Nvidia GT 730 DDR5 Edition on a DELL Optiplex DT 760, power usage and compatiblity.

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david3marius

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Hello,

I want to match a DELL 760 DT with a Nvidia GT 730, 384 1gb DDR5 version (low profile/single slot) as a light gaming and media solution for a home system used by my family and me.
Usually I play old strategy games like Total War series until Shogun 2 and mainly games until 2013/14.

The problem that made me post this is about the power usage of the GT 730 and/or compatibility with the Dell Optiplex 760 DT version.

I know from reading the specs of the DELL System that the PCI slot only give a maximum of 25 watts of power, which is needed by the GT 730 from the specs, as minimum, specified on Nvidia's specs sheet for the video card.

I have the following questions based on the situation at hand:
1. Reading the specs will the computer start/POST. (Compatibility)
2. What are usually the problems of using new hardware with OEM Systems. (Compatibility)
3. If I use the video card for more demanding apps (light gaming, gaming) will it work. (Power usage)
4. Suggestions/Solutions from past experiences for my situation, if available.

The situation at hand: I know the DELL is not used for gaming and also the video card is not recommended for gaming or even light gaming, but for my needs is enough. I read on other forums about this situation and the majority of sites and forums recommend the 750/ 750 TI as a solutions for gaming, for which I don't have a budget.

Thank you for your time.


PS: Grammar and spelling feedback are a welcome.
 
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EAJuggalo

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It should start, any problems would come up when you put the system under load. That is when everything is pulling as much power as it can from the PSU and that might just be more than the PSU can handle.
I've never had a problem putting a video card into a pre-built that had the expansion slots.
Really if the PSU isn't going to handle it then there isn't much you can do, there are aftermarket PSUs in that form factor but they are weak and expensive for their output.
 
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tech-wreck

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iirc, the 760DT has a 275w PSU, which is cutting it close. or if i didn't remember correctly and it is 235w, probably not.
it probably will work if not pushed too hard, a HD6450 is a 31w card, and that works in my 760DT.

or, open it up and check the capacitors for bulging tops, a good indicator of a dying unit.
 
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david3marius

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Hello again,

Thank you for answering.

Other info that i forgot to list. The PSU of the DT 760 is 255w. I know that the GT 730 also recommends a minimum of 300w in total.

After reading other post I saw people experimenting with more power hungry cards (mainly HD 7750) and not having any problems, no shut downs or bottlenecks but this contradicts the DELL's specs so right now I don't know what to think of it.
There was also a situation with the same Dell 760 which shuts down with a Nvidia GT 9500, but the uses about 50w.

@EAJuggalo. The problem isn't the PSU which in theory has 255w, there's another situation for it being faulty. My main worry is about the bloody 25w PCI Express slot.
@tech-wreck. I don't own the system right now, but was planing to buy it, so really the quality of the system is mainly unknown. Also what do you mean by pushing it to hard, in a larger time period or using more demanding games?

Another thing that I didn't mention. I don't own the video card and the system but planning to buy both of them.

Thank you and waiting for other opinions on the subject. Right now after reading other posts about the situation I'm beginning to be more confident in plan at hand.

 
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As long as your card actually fits, you have no problems with power supply - 25 watt is Dell Halloween present:evil:, it means nothing, proven many times.
It was proven that MSI GTX 750TI can work on Dell 234 watt PSU, so you with GT 730 is in very good standing!

This is your PC

Dell-Optiplex-760-DT-Desktop-PC-Grundsystem-Konfigurierbar_b3.jpg


Easy fit for many low profile cards.
 
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