Upgrading Your Dell Optiplex? Here's What You Need to Know!
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- Опубликовано: 19 май 2024
- All the unknowns and caveats of upgrading a Dell Optiplex covered in a single video so you can be successful in getting your Dell Optiplex gamer ready! Watch the full videos so you know what you will run into and how to transform your Dell Optiplex into a PC Gaming Power House!
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- Dell Optiplex 9020: -- ebay.us/Ow6EDB
- i7 4790 Upgrade (9020/7020) -- ebay.us/5TJTbE
- SSD: Silicon Power 512GB -- amzn.to/3j5wjAh
- GPU: RX 6600XT - ebay.us/AsYJ0J
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- 24pin to 8pin mobo power adapter - amzn.to/3LxprXC
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- Dell Optiplex 9010 (previous generation) -- ebay.us/FpE0ob
- Dell Optiplex 7010 (previous generation) -- ebay.us/9QpSKq
- GPU: GTX 1650 -- ebay.us/6wL5Xq (better performance / more expensive)
- PSU 450w: EVGA 450w BR Bronze -- amzn.to/3R82fjQ
- PSU 550w: TT Smart BM2 550w Bronze -- amzn.to/3wyHXH2
- PSU 600w: EVGA 660w BR Bronze - amzn.to/3XHLrTx
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- i7 4770 Upgrade (9020/7020) -- ebay.us/K5XFlW
- i7 4790 Upgrade (9020/7020) -- ebay.us/5TJTbE
- GPU (PSU upgrade required): RX 580 -- ebay.us/sgphGa
- GPU (PSU upgrade required): RX 570 ebay.us/KXJ43A
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If you haven't seen where I come so far with with this Dell Optiplex then go check out the previous vidoes I have done on this machine so far (below)
- Can I Turn a Dell Optiplex Into a Gaming Beast? Parts Hunting for Reasonable Upgrades! -- ruclips.net/video/wtuXV8aJrcY/видео.html
- In 2023, Game NOW For UNDER $200 On This Dell Optiplex + RX560 -- ruclips.net/video/9stPY7T1YNY/видео.html
I happen to have stumbled upon a i7 4790k and I have no system to put it in and I'm wondering what optiplex I could get?
For future upgrades I recommend Seasonic - it's the manufacturer of those Dell PSUs, and they usually stick to the dimensions. But then again, I upgraded Precision T3620, with a bit bigger chassis, IMO, so maybe I had easier...
@@Sneaky_snekk I recommend the model shown here, the 9020 MT. It has 4 DIMM slots for max. 32GB of 1600mhz DDR3 RAM, it has more room in the case than the SFF model, and your i7 4790k is the max CPU it will take. I'm in the process of building one myself. 👍😏
@@Sneaky_snekk The Optiplex 9020 MT should take that processor. I have one too, will be upgrading in the coming weeks.
Quick question, cani change the fan on the stock cpu cooler? And if sodo you have any idea if what size of the fan is it?thanks! Solid video!🔥
I bought an Optiplex, and didn't realize that I bought a ssf model. Even then, i slapped some ram, SSD, and a low profile GPU and able to game.
Heck yeah!
What gpu was it cause same her I bought a sff like 1 year ago and couldn't return it
@@sIaughtedbest low profile gpus are GTX 1650 & RX 6400.
@@sIaughtedgtx 1050ti
@@Pumpkinzerhonestly I'll put in whatever i got my hands on
Here in Cambodia it's tough to find parts
I worked my ass off on one of these in college, great PCs. So I recently bought a small factor optiplex from ebay for £20. Looking forward to upgrade this little guy and make a storage server out of it 😍🍷
Thanks for you step by step explanation and using supporting (static) graphic elements !
I had the same trouble but found with the arm left in, but unhooked from the frame you are able to pry to the out side enough to work the power supply back into the case with a little work without much trouble. The hard part is putting the latch arm back into the notches in the frame. (note that the spring also has to be left in place due to no room to re-attach the spring after the power supply is in place.) I just did it myself.
