Hey hello. I am glad you did this , awesome dude! I been had the precision 3430 , same motherboard layout, but with a 8700... my issue was finding the right case; and you have fix my concerns on the front I/O...i probably will run a 10 or 20 series card... thanks again
Currently on a Optiplex 7040, but swapped it to a bigger case with GTX 980, 4tb WD black HDD, 250gb ssd etc. Whole build was £320 to buy. Need to replace motherbaord though, the weird form factor of the Optiplex made it sit weird in the new case and I have it held down by one screw loool
@@ZeRDTechGaming I moved house with this PC, I was sacred the motherboard would rotate and die during transit. One screw holding motherboard down is really sketchy but it is what it is, laying flat on it's side. I wish your video was about 9 months ago - I would've learned a thing or two, excellent video bro - new subscriber :) the GTX 980 was my dream card when I was in school and finally got my hands on one, budget PC build (i call it the ghetto build). Have a good day man!
lol one screw! that is scary. You should try to get a Z170 or any B150 that has some good VRMs. Thanks, I appreciate you watching. You know, as long the PC is working fine, it's all good in my book.
As someone who is recovering from an illness I'm really happy to hear you're better. God bless your recovery and looking forward to your future content
Nice video. I've heard it could be done, but honestly I don't see too many people case-swapping SFF Optiplexes. I think this is actually the first video I've seen someone DO it. Decent choice of video card, though it might be a little on the weak side when paired with 8th gen, Maxwell is still an acceptable choice in 2024. 17:07 I'm confused, if you cut the jumper doesn't that make it null and void? What's the point here? Also, isn't there a chassis intrusion switch? My 4th-gen (3020) has one. Does the 8th/9th gen model not bother with that? I mean, it's not a big deal, and you could ignore messages about it.
Thanks, I appreciate you watching. The GTX 970 graphics card may not be adequate for the CPU in question. A GTX 1660 graphics card would be a more suitable option. In regards to the pins, severing them will enable the computer to boot and circumvent the security measures. Conversely, if the metal remains intact, the PC will be unable to power on.
Hi, you were indeed correct in a way. I tested it with another jumper cap that I did not cut. The PC still booted and bypassed the error codes just like the one I cut. Lol It seems I do not need to cut them anymore. I appreciate your feedback.
Hello,Since i am new to computers,can i ask you a few help questions? Firstly,after i install the dell motherboard,will i need a adapter or anything to connect it to the power supply or the pc case/fans? Second,will i get any errors? Third , do i just plug in the power cable in the pins?
Yes, you will need power adapters if you are using a different power supply. You will need a 6-pin to 24-pin adapter. As for fans, it's better to have a case that comes with a fan hub or controller. For the front panel, you will need to connect the 2 USBs to USB 3.0 ports. To avoid getting an error during boot, you have to jump the power pins like I did in the video. I recommend re-watching the video because I explained everything in detail. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask. I appreciate you watching
I found a jumper cap inside my old motherboard qnd its the exact same thing as yours so can i use that one? And can you please make a video on installing rgb strip lights inside the case,thank you bro 💓
I wish i could get into this fusion of gaming pc and office pc but at my place the price of a office pc is the same or not higher than 2nd gaming pc T_T
Of course. If the price difference between the two options is insignificant, it would be more advantageous to opt for the gaming PC. However, the ultimate decision should be based on your specific requirements and preferences in the market.
Hey man. Love the video! I have a few questions. After jumping the power button and plugging the case power button in. Does it show the power button failure error that requires you to press f1? Thanks!
Thank you very much, and I appreciate you watching. As long as you put a jumper cap on, it will not show. 17:03 Also, the reason I cut it is so that the PC doesn't turn on by itself.
what an amazing tutorial im gonna case swap my dell optiplex 9020 SFF im gonna buyt he pin connector's and stuff an upgrade is gonna cost me 200$ im trying to use my 1050ti and hopefull get a 2tb SSD :) im gonna case swap into my corsair 4000D case :)
That's awesome! A Corsair 4000D is a very nice case. One suggestion, get a 1TB SSD and save the money for a better graphics card. Like a Gtx 1660 Super or Gtx 1070.
