[SOLVED] can i use a gtx 1050 ti on my dell optiplex 7010 dtoes anyone

[oscarwilliams34]

I have been looking for a graphics card upgrade for my dell OptiPlex 7010 dt and I was planning to add a gtx 1050 ti. I found out the pc only says it supplies 50 watts to the gpu but my 60 watt 750 ti works fine in it and a lot of people are saying they have put 75 watt cards in it without problem. Will I be able to use a 1050 ti? Does anyone have personal experience doing this?

 

[clutchc]

Yes, the GTX 1050 Ti (no 6-pin) will be fine. I've installed them in several Dell DTs. Even a low profile one in the SFF with its tiny 275W PSU. Never an issue. The 1050 Ti will turn a poor gamer into a half way decent one at 1080p or less.

 

[oscarwilliams34]

Yes, the GTX 1050 Ti (no 6-pin) will be fine. I've installed them in several Dell DTs. Even a low profile one in the SFF with its tiny 275W PSU. Never an issue. The 1050 Ti will turn a poor gamer into a half way decent one at 1080p or less.

So its fine even with the 50 watt pce slot

 

[clutchc]

Yes. The 50W disclaimer is more for deterring a user from using more card than the PSU can handle safely. The PCIe x16 slot has to be good for 75W itself. I presume you have the 275W or larger PSU in your DT?

 

[oscarwilliams34]

Yes. The 50W disclaimer is more for deterring a user from using more card than the PSU can handle safely. The PCIe x16 slot has to be good for 75W itself. I presume you have the 275W or larger PSU in your DT?

it came with a 250 watt but I am planning on buying a 300 watt psu for it. Thanks for the help, i was worried id have to buy a whole new motherboard for a minute there

 

[clutchc]

Ouch! I wouldn't do it with the stock 250W. Which of these Optiplex 7010 is your "desktop"?

 

[oscarwilliams34]

it came with a 250 watt but I am planning on buying a 300 watt psu for it

Ouch! I wouldn't do it with the stock 250W. Which of these Optiplex 7010 is your "desktop"?

the dt Is the one I was using. Like I said im gonna get a new psu first

 

[clutchc]

the dt Is the one I was using. Like I said im gonna get a new psu first

2nd from the right in the picture?

 

[oscarwilliams34]

2nd from the right in the picture?

yes its the long skinny one next to the fat one

 

[clutchc]

yes its the long skinny one next to the fat one

OK. Let's back up a bit. I'm used to most folks incorrectly calling their Dell mini tower a desktop. I thought you may have been doing the same thing. But you apparently know your PC.
If you have the desktop, you are probably already aware you need a low-profile GTX 1050 Ti. And since you plan on replacing the PSU, you should be fine as long as the PSU's nameplate shows that the +12V rail(s) is at least rated for 17 amps. Have you located a replacement PSU for that PC yet? It isn't your standard ATX design. Dell may have used different mounting hole spacing than normal.

 

[oscarwilliams34]

OK. Let's back up a bit. I'm used to most folks incorrectly calling their Dell mini tower a desktop. I thought you may have been doing the same thing. But you apparently know your PC.
If you have the desktop, you are probably already aware you need a low-profile GTX 1050 Ti. And since you plan on replacing the PSU, you should be fine as long as the PSU's nameplate shows that the +12V rail(s) is at least rated for 17 amps. Have you located a replacement PSU for that PC yet? It isn't your standard ATX design. Dell may have used different mounting hole spacing than normal.

I had this psu recommended to me: Silverstone 300W TX300 TFX Series 80 Plus Bronze

 

[clutchc]

I had this psu recommended to me: Silverstone 300W TX300 TFX Series 80 Plus Bronze

Good choice if it's this one. It has the necessary +12V rating to handle the GTX 1050 Ti with or w/o a 6-pin header.

 

[oscarwilliams34]

Good choice if it's this one. It has the necessary +12V rating to handle the GTX 1050 Ti with or w/o a 6-pin header.

Great, thanks for the advice you've been really helpful.