I got my 9020 put together a couple weeks ago and love it! Got a little carried away, did PSU, SSD, GPU(1660s) more ram and swapped in noctua fans. Added a 140mm intake fan to the front of the case. Just painted it all white and am going to put a plexiglass window in in the next couple weeks with some LEDs.😎😅
Wow! Awesome! Join my discord and post some pictures! I'd love to see it!
What psu did you use? and how did you get a 1660 in it? I recently just got a 9020 sff for next to nothing and I've quickly realised that theres not many upgrade options
@@MR-zp4ly that’s because you got the small form factor style case you need the bigger case style optiplex
@@MR-zp4ly a thermal take 550. And I recently swapped it out for a 6600xt, but I don’t think those would fit in the small form factor optiplex.
@@Pauxxwx yeah I realised no too soon after that there’s a mid tower 9020, whoops lol…
I guess it’s time i find a cheap rx6400xt lol
Lots of "jankys" and "caveats" are exactly why I like these videos. I just recently slapped a 5500xt into an old optiplex of mine with a new PSU and it's working great. Ran into the issue with losing the front panel connectors. I might have to buy that flexible adapter. Thanks for the heads up. Looking forward to the next video!
Nice! Me too! Stay tuned! I think it’s going to tear up some 1080p gaming for sure!
what cpu?
I have a Dell 7010 and replaced the PSU with a larger one also. Took the latching mechanism out and put a couple of really small magnets on the frame and then the door would shut pretty snug to the magnets.
I just loosened that latch so it would flex without removing it PSU went in and still have my latch.
i love the 9020, one day this machine will be considered as a Classic.
Excellent choice of PSU; I'm proud of ya.
This was some great information, I also ordered 2 things off your list. Thank you.
Awesome! Glad you found it helpful!
you guys are gold. ive always used console and bought one of these for sim racing (acc, rf2, iracing) and hoping with these upgrades push those titles. im a pc noob so no idea. great video man
Thanks for watching! ❤️
Top tip for these you can actually drop in a Xeon E3 like a 1240 (not sure about some of the higher wattage ones) v3 and it'll run in a 4th gen Intel optiplex :)) you get that hyperthreading, big cache, and if you do a 1290v3 higher base clock for like 20 bucks! The 1240v3 has a low enough TDP where you can toss in an RX6400 even in an SFF case!
Have you used the 1240v3 RX6400 combo? i have both in my cart right now.
Recuerdo la primera vez que lo ví en un cyber, me motivó a modificar mi Optiplex 9020, no estaba abierta mi sesión pero le tomé foto y ahora estoy desde mi PC GAMER modifacada a mi alcance económico. 😁
Ah yes so satisfying, I'm just from watching another dell oem upgrade. And the hustle man strikes.
Great video!😁
😍
Good video. Some of those Dell's that have an i3's like a i3 4170 have a smaller/weaker fan on the heat sink. I notice the temps were very high when I swapped out the i3 4170 to a i7 4790 on a Dell Vostro tower (fancy looking Optiplex) and I did some researching. Dell chose to save a dollar on the i3 fan/heat sink models.
I just changed the fan to a better fan on the heat sink and then the temps were acceptable.
Interesting I never knew there were different coolers!
I got a 7010 and followed the specs you did for this pc... i hope all the parts i got will fit and run good
I spent a total of 500 for all the parts with the pc being free
How did it work for you?
I upgraded my Ivy Bridge Dellasaurus with an EVGA power supply that was similar to the length of the Dell so I got to keep my latch. 😊
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that had an issue with the latching system. Back when I cared about how my computer looked, I had the fancy water cooled blah blah blah rgb whatever, and now literally just a Dell Optiplex with the side panel duck taped on lol.
Love the old 990 type, tower Optiplexes. Standard 24 pin PD and ATX form factor are a blessing. No conversion jank required.
Heck yeah!
True but you’re limited to 2nd and 3rd gen processors like the 2700 and 3770.
Going to be on the lookout for one that’s barebones.
I'm running Dell Optiplex for 10 years now! bought it used off ebay for $120 and Upgraded Ram to 32Gb and 1Tb SSD Samsung. with I7 4790 and running GTX 1650 Super. Can nearly play every game smooth on 1080p monitor with between 46fps - 60fps bepending on my settings.
