Question Best graphics card for a 250w power supply (specs below)

kevinajashi

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i5 3570 3.4 ghz
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gt 1030 2gb gddr5
I would like a graphics card that can run on a 250w power supply and that can run all new games .and i need to make sure that it will fit in my PC case
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can gtx 1050 ti fit in my PC case

What I'm seeing here is a GT 1030 and a GTX 1050 Ti are the same length.

https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-gt-1030.c2954
https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-gtx-1050-ti.c2885

....but I can't find anything on the heights.

I think it will probably fit....but I can't guarantee it....maybe take some measurements.
They look pretty close as far as size in the pictures....but the 1050 looks a little higher.
 
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Phaaze88

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Don't put a stronger card in there.
Can't tell if its an Optiplex 7010/9010, but that 250w psu has a max output of 219w at the 12v rail, which is what the bulk of your hardware uses.
3470(77w TDP) + 1050(75w) = ?
TDP is about 20-30% less of the actual power draw, so worst case, 110w
110w + 75w = 185w - 219w = 35w
35w = accounting for everything else.
That's cutting it close. Then there's also the unit's durability to consider - how well it holds up against the constant highs and low voltage fluctuations of gaming loads.
 
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kevinajashi

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Don't put a stronger card in there.
Can't tell if its an Optiplex 7010/9010, but that 250w psu has a max output of 219w at the 12v rail, which is what the bulk of your hardware uses.
3470(77w TDP) + 1050(75w) = ?
TDP is about 20-30% less of the actual power draw, so worst case, 110w
110w + 75w = 185w - 219w = 35w
35w = accounting for everything else.
That's cutting it close. Then there's also the unit's durability to consider - how well it holds up against the constant highs and low voltage fluctuations of gaming loads.
can you suggest any cheap power supply for me