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October 21st, 2024 23:13
Optiplex 3000 SFF ..... 2 Questions
Hello,
I have 2 questions I hope someone will have the answers to ....
1. My system has a 180w PSU and I bought a 300W (Dell 3XY3J) PSU knowing I am going to be adding a RTX 3050 low profile graphic card that I ordered. The 180 PSU had one 8 pin and one 4 pin connector, the 300 PSU has one 8 pin and two 4 pin connectors. My mother board has spots for both of the 4 pin connectors but only one is used with the 180 PSU. Do I plug them both in so the system has the power to run the GPU? If so does it matter which connector goes into spot?
2. Is there any upgrades I can do to cool the CPU? I haven't done a lot of research yet but I was wondering if I could mount up like say a Noctua or something as long as it fits in the case with the side on.
Thanks for all your advice.
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redxps630
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October 22nd, 2024 12:11
That card should work.
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October 21st, 2024 23:20
Re: Do I plug them both in so the system has the power to run the GPU
correct. does not matter which 4 pin connector goes in which cpu power socket. both 4 pin connector of 300w psu need to plug in mobo cpu socket
yes you can upgrade cpu cooler. Opti 3000 SFF case is similar to 7000/7090/7080 SFF. do some research on the forum and you will find users upgrade SFF coolers. key is LGA 1700 cooler in Opti 3000, and that Dell uses M3 backplate or standoff. non-Dell cooler need to have M3 screws.
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redxps630
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October 22nd, 2024 01:17
Re: I am going to be adding a RTX 3050 low profile graphic card
do you know that 3000 SFF only supports single slot width low profile gpu? the 3050 by default has a thick heatsink and needs more than single slot width clearance. the psu needs to be installed outside case to allow for space for the RTX 3050. take this into consideration before you buy a 3050 RTX
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October 22nd, 2024 10:01
@redxps630
This is the card I ordered ... due in by Friday.
https://yestonstore.com/products/yeston-rtx-3050-6gb-gddr6-gaming-graphics-card
I tried to attach a picture but no luck. Its a low profile single slot.
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October 22nd, 2024 11:37
@redxps630 This is the graphics card I ordered and should have by the end of the week.
https://yestonstore.com/products/yeston-rtx-3050-6gb-gddr6-gaming-graphics-card
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redxps630
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October 22nd, 2024 12:50
7000 SFF cooler upgrade with accepted solution applicable to 3000 SFF
https://www.dell.com/community/en/conversations/optiplex-desktops/noctua-nh-l9i-lga1700-cooler-on-an-optiplex-7000-sff/64f90ec1f26ea83b0d33abef