PSU and Motherboard Compatibility 3668 Inspiron

[flickadyfish]

I have a Dell Inspiron 3668 Computer with these specs,

240W Dell PSU
16GB DDR4 Ram
i7 7700 CPU
GT 730 GPU
Unknown Motherboard built for 3668
2TB Hard Drive (I think SATA)

I would like to know if a 1050 of any kind would work on this PSU. If it loads, I can underclock it with afterburner, and care about it working not overclocking or anything. If it will not be compatible with the Motherboard, please tell me which PSU will be compatible with this motherboard, here is the link of what the board looks like. http://tinypic.com/r/rh3air/9

Thank You for your support.

 

[Nigel Spike]

Since Dells webpage for the model 3668 shows one of the many configurations including a GTX 1050, I would say: yes the model is compatible with that graphics card.

Nigel

 

[flickadyfish]

Thank you, so the PSU will work with a gtx 1050 2gb version. I'm just scared the PSU will blow up and kill the i7 7700. I appreciate it. If it is compatible does it mean it will work safely?

 

[Nigel Spike]

Dell doesn't mention anything about different PSUs being used with different configurations, so we have to assume the same type PSU being used regardless choosen graphics card. Also Dell can't afford countless claims for busted PSUs.
You have to make sure to use the same model they use, to make sure it fits. Again Dells webpage is the place to check.

Nigel

 

[flickadyfish]

Ok I will ask dell what 1050 2GB model they use for the PSU.

 

[flickadyfish]

I found this after contacting dell

1MPR3 AMD R9-360, PCIe, 2GB, DVI-I/Display Port/HDMI
24K8H Nvidia GTX 1050, PCIe, 2GB, DVI-D DL/Display Port 1.3 (1.4 Ready)/HDMI 2.0, 75w
8MXMJ Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 TI, PCIe, 2GB, DVI-I/DVI-D/MiniHDMI
J27RG Nvidia GT730, PCIe, 2GB, VGA/DVI-D/HDMI, 30w
8CCF1 Nvidia GT1030, 2GB, DVI-D SL/HDMI, 30w

These are the only GPU that are tested. The 1050 from EVGA also has a 75W limit so will it work?

 

[Nigel Spike]

Here are the specs for the EVGA GTX 1050. Check the measures inside your case to see if it fits.

Nigel

 

[flickadyfish]

I'm quite sure it will physically fit in the system. I mean as long as it is one fan. The GT 730 right now is one fan and it fits a bit to tiny. It has extra space so I think the gtx 1050 will work fine inside physically.

 

[flickadyfish]

Height 352.90 mm (13.90 in)
Width 154 mm (6.06 in)
Depth 303 mm (11.93 in)
These are the dimensions of the 3668 and the dimensions of the card are

Depth 5.7 in
Height 4.4 in

Do you think this will work?

 

[Nigel Spike]

The case's outside dimensions does unfortunately say nothing about how cramped with stuff it may be inside. Your best bet is to open the case and measure the space where the card will be placed.
If this is how your case looks inside, I would guess the card fits. But I would still check it.

Nigel

 

[flickadyfish]

I don't have access to the PC because I am on vacation so I will check later.

 

[Nigel Spike]

Good luck.

Nigel

 

[flickadyfish]

If it does fit inside, do u think it would work??? I don’t want to overclock or anything

 

[Nigel Spike]

The EVGA GTX 1050 I linked above should work, if it fits, yes.

Nigel