Due to their compact design, the OptiPlex 3020, 5020, and 9020 Small Form Factor (SFF) versions have limitations on the size of graphics card that can be installed. These models have limited space for a GPU, so the size of the graphics card is restricted This particular low profile graphics card will be an excellent choice if you’re looking for a smaller GPU. The card itself measures 167mm in length and comes with a range of outputs for you to use. Overall the low profile GPU measures 40mm (H) x 229mm (L) x 118mm (W). It features a 90mm fan design to keep the low profile graphics card cool while it’s in use. Low Profile Graphics Cards are small form factor graphics cards that are not essentially meant for gaming, but some people buy them for their special needs or requirements. I have also used a couple of low-profile graphics cards in the past, and they have served my purpose pretty well. Low-profile graphic cards are comparatively smaller in size than regular-sized graphics cards and are used mostly in slim cases or low-profile computer cases.

Important Note: The length of low-profile graphics cards may vary depending on the manufacturer, but the width of a low-profile graphics card is always around 69mm to 70mm. Budget low-profile graphics cards are generally shorter in length, but a mid-range or powerful low-graphics card can be slightly longer. Advantages of Low Profile Graphics Cards First up is the MSI GeForce GTX 1650. This particular low profile graphics card is a worthy investment if you’re looking for a powerful low profile GPU. It comes with a variety of great specs that means it can do an impressive job despite its size. This is a very powerful low-profile graphics card because of the latest GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GPU and it can play the latest games like Fallout 4, GTA5, etc. on high settings @1080p. The power consumption of this card is 75W and it needs a good 300W power supply. Connectivity options includeDVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort. So if you are looking for the fastest low-profile gaming graphics card under 300 dollars then this is the one you must buy. MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GT LP Specifications Another great feature of this particular low profile graphics card is that it comes with a 3 year warranty as well as 24/7 technical support from the manufacturer. Perfect if you’re looking for a graphics card that’s going to give you a little bit more peace of mind!

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050 OC Low Profile 2G is one of the fastest low graphics cards that you can buy right now. GeForce GTX 1050 is a powerful mid-range GPU from Nvidia based on the latest Pascal GPU architecture. This GeForce GTX 1050 low-profile graphics card from Gigabyte comes with 640 CUDA Cores and 2GB GDDR5 memory. GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6 – For all Dell OptiPlex Mini Tower (MT) models you can use this 75 Watts GPU which does not require an auxiliary PCIe power connection. At your own risk, you can run a more powerful GPU if you use a SATA to 8 or 6pin power adapter. Things to consider while researching for a dedicated GPU upgrade for your Dell OptiPlex desktop: GPU power rating Dell OptiPlex 3010/7010/9010 MT and OptiPlex 3020/7020/9020 MT and use a standard size ATX power supply. Because of this, they are easier to upgrade with better GPUs. For this to work you will need a 24-Pin to 8-Pin adapter cable to power the motherboard.

And yet, Nvidia tells us its GeForce GT 1030 should trade blows with AMD’s pricier solution. If that turns out to be true, it’d be quite an achievement for a smaller and simpler graphics card able to fit into PCs that might not accommodate a Radeon RX 550. The size of your chosen low profile graphics card will likely be the most influential factor when choosing the best fit for your PC case.Currently the most powerful graphics card you can install on OptiPlex 3020, 7020, 9020 SFF is the RTX A2000. It’s a workstation card that performs close to RTX 3050 but consumes 70 watts. It’s essentially a cut down version RTX 3050 that comes in both 6GB or 12GB versions. GeForce GT 730 is a powerful entry-level graphics card. It is almost twice as powerful as GT 710. GT 730 comes with 384 CUDA Cores as opposed to 192 CUDA Cores in GT 710. Here we have the EVGA GeForce GT 730 2GB GDDR5 low-profile graphics card that comes with a single fan and heatsink. The card is advertised as a single slot but in reality, it occupies two slots because of the bigger height of its heatsink and fan combo. If you want it with the single-slot design then you can get the 128-bit DDR3 version of GT 730. This guide is for those of you who want to boost the graphic performance of their Dell OptiPlex for either gaming or work. After this I had MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GT LP and a Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC LP 4G which performed perfectly for 1 year. On the other hand Dell OptiPlex MT models will support the full 75 W draw from the PCIe slot. GPU profile (height)