Heck yeah!
What's the wattage of the power supply? I'm doing a similar build
I went to look at all kinds of PC building videos, and I decided to look at the optiplexs that people keep talking about, I can see why, they're sold for inexpensive because they don't want them anymore, this video has potential use for me because I might build a PC for family members that would want that, ranging from extreme budget, to top tier.
Had a good time watching this.
Thanks for watching!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for this excellent video. I am looking at a Dell Optiplex 7070 Tower Desktop that I hope to do the same upgrades as far as the PSU and GPU. It appears to be a full size or micro ATX case that would support a standard ATX PSU.
Ran into the same fitting issue with the PSU on a 7010 MT and an FSP Aurum 750CM. You can jimmy it in from the bottom very carefully by removing the motherboard completely first.
The issue is actually the extra length needed for the modular components. A non modular PSU will drop in without issue.
GPU's with a length of 6.9 inches or below should fit in no problem, so an ITX model would be a good choice.
I also believe mine and the 9020 motherboards can support upto 32GB RAM. with 8 GB DDR3 1600 RAM sticks going for less than 10 USD each, is it worth going full 32 GB?
Great information!
Your paste separated a bit, just squeeze it onto a piece of cardboard first and mix it up, the cardboard will also absorb the excess liquid. I once found runny paste bleeding clear liquid from beneath my AIO and was wet around the CPU area..very bad. I run liquid-metal now so no worries.
I have an optiplex as my off-site backup unraid server, and those hard drives on the bottom over heat. I used magnets to attach an 80mm fan to the bottom of the case that pulls air from the hard drives over the pcie slots out the back.
I like the innovation!
Appreciate the effort man
I have a sff HP with a LP GTX 1050Ti and i5 2400
My uncle gave me the PC because he bought few of those for spare parts, I added RAM and SSD then bought the GPU. Voila it works for now but I intend to upgrade to a similar system like the one you built
The optiplex 7070 can be turned into one beast of a pc also with more modern specs
I bought an optiplex on ebay, for around 119 USD. in 2016 it is 16GB RAM with a GTX745 and 1TB SSD and its Windows 10. Pretty insane for that price. I dont use it anymore but its a good deal
You have an awesome channel I'm glad I found it
Welcome aboard!
I just recently rebuilt a 9020 dumpster PC. I put in a 4790K and 32GB of RAM to start. For the Power Supply and Video Card, Dell actually made an RX-580 (though it's a standard non-overclocked card) and a 365W "upgraded" PSU with a 6-pin PCIe plug. It does work, but it comes really close to the limits of the power supply. I will put in a better supply and card later on, but it's enough to start for me. The sad part is to some extent, my 9020 SFF tends to work slightly better, despite it getting pretty warm.
For this machine you do need more than 16 GB ram max, 32 is just not needed and a waste of money in most cases (unless you need it for things other than gaming). You could live with 16 GB easily in 99% of cases, with absolutely no difference in switching to 32 GBs, you can also add in a 600 Watt with additional room just for comfort with 80 plus silver rating, and if possible add 2 cheap 120 fans intake and out, for GPU it is good, however you could also have a slightly stronger GPU such as 4050, or the very-strong-for-your-machine RX 6700, which might be an overkill upgrade which might be bottlenecked by the CPU, if don't already have an SSD it will make a huge difference (not in gaming mostly, but rather in getting a fast machine, it's night and day).
will an a750 gpu work well with the 4790 cpu?
Will the Asrock Radeon RX 7800 XT Challenger or Sapphire Radeon RX 7800 XT PULSE graphics card (2 fans) fit into the case without unnecessary removal of the disk cage?
