@@todderbert Yes! I believe the 65W version can also handle a non-t processor. And you can also use the copper heatsink from the Elitedesk 800 G3 65W on the 35W version.
Just a dumb idea: How are temperatures with and without the fan shroud ( the little black plastic thingie as you call it )? I could imagine preventing a lot of hot air being reflected back into the case by the ventilation grille makes a difference under full load.
@@handmedowntech It will make a difference. You could measure it by the temp sensor on the NVME :) Those cases are so small that heat injected back into the case can be difficult to get rid of. Unless you have the vented top. Though I'm sure you don't have to worry since most people will not be pushing these CPUs past 50% on a regular basis.
The parts numbers dont mean much physically. What I believe it is, it a BIOS difference. The Elitedesk will have the extra UEFI modules etc needed to support a 65w TDP CPU and extra fan. The Prodesk will be missing these features. So you get a sad face putting a 65w in one. The Prodesks just dont know what to do with 65w. It could be a difference in the VRMs etc on the board. But I doubt it. As the boards look identical in all other respects. If the Elites and Pro motherboards and are physically and electrically identical. Only adifferent BIOS and faceplace does make it a lot easier and cheaper to do market segmentation. As opposed to having to make mods to the boards. Once I put a vPro listed CPU into my Prodesk 600 G3s, The vPro worked as normal. So that stuff is all there. Edit. Just saw you vid abut putting a 65w into a Prodesk.
I'd have to agree with you on the parts. I suspect you could swap mobos pretty easily except for what you noted on the BIOS. Cheaper having similar parts.
Noticed the Elitedesk 35W model there has a second fan header for the SSD Tray from the 65W.
Yes! It is also mentioned in his Elitedesk 800 G3 35W vs 65W video that you can install the fan + bracket from the 65W version into the 35W.
@@antiewaste3303 Cool :) I'm rocking a bunch of these, and it is nice to know I have options.
@@todderbert Yes! I believe the 65W version can also handle a non-t processor. And you can also use the copper heatsink from the Elitedesk 800 G3 65W on the 35W version.
If that's the one near the mobo screw then it's actually the header for the USBC Flexio.
@@handmedowntech I noticed too on mine, it is labeled as fan
Just a dumb idea: How are temperatures with and without the fan shroud ( the little black plastic thingie as you call it )? I could imagine preventing a lot of hot air being reflected back into the case by the ventilation grille makes a difference under full load.
Not a bad question. All of my EliteDesks are missing the shroud. Let me see if it makes much of a difference.
@@handmedowntech It will make a difference. You could measure it by the temp sensor on the NVME :) Those cases are so small that heat injected back into the case can be difficult to get rid of. Unless you have the vented top. Though I'm sure you don't have to worry since most people will not be pushing these CPUs past 50% on a regular basis.
The parts numbers dont mean much physically. What I believe it is, it a BIOS difference. The Elitedesk will have the extra UEFI modules etc needed to support a 65w TDP CPU and extra fan. The Prodesk will be missing these features. So you get a sad face putting a 65w in one. The Prodesks just dont know what to do with 65w. It could be a difference in the VRMs etc on the board. But I doubt it. As the boards look identical in all other respects. If the Elites and Pro motherboards and are physically and electrically identical. Only adifferent BIOS and faceplace does make it a lot easier and cheaper to do market segmentation. As opposed to having to make mods to the boards.
Once I put a vPro listed CPU into my Prodesk 600 G3s, The vPro worked as normal. So that stuff is all there.
Edit.
Just saw you vid abut putting a 65w into a Prodesk.
I'd have to agree with you on the parts. I suspect you could swap mobos pretty easily except for what you noted on the BIOS. Cheaper having similar parts.