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April 10th, 2020 04:00

Optiplex 7040 sff psu upgrade

Hey.

I have a optiplex 7040 sff where i would like to have more gpu power. Problem is that original 180w AC180ES-00 psu would be a bottleneck to more powerhungry gpu. I have read at dell vx372 315w powersupply would work whit out any modification. Can someone confirm this to me?

Thank you.

  • redxps630

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    Posted April 10th, 2020 17:00

    vx372 315w is for optiplex XE2.  if you look at pic of that psu and compare with 7040 psu closely, the psu cases are designed differently.  I am not sure if will fit the 7040 sff case tbh.

    if you look at mounting screw holes, they also seem different.

    XE2.jpg7040.jpg

  • Makeset

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    Posted May 20th, 2020 13:00

    Thank you.

    I was going to wait at i get my hands to one of those so i could confirm the fit, but no because of pandemia i can't get one. I try to update this thread when and if i get that psu.

     

  • BRP1991

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    Posted May 23rd, 2020 20:00

    Just wanted to say that I just did this with a 7040 SFF. The XE2 fits but not properly. Only one screw hole lines up but I can shut the case confidently. 

    I plan to put a 1650 LP in it and stick it behind my bedroom TV. 

  • jtean

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    Posted July 9th, 2020 03:00

    hi! i want to upgrade the 7040 sff and put the 1650 low profile in there but i also am unsure about the psu. i want to upgrade the it and i saw the 315w psu. If i use an adapter and use a small psu with maybe like 400w, would this fit and work in the pc? thanks!

  • mehdital

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    Posted January 28th, 2021 05:00

    How loud is your setup when idle? I plan to have it as a 24/7 server in my bedroom as well but im worried about the fan noise

  • bradthetechnut

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    Posted January 28th, 2021 18:00

    Optiplex XE3 SFF 300w PSU might be a better fit.  Yes, there's adapters.  But what I don't know is if one can go from 6-pin to 8-pin with the power.  Just the same, one can't go from 8-pin to 24-pin with power to the MB.