Optiplex 7040 PSU options

[batgirl1979]

I have the optiplex 7040 small form and it comes with a 180W power supply is this my only other option to upgrade? (seen in link)

https://www.amazon.com/B240NM-00-AC240EM-00-HU240AM-00-L240AM-00-H240EM-00/dp/B07CVTJZD2/ref=sr_1_18?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1535520118&sr=1-18&keywords=power+supply+dell+optiplex+7040

or are there other non dell PSU's that will fit?
I am looking at purchasing a GTX 1050 to be able to play games like state of decay 2 and dead frontier 2. I am not very computer savy btw.

EDITED: Took actual pics of inside of my PC and uploaded them to Imgur I assume it's the small form as the dimensions of the case are the same.
https://imgur.com/a/kQcfHhS

Thank you for any recommends you can give. Wasn't sure if I should've posted this here or in components.

 

[clutchc]

That is about the best PSU you'll find for a replacement. Its 18 amp +12v rail is about the minimum you'll want for adding the GTX 1050. My Optiplex 790 SFF came with Dell's 240W with a 17.5 amp +12v rail. It handled my GTX 1050 Ti low profile fine.

As to physically fitting, you will need a low profile GTX 1050 if your PC is really a small form factor (SFF). But the link you provided is actually showing a mini tower.

 

[william p]

Dell made an XE2 SFF with a 315W PSU that had a 6 pin PCIe cable. IDK if you can find a low profile GTX1060 but a 1050 should be easy.
https://www.discountelectronics.com/dell-optiplex-xe2-sff-power-supply-315w-vx372/
Notice that it only has 3 cables. 8 pin MB header, 4 pin CPU, and 6 pin PCIe. If this matches yours it should be OK.
You can shop around if you like. I just used that link because they had a clear photo.
Google the Dell VX372 number and you have lots of choices.

 

[batgirl1979]

That is about the best PSU you'll find for a replacement. Its 18 amp +12v rail is about the minimum you'll want for adding the GTX 1050. My Optiplex 790 SFF came with Dell's 240W with a 17.5 amp +12v rail. It handled my GTX 1050 Ti low profile fine.

As to physically fitting, you will need a low profile GTX 1050 if your PC is really a small form factor (SFF). But the link you provided is actually showing a mini tower.

Thanks and Oops. I took some pics and edited the original post with a link to my imgur with the images.

 

[batgirl1979]

Dell made an XE2 SFF with a 315W PSU that had a 6 pin PCIe cable. IDK if you can find a low profile GTX1060 but a 1050 should be easy.
https://www.discountelectronics.com/dell-optiplex-xe2-sff-power-supply-315w-vx372/
Notice that it only has 3 cables. 8 pin MB header, 4 pin CPU, and 6 pin PCIe. If this matches yours it should be OK.
You can shop around if you like. I just used that link because they had a clear photo.
Google the Dell VX372 number and you have lots of choices.

Thanks I will take a look

 

[Kisianik]

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Ti https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500417 will work with 240 watt PSU, no need stronger one (just to make sure compatibility wise, as always stronger is better, of course).

 

[william p]

The OP said 180W PSU. That's cutting it kind of close. Don't be afraid to use a Dell PSU, they're quality parts. Reliability, and safe shutdown in case of failure are big priorities in Dell's market segment.

 

[Kisianik]

The OP said 180W PSU. That's cutting it kind of close. Don't be afraid to use a Dell PSU, they're quality parts. Reliability, and safe shutdown in case of failure are big priorities in Dell's market segment.

You missed my point - there is a decision discussion, upgrade to Dell 240 watt or non Dell 315 watt. I meant to say that Dell 240 watt is enough for Zotac GTX 1050TI.

 

[william p]

The 315W is a Dell part. It comes with the proprietary 8 pin Dell MB connector. But yes a dell 240W is definitely enough.

 

[Kisianik]

The 315W is a Dell part. It comes with the proprietary 8 pin Dell MB connector. But yes a dell 240W is definitely enough.

Grr, I overlooked/forgot about it, what I meant to say, 240watt option was designed for multiple Optiplexes including 7040, second one, 315watt, was designed for Optiples XE2, which is a different machine.

But at the end, anything is better than original 180watt.

 

[clutchc]

I have the optiplex 7040 small form and it comes with a 180W power supply is this my only other option to upgrade? (seen in link)

https://www.amazon.com/B240NM-00-AC240EM-00-HU240AM-00-L240AM-00-H240EM-00/dp/B07CVTJZD2/ref=sr_1_18?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1535520118&sr=1-18&keywords=power+supply+dell+optiplex+7040

or are there other non dell PSU's that will fit?
I am looking at purchasing a GTX 1050 to be able to play games like state of decay 2 and dead frontier 2. I am not very computer savy btw.

EDITED: Took actual pics of inside of my PC and uploaded them to Imgur I assume it's the small form as the dimensions of the case are the same.
https://imgur.com/a/kQcfHhS

Thank you for any recommends you can give. Wasn't sure if I should've posted this here or in components.

Yeah, that is the SFF. Grab the 240W or 315W that was mentioned. You should be good for any of the 1050/1050 Ti low profile cards you find.