Longest video card that fits a Dell Optiplex 9020 Mini Tower

[box o rocks]

I would measure myself, except I am away from my machine for about a week. Thanks.
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/9524/products/DELL_9020_MT_3.jpg?v=1504001406

 

[ko888]

The motherboard is standard µATX form factor (i.e. 9.6 in × 9.6 in (244 mm × 244 mm)).

Judging just by your picture alone the graphics card would have to be less than 10 inches (25.4 cm or 254 mm) in length.

 

[richiestang_78]

Not sure what the PSU is like on it either. If its about 300 watts you could do a 1060 mini no problem.

 

[box o rocks]

Not sure what the PSU is like on it either. If its about 300 watts you could do a 1060 mini no problem.

1060 mini on a 300W PSU!?
Btw, it has a 290W Dell right now. 14A and 16A on the two +12v rails.

 

[box o rocks]

Edit: see above

 

[richiestang_78]

Yeah, the the Minis I think at peak draw about 130. So as long as your CPU and other components dont pull too much you should be fine.

What CPU do you have?

 

[ko888]

That proprietary +12V only PSU, that doesn't have any PCI Express supplementary power connectors, will limit you to graphics cards that draw less than 75 Watts.

Here is an example of cards that meet the requirement:

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/video-card/#c=380&w=15,75&l=69,244&sort=price&page=1

 

[box o rocks]

Yeah, the the Minis I think at peak draw about 130. So as long as your CPU and other components dont pull too much you should be fine.

What CPU do you have?

i5-4670

 

[box o rocks]

That proprietary +12V only PSU, that doesn't have any PCI Express supplementary power connectors, will limit you to graphics cards that draw less than 75 Watts.

Here is an example of cards that meet the requirement:

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/video-card/#c=380&w=15,75&l=69,244&sort=price&page=1

Couldn't I use a Molex to 6-pin adapter for the difference?

 

[richiestang_78]

Ko888 is correct, youll have to go with a card that doesnt require a power cable so a 1050 or 1050ti at most.

Its possible but Ive always heard molex to 6 pin is not wise. You may have to look that one up.

 

[ko888]

That proprietary +12V only PSU, that doesn't have any PCI Express supplementary power connectors, will limit you to graphics cards that draw less than 75 Watts.

Here is an example of cards that meet the requirement:

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/video-card/#c=380&w=15,75&l=69,244&sort=price&page=1

Couldn't I use a Molex to 6-pin adapter for the difference?

That proprietary power supply doesn't have any 4-pin Molex connectors. There aren't any 4-pin Molex connectors anywhere in that system.

 

[box o rocks]

That proprietary +12V only PSU, that doesn't have any PCI Express supplementary power connectors, will limit you to graphics cards that draw less than 75 Watts.

Here is an example of cards that meet the requirement:

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/video-card/#c=380&w=15,75&l=69,244&sort=price&page=1

Couldn't I use a Molex to 6-pin adapter for the difference?

That proprietary power supply doesn't have any 4-pin Molex connectors. There aren't any 4-pin Molex connectors anywhere in that system.

OK. Thanks. Scratch that idea, I'll go back to Idea #1: replace the PSU.

 

[ko888]

That proprietary +12V only PSU, that doesn't have any PCI Express supplementary power connectors, will limit you to graphics cards that draw less than 75 Watts.

Here is an example of cards that meet the requirement:

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/video-card/#c=380&w=15,75&l=69,244&sort=price&page=1

Couldn't I use a Molex to 6-pin adapter for the difference?

That proprietary power supply doesn't have any 4-pin Molex connectors. There aren't any 4-pin Molex connectors anywhere in that system.

OK. Thanks. Scratch that idea, I'll go back to Idea #1: replace the PSU.

If you're upgrading to an ATX12V power supply unit you'll need to use one of these adapters:

https://www.amazon.com/Eyeboot-8-Pin-Supply-Adapter-Motherboards/dp/B01A210HKO

 

[box o rocks]

If you're upgrading to an ATX12V power supply unit you'll need to use one of these adapters:

https://www.amazon.com/Eyeboot-8-Pin-Supply-Adapter-Motherboards/dp/B01A210HKO

Damn! Another snag. Thanks for the tip. I forgot it doesn't have a conventional 24-pin header. Any other surprises await me?

 

[ko888]

If you're upgrading to an ATX12V power supply unit you'll need to use one of these adapters:

https://www.amazon.com/Eyeboot-8-Pin-Supply-Adapter-Motherboards/dp/B01A210HKO

Damn! Another snag. Thanks for the tip. I forgot it doesn't have a conventional 24-pin header. Any other surprises await me?

That's the only obvious surprise that I can see. Once you upgrade to an ATX12V power supply, with that adapter, you should be fine with any other further upgrades you may want to do.