[SOLVED] Is this build compatible and is the psu power enough?

[Moustafa33]

Im trying to buy an Optiplex 3020 (SFF) and add 8gb of ram and a gtx960 4gb.But the pc itself has a 290w PSU so will it be enough if not Im open for suggestions.

Optiplex 3020: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Optip...i5-4570-3-2GHz-4GB-RAM-250GB-HDD/163890708320

Gtx960: https://www.ebay.com/itm/GTX960-4GB...d-With-HDMI-VGA-DVI-for-Computer/323878421546

Ram: https://www.ebay.com/itm/8GB-DDR3-1...ual-Channels-CO/312731746131?var=611455318313

Proposed PSU (If needed): https://www.ebay.com/itm/400W-Power...o-200-Slim-200S-400-220S-SFF-TFX/281189582304

If anything is not compatible please do tell.

 

[PC Tailor]

Welcome to the forums my friend!

• Are you adding the RAM to the current RAM configuration? If so just remember that RAM is only guaranteed in the form sold (from the same pack) so you may run into conflicts.
• I would not use that PSU on a discrete GPU, not only does it not have any PCIe connectors (which 960 should require), but it will also be poor quality. And quality is just as important as quantity.
• If this is the correct computer: https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/optiplex-3020-desktop_owners-manual2_en-us.pdf then you'll find (page 31) that you can't upgrade the PSU with a standard ATX as the 3020 motherboard has proprietary connections:

https://imgur.com/a/VDyvP7B

View: https://imgur.com/a/VDyvP7B

 

[NightHawkRMX]

To start, that GTX 960 is a scam. Its an older card being sold as a GTX 960. Notice the lack of 6pin, VGA and DVI out, basic cooler, and generic shroud without branding.

Also, any GTX960 will have a 6 pin connector, so it will not work on your PSU.

 

[Moustafa33]

Welcome to the forums my friend!

• Are you adding the RAM to the current RAM configuration? If so just remember that RAM is only guaranteed in the form sold (from the same pack) so you may run into conflicts.
• I would not use that PSU on a discrete GPU, not only does it not have any PCIe connectors (which 960 should require), but it will also be poor quality. And quality is just as important as quantity.
• If this is the correct computer: https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/optiplex-3020-desktop_owners-manual2_en-us.pdf then you'll find (page 31) that you can't upgrade the PSU with a standard ATX as the 3020 motherboard has proprietary connections:

https://imgur.com/a/VDyvP7B

View: https://imgur.com/a/VDyvP7B

Im sorry but i didn't understand.
Can you simplify it and tell me what i need to upgrade or change?
And can you send me a list with my links for the build to work?

 

[Flayed]

You need a graphics card that doesn't need a PCI-E power connection like a gtx 1050

 

[theoneandonlyfoohyking]

Yes, that GPU is fake.

 

[PC Tailor]

Im sorry but i didn't understand.
Can you simplify it and tell me what i need to upgrade or change?
And can you send me a list with my links for the build to work?

The PSU and Motherboard in that PC I believe are propietary (unique/bespoke) so you cannot just replace the parts around it with standard market components. In other words if you buy an ATX standardised PSU, it will not fit the motherboard and vice versa as it's bespoke equipment.

In other words, If I got the right manual above, you can't really upgrade anything outside of the GPU without changing the whole system.

 

[Moustafa33]

Welcome to the forums my friend!

• Are you adding the RAM to the current RAM configuration? If so just remember that RAM is only guaranteed in the form sold (from the same pack) so you may run into conflicts.
• I would not use that PSU on a discrete GPU, not only does it not have any PCIe connectors (which 960 should require), but it will also be poor quality. And quality is just as important as quantity.
• If this is the correct computer: https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/optiplex-3020-desktop_owners-manual2_en-us.pdf then you'll find (page 31) that you can't upgrade the PSU with a standard ATX as the 3020 motherboard has proprietary connections:

https://imgur.com/a/VDyvP7B

View: https://imgur.com/a/VDyvP7B

Can this pc work: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H8XZ4B2/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A1RSA6V2US01VN&psc=1
Note: will it work with the gpu and ram and all that i listed above?
If not can you suggest a pc that will be comaptible but under $200?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

None of the sff or usff pcs will work. Too small and not easily upgradable.

Look for a dell optiplex 2017 mt.