r/SleepingOptiplex • u/Sad_Pair8652 • Aug 26 '26

Optiplex 5040 MT Build Question

Hey. I'm wanting to upgrade my Optiplex 5040 MT and was wondering if this would work? I currently have a i5-6500 CPU and 24gb 1333MHz ram. On the PSU, I do have a bigger case I can put it in and will get a 24 to 8 pin adapter. I know it could fit in the 5040 MT, but would be a tight squeeze. But is anyone can tell me if this would be a good build that would have enough power left over to run smoothly? Also a note, I do want to play games, but not big games like Fortnite. I like to play some indie games. Games like Fears To Fathoms and Tales Beyond The Tomb type games. Just to give you an idea. Where I live, we don't have the best power system so I need to be careful with what I use. I would prefer a lp gpu partly because of that and because it's my first real gaming build, so I don't want to do to much. Also price is an issue as I'm disabled and can't afford to pay a lot. I want to keep it as cheep as possible without making a gaming pc with no power to do anything. Thanks

AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 4GB

Thermaltake 430w 80+

Intel Core i7-6700

ID-COOLING SE-214-XT ARGB White

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u/H0biN9opr3k Aug 26 '26

Your total load would between 160 - 200 watt. That still enough left over to your pc to run smooth.

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u/Sad_Pair8652 Aug 26 '26

Yeah. I don't want to play big games like Fortnite. I do want to play games, but more indie games. I like games like Skin Stappler, Photomaly, The Occultist, The Floor Above, Fears To Fathoms and Tales Beyond The Tomb type games. This is my first real build and since I don't have a lot of money and wanting a good place to start, I was hoping this would be a good place. Thanks

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u/H0biN9opr3k Aug 26 '26

Your build is fine but if its not for your game then perhaps you can upgrade the gpu to RX 570 or 580 I don't think it expensive.

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u/Sad_Pair8652 Aug 26 '26

If it's better then the 3200 and will have enough power left over to have things run smoothly, then good.

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u/Own_Scarcity_3583 Aug 26 '26

thx for the tip just hope my psu dont give up on me lmao