@@ZeRDTechGaming 1tb ssd is what i was looking to get except i need 2tb for making thumbnail's and gaming maybe some video editing and the gpu i have rn is a gt 1030 ddr5 (there is alot of bottleneck thanks for suggesting the 1660 super and 1070 will definitely look into it
@@ZeRDTechGaming yeah true u would at least need another fan for the top u could get the thermal right 3 pack of white fans so u could fit it at the bottom asw
When I leave it uncut, as soon as I turn the power supply on, the PC will automatically turn on by itself. Also, the CPU fan won't stop spinning even if I turn off the PC. Maybe it's just the Sama Case.
I have a Dell OptiPlex 7070 small form factor pc and I am upgrading everything to a gaming pc. My questions are about the power supply and the 24 pin to 6 pin. Can I use the same power supply you use and the adapter and not fry my motherboard?
@@ZeRDTechGaming Oh I bought a Cooler Master case and bought a ARGB splitter hub and when I connected it via SATA power it didn’t turn on what fan hub can I buy? Because the case didn’t come with a fan hub and the motherboard doesn’t have a ARGB or a PWM system fan header it only had the cpu fan cooler header
Hello,how did you connect front fans to the mobo?does it have like pins for the fans or you used a molex to 4pin fans switchers/conncetors?i want to build something like this so im a little interested
olá muito bom ajudou muito excelente parabéns. tenho um dll optplex7070 e também quero por uma placa de vídeo mudar gabinete e a fonte e o seu vídeo foi perfeito pra tirar minhas dúvidas obrigado
That only occurs if your power supply comes with an 8-pin CPU power cable. Simply plug in the other 4-pin connector instead of the one you connected. Also, I will make a short video to help you out.
@@ZeRDTechGaming ah ok! I do have extra PSU's I can try. My current PSU i have is a 8pin one that doesn't separate. Thanks for the tip!! I will try that tonight.!
Thanks man i am like depreased idk how to discribe it lol, there’s no solution you’re the best thanks man, is that also works on dell optiplex 7040 i am wondering if that’s works, does the audio also will work with this 2 usb adapter and sadly I can’t afford for the power supply can i use usb to sata for the front fans of the case sorry for the bad english
The PC case that I used in the video came with a fan hub because the Dell motherboard does not come with any fan headers besides the CPU fan header. Another option is to use a fan splitter and plug it into the CPU fan header.
I'm sorry, I misread because you said it's an i5 13th gen, but it's a 7010 i5 3rd gen. Actually, yours is way easier to case swap because your motherboard is a regular mATX. All you have to do is get a case like the SAMA in the video, a power supply that's if you want to use a GPU that requires any power connector.
I need someone to help me I don't know much about PC and I want one for my son and just cuz I don't know much about PC I don't with one to get there's different opinions on a lot of people
Certainly. Could you please provide me with your budget range and your son's age? This information will enable me to provide you with more tailored recommendations.
$500 to $600 would be a great budget for those games and future-proof. Also, I'm currently in the process of building a PC that can play all those games.
Hi, sorry, just to know I stop, watching the video because of integrated subtitles. It's sad because I like watching dell Optiplex content on RUclips but it's to much distraction for me to see moving subtitles (btw I'm not a native english speaker)
Although you have a valid point, it seems that the motherboards available on eBay are priced at $50 and above. Furthermore, it is understandable to question the need for purchasing a new item when the current one is functional and serves its purpose.
I love the Swaptiplex. I hope to post mine soon.
Thanks. I'll be on the lookout for the video and thank you for watching.
@@ZeRDTechGamingi have dell optiplex 7060 can i swap the motherboard and case?
@@kliqmc Sorry for the late reply. Which Optiplex do you have also which form factor?
Looks nice, I didnt know about the USB to front panel header split cable. The IO shield hack was creative too. Good job.
Thank you and I appreciate you watching. Yeah, the USB splitter is a big help. Lol the IO shield I tried.
this the most priceless, valuable videos of them all
Damn I did this 2 years ago. Nice to see more people doing this 🎉
awesome build, i’m planning on doing a Optiplex build soon
Thanks! and good luck.
me rightnow optiplex pc turning to gaming ❤❤
lol
How did it go?
