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June 4th, 2020 12:00
Dell Vostro 270 MT and GTX 1650 GPU
Hello,
I do have a Dell Vostro 270 MT. Currently, it runs with a GT 1030 video card. I'm contemplating the idea to replace it with GTX 1650, but I'm not sure if the PSU will manage to handle the video card. The pc has both SSD and HDD. Eventually, I'll disconnect the DVD drive. So, is this PSU going to be able to handle this video card?
Thank you!
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Techgee
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June 4th, 2020 15:00
It's close, but you're probably ok. I would NOT get a version OC'd (Over Clocked) by default, though, but stick to a model running out-of-the-box at base/boost clock of 1485/1665 MHz. Reason being the OC versions generally use more power.
Dell's Vostro 270 manual lists Nvidia GeForce GT 640 and AMD Radeon HD 7570 as supported. TechPowerUp specs GT 640 using 65W and HD 7570 using 60W (see "Board Design" section, TDP). It lists GTX 1650 using 75W. There's 49 users running the GTX 1050 Ti, which uses 75W according to TechPowerUp, in the Vostro 270 on userbenchmark.com. Doesn't mean they're running original PSU, but they likely are.
You might be able to down-clock the GTX 1650 to keep power usage within the PSU limits, if necessary.
richterbg
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June 5th, 2020 00:00
Thank you for taking the time to respond. So, it is either going to be a GTX 1650 directly (if I'm lazy), or a new 550-600W PSU + GTX 1060. Money should be similar with second hand video cards. Only a little bit more hassle if I decide to change the PSU...
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June 5th, 2020 05:00
richterbg
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June 5th, 2020 05:00
Does that Intel B75 Express chipset / NON UEFI bios apply to Dell Vostro 270 MT? How do I check the chipset?