Asrock -267 mm
Sapphire-280 mm
im 13 and your channel has inspired me to build a pc and get a dell optiplex 9020 and I put a gtx 1650 in it and it works well! im thinking of adding that cpu and also adding a better power supply. so thanks for making these vids. :)
Awesome! I love hearing this!
i just got a new case today for a 9020 and it looks really good with green rgb and also i got 32gb ram in the mail still and its a good upgrade i put an rx 580 in (not 2048sp)
Im looking to upgrade the graphics card from intel hd 4400 to some rtx does it run on 2 gb graphic card or like it lags? i have optiplex 7020 btw\
@@PCTechHustle I have one question. do you think an intel core i7 4790k would work? I heard that it does, but I also heard that it doesnt, so idk.
@KIGE12 yes it would
Bro Nice video can You make a new video changing the box and cooler cpu?
Whelp, now on the route to upgrading my optiplex 7020, i bought it remanufactured for gaming but good lord its so slow i was going to just buy a whole new pc but since i found this video, its gonna be way cheaper to do this, so thanks for getting this video out there! Gonna be ordering parts soon, already got my pc torn apart 😂
Glad you found the video helpful!
Nicely done!
im so late to this and idk if this'll be read, but how'd you connect the power to the GPU? I never researched that much and am just surviving off of the MSI Aero (2gig 😔) card from another OptiPlex video, so if you ever do get to this is there a more in-depth analysis of anything not covered/missed in this, including the GPU power?
Edit: Despite this your channel is literally amazing, and its the backbone to any PC stuff I'll actually be able to afford so I thank you for that ❤
good stuff love the old dell upgrade videos
Thanks for watching!
I bought a 9020 mt and put a i7 4790 with 16gb ram with an rx 560, downside is I didn’t know it only takes a few different styles of ssd so I have to go return it, but also the internet pcie sits just under gpu so no place to put one, I have been running Ethernet but still slow on this 9020 ???
Bought same like this optiplex
Last week used. Change the psu, removed the drive cage to make room for the gpu, put gtx 1080, ssd and viola! Runs faster than your grandpa!
Heck yeah!
14:11 dude just took a good bite of that cable xD
Do wucha gotta do!
@@PCTechHustle i mean yeah why not
I have the same computer and I use an asus USB-BT400 usb adapter for bluetooth to a Vizio sound bar and it crackles and sounds like crap, I tried running cmd sfc /scannow and it's still a nightmare, any pointers on how to correct the sound problem? I also have a lenove ideaflex pad5 with built in Bluetooth which works great however it's a low end non gaming computer, will a displayport to hdmi work to fix the sound problem scapping the Bluetooth???
Still rocking my i7 2600 dell optiplex with a 1060... almost time to upgrade tho😂
I'm tempted to pick up one of these little cases for a retromod. Is the OEM motherboard a standard uATX part that you can swap out with a modern motherboard, or is it yet more Dell reinventing the wheel in square?
Stand-off pattern is mATX, but the replacement motherboard headers will require modding or adapters.
do a video where you fully max out the Optiplex to where it does not bottleneck thanks love the vids
Haha! This is what I basically did in this one! Though I will be publishing a summary of this video and it’s benchmarks soon!
Can the power supply built up run gtx 750?
The hustle man strikes again!
Always be hustling! I can't wait to see this thing rip some games apart! Thanks for watching!
Alright! Nice build. A couple things. A Corsair CX750M PS will fit with no case mods. I run two Dell 9020s one the SFF (a2000GPU) and one the MT (RTX 2060 GPU). One runs a 4790 at 3.6ghz. The other (the MT) runs a 4790K at base clock of 4.0. The non-K tends to stay boosted to about 3.8 ghx. (very nice.) The K variety stays around 4.3 / 4.4 ghz. And that's awesome. It DOES feel just a little snappier. Makes a real difference in the 1% of brand new games that still run on 4 cores 8 threads but need all they can get from the CPU to feed the GPU. A request if you're interested. THESE Dells are great! But Microsoft seems think they are not worthy of Windows 11. (BOO!) Would you mind installing Windows 11. Seeing if there's an idiotic watermark, compatibility problems long-term. That sort of thing. So we can keep these very capable systems alive and kicking. Because they kick! :)
I’ve had W11 installed on my 3020 since March with no watermark. I did get the watermark on a cheap HP laptop.
I just destroyed my case by putting a gtx1080 into mine. The horror... The horror.... I going to have nightmares for years. That poor HD cage put up a hell of a fight.