Lol
thanks for the video
You're welcome and Thanks for watching.
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Hey hello. I am glad you did this , awesome dude! I been had the precision 3430 , same motherboard layout, but with a 8700... my issue was finding the right case; and you have fix my concerns on the front I/O...i probably will run a 10 or 20 series card... thanks again
Glad I could help! and thank you much for watching. With the 8700 an Rtx 2070 will be able great match.
Currently on a Optiplex 7040, but swapped it to a bigger case with GTX 980, 4tb WD black HDD, 250gb ssd etc. Whole build was £320 to buy. Need to replace motherbaord though, the weird form factor of the Optiplex made it sit weird in the new case and I have it held down by one screw loool
my 7040 is I7 6700, 16gb ram and 128gb m.2 SSD
lol yeah, Dell really nailed it on how weird they make these motherboard look. I like the Gtx 980 still a very good card.
@@ZeRDTechGaming I moved house with this PC, I was sacred the motherboard would rotate and die during transit. One screw holding motherboard down is really sketchy but it is what it is, laying flat on it's side. I wish your video was about 9 months ago - I would've learned a thing or two, excellent video bro - new subscriber :) the GTX 980 was my dream card when I was in school and finally got my hands on one, budget PC build (i call it the ghetto build). Have a good day man!
lol one screw! that is scary. You should try to get a Z170 or any B150 that has some good VRMs. Thanks, I appreciate you watching. You know, as long the PC is working fine, it's all good in my book.
You are too underrated
looks awesome, nice video keep going you have my sub
Awesome thank you! Will do.
W vid, Vid Suggestion building a budget gaming pc under $300 using ali express parts, except for the Psu and Case
That's a cool idea, I will see into it.
@@ZeRDTechGamingdirty 🐒 🐵 😂
awesome!
Thanks!
Nice bro im upgrade my pc too.
Awesome! and good luck.
As someone who is recovering from an illness I'm really happy to hear you're better. God bless your recovery and looking forward to your future content
Thank you very much. I appreciate it and will continue making content. I wish you the best of health and a speedy recovery.
Ignore all em haters! You are the best
Would love to own a pc someday 😊
You should look into budget builds they're cool
Te felicito, busque varios videos similares a este, y mucha gente no tiene el valor de hacer el cambio. Buen video.
Thank you very much, and I appreciate you watching.
Nice video. I've heard it could be done, but honestly I don't see too many people case-swapping SFF Optiplexes. I think this is actually the first video I've seen someone DO it.
Decent choice of video card, though it might be a little on the weak side when paired with 8th gen, Maxwell is still an acceptable choice in 2024.
17:07 I'm confused, if you cut the jumper doesn't that make it null and void? What's the point here?
Also, isn't there a chassis intrusion switch? My 4th-gen (3020) has one. Does the 8th/9th gen model not bother with that? I mean, it's not a big deal, and you could ignore messages about it.
Thanks, I appreciate you watching. The GTX 970 graphics card may not be adequate for the CPU in question. A GTX 1660 graphics card would be a more suitable option.
In regards to the pins, severing them will enable the computer to boot and circumvent the security measures. Conversely, if the metal remains intact, the PC will be unable to power on.
Hi, you were indeed correct in a way. I tested it with another jumper cap that I did not cut. The PC still booted and bypassed the error codes just like the one I cut. Lol It seems I do not need to cut them anymore. I appreciate your feedback.
i saw a 4090 in the background some time in the future will you add the 4090 to this build? it would look amazin
Sadly the case is too small for the 4090 but that will be cool.
Imagine having a consumer motherboard in your elite gamer build
I do have one but I save it for another build.
Bro you have to uplode shorts for more subscriber🤩😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊you are making good🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks. I will, I'm preparing couple for this video.
@@ZeRDTechGaming ok 😊
I just had a Thermaltake Smart 750W die in my daughter's P.C. luckily the video card and MOBO were undamaged, it died 6 days out of warranty.
