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Upgrade to GPU, Alienware x51 r3

Upgrade to GPU, Alienware x51 r3

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Poop_Head27
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02-09-2023, 05:01 AM
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Hello, I’m trying to decide which GPU to choose between the RTX 4060 and the RTX 3050 6GB. My main worry is that I can’t spend more than a budget GPU upgrade and I currently have an Alienware x51 r3 with a 330w power supply. I want to know which option fits better without causing performance problems or crashes because of insufficient power. I’m hoping the 3050 would be a good fit, but if the 330w limits me, maybe the 4060 could still work without issues. Thanks for understanding.
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Poop_Head27
02-09-2023, 05:01 AM #1

Hello, I’m trying to decide which GPU to choose between the RTX 4060 and the RTX 3050 6GB. My main worry is that I can’t spend more than a budget GPU upgrade and I currently have an Alienware x51 r3 with a 330w power supply. I want to know which option fits better without causing performance problems or crashes because of insufficient power. I’m hoping the 3050 would be a good fit, but if the 330w limits me, maybe the 4060 could still work without issues. Thanks for understanding.

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Killerman1834
Posting Freak
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02-09-2023, 05:55 PM
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The RTX 4060 should work well on that setup, according to Dell's specifications for up to 175W with the 330W power supply. You may need an adapter cable to change the two 6-pin PCIe connectors into one 8-pin PCIe connector.
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Killerman1834
02-09-2023, 05:55 PM #2

The RTX 4060 should work well on that setup, according to Dell's specifications for up to 175W with the 330W power supply. You may need an adapter cable to change the two 6-pin PCIe connectors into one 8-pin PCIe connector.

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jerrydog01
Senior Member
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02-09-2023, 09:08 PM
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Sounds good
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jerrydog01
02-09-2023, 09:08 PM #3

Sounds good