Optiplex 755 upgrade

Mr xXx

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Ok so i got a dell optiplex 755 for really cheap and im gonna buy a quad core q9300 for it but what graphics card should i use? And should i buy a new case so i can upgrade the psu if i need to?
 
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Depends on the Optiplex 755, it comes in 4 sizes. If it is a small form factor machine or a slim case, then a new case would be advisable as you would be limited to low-profile low-power GPUs.

If you don't mind smaller less powerful GPUs, than it should be okay. Though trusting a power supply that old with a heavier load is a little risky.

But really need a total budget to make a decision.


Eximo

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Depends on the Optiplex 755, it comes in 4 sizes. If it is a small form factor machine or a slim case, then a new case would be advisable as you would be limited to low-profile low-power GPUs.

If you don't mind smaller less powerful GPUs, than it should be okay. Though trusting a power supply that old with a heavier load is a little risky.

But really need a total budget to make a decision.


 
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Mr xXx

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Nov 16, 2016
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The size is small form factor. I will buy a new case and a new power supply. Sounds good? Or is there somerhing else i should think about?
 
the plastic front of the case which is why I linked the manual in my 1st post. the connectors on the cables from the front of the case like power, power led & hard drive led might not be pin compatible from the new case to the dell motherboard without re-arranging the pins of the cables.