It is quite unfortunate that the warranties for these products expire just before they cease to function. I am sorry to hear about this situation.
wow
i love mine , just put a heatsink on the exposed power controller chip boom smooth
That's awesome!
nice video 💪🏻
Thanks!
Would love to see Lenovo swap next!
Nice tutorial bro! Gonna do this too
Thanks & have fun.
Hello,Since i am new to computers,can i ask you a few help questions?
Firstly,after i install the dell motherboard,will i need a adapter or anything to connect it to the power supply or the pc case/fans?
Second,will i get any errors?
Third , do i just plug in the power cable in the pins?
Yes, you will need power adapters if you are using a different power supply. You will need a 6-pin to 24-pin adapter.
As for fans, it's better to have a case that comes with a fan hub or controller.
For the front panel, you will need to connect the 2 USBs to USB 3.0 ports.
To avoid getting an error during boot, you have to jump the power pins like I did in the video.
I recommend re-watching the video because I explained everything in detail. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask. I appreciate you watching
Ok thanks
@@ZeRDTechGaming But I bought a different motherboard and it has 24 pin thingy and my power supply also supports 24 pin so it's ok?
That's great! That means you're all set and won't need any adapters.
@@ZeRDTechGaming what bout the jumper thing will I need it?
I found a jumper cap inside my old motherboard qnd its the exact same thing as yours so can i use that one? And can you please make a video on installing rgb strip lights inside the case,thank you bro 💓
I wish i could get into this fusion of gaming pc and office pc but at my place the price of a office pc is the same or not higher than 2nd gaming pc T_T
Of course. If the price difference between the two options is insignificant, it would be more advantageous to opt for the gaming PC. However, the ultimate decision should be based on your specific requirements and preferences in the market.
Hey man. Love the video! I have a few questions.
After jumping the power button and plugging the case power button in. Does it show the power button failure error that requires you to press f1? Thanks!
Thank you very much, and I appreciate you watching. As long as you put a jumper cap on, it will not show. 17:03 Also, the reason I cut it is so that the PC doesn't turn on by itself.
what an amazing tutorial im gonna case swap my dell optiplex 9020 SFF im gonna buyt he pin connector's and stuff an upgrade is gonna cost me 200$ im trying to use my 1050ti and hopefull get a 2tb SSD :) im gonna case swap into my corsair 4000D case :)
That's awesome! A Corsair 4000D is a very nice case. One suggestion, get a 1TB SSD and save the money for a better graphics card. Like a Gtx 1660 Super or Gtx 1070.
@@ZeRDTechGaming 1tb ssd is what i was looking to get except i need 2tb for making thumbnail's and gaming maybe some video editing and the gpu i have rn is a gt 1030 ddr5 (there is alot of bottleneck thanks for suggesting the 1660 super and 1070 will definitely look into it
God bless you this video helped me so much! I'm giving you a shout-out since I have 8k+ subs and I want you to get famous.
Thanks, I appreciate it very much and let me know how everything goes. Also, I will do more optiplex to help out.
Thank you sooo much@@ZeRDTechGaming
Do you wanna collab? I can help us both get famous together lol
@@ZeRDTechGamingalso everything I ordered for the pc will arrive in 3 to 2 days so I'll let you know how it goes.
Sure that will be cool
Icl it would have been cool if u tried to keep the blower cooler although there was no space
I would but it requires me to remove the back fan completely because the case is small.
@@ZeRDTechGaming yeah that was the problem although u could place the fan at the top right?
I tried it, but it doesn't look right to me because the green motherboard inside the white case and the 1fan on top.
@@ZeRDTechGaming yeah true u would at least need another fan for the top u could get the thermal right 3 pack of white fans so u could fit it at the bottom asw
Why was the Jumper Cut and fixed for Power Switch
When I leave it uncut, as soon as I turn the power supply on, the PC will automatically turn on by itself. Also, the CPU fan won't stop spinning even if I turn off the PC. Maybe it's just the Sama Case.
Does your usb 3 port work plugged into the card reader header like that?
Unfortunately, it does not work, but the regular USB 2.0 works when I plug it into the USB header at the bottom of the motherboard.
bro LS swaped a dell
lol
I have a Dell OptiPlex 7070 small form factor pc and I am upgrading everything to a gaming pc. My questions are about the power supply and the 24 pin to 6 pin. Can I use the same power supply you use and the adapter and not fry my motherboard?
