Graphics card for Optiplex 990 SFF

[prendergast]

Hello,

Managed to pick up an Optiplex 990 SFF on the cheap (free) to replace my old laptop. Pretty sure this is the right one: https://www.cnet.com/products/dell-optiplex-990-sff-core-i7-2600-3-4-ghz-4-gb-500-gb-english-12833603120740/specs/. Unfortunately, since it was used for office/business purposes, it still only has the integrated graphics card, which I can only assume is terrible. So, I'd like to pick up a decent graphics card for it. Doesn't have to be top of the line. As I'm inexperienced with these things I'm unsure of where to start, especially considering the size restrictions posed by the SFF case. That link mentions the AMD Radeon HD 6350, so I assume that would fit, but I'm looking for something with a bit more oomf. If anyone has any suggestions/is able to point me in a good direction I would very much appreciate it.

Thanks

 

[Wolfshadw]

That system has a couple limitations:

1) It will only accept low-profile/half-height cards. About the best low profile card you're going to find might be a GT750.
2) It only has a 240 watt power supply. You might be able to upgrade that to a form-factor fitting 400 watt PSU, but that's an extra cost.

-Wolf sends

400W Power Supply Upgrade for Dell Optiplex 390 790 990 - This *SHOULD* work as an upgrade.
Newegg Graphic Cards - Also, it looks like the best cards for that system, after the PSU upgrade, would be the Radeon RX 550/560 or the Geforce GT 1050/1050Ti.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Best low profile card would be GTX 1050 ti.

 

[prendergast]

That system has a couple limitations:

1) It will only accept low-profile/half-height cards. About the best low profile card you're going to find might be a GT750.
2) It only has a 240 watt power supply. You might be able to upgrade that to a form-factor fitting 400 watt PSU, but that's an extra cost.

-Wolf sends

400W Power Supply Upgrade for Dell Optiplex 390 790 990 - This *SHOULD* work as an upgrade.
Newegg Graphic Cards - Also, it looks like the best cards for that system, after the PSU upgrade, would be the Radeon RX 550/560 or the Geforce GT 1050/1050Ti.

Best low profile card would be GTX 1050 ti.

Thanks for the prompt replies. I'll look into that power supply upgrade and those graphics cards. Much appreciated.

 

[Kisianik]

That system has a couple limitations:

1) It will only accept low-profile/half-height cards. About the best low profile card you're going to find might be a GT750.
2) It only has a 240 watt power supply. You might be able to upgrade that to a form-factor fitting 400 watt PSU, but that's an extra cost.

-Wolf sends

400W Power Supply Upgrade for Dell Optiplex 390 790 990 - This *SHOULD* work as an upgrade.
Newegg Graphic Cards - Also, it looks like the best cards for that system, after the PSU upgrade, would be the Radeon RX 550/560 or the Geforce GT 1050/1050Ti.

1. Absolutely correct, ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Low Profile https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-Profile-Graphics-ZT-P10510E-10L/dp/B06XHZ29N5
2. It is not necessary. Similar Optiplex 790 SFF confirmation http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3749656/gtx-1050ti-dell-optiplex-3010-sff.html

 

[dontlistentome]

A GT 1030 would be my choice. Then you wouldn't need to worry about a power supply upgrade. The 1050 and 1050 Ti are much more powerful, and worth the extra expense, but depending on your needs the 1030 might be all it takes.

 

[prendergast]

That system has a couple limitations:

1) It will only accept low-profile/half-height cards. About the best low profile card you're going to find might be a GT750.
2) It only has a 240 watt power supply. You might be able to upgrade that to a form-factor fitting 400 watt PSU, but that's an extra cost.

-Wolf sends

400W Power Supply Upgrade for Dell Optiplex 390 790 990 - This *SHOULD* work as an upgrade.
Newegg Graphic Cards - Also, it looks like the best cards for that system, after the PSU upgrade, would be the Radeon RX 550/560 or the Geforce GT 1050/1050Ti.

1. Absolutely correct, ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Low Profile https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-Profile-Graphics-ZT-P10510E-10L/dp/B06XHZ29N5
2. It is not necessary. Similar Optiplex 790 SFF confirmation http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3749656/gtx-1050ti-dell-optiplex-3010-sff.html

Thanks for that; good to know that the power shouldn't be an issue. Unfortunately the GeForce GTX 1050 is well beyond my budget, at least in the link you provided there. Would the next step down be the 1030? Though there seem to be several 1050 ti variants that are much cheaper. The sheer variety is a bit overwhelming.

 

[prendergast]

Just to clarify, this is the one I'm thinking of getting: https://www.ple.com.au/Products/628402/Gigabyte-GeForce-GTX1050Ti-4GB-GDDR5-Low-Profile
Does that seem right?

 

[Kisianik]

You need low profile card with included low profile brackets, not all GTX 1050TI have brackets in the box.
Hierarchy in your budget looks approximately like this, from expensive to cheap.
GTX 1050TI -> GTX 1050 -> RX 560 (basically equal to GTX 1050) -> RX 460 -> RX 550 -> GT 1030

So, what is MAX you can spend on GPU, including taxes and shipping?

 

[prendergast]

You need low profile card with included low profile brackets, not all GTX 1050TI have brackets in the box.
Hierarchy in your budget looks approximately like this, from expensive to cheap.
GTX 1050TI -> GTX 1050 -> RX 560 (basically equal to GTX 1050) -> RX 460 -> RX 550 -> GT 1030

So, what is MAX you can spend on GPU, including taxes and shipping?

Probably the price of that last one I linked. Mind you, that's in AUD.So it's about 200 USD ish.

 

[Kisianik]

Your card choice and MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti DirectX 12 GTX 1050 TI 4GT LP, both reported to work in Optiplex SFF PCs.
just a few videos to confirm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtpqjKysc8E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w45ZOcXXzs

I seen lesser price than yours

https://www.umart.com.au/Gigabyte-GeForce-GTX-1050-Ti-OC-Low-Profile-4G_38225G.html

http://cplonline.com.au/gigabyte-gv-n105toc-4gl-geforce-gtx-1050-oc-4gb-low-profile.html

And MSI

https://www.mwave.com.au/product/msi-geforce-gtx-1050-ti-4gt-lp-4gb-video-card-ab94313

https://www.umart.com.au/MSI-GeForce-GTX-1050-Ti-4GT-Low-Profile-4GB-Video-Card_38722G.html

http://cplonline.com.au/msi-geforce-gtx-1050-ti-4gt-lp-4gb-graphics-card.html

You decide which card is better and which seller is better.