Dell optiplex 7010 graphics upgrade
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azaran
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Assuming you're using the largest case they ship the unit int (Mini Tower), you're PSU isn't rated for a higher end card. The 7010 ships with a 250watt PSU and the GeForce GTX 750 Ti requires a minimum 300watt. The good news is, that tower should support a standard sized PSU. So you'd need to upgrade the PSU to a higher wattage in addition to the GPU. What kind of budget are you putting towards it?
azaran
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Ah ok see desktop and mini tower are two completely different builds when you're talking about Dell. This difference will a big factor in upgrading. Go here and see which design lines up with your computer.
*Edit Sorry wrong link
http://i.dell.com/sites/doccontent/shared-content/data-sheets/en/Documents/Dell_OptiPlex_7010_spec_sheet.pdf
*Edit Sorry wrong link
http://i.dell.com/sites/doccontent/shared-content/data-sheets/en/Documents/Dell_OptiPlex_7010_spec_sheet.pdf
azaran
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So after looking around it looks like the 7010 uses a proprietary PSU for the Desktop and smaller. So upgrading the PSU is out. Some people have managed to get the 750ti running, but honestly it'd be a gamble if it'll work with your current PSU or not.
Two low profile (comes with a low profile bracket) video cards I could find.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125680 - This one is a two slot card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127836 - Single slot card
Two low profile (comes with a low profile bracket) video cards I could find.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125680 - This one is a two slot card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127836 - Single slot card
Azaran...CPU's Master.....I have a minitower (MT) Optiplex 7010 and will be replacing the PSU with whatever is required and fits in the case (also clearing the plastic latch on the cover). I also have the fastest CPU that computer came with (Intel i7 3770 3.4 GHZ, 4 core 8 thread). Based on that and the stock motherboard, possible BIOS issues, etc, what is the best GPU that I could use? There seem to be low cost EVGA 600 watt and Seasonic 520 watt PSUs that should fit (5.9" wide). could an AMD or ASUS Radion RX 460 or RX 470 be used? Or a GTX 1070?
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