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Dell GYC55 180W SFF power supply unit, compact metal chassis with single fan and fixed cables

DELL

DELL GYC55 Optiplex 5040/7040 180W 8-Pin SFF Power Supply

SKU CH-M297-NYPRZ

An 180 W small-form-factor desktop power supply with an 8-pin connector for Optiplex 5040 and 7040 systems

  • Max wattage180 W
  • Modular cablingNo
  • Fan configuration1 Fan
  • Product typeDesktop Power Supply
  • Product weight5
  • 180 W output powers Optiplex 5040 and 7040 SFF desktops
  • 8-pin connector fits Dell GYC55 motherboard socket directly
  • Single fan cools supply inside compact chassis
  • Non-modular cabling keeps installation simple and tidy
  • New unit tested and visually inspected for defects

Dell GYC55 SFF 180 W Power Supply

This Dell GYC55 power supply delivers 180 W for OptiPlex 5040 and 7040 small-form-factor desktops. It uses the proprietary 8-pin connector required by those chassis. The unit is new and includes only the cables shown in the product images. It fits the specific power cavity of the listed models.

Single Fan Non-Modular Thermal Design

A single internal fan cools the supply under normal desktop loads. The non-modular cable layout means all leads are fixed, which can restrict airflow in the tight SFF enclosure. Power draw stays within the 180 W rating during typical office workloads. Acoustic output is consistent with a standard OEM desktop supply.

Proprietary 8-Pin Connector Compatibility

The 8-pin connector is the deciding specification; it only mates with Dell OptiPlex 5040 and 7040 SFF mainboards. Builders using standard ATX boards or other Dell form factors cannot use this unit. Buyers who need a standard 24-pin ATX connector must choose a different power supply. No adapter is included or implied.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in ATX Desktop Power Supplies, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $23.99
Cheaper than about 96% of the 10,869 comparable items (median $142.99).
Max wattage 180 W
Lower than about 97% of the 930 comparable items (median 850 W).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product typeDesktop Power Supply
Power
Max wattage180 W
Modular cablingNo
More details
Fan configuration1 Fan

Questions about this item

How do I install the GYC55 power supply into an OptiPlex 5040 or 7040 SFF and which step is most often missed?

Slide the unit into the chassis until the latch clicks, then connect the 8-pin motherboard cable; the step most often missed is forgetting to plug in that 8-pin connector.

What maintenance or replacement will the GYC55 need over its life?

The single internal fan is the only moving part; expect to clean dust from its intake periodically and replace the fan if it becomes noisy or fails.

What limit appears first when the GYC55 runs under sustained load?

The 180 W maximum power rating is the first ceiling; continuous draw at or near that level will trigger protection or thermal throttling before any other limit.

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