p settings,plays pretty good.

    8gb of ram and i5 3470 cpu!

  • bradthetechnut

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    Posted April 24th, 2020 18:00