Yes, you can. Everything I used in the video will work. Also, just make sure to use a case that comes with a fan hub to make things easier.
@@ZeRDTechGaming Oh I bought a Cooler Master case and bought a ARGB splitter hub and when I connected it via SATA power it didn’t turn on what fan hub can I buy? Because the case didn’t come with a fan hub and the motherboard doesn’t have a ARGB or a PWM system fan header it only had the cpu fan cooler header
Hello,how did you connect front fans to the mobo?does it have like pins for the fans or you used a molex to 4pin fans switchers/conncetors?i want to build something like this so im a little interested
The Sama PC case comes with a fan hub/RGB controller to connect 4 fans. Also, the motherboard only has one header, and it's for the CPU.
Which case do you have?
olá muito bom ajudou muito excelente parabéns. tenho um dll optplex7070 e também quero por uma placa de vídeo mudar gabinete e a fonte e o seu vídeo foi perfeito pra tirar minhas dúvidas obrigado
Thank you very much. I'm glad I could help. Thank you for watching.
may i ask what do you use for your video wallpaper?
Moewalls.com or search for Moewalls live wallpaper
Did you use matx case too?
Yes, the case is a Micro Atx from Sama.
Does the headphone jack on the case work?
Unfortunately no, not the audio. In the past I used a Moswag a USB to 3.5mm Jack Audio adapter
$60 buys an RX 580 8gb, a much better option than a geforce 970 4gb.
Yes, definitely. I was planning to do the video with an RX 5700 but unfortunately I got scammed. The graphics card didn't work.
How did you do about usbs front panel?
In the video at 22:34, you will see what to get. You can buy the two USB-to-USB 3.0 cables.
But how does it run wish showed that.
i have another question where can i plug in usb 2.0 and hd audio?
Just search for USB 2.0 to Motherboard USB. As for the audio it's on the expensive side
what is the small IO board at 16:10 for?
Thank you for taking the time to watch. That is the fan hub and RGB controller that is included with the case. To control the lighting on the fans.
what do you use for the overhead shot?
I bought a phone tripod on FB Marketplace for $15 and I put on a chair lol
@@ZeRDTechGaming can you show us lol
hi Zerd,i used an i5-8600 wit no boot. i vsee yours works w/ i5-9400t, should i be using 9th gen on this board?
Which Optiplex model do you have?
If it's the 7060, it will work with the 9th Gen CPUs. Also, update the BIOS first before upgrading the CPU.
@@ZeRDTechGaming 7060 sff looks same as the one you're using.
@@ZeRDTechGaming Thank you my friend. I'll try that.
Good luck and you can do it.
Can an optiplex 3070 Mt be transfer to an atx PC case?
Certainly, they are indeed a bit easier. The process remains the same.
can i do this with a 3060 SFF motherboard?
Yes, definitely.
Does your psu and gpu stay running when you shut down the pc? Mine is doing that not sure why. I have to unplug it to completely turn it off
That only occurs if your power supply comes with an 8-pin CPU power cable. Simply plug in the other 4-pin connector instead of the one you connected. Also, I will make a short video to help you out.
@@ZeRDTechGaming ah ok! I do have extra PSU's I can try. My current PSU i have is a 8pin one that doesn't separate. Thanks for the tip!! I will try that tonight.!
@@ZeRDTechGaming I tried connecting the othe r4pin connector as you suggested but didn't work. For now i'll just shut off the psu when i shut down
Also, try unplugging the 6-pin to 24-pin cable because that worked for me. I will order another Sama case so I can help better.
@@ZeRDTechGaming unplugging that to kind of reset it? I will try that tonight and will let you know. thanks!
Is there’s a way that i can use the front usb and audio port?
Hi, thanks for watching. Yes, you can. I spoke about it exactly at 22:36 in the video.
Thanks man i am like depreased idk how to discribe it lol, there’s no solution you’re the best thanks man, is that also works on dell optiplex 7040 i am wondering if that’s works, does the audio also will work with this 2 usb adapter and sadly I can’t afford for the power supply can i use usb to sata for the front fans of the case sorry for the bad english
Yes, it will work for all the optiplex that requires it.
