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November 21st, 2024 21:11

What gpus can i put into an inspiron 3030

I have an inspiron 3030 (not small) with a i5 12400, a 300 watt psu, 16gb of ddr5 ram and and a 512 gb ssd. I am currently using intel UHD integrated graphics (730) and I want to upgrade thia for Christmas to turn into a gaming pc. What gpus can i use for this PC or what gpus are supported by it. Need answers ASAP please.

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November 21st, 2024 21:40

you can use FH or LH gpu both would fit 3030.

300w psu with one 6 pin PCIe, you can use RTX 4060

Load Wattage:299 W

or RTX 3050 Load Wattage:273 W

psu calculator assuming only nvme ssd and no dvd or hdd

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November 21st, 2024 21:41

Dell 300w psu 8+4+ PCIe 8 pin

Dimensions: 120mm x 62mm x 185mm

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November 22nd, 2024 15:05

there are two kinds of Nvidia RTX3050

8 GB one (130W) needs an 8 pin PCIe

6 GB one (70w) does not need

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/30-series/rtx-3050/

Ty for asking the interesting question

I am not sure which one is used in the psu calculator estimate

Thank you Chino

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November 29th, 2024 23:24

The 300w psu you have is slightly weak for 1660Super according to psu calculator.

in the best power saving scenario, you use only sata ssd and no hdd/dvd, the calculator said you need at least 305w psu.  Being so close I think you can still try it knowing the 300w psu is borderline.

1660S TDP is 5w higher than 1660Ti

For 1660Ti, sata ssd only, i5-12400, 1x16 GB ddr5

Load Wattage: 300 W
Recommended PSU Wattage: 350 W

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November 21st, 2024 21:17

Also, what pcie connecter pins do i need or do i resort to using a low profile

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November 21st, 2024 23:31

@redxps630​ could you link me to some, like send me the link to some of the ones you recommend. Thanks

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November 22nd, 2024 00:41

Best RTX 4060 Graphics Cards to Buy to Buy in 2024 - GeekaWhat

Inspiron 3030 depth 293 mm so no problem for these cards

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November 22nd, 2024 01:43

@redxps630 , OP is asking the same questions 3 months ago and did not bother to close those threads after received answers (from you).  Considering to merge those threads.

https://www.dell.com/community/en/conversations/inspiron-desktops/can-you-put-a-rtx-3050-6gb-low-profile-in-a-mt-sized-inspiron-3030-with-a-300w-psu/66db4bf781d24c0b0603f80f

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November 22nd, 2024 07:31

@Chino de Oro​ besides idk how to close threads

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November 22nd, 2024 07:33

@redxps630​ thanks in advance sorry for the fact that i asked similar questions months apart

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November 22nd, 2024 07:38

@redxps630​ i saw a rtx 3050 that said it doesnt need external power from the psu rather uses the pcie slot

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November 22nd, 2024 08:10

@Broyolo , superusers, contributors as redxps630 spent much of their times and effort doing research and using their experiences to assist users.  When the posts were helpful and answered the topic question, marking as accepted answer would close the thread.  A solved topic will also help others when searching for similar solutions rather than leaving it unsolved.

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November 22nd, 2024 19:54

@Chino de Oro​ sorry, i will mark as an accepted answer from now on

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November 29th, 2024 22:59

@redxps630 sorry for the distruption, my final question but can i put a gtx 1660 super 6gb into the inspiron 3030 i mentioned in this thread with all the same components and features. Thank you for your continuous hard work.

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December 8th, 2024 17:12

@redxps630​ sorry, im asking for way too much but do you also know if an rtx 2060 6gb will fit in my optiplex and does it require any external power or just the power from the pcie slot. Also, i need to save up for the graphics card so thats why im asking all these questions just to be prepared for it in advance. Thank you for your hard work and helping numerous people.

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