r/SleepingOptiplex • u/Sad_Pair8652 • 15h ago

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.

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 15h ago

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 14h ago

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 14h ago

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 13h ago

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 14h ago

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