Question If I put a more powerful PSU in a Optiplex 5040 will it work with a 3060ti?

[JerrywB]

I already have a 750W psu sitting around, and a 3060ti I took out of a System I was using. If I upgrade the PSU in the Optiplex 5040 MT will it work with that card?

 

[Ralston18]

Update your post to include full system hardware specs and OS information.

Include disk drive(s): Make, model, capacity.

Plus all connected peripherals.

 

[JerrywB]

Update your post to include full system hardware specs and OS information.

Include disk drive(s): Make, model, capacity.

Plus all connected peripherals.

for now I5 6500 (thinking of putting in I7 6700)
m2 NVME that I am upgrading to 1tb
currently 16gb memory, that I might take to 32 since its so cheap (like $30)

was its original listing. I have a psu 750w gold to put in it once it arrives. I already have the 3060ti from another computer sitting on a shelf

 

[beyondlogic]

for now I5 6500 (thinking of putting in I7 6700)
m2 NVME that I am upgrading to 1tb
currently 16gb memory, that I might take to 32 since its so cheap (like $30)

was its original listing. I have a psu 750w gold to put in it once it arrives. I already have the 3060ti from another computer sitting on a shelf

in short nope these machines screw a lot of people over due to the proprietary power supply because dell removes the 24 pin on alot of the newer boards including this one even with an adapter its a risk not worth risking. you would need to get a higher wattage one from dell which usually costs a arm and a leg

 

[JerrywB]

in short nope these machines screw a lot of people over due to the proprietary power supply you would need to get a higher wattage one from dell which usually costs a arm and a leg

I've replaced power supplies on these Optiplex before. and the 750 I got to put in it should go in, and the computer the 3060ti cam out of was 200 watts less than the upgrade I bought.

in short nope these machines screw a lot of people over due to the proprietary power supply because dell removes the 24 pin on alot of the newer boards including this one even with an adapter its a risk not worth risking. you would need to get a higher wattage one from dell which usually costs a arm and a leg

in short nope these machines screw a lot of people over due to the proprietary power supply because dell removes the 24 pin on alot of the newer boards including this one even with an adapter its a risk not worth risking. you would need to get a higher wattage one from dell which usually costs a arm and a leg

Could I take the MB out of the 5040 and out it in the xps8700? and swap them?

 

[beyondlogic]

I've replaced power supplies on these Optiplex before. and the 750 I got to put in it should go in, and the computer the 3060ti cam out of was 200 watts less than the upgrade I bought.



Could I take the MB out of the 5040 and out it in the xps8700? and swap them?

older optiplex could be upgraded the newer 1151 socket and above where changed to 24 pin to 8 pin.

and no you cant switch them out the front ports are diffrent . as is the socket etc.

 

[Gaidax]

I've replaced power supplies on these Optiplex before. and the 750 I got to put in it should go in, and the computer the 3060ti cam out of was 200 watts less than the upgrade I bought.

Well, if you say that PSU it is compatible with that motherboard on that PC, then that's it.

The rest is as standard as it gets, there is no reason for 3060Ti to not work with a standard 750w PSU.

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From some reading, motherboard for that Dell model uses proprietary Dell power connectors, you will need an adapter for that.

 

[stonecarver]

Not your exact model but same class of Dell. But basically what you want to accomplish.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coj91go5ljc

 

[artk2219]

I already have a 750W psu sitting around, and a 3060ti I took out of a System I was using. If I upgrade the PSU in the Optiplex 5040 MT will it work with that card?

You may be better off rehoming it all to a new case, you will have to measure and drill new standoffs to mount the motherboard, and do some other modifications, but it will probably be easier than ripping apart that original 5040 case. You will also need an adapter like the one below for the power supply. An adapter for the front panel pins would help, but you could also remove the plastic housing around the pins, add a little solder so the pins are thicker, and plug in your front panel pins directly. You will need to bridge the ones depicted in red and yellow together otherwise it will freak out and say there is an issue. I've done exactly that with a few of them since I was given several motherboards for free. It's a fun project, not necessarily everyone's cup of tea though.

Dell front panel pins

https://www.amazon.com/LeFix-Adapter-Compatible-Optiplex-Precision/dp/B089FL86GS

https://www.ebay.com/itm/264638806788