Is it the same process for a 7050 sff
Yes, 7050 and 7060 are literally the same.
@@ZeRDTechGaming ok thank you 🙏
how do you connect the new fan into the motherboard?
The PC case that I used in the video came with a fan hub because the Dell motherboard does not come with any fan headers besides the CPU fan header. Another option is to use a fan splitter and plug it into the CPU fan header.
@@ZeRDTechGaming is it possible if I use a 4 pin to sata adapter and plug the fan in my sata socket? Will that work?
Yes, that will definitely work too
@@ZeRDTechGaming aight! Thanks for the replies, hopefully things goes as planned ^^"
It will. Also another is a sata to a 4pin header
Hp compaq 6200 pro sff help please
Is there something wrong with your PC?
What’s the case called?
Sama Q5 ARGB White
Pls can it fit a 4090
Unfortunately no, the case is too small.
Can this work in a 2nd gen i7 vpro
What model is your PC?
@@ZeRDTechGaming dell optiplex 990 and I think it's a sff
Also, is it a small sff or a full tower or a thin client?
@@ZeRDTechGaming it's a sff
@@ZeRDTechGamingsmall sff
is that work for all of dell optiplex sff models ?
Yes, the ones that support 6th gen to 9th gen CPUs.
@@ZeRDTechGaming i have a optiplex 7010 sff with i5 13th cpu, just want to ask, what size of case i should swap, ATX or MATX ?
I would rather you buy a 3rd party motherboard instead because you will benefit from upgrading to a better CPU in the future.
@@ZeRDTechGaming My budget is not very good, I need to find a temporary solution, and I think, asking you will help me
I'm sorry, I misread because you said it's an i5 13th gen, but it's a 7010 i5 3rd gen. Actually, yours is way easier to case swap because your motherboard is a regular mATX. All you have to do is get a case like the SAMA in the video, a power supply that's if you want to use a GPU that requires any power connector.
Does it work for 5050?
Yes, it's the same motherboard with the 7060.
@@ZeRDTechGaming thankyou, I will try it soon and let you know how it goes, God bless you
i cant believe what games u can play on that pc i have 1660 super and gta5 is very bad
A 1660 Super is a pretty good card and way better than a Gtx 970. What CPU and Ram are you running it with?
@@ZeRDTechGaming ryzen 9 3900x 32gb drr4 3200, i can plat red dead redemption 2 on ultra but struggle with gta5
That's some great specs but the Gtx 1660 Super is too weak for the Ryzen 3900x a Rtx 3060 or 3070 will work well with.
@@ZeRDTechGaming i know i want now make upgrade i think maybe rx 7700 or nvidia 4060 i will go on 16gb
I need someone to help me I don't know much about PC and I want one for my son and just cuz I don't know much about PC I don't with one to get there's different opinions on a lot of people
Certainly. Could you please provide me with your budget range and your son's age? This information will enable me to provide you with more tailored recommendations.
@@ZeRDTechGaming his 10 and he want to play games like warzone,fornite and other games I don't remember
$500 to $600 would be a great budget for those games and future-proof. Also, I'm currently in the process of building a PC that can play all those games.
Hi, sorry, just to know I stop, watching the video because of integrated subtitles. It's sad because I like watching dell Optiplex content on RUclips but it's to much distraction for me to see moving subtitles (btw I'm not a native english speaker)
Sorry about that it's because 20% of viewers watch my videos with subtitles. I'll add non moving ones next time
@@ZeRDTechGamingwhen you are generating the subtitles you can chose to import the srt file and later upload it to the video on RUclips
@@hamzaodt3515 Thanks, I didn't know that. Will definitely next time.
@Nobodycares392 yes me too I have no problem with it , I just gave him a small trick that might be useful or not
Just needed a different motherboard would have been cheap enough 9ff ebay
Although you have a valid point, it seems that the motherboards available on eBay are priced at $50 and above. Furthermore, it is understandable to question the need for purchasing a new item when the current one is functional and serves its purpose.