Is the gt 1030 a good upgrade for my Optiplex 9020 SFF?

[juansupremo]

Since I have an prebuilt pc (dell optiplex 9020 sff) and cant afford a new pc, can the gt 1030 be the best upgrade option I have? or there are better options? (my pc is currently with a 8400 gs)

[NicholasNicholasNicholas]

Just now, juansupremo said:

Since I have an prebuilt pc (dell optiplex 9020 sff) and cant afford a new pc, can the gt 1030 be the best upgrade option I have? or there are better options? (my pc is currently with a 8400 gs)

1030 is trash value. buy used or get a 1050/560

[The Sloth]

nope, a rx480 would be better or if you have an i7 get a 1070 if you can afford it. 

[The Sloth]

Just now, ONOTech said:

OP has a pre-built, so I doubt he can use any GPU that requires a 6 or 8 pin.

 

RX 460, GTX 950, GTX 750 Ti, GTX 1050, GTX 1050 Ti are your best options.

a cheap corsair 450watt paired with a rx480/580 or 470/570 will be nice, especially if the prebuilt has an i7 4770. 

[Marinatall_Ironside]

A GeForce GTX 1050 Ti low profile variant or equivalent is a much better upgrade option for up to USD $80 more depending on AIB variant.

[Marinatall_Ironside]

Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

a cheap corsair 450watt paired with a rx480/580 or 470/570 will be nice, especially if the prebuilt has an i7 4770. 

I don't think the particular pre-built has an i7 CPU. The Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF targets businesses, and we know that i7 CPUs tend to consume more power when under typical load.

[juansupremo]

1 minute ago, JurunceNK said:

I don't think the particular pre-built has an i7 CPU. The Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF targets businesses, and we know that i7 CPUs tend to consume more power when under typical load.

It actually has an i7 CPU. Also, My real problem is about the space that the gpu will take.

[i_build_nanosuits]

17 minutes ago, juansupremo said:

Since I have an prebuilt pc (dell optiplex 9020 sff) and cant afford a new pc, can the gt 1030 be the best upgrade option I have? or there are better options? (my pc is currently with a 8400 gs)

Look if you can find a used GTX 750ti or GTX 950 at good price and call it a day

if you can afford it get a GTX 1050

[The Sloth]

5 minutes ago, juansupremo said:

It actually has an i7 CPU. Also, My real problem is about the space that the gpu will take.

worst case scenario do some modding, a 1070 mini should fit. 

 

8 minutes ago, JurunceNK said:

I don't think the particular pre-built has an i7 CPU. The Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF targets businesses, and we know that i7 CPUs tend to consume more power when under typical load.

look at the specs before commenting 

[Marinatall_Ironside]

3 minutes ago, juansupremo said:

It actually has an i7 CPU. Also, My real problem is about the space that the gpu will take.

Okay then. The low profile GPU implies that it will take little space. Hell, they even have half-height brackets on them ?

 

If you need examples, take a look at the one from MSI.

[Ertman]

It's quite upgrade over your current gpu, however like some have pointed out, it's not a good value.

 

I guess it comes down to your budget and your existing specs.

 

If  budget is a concern and if you can swing it, I would suggest a low profile gpu of the x50 variety such as a 750ti/950/1050 with "ti" for better performance, depending on availability and pricing.

 

[Damascus]

1 minute ago, nerdslayer1 said:

worst case scenario do some modding, a 1070 mini should fit. 

Definitely, if necessary a case + glue (for mobo standoffs) is super cheap.

[Marinatall_Ironside]

1 minute ago, nerdslayer1 said:

look at the specs before commenting 

First post had no specs listed, plus the OptiPlex is configurable with just about any Intel CPU for whatever suits their needs (referring to businesses).

 

I had no idea of the specs 'till OP posted it. You don't need to be so rude ?

[The Sloth]

1 minute ago, JurunceNK said:

First post had no specs listed, plus the OptiPlex is configurable with just about any Intel CPU for whatever suits their needs (referring to businesses).

 

incorrect, i7s mostly with some i5s. 

 

1 minute ago, JurunceNK said:

I had no idea of the specs 'till OP posted it. You don't need to be so rude ?

not trying to be rude but you can look it up online. 

[juansupremo]

4 minutes ago, JurunceNK said:

First post had no specs listed, plus the OptiPlex is configurable with just about any Intel CPU for whatever suits their needs (referring to businesses).

 

My bad for not specifing.

[Ertman]

Here's a question I don't if it's been asked or answered... does this sff dell have room for a single or dual slot GPU?

 

Breifly lookin and if the pictures are correct, it up shows the x16 slot might only accept single slot GPUs, limiting your options. However, there might be an open ended x4 slot that might allow for a dual slot gpu.

[juansupremo]

Well, I have an 8400gs and it has a DVi and Hdmi on one slot, but the VGA one (that i think it is supposed to be on the same slot as the other inputs)  is on another slot. I know it sounds stupid, but  does that make it a dual slot GPU?

[Damascus]

Yup

[juansupremo]

Just found this video. As you can see my best option 1050ti (low profile), but since I want to spend around 100$, then the 1050 is the card i am looking for. (But their power consumption is high, that is why I thought the gt 1030 was the best option, besides the size of course) 

 

[hockey930]

I was able to put a msi gtx 1050 LP in a 9020 sff. I put it in the 4x slot. I played doom last night for about an hour, it works well.

[i_build_nanosuits]

6 minutes ago, hockey930 said:

I was able to put a msi gtx 1050 LP in a 9020 sff. I put it in the 4x slot. I played doom last night for about an hour, it works well.

dude that thread was over 6 months old...

[Princess Luna]

1 minute ago, i_build_nanosuits said:

dude that thread was over 6 months old...

And nobody ever complained to the OP about dark font in night theme?

[hockey930]

It was over 6 months ago, however since I am doing the same project now and realized how much misinformation has been posted about this all over the internet I figured I would go back and correct all of threads I looked at. 

For me and many others this information is still relevant. I made a post over at toms hardware that has my latest findings.

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3514518/gtx-1050-power-supply-dell-optiplex-9020.html#20650995

[PianoPlayer88Key]

Also @hockey930 considering today's GPU prices, the GT 1030 appears to have similar price/performance to the GTX 1050.  Also the 1050 Ti and up, and maybe RX 460 and definitely RX 470 and up are grossly overpriced.

[KarathKasun]

GTX 1050 Ti is as good as it gets for SFF.