Best GPU for my 300w DELL PSU?

[Godz1lla]

Model: LITEON Technology Corp. L300NM-00 (Stock from Dell Inspiron i660-3043BK)

PC Specs:
Intel Core i3-3220 @ 3.30 GHz
6GB DDR3 @ 1600 MHz
Intel HD Graphics 2500
300w Stock DELL PSU

Will I be safe just using GTX 1050, because I'm really paranoid that if I just stick my GTX 1050, it'll explode.

(Thanks to @hang-the-9 for telling me the PSU specs, but I'm still very afraid.)

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[madmatt30]

So what actual psu model number is it???
You've obviously asked on another thread but its not clear on this one , there are 5 or 6 different models dell use , 2 of them are fairly decent , the rest not do much.

 

[n0ns3ns3]

you can go as high as GTX 1050Ti.
But you can also upgrade the PSU to something decent and put any GPU you want. With your current CPU, I'd say anything from RX 470 to GTX 1060 6GB or RX4808GB would be fine.

 

[madmatt30]

20a max 12v combined then

As long as its a bus powered card with no external power connector you'll be absolutely fine.

 

[Jonathan Schiller]

I would argue that is you can only afford one quality component in your system, make it your psu. Lighton psus are built cheap and not meant to last. A quality seasonic or corsair can be had for under 40 USD. Even an EVGA, xfx, thermaltake, and most Roswells, would be way more stable. My thoughts are, Even top tier psus can fail, why risk my system with a cheap on.

 

[Godz1lla]

Well, I don't have money to spend for a better PSU. And it's a 2013 DELL Inspiron. It was just shipped to me by my grandfather (which is coming here on Dec. 14). I'm going to ask for a 1050. I'm just scared that once I put it in my pc, it would kill my PC and possibly even the GPU, rendering everything useless.

Here's a picture of my PSU, I'll post more if needed. Thanks guys.

(if pic doesn't show up, go to this link:
http://imgur.com/a/ix9ol)

 

[madmatt30]

All the info on that PSU that is needed is to the right mate where you've cut the photo off , take another pic & upload of the text to the right of your existing photo

 

[Godz1lla]

All the info on that PSU that is needed is to the right mate where you've cut the photo off , take another pic & upload of the text to the right of your existing photo

Here's a full picture, sorry madmatt30. I just showed that picture earlier because it was the one I had. (Took it for the PSU model), but this is the full one. (Sorry for shitty camera)

http://imgur.com/a/xmRk6

 

[madmatt30]

Not to beat about the bush , its not a great PSU , 216w on the 12v max is low for a 300w unit.

That said , system power draw on a 3220 is sub 80w I under 100% load , add in 75w for the max a bus powered card can use & you're still well under that limit.
Is it an ideal situation ?? No
Will it run it OK?? Yes - bear in mjndbthat dell have sold systems with that PSU with 750ti's pre fitted in the past.
The 750ti uses about the same wattage , stick with a non 6 pin card & you'll be good IMO.

 

[Godz1lla]

Great! I'll still ask my uncle as he has computer knowledge. Other than that, thanks so much for your help. Going to be picking up the 1050 (or 1050ti) hopefully this, or next week.

 

[Godz1lla]

PS: I bought the MSi GTX 1050 2G OC, and a Corsair VS650. (Might be overkill, but it's an investment for future upgrades. Thanks so much guys.)