04-20-2020, 04:54 PM
tl;dr: I've done this with a Nvidia 1050Ti. Optiplex 9010 MT i7, 8GB memory.
This *all* depends on the power supply. I would not even entertain the idea of using an HDD to 6-pin or 8-pin connector. These cheap OEM power supplies are simply not built to handle that kind of power draw. If you want to replace the PS, do your homework as you may need custom adapter cables to the Dell Mobo. IMO not worth the $ on an old used machine.
The RX580 is out, don't even think about it as it takes too much power. IMO same goes for the 1660, though it's considerably more power efficient (I own a 1660 Super in a gaming PC).
In reality if you are spending on adding a card into an older system like this, you want a slot-power card only, no extra connectors. Here are those cards:
Nvidia 1650 (*not* 1650 Super as it's not a slot-power model)
Nvidia 1050Ti
Nvidia 1050
Nvidia 1030
Nvidia 750Ti
AMD RX 560
AMD RX 460
Not all 1650s and 1050Tis are slot power only! Some have an additional power cable to enable higher power draw and performance. Do your homework to avoid those models.
The 1650 is best, but pricey.
The 1050Ti is almost as pricey and somewhat slower than the 1650.
The 1050 can come in at a cheaper price and trails the 1050Ti.
The 1030 is notably slower but sips power. *avoid the DDR3 version*
The 750Ti is a much older model and sits between the 1050 and 1030.
The 560 sits between the 1030 and 1050 in performance
The 460 is just below the 560, still above the 1030
IMO a used 1050 or 1050Ti from eBay is a great match for this machine. I have no personal familiarity with the AMD GPUs, just where they fit in this hierarchy of slot power GPUs.
This *all* depends on the power supply. I would not even entertain the idea of using an HDD to 6-pin or 8-pin connector. These cheap OEM power supplies are simply not built to handle that kind of power draw. If you want to replace the PS, do your homework as you may need custom adapter cables to the Dell Mobo. IMO not worth the $ on an old used machine.
The RX580 is out, don't even think about it as it takes too much power. IMO same goes for the 1660, though it's considerably more power efficient (I own a 1660 Super in a gaming PC).
In reality if you are spending on adding a card into an older system like this, you want a slot-power card only, no extra connectors. Here are those cards:
Nvidia 1650 (*not* 1650 Super as it's not a slot-power model)
Nvidia 1050Ti
Nvidia 1050
Nvidia 1030
Nvidia 750Ti
AMD RX 560
AMD RX 460
Not all 1650s and 1050Tis are slot power only! Some have an additional power cable to enable higher power draw and performance. Do your homework to avoid those models.
The 1650 is best, but pricey.
The 1050Ti is almost as pricey and somewhat slower than the 1650.
The 1050 can come in at a cheaper price and trails the 1050Ti.
The 1030 is notably slower but sips power. *avoid the DDR3 version*
The 750Ti is a much older model and sits between the 1050 and 1030.
The 560 sits between the 1030 and 1050 in performance
The 460 is just below the 560, still above the 1030
IMO a used 1050 or 1050Ti from eBay is a great match for this machine. I have no personal familiarity with the AMD GPUs, just where they fit in this hierarchy of slot power GPUs.