Can a GTX 1030 use a dell 255 watt PSU

James_3456 · Aug 8, 2017

I have the same specs as this computerhttps://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883156082 and I am wondering if anyone could tell me if I need to buy a bigger PSU to get the GTX 1030 for my computer to do medium gaming on.

jakubek160 · Aug 8, 2017

No you don't need a new psu. But in my opinion getting a gt1030 is wasting your cpu potencial. If I were you I would buy a gtx 1050ti. For that you do need to change your psu to 400w. You should go for 500w , but I am running a gtx 1070 with pentium on a 400w psu , so you will be fine as well.

pete_101 · Aug 8, 2017

On a side note, that computer only came with 4GB of RAM, that's nowhere enough. If you haven't already, put another 4GB in it, match the specs the best you can.

James_3456 · Aug 8, 2017

jakubek160 :

Thank you for your reply put I am not sure that I can use a Gtx 1050ti because I don't know if I am use a dual slot card what do you think.

James_3456 · Aug 8, 2017

pete_101 :

Sorry meant to put in that it came with 8gb of RAM

pete_101 · Aug 8, 2017

Ok, 8GB is much better

Are you saying that a dual slot card won't fit? I doubt you can find a true 1 slot GT 1030, the IO may be 1 slot but the card will be wider. Open the case and measure the room you have.

jakubek160 · Aug 8, 2017

You can buy the best card that is the cheapest of all gtx 1050ti's. It is evga card. Here is the link.: https://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-04G-P4-6251-KR-GeForce-Support-Graphics/dp/B01M66IJ55/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1502233403&sr=8-3&keywords=evga+gtx+1050ti

You need a psu as well. The best cheap psu is this one.: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/zNK7YJ/evga-power-supply-100b10500kr
All will fit in your pc for sure. It's just sad to not get 100% from your rig. If you are planning to game just buy two of the things and you are good to go. It's a metter of 175gbp or something like that.

James_3456 · Aug 8, 2017

pete_101 :

James_3456 · Aug 8, 2017

I can fit low profile cards, but what does dual slot mean does there actually have to be two slots

James_3456 · Aug 8, 2017

jakubek160 :

Thank you very much will look into these options.

jakubek160 · Aug 8, 2017

Here is how to replace your psu.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMMZO15ZmPU

James_3456 · Aug 8, 2017

jakubek160 :

Thank you again is my computer compatable with a GTX 1050ti simce it is a dual slot card I don't know if my computer can usse a dual slot card.

James_3456 · Aug 8, 2017

jakubek160 :

I probally should have said this earlier but my computer is in SFF

Bo Lee · Aug 8, 2017

James_3456 :

If that PC you linked is the same case as your PC then it looks like it should be able to handle it. It needs two slot openings on the back of the case, just one internal slot. When you open your case, If you look at the PCIe slot internally and then look if the space right below it doesn't have anything, then you should be OK for that card.

James_3456 · Aug 8, 2017

Bo Lee :

James_3456 :

If that PC you linked is the same case as your PC then it looks like it should be able to handle it. It needs two slot openings on the back of the case, just one internal slot. When you open your case, If you look at the PCIe slot internally and then look if the space right below it doesn't have anything, then you should be OK for that card.

There are two openings right next to the power plug in if that is what you mean.

Bo Lee · Aug 8, 2017

James_3456 :

Bo Lee :

There are two openings right next to the power plug in if that is what you mean.

Can you post a picture of the back of your PC?

James_3456 · Aug 8, 2017

Bo Lee :

here https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdellowo.pl%2Fphotos%2F54ad3462e59d5.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdellowo.pl%2Fblog%2F24-Dell-R-Optiplex-R-3020-esencja-komputera-biznesowego-w-trzech-postaciach.html&docid=u1DxGATyJ3BoyM&tbnid=_t4ufQjLiYhQ4M%3A&vet=10ahUKEwjen4a77MjVAhUB7oMKHUkXCqEQMwiBASgAMAA..i&w=1203&h=702&hl=en&bih=794&biw=1600&q=dell%20optiplex%203020%20sff&ved=0ahUKEwjen4a77MjVAhUB7oMKHUkXCqEQMwiBASgAMAA&iact=mrc&uact=8

Bo Lee · Aug 8, 2017

Unfortunately, that looks like the micro tower. It has a 1/2 height PCIe slot. That makes it hard to find a replacement card, but I think this one will fit it.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500417&cm_re=low_profile_video_cards-_-14-500-417-_-Product
You can call Newegg and tell them the PC you have and they should be able to tell you for sure, but I am pretty sure that it will fit in that case. It just HAS to be a low profile card though.