You know it’s riveted in? You can drill those out to make things easy 😜😜😜
Its harder than the videos say
@@PCTechHustle
This dudes a straight legend
Well thank you very much!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I have a Dell 5060 Tower. Would i have any problems with performance if i install a MVNe M.2 from a different brand of computer ?
So the rx6600 xt doesn’t require and pcie adapters to the motherboard and you can just plug it into the graphics slot? Sorry I’m new to this and was wanting to put one into an Optiplex 9020 i74790 that I have sitting around.
I use the exact same GPU, PowerColor RX 6600 XT Hellhound and I don''t need the USB 3.0 cable extension. You plug that cable to the motherboard header last, after installing GPU.
I was wondering about that. I bought a 90 degree adapter for my T1700, because I converted it to AM5. I’m guessing that he just wanted extra clearance.
فI thank you very much because you provided a great help to me. I bought a graphics card and I did not know how to install it because the power adapter does not support 24 pin ❤❤❤
I remeber one year ago having that Dell optiplex with a gigabyte radeon rx 580 8gb and it really surpirse me how well it ran the mayority of games. Good old times.
how did you fixed it?
Did you upgrade psu? The standard is 290w and it’s nowhere near enough to run on high games. At least it’s not in my 7020
@a1ankaymusic watch the video to find out!
I did. And asked a particular question in the comments below if you don’t mind answering ? My only question was did you use a standard atx psu ? Everyone’s telling me I have to use tfx power supply and they suck. I have already ordered the proper adapter (24 - 8)
@@a1ankaymusic it was an standard ATX PSU the only thing I had to buy was the adapter 24 to 8 pin to connect to the motherboard
I have a Gigabyte P500B PSU, it’s 550W and 80+ Bronze and it’s the exact same dimensions as the stock PSU, no removing latch or anything needed
Nice! That’s the way to go!
Hey man. I love your video and it helped me out so much. I just got a 7020 with the i7 and 32 gigs of ram for around 150$… mine is the mini tower. You also have the mini tower version, correct? I replaced the existing gpu (2gig I forget the brand) with a rx 580 (8g) but am having issues running some games, because of the psu im guessing. Everyone on Reddit says I can’t use an atx power supply because of intels proprietary connectors, but I’ve learned you can use a 24 to 8 pin adapter to connect. They also said I have to use a tfx power supply but obviously they only go so high power wise, and it’s very limited selection. I’m looking to install at least 500w maybe 700w. Is the psu you installed a standard atx? Thank you for your video and help!
I will also add that like you, I had issues with the ram slot tabs blocking the gpu. So I actually had to cut the plastic shell off in a wedge shape so that the gpu would fit 💪
A standard ATX power supply will work just fine. 500w too is more than enough for an RX 580.
The 9010 mt with just a 1660super and 600w psu upgrade is a decent little power house for $200
For sure!
sir can i put a gtx 1660 super in optiplex with i7 4770 cpu
and with 450w Psu?
Just got an optiplex and was wondering why the USB 3.0 wasn’t working after installing a GPU. THIS WHOLE TIME I THOUGHT THAT WAS FOR THE DISK DRIVE 😭 Thank you so much for a solution!!
Glad you found the video helpful!
I am on a 9020 using a 1650 with an i7 4790 via the stock psu and it's working fine 🙂 16gb 1600MHz ram and 220gb ssd with 2 hdd of 500gb
Lovely to see ur videos as always
Nice! Thanks for watching!
stock psu you say? what cables did you need to buy? i dont feel like upgrading my psu
Great. I'm using 1660
With the stock psi, I added a sata extender as we only get 4 and I needed more for extra fans and pcie pin
For using a new case,I added a 8pin extender and 4pin power extender
Are u using stock psi for 1660. I have a 1660Super but not sure if stock psu can handle 125watts from my 290W psu
Does the removal of the latching system not affect the support of the GPU? Is it still held in position?
Great video BTW.
No it doesn’t. I think I failed to mention you can screw the GPU into the side of the chassis like any other PC case.
@@PCTechHustle ah perfect. No worries there then. Thanks for replying.
