Gtx 1050Ti in a dell optiplex 3010 sff

[faraj3258]

Hi i have a optiplex with a intel i5 3540 (i think) and i want to know if work with a gtx 1050ti without any psu problems

 

[clutchc]

Yes, it will work. But you do so at your own risk. I had that same 240W PSU in my Dell Optiplex 790 SFF (identical to yours) and installed a low profile GTX 1050 Ti in it. I had no problems running it and the CPU at 100% usage for all the time I owned the PC. But be aware that the +12v rail is only rated for 17a. My Kill-A-Watt meter indicated I was right at that range when maxed out gaming. Fortunately, I think Dell under-rates their PSUs.

 

[Kisianik]

Yes, it will work. But you do so at your own risk. I had that same 240W PSU in my Dell Optiplex 790 SFF (identical to yours) and installed a low profile GTX 1050 Ti in it. I had no problems running it and the CPU at 100% usage for all the time I owned the PC. But be aware that the +12v rail is only rated for 17a. My Kill-A-Watt meter indicated I was right at that range when maxed out gaming. Fortunately, I think Dell under-rates their PSUs.

I second that. It will work, right on the edge, just remember to get low profile card with low profile brackets. Cluchc, do you remember which card you used (manufacturer).

 

[clutchc]

@ Kisianik
Yep, used a Zotac GTX 1050 Ti L-P.
Here it is in the Optiplex 790 SFF. I was more worried about temps than watts, but even that didn't turn out to be an issue.

 

[Kisianik]

@ Kisianik
Yep, used a Zotac GTX 1050 Ti L-P.
Here it is in the Optiplex 790 SFF. I was more worried about temps than watts, but even that didn't turn out to be an issue.

Snug fit and no overheat - very good to know.

Thanks for info and picture proof.

 

[merlinnajman35]

What about the noise? I imagine it would get pretty loud..
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[clutchc]

What about the noise? I imagine it would get pretty loud..
.

I really don't remember noise being an issue either. The tiny fans on the card, PSU (?), and the case front didn't seem to generate a lot of noise. Or were well muffled by the case. But noise is a personal thing. Some folks are annoyed at the least amount, others don't "hear" it. Usually the games had more noise than the PC.

I'd be interested in hearing how the OP is doing with his setup after all these months.

 

[merlinnajman35]

Yeah, That would be great to know, I am getting one soon in my 7010 I7 sff so I'll let you know how it works after a bit.