Gpu upgrade in optiplex 745 mini tower

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Affliction98

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Hi all i have a dell optiplex 745 mini tower (the biggest one) and i wish to put a asus geforce gtx 650. I would like to know if i can do this or mod the case and that dumb heatsink cover.
 
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Ah, that does limit you quite a bit, the motherboard is mounted on the opposite side, so the gpu will be pointed up...it wouldn't be able to extend too much past the slot itself, and you couldn't get too much more wiggle room by hacking at that shroud.

Pretty sure you could fit one of these though, if you look at a side shot pic of it, it's only as long as the slot:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130827

Bear in mind your CPU is going to be blowing hot air right onto the GPU intake, so your temps might be up a little...
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The online information isn't great, i'm guessing the OEM PSU is probably a little weak to power a GTX 650. Other than there's no reason it shouldn't work. What's the total wattage? Peak wattage? Amperage on 12v?
 
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hello Jaxem thank you for replying to my question i already got a 520 watt psu upgrade inside of the machine the problem is the heatsink cover in the machine. I am concerned if the gpu will fit properly. Oh and a note the gpu draws power from the pcie slot.
 
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Ah, that does limit you quite a bit, the motherboard is mounted on the opposite side, so the gpu will be pointed up...it wouldn't be able to extend too much past the slot itself, and you couldn't get too much more wiggle room by hacking at that shroud.

Pretty sure you could fit one of these though, if you look at a side shot pic of it, it's only as long as the slot:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130827

Bear in mind your CPU is going to be blowing hot air right onto the GPU intake, so your temps might be up a little bit when playing.
 
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