Is the power nvidia geforce gt 1030 lp good for Dell Optiplex 740 desktop?

[NassimTN]

Hey,

I have a Dell Optiplex 740 desktop. I have never upgraded it. My pc has a 280 watt PSU. I want to buy a nvidia geforce gt 1030 low profile graphics card but they recommend a 300 watt PSU. The power of my PCIe x16 slot is 25 watt but the power consumption is 30 watt. Will it work if I connect it with the pc?


Sorry for my bad English.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I wouldn't run it if the slot is under powered , if it runs at all it won't last long.

 

[NassimTN]

Which graphics card with good PSU and power consumption would you recommend me?

 

[deadmaufive]

I think you'll need something like a GT 730. everything else requires around 60+ w. if your mobo only allows up to 25 then that will be your best bet.

I think you'll have issues with the 1030 hooking it into a 25w pci when it needs 30, at least when trying to run anything using it. (videos,games,etc)

 

[NassimTN]

Is every 730 lp good?

 

[deadmaufive]

based on specs i've seen, they're all relatively the same. I've never used it personally, so I can't say what it feels like to use.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Is every 730 lp good?

It's a lower entry level card.

 

[NassimTN]

I saw a MSI gt 730 low profile. The power consumption is 23 watt so that is good. But the recommended PSU is 300 watt. Is 280 watt PSU also good?

 

[deadmaufive]

It really depends on which processory and other hardware you're using. Do you have a list of all specs? I honestly think you should be fine, but it might be better to take a look at your specs before givng you an answer

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I saw a MSI gt 730 low profile. The power consumption is 23 watt so that is good. But the recommended PSU is 300 watt. Is 280 watt PSU also good?

Yes it's enough power if it's a 23w card , requirements are exaggerated.

 

[NassimTN]

-AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+
-4 GB DDR2 RAM
-Nvidia geforce 6150LE (integrated)

If you want to know more, say it.
Here is also a PDF file of the full specs: https://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.dell.com/downloads/jp/products/optix/OptiPlex_740_TechSpecs_070326.pdf&ved=0ahUKEwi2z_yLr7zXAhVDlxoKHRyMAzkQFggcMAA&usg=AOvVaw3Zl2DzmdiuoPPqCrG51uoU

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes it's enough power if it's a 23w card , requirements are exaggerated.

 

[deadmaufive]

^ he's right. Your setup is hardly using any of that wattage. without your gpu, it looks like you might be currently using about 100w (at most).

Go for it.

 

[NassimTN]

Ok thank you guys for helping me. I will buy the gt 730 low profile.