I have this machine - Dell Optiplex 790 DT - i7-2600, 16GB RAM.
I have a Samsung 850 Pro SSD.
I'd like to use this rig for gaming if possible, but I understand I am going to be limited by it's size as well as goofy power limits to the PCI slots. I actually plan to run the wireless adapter off the sole PCIe slot, but it does have other PCI slots.
I am now looking at upgrading the PSU, which will be limited because of the size, but understand it's a TFX so the most I can likely get will be 350-400w - still better than what I have.
After that, I'll have to get a low-profile graphics card, but being limited to the power to the PCI again my options are very little.
Do I have any hope here, or am I better off building a different rig that offers more flexibility? The only thing I've actually put money into so far is the SSD. The machine was free
I have a Samsung 850 Pro SSD.
I'd like to use this rig for gaming if possible, but I understand I am going to be limited by it's size as well as goofy power limits to the PCI slots. I actually plan to run the wireless adapter off the sole PCIe slot, but it does have other PCI slots.
I am now looking at upgrading the PSU, which will be limited because of the size, but understand it's a TFX so the most I can likely get will be 350-400w - still better than what I have.
After that, I'll have to get a low-profile graphics card, but being limited to the power to the PCI again my options are very little.
Do I have any hope here, or am I better off building a different rig that offers more flexibility? The only thing I've actually put money into so far is the SSD. The machine was free
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