Good luck. I hope I have been some help for you.

James_3456 · Aug 8, 2017

Bo Lee :

I have the SFF version of the computer not mini here is the card I was looking at https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Geforce-Profile-Graphic-GV-N105TOC-4GL/dp/B06WWLWWJM/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1502235308&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=gtx+1050+ti+3gb+low+profile

Bo Lee · Aug 8, 2017

OK. I do believe the SFF version will hold that card. You may still have to get a better PSU though. 225 watts isn't a lot, but the 1050ti doesn't draw a lot of power, so you may be OK. If you do have to upgrade the power supply, you definitely want to make sure to get a SFF power supply. You might also need this adaptor as the MB of that Dell has a proprietary connection. If you get a SFF PSU, you might also need this The 8-pin connector plugs into the MB and the other side from the PSU.
https://www.moddiy.com/products/Dell-OptiPlex-3020-PSU-Main-Power-24%252dPin-to-8%252dPin-Adapter-Cable-(30cm).html
The support at moddify may be helpful finding a better PSU for you.

James_3456 · Aug 9, 2017

Bo Lee :

OK. I do believe the SFF version will hold that card. You may still have to get a better PSU though. 225 watts isn't a lot, but the 1050ti doesn't draw a lot of power, so you may be OK. If you do have to upgrade the power supply, you definitely want to make sure to get a SFF power supply. You might also need this adaptor as the MB of that Dell has a proprietary connection. If you get a SFF PSU, you might also need this The 8-pin connector plugs into the MB and the other side from the PSU.
https://www.moddiy.com/products/Dell-OptiPlex-3020-PSU-Main-Power-24%252dPin-to-8%252dPin-Adapter-Cable-(30cm).html
The support at moddify may be helpful finding a better PSU for you.

Thank you will look into it

James_3456 · Aug 9, 2017

Bo Lee :

I was planning to get this PSU that was recommended by a tech company https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Factor-Modular-Certified-Warranty/dp/B01CGGOXWQ and then I would get this card https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Geforce-Profile-Graphic-GV-N105TOC-4GL/dp/B06WWLWWJM/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1502235308&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=gtx+1050+ti+3gb+low+profile if you can find a cheaper PSU that would fit my computer could you show me.

Bo Lee · Aug 9, 2017

James_3456 :

Bo Lee :

I was planning to get this PSU that was recommended by a tech company https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Factor-Modular-Certified-Warranty/dp/B01CGGOXWQ and then I would get this card https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Geforce-Profile-Graphic-GV-N105TOC-4GL/dp/B06WWLWWJM/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1502235308&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=gtx+1050+ti+3gb+low+profile if you can find a cheaper PSU that would fit my computer could you show me.

I think that should work. You might want to contact the seller to see if they think it will physically fit your case, but I think it should. It is going to be hard to find a cheaper SFF PSU though with that power. You might need that adapter cable I linked also.

James_3456 · Aug 9, 2017

Bo Lee :

James_3456 :

Ok thank you what is the adapter you linked used for, and would this be a good PSU https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256176&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Power+Supplies-_-N82E16817256176&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5arMBRDzARIsAAqmJewNC6yfMtIqONzNUfvnwoI9VX08fQ9U2k4tHnsUXwn18nfabnERx-8aAjREEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Bo Lee · Aug 9, 2017

This PSU is less expensive. Not sure about the brand though.
https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Technology-Factor-BRONZE-ST45SF-V3/dp/B01LZFMKCI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1502304887&sr=8-3&keywords=sfx+power+supply

Here is the adapter cable you may need.
https://www.moddiy.com/products/Dell-OptiPlex-3020-PSU-Main-Power-24%252dPin-to-8%252dPin-Adapter-Cable-%2830cm%29.html

Someone in Dell's tech support can probably tell you if the power supply you found or the one I listed above will fit.

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