@@PCTechHustle ????? WHAT
I bought optiplex 9020 with xeon 1231 v3 only for 80€ with gtx660 not bad deal, i have to make some minor upgrades like a more ram etc.
That's a pretty solid deal! I would recommend for sure upgrading the GPU when you can, that model in particular NVIDA does not release driver support for any longer.
@@PCTechHustle yea that is in to do list 😅 i build home server 👍
@PCTechHustle
Question, with the stock power supply what is the 4pin connecter coming from the stock PSU for?
CPU
That Segostep unit looks quite similar to some lower end Corsair. Likely the same OEM.
Yeah not sure I would trust it.
Very nice , I have in my dell optilex 9020 an i5 4590 and RX560 4gb (single fan from XFX) . I want to upgrade it . I have in it some refurbished PSU 80+ gold 600/700W (Some known brand but cant remember rn) . I want to do 2 upgardes on it : the cpu and the gpu. Also some more storage would a nicer. Now I have 120 gb SSD + 1 TB HDD , but I want to switch to 1 TB SSD + 1 TB SSD
Nice! Good luck with your upgrades! Hope this video helped you plan it out!
No latching system removal needed, if cpu cooler was removed and entry path adjusted.
I upgraded my son's GPU a year or so ago, I've had his old rx580, two 8gb sticks and a good psu just collecting dust. Gonna order an Optiplex and put that stuff in it. I have ROG Zephyrus laptop but I wouldnt mind having a desktop as well
Nice!
Just an FYI for your viewers, the Be Quiet! System Power 10 series of PSUs, from 450w-750W, have the exact same measurements as the original Dell 290W PSU. They fit like a glove. Only drawback is that they are completely non-modular, so you have to do some cable management, but you retain full function of your latching mechanism. 👍😏
Thanks for the info!
@@PCTechHustle No problem. We Dell Riders have to stick together. Merry Christmas. 👍😏
Which Rtx gpu can you do instead of the rx 6600 XT?
Is it able to play all current games on high settings and 1920x1080 pixles res at around 60 fps, if yes ut is just great.
Most of them yes. Just depends on which game.
does it supports igpu(hd4600) of i7 4790.
does it gives display with igpu.
Thank you. Great video! I have an Optiplex 7010 MT and want to upgrade my graphics card and thereby need an upgrade of my PSU. Bought the AMD RX 6600 XT (Hellhound) graphics card and an TT Smart BM3 650W psu, but I get problems already when upgrading the psu. Anytime I install it and connected all power cables, my dell power Button only blinks 2x2 orange (Faulty psu or faulty psu cable connections). Tried both: with and without new graphics card. When I reinstall the original psu back into the system, everything works fine - system starts up (without new graphics card).
Do you have any hints for me what I should think of or what I might do wrong?
If the PSU works in another PC, it’s the adapter.
Watched a ton of videos and trying to get a solid answer. Purchased a 7050 mt. Don't mind upgrading psu. What's the best bang video card to install? One that won't be bottlenecked by pci e bus speeds.
I know rtx a2000 is best low profile option that doesn't require new psu but even used the 12gb version is hovering around $400-450 due to these youtube videos.
Any 3060s that'll fit? They seem to be a little cheaper. Sorry for the questions I haven't modded a pc in 10 years. Getting old now!
My $104 7050 came with i7 6700, 24gb ram, dual video cards(r7 450 and qvns 310 ) plus a tiny ssd I gotta swap out.
Might be a bit late but 1650 doesn't require a psu upgrade if you can get one that doesn't have a 6pin and with a psu upgrade a 1660super/ti, GTX 2060 or a amd rx580, Rx 5700 just look out for clearance issues with the bigger cards
@@obtains decided on rtx a2000. Was $250 on amazon.
Do I have to buy a new motherboard or still keep my DDR4 motherboard, I have a 7010
Can you make a video how to upgrade a refurbished Dell optilex 7060 with an i7-8700 👀 would be interesting 👀👀
I could... but the problem is there isn't as much can be done with those newer optiplex models. Dell started to lock them down after the generation seen in this video. They made them more proprietary with less physical space internally. The best most people can do is slap in a PCI-E slot powered card only and call it a day.
