Best Budget Graphics Card For Dell OptiPlex 3010 (Mini Tower)?

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MeNombreEsJeff Jan 5, 2018 @ 5:30pm

Just got a new pc and I'm looking for a decent graphics card for it. I've got an Intel Core i5-2400 cpu at 3.10 GHz and 4 gbs RAM. Pretty sure its got the standard 265 watt psu. Just need a little help finding a compatible graphics card that'll let me run most games on low-medium settings.

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⛧EyMi Mayhem⛧ Jan 5, 2018 @ 5:35pm

1050 ti and add 4gb ram.

TheUnknown Jan 5, 2018 @ 5:41pm

GTX 1050 ti, I also reccomend adding 4gb more ram, make sure the case can fit it in, maybe also get a better power supply

Last edited by TheUnknown; Jan 5, 2018 @ 5:43pm

Omega Jan 5, 2018 @ 5:52pm

Which one do you have:
http://i.dell.com/images/global/products/optix/optix-highlights/optiplex-desktop-3010-overview3.jpg

The 1st and 2nd towers will require you to get a GPU which will fit a low-profile bracket.

Also make sure you have at least a 350w PSU.

John Doe Jan 5, 2018 @ 6:03pm

Yeah, and do check which PSU you have down there. I wouldn't suggest pushing a mini 265W brick with a 1050 Ti, even if it might handle the load (since the 1050 Ti is a 50W card).

an annoying pirate Jan 5, 2018 @ 6:28pm

get gtx 1050 (no ti) and call it a day i think the ti may be too much for dat psu

Last edited by an annoying pirate; Jan 5, 2018 @ 6:28pm

Playboi "Jordan Carter" Carti Jan 5, 2018 @ 6:36pm

Low Profile GT 1030

Omega Jan 5, 2018 @ 6:39pm

Both the 1050 and 1030 I do not recommend for gaming.

Omega Jan 7, 2018 @ 5:53pm

Originally posted by smoshpewds2001:
Ok, thanks. And if I were to upgrade the psu to say, a 500w and the RAM to 8 gb, what graphics card would you recommend then?

A 1050 ti.

MeNombreEsJeff Jan 7, 2018 @ 5:57pm

Originally posted by Omega:
Which one do you have:
http://i.dell.com/images/global/products/optix/optix-highlights/optiplex-desktop-3010-overview3.jpg

The 1st and 2nd towers will require you to get a GPU which will fit a low-profile bracket.

Also make sure you have at least a 350w PSU.

Far Left. And I plan on upgrading to at least 500w psu if i can find one that'll fit.

Also, I've been considering getting a bigger, better case for it. Does anyone know one that's compatible with the motherboard?

Last edited by rotNdude; Jan 8, 2018 @ 6:35am

Omega Jan 7, 2018 @ 6:06pm

Originally posted by smoshpewds2001:
Originally posted by Omega:
Which one do you have:
http://i.dell.com/images/global/products/optix/optix-highlights/optiplex-desktop-3010-overview3.jpg

The 1st and 2nd towers will require you to get a GPU which will fit a low-profile bracket.

Also make sure you have at least a 350w PSU.
Far Left. And I plan on upgrading to at least 500w psu if i can find one that'll fit.

Nothing you can do then. Only small Dell PSUs will fit in it, it has a custom motherboard and room for a 2 slot GPU using a low profile bracket if you are lucky.

You will have to disasemble it and put all the parts on your desk or in a box if you want to upgrade the PSU.

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