Lots of good details in this video, thanks. I have a question though, with the 3020, if you were to swap over the Dell fans and USB/Audio panel, would it fix the issues with the alerts on boot? I'm asking because I'd like it to be a seamless boot without having to press any keys, but I want to get a slightly bigger ITX-sized case so I can run a decent GPU and better PSU.
It's been awhile, since I've had my hands on any of these. I will gladly make a video of a complete transfer when I come across a good deal on a few of them. 😊
Just swapping my 3020 into a larger case as the GPU is too big. Was looking for the pin outs and you helped a lot. Thanks. Is there any way to remove the power button error?
That’s a motherboard out of a Dell Precision T1600 ironically I have the 3010 and Precision here with me and the T1600 has a 5pin cpu connector. The 3010 has 4pin. I bought those same connectors from china and the cpu fan attempts to spin for like a milla-second and nothing.. at a loss my PC powers on without me hitting the power button.
I found that doing these dell optiplex case swap builds cost just as much as if I would piece together a mobo, cpu, cooler,ram, Hdd. Becuase I have to buy the adapters to get rid of the Errors not comfortable selling to a customer like that and not even sure if people would even care? What’s your take on it? Definitely looks fun and satisfying
For me it's much less expensive doing it this way. The only adapter I buy is the 24 pin adapter ,and the fan headers. The "errors" aren't really errors at all. Just an alert telling you something proprietary isn't there. As long as you're fully transparent about it I don't have any issue selling these systems. I always provide a video of the PC booting up and just how long pressing the "F1" key once sets then back time wise. We usually have a good laugh, and they pay much less for the same PC experience. Thanks for the comment.
@@stevenwilliams6638 I suppose you are right i haven’t done one yet but i would save much less if I did t have to purchase the adapter kit and the kits are for the minitower versions and desk top versions. But the sff versions are much cheaper but as stated by harbin who sells the kit it doesn’t work for the sff version. Maybe I’m just panicking thinking everyone cares about front USB ports and An error that takes few seconds of your time.
@@henrytom5824 yeah only use the 5$ power adapter for the sff Dells (3020's) again every single one if my customers hasn't minded pressing f1. On the 7010's I can see your point for sure. 18.99 for the kit from Harbin and 25$ for the board. Better off buying a standard board at that point.
@@keneil8505 if you wanted to use the stock cooler than yes it's all you would need. If you wanted to upgrade the fans as well ,you would need the fan header adapters 😊
🙌this video helped a lot i just bought a 3020 and was wondering if a case swap was possible
Lots of good details in this video, thanks. I have a question though, with the 3020, if you were to swap over the Dell fans and USB/Audio panel, would it fix the issues with the alerts on boot? I'm asking because I'd like it to be a seamless boot without having to press any keys, but I want to get a slightly bigger ITX-sized case so I can run a decent GPU and better PSU.
It would be great to see a step by step migration from DELL optiplex SFF into a MICRO ATX case, PLEASE!
It's been awhile, since I've had my hands on any of these. I will gladly make a video of a complete transfer when I come across a good deal on a few of them. 😊
Just swapping my 3020 into a larger case as the GPU is too big. Was looking for the pin outs and you helped a lot. Thanks. Is there any way to remove the power button error?
Non that I’m aware of :(
Hi Steven, excellent video! Question, what about the front usb ports for the case, any issues or works straightforward? Thanks
Works perfect!
so you cant just take eveyrhting out a dell optiplex 3010 and tranfer into a case that fits thos parts?
You absolutely can! No adapter needed for the 3010.
That’s a motherboard out of a Dell Precision T1600 ironically I have the 3010 and Precision here with me and the T1600 has a 5pin cpu connector. The 3010 has 4pin. I bought those same connectors from china and the cpu fan attempts to spin for like a milla-second and nothing.. at a loss my PC powers on without me hitting the power button.
Sorry to see your having trouble with your motherboard. I haven’t tried anything with anything from the precision series of motherboards.
Hi steven, so i recently picked up a 3020 sff, what size case would you recommend for a swap or do you have a case that you use?
Any atx case is fine, I do however prefer using a micro ATX case for these boards.
@@stevenwilliams6638 thank you for the responce :)
Wait what is it really that hard to recase a dell I did it and now my computer wont turn on but my dad did fix it
Hp Is a lot easier to get around the error stuff
with all the power led hd ld power switch etc, is it already in the case or do i have too buy it
Already in the case :)
I also thinking to change my case of my optiflex 3010 ,
can I use any kind of psu for my 3010? like my thermaltake 650w?
Yes it shouldn't need any adapters
@@stevenwilliams6638 thanks i really apreciate your help 😊
I found that doing these dell optiplex case swap builds cost just as much as if I would piece together a mobo, cpu, cooler,ram, Hdd. Becuase I have to buy the adapters to get rid of the Errors not comfortable selling to a customer like that and not even sure if people would even care? What’s your take on it? Definitely looks fun and satisfying
For me it's much less expensive doing it this way. The only adapter I buy is the 24 pin adapter ,and the fan headers.
The "errors" aren't really errors at all. Just an alert telling you something proprietary isn't there. As long as you're fully transparent about it I don't have any issue selling these systems.
I always provide a video of the PC booting up and just how long pressing the "F1" key once sets then back time wise. We usually have a good laugh, and they pay much less for the same PC experience.
Thanks for the comment.
@@stevenwilliams6638 I suppose you are right i haven’t done one yet but i would save much less if I did t have to purchase the adapter kit and the kits are for the minitower versions and desk top versions. But the sff versions are much cheaper but as stated by harbin who sells the kit it doesn’t work for the sff version. Maybe I’m just panicking thinking everyone cares about front USB ports and An error that takes few seconds of your time.
Save much more**
@@henrytom5824 yeah only use the 5$ power adapter for the sff Dells (3020's) again every single one if my customers hasn't minded pressing f1.
On the 7010's I can see your point for sure. 18.99 for the kit from Harbin and 25$ for the board. Better off buying a standard board at that point.
@@stevenwilliams6638 Yae that’s what I was getting at, atleast for me but Yae if I would just get the power adapter then it would be worth for sure.
Can someone pls put a link to to a backplate that works the one he put up won’t show up for some reason
where would you put a graphics card?
In the PCIE port 😊
Who else thought this was a short
In hindsight I should have held my phone in landscape orientation.
What is the first cable you are using
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Sir, when are you going to a do a step to step case swap video for Dell optiplex sff pc's🥲
As soon as I get more sff dells. 😊
@@stevenwilliams6638 Sir Williams would the power supply adapter be the only thing I need to be successful with the case swapping for my 3020 sff?
@@keneil8505 if you wanted to use the stock cooler than yes it's all you would need. If you wanted to upgrade the fans as well ,you would need the fan header adapters 😊
Just buy a CMOS battery for your F1 problem... 😁😁😁
That wouldn't clear these alerts.