I’m having problems with my dell optiplex build such as it not picking up my monitor brand and whenever I try to put my hz above 60 it ends up glitching out my screen but the monitor can handle 165.
10:59 would it be more simple to put some black tape or tuck tape on
Is this any good?
Refurbished Optiplex 7060-T Icore I7
8th gen 8700 (3.2ghz)
16 gb ddr4
512 GB M.2 NVMe SSD
UHD graphics 630
Windows 11 pro 64 bit
I hope this is a good machine, as I really don't know computers, and just really cobbled together bits and pieces of what i read was good from different sources.
Do you need to have an adapter for the cpu power?
No it’s just a standard 4pin
So I am a maker and my laptop which was a beast, cannot process the slice from lychee on large prints. Not knowing too much about computers. I bought a dell rgb online. And it can’t even render the slices. I can’t buy a 3k$ pc. What can I do to the optiokex to be able to work for my 3d printing software? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
will a vega 56 [nano] works?
I would've paired Optiplex or Lenovo/IMB equivalent 4790/K with 1660s or even 1080 given you can make space for it... For 1080p built, it should utilized 85-93% of the CPU which give it room to manage background apps while pushing 100% of GPU in running games... Sweetspot babeh... Cheers! 🍻🍻🍻
I put a agv500 power supply and a geforce gtx 1600 and when i try to boot it up it’ll keep me on a black screen with a _ on the top right blinking can anyone help me out?
Is there another power supply that will work with this build ?, this one is sold out on Amazon .
Yep! Check the video description, I have alternatives linked.
what dit you put in the 4 pin slot on the motherboard outside the 8 pin adaptoptor ?
I am assuming you are referring to the EPS power at the top left of the motherboard. That is the connection that provides CPU power. On this kind of Dell it’s simply a 4 pin connection.
I've got an 890 and can't move it to a gaming case because the motherboard ports are in the wrong position. If you look at the back of the case the ports sit on the left, on mine the sit on the right. So be aware
What model motherboard is OEM in this PC?
Sorry dumb question but im new to PC gaming I have an optiplex 7020 that I started with, all I've done to it so far is slap a PSU, more ram, SSD and a GPU. I was interested in upgrading CPU but I was wondering will that same cpu u used in the video work for me? 😅
Yes you can use the same CPU I used.
if i already have a video card on this model, which type of wireless wifi/bluetooth card can i use? would any PCE-i work?
Yeah pretty much any pci-e card should work fine. I typically buy those $20ish dollar cards on Amazon
@@PCTechHustle thank you for the quick response!
I bought a mt 7040 with i5 6500 and 8GB I’m trying to upgrade to a graphics card that work’s hopefully 4gb with psu that it comes with I think 249 or so but I have a budget I need it to play 5m form my anxiety I don’t know how to speed up the pc either but for now that’s all I need later I might pass it down and afford a newer one I hope if you can’t help me I would be so happy I asked someone else but that think they are like a movie star thank you for time
What size power supply should I buy in Canada for this build for 100$
wouldn't putting a gpu in a lower bus help woth bottlenecks? as you've got the systems and gpus, could you test this theory out for me... I have
always wondered.
i have optiplex 3020 I don't need the usb extension you recommend from the 13:31 for my GPU is small is a fan looks good
3020 has standard header connectors.
16:55 hey can you guide how to remove the Drive bay
I just pulled out three Optiplex from the dumpster at work. I took the best one an optiplex 3080 with an i5 10500. I removed the motherboard and all the components and mounted it to a half inch piece of plywood and put in a used 6600 xt. i then used a SATA to 8 Pin adapter to power the graphics card. Highly recommend against doing this but in this application it just barely worked. I'm stoked that the computer came with a solid state drive already installed. 6 core + $20 ram upgrade + 6600xt is badass for a free pc even in 2024
Hah! Nice!
Did you need to update bios before upgrading cpu from i5?
Nope! 😃
Try to make video about turn Optiplex 7000 tower to gaming pc