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PSU Upgrade for Dell Optiplex 3060 Tower
Hi!
I've a 3060 (Tower format), with the 260W PSU.
Is there any way to "upgrade" that PSU to a +450W PSU?
I know, I know, most people will say that it can't be done, that it can cause problems, etc... but the same is often said about installing an NVidia 3050 (or 1650) graphics card... and I've installed both (I currently have the 3050) and everything works without the slightest problem (yes, you can use an NVidia 3050 with 6GB in an Optiplex 3060 Tower with the 260w PSU).
Now, I would like to upgrade again to an Nvidia 3060 or 4060, but I would need a +450W PSU to be able to use those cards, which consume 100-150w (the 1650 and 3050 only need 75w and don't need an additional power cable).
Has anyone managed to upgrade the PSU on a 3060 Tower?
Thanks!
redxps630
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July 26th, 2024 12:30
User validated Dell 460w psu in 5060/7060 which is c/w 3060.
https://www.dell.com/community/en/conversations/optiplex-desktops/optiplex-70605060-psu-upgrade-to-460w/6697eee87339bf709cbe11e8?keyword=460w
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July 31st, 2024 16:04
BTW, to be "sure" about compatibily:
What about the Dell 360w?
That 360w PSU is "official" for Optiplex 7060 Tower, so I gues it would be 100% compatible with 3060 Tower, isn't it?
Anyone has tried an official Optiplex 7060 360w PSU in a Dell 3060?
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-360w-power-supply/apd/19yr3/computer-chassis-components