Question Dell 5090 SFF Upgrade Question

hellopeops

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Hello!

I recently acquired a Dell OptiPlex 5090 SFF desktop and I would like to upgrade the hardware. I'm pretty good on the ram and storage options. But what about the GPU? Which "low profile" GPUs do y'all recommend?
 
We'll need the system specs, specifically the numbers on the Power Supply because those "brand-in-a-box" PCs usually have PSUs that are just enough for the system itself.

Dell doesn't want you to upgrade, they want you to buy another Dell. This is why "brand-in-a-box" desktops (like Dell or HP) are a terrible choice.
 
Your strongest low profile graphics upgrade is probably a GTX1650 or the slightly lesser GTX1050ti.
They will run on x16 slot power only, 75w max.
If that might be too much, the GT1030 @30w would work .
The key consideration is that your power supply is minimal and will not support a graphics card that needs aux 6 pin power.