Got one of these with i5 3570 & RX550 OC low profile for €120. For another 50, I added 8gb ram (16gb total) and a 480gb Kingston SSD (it has mounts behind the HD). Just finished RDR2 with 47fps average. Started Witcher 3 yesterday, runs perfect at 1080. Temps are excellent without any mods. Great little bargain gaming system.
I'm glad you found it helpful. Linux is an excellent option for older systems like these, I am running one on Debian with XFCE and it's really nice to use.
This is a really great video on getting to the harder to clean spots! I have a couple of these that don't work that I use to teach a class how to build a PC. They are super simple, only require a single screwdriver to disassemble or assemble. And they don't take much space for easy storage.
7:05 Don't forget to plug in the CPU cooler again so it has power.😺 Also it's probably a bad idea to blow any dust around the case with the CPU removed as dust will contaminate the CPU socket.
Planning on getting a Xeon quad core 8 thread 2.8Ghz/core CPU for my Optiplex 7010 SFF and am going to max out the RAM, flash the BIOS to add Xeon support and increase the memory support as the stock BIOS only officially supports Celerons, i3, i5 and i7 chips and a maximum of 16GB of 1,333Mhz DDR3 memory and I plan on upgrading to faster 32GB 1,600Mhz DDR3 memory in 4×8GB sticks. The next upgrade will be a low profile GeForce GT 1030 4GB GDDR5 graphics card. I also heard there are low profile GTX 550 2GB GDDR5 cards out there so I might look into getting one of those if the 1030's turns out to be too pricey. The storage upgrade is going to be a $30 1TB SanDisk Ultra 3D 2.5" SSD with a drive caddy adapter I got from Ebay for $4. The graphics card is going to be the hardest upgrade to source for me as the GT 1030's have recently gone up in price and my total budget for this build is $130 which includes the CPU, SSD, 32GB of RAM, and no more than about $40 for the graphics card.
Make sure you get a high quality one, and for that use case it would be better to get Display Port to HDMI because then it doesn't involve analogue to digital conversion which can cause image degredation.
Any intel pcie WiFi card would work fine as long as it's on a desktop low profile PCIe card since this computer doesn't have any dedicated mini pcie slot for wifi.
Something must be wrong with my Optiplex 7010. It has 10 USB ports: 4 on the front and 6 on the back. But only one of them is USB 3.0. 9 are USB 2.0. I could use another 3.0 port, but I don't know if there's anything I can do about it. Maybe something is hooked up wrong?
i cant open mine. i pull the side latch and it wont open, i pulled it so hard i hurt my fingers. im afraid if i pull it any harder im going to break the latch off
If you use a kit of 4 identical 8gb DIMMs there should be no issues. If different sticks of ram are used it also probably will work, but it may not run at transfer speeds as high as you'd expect because of mismatched timings and other things. My server 7010 is currently running 16gb with 4x4gb non identical DIMMs just fine at 1600mhz.
I'm not aware of any official power supplies that would be an upgrade but I presume you can purchase 3rd party power supplies that can fit in the same form factor. However I'm not sure of if they would be safe or reliable.
Unfortunately it's quite limited for storage upgrades, there is only one 3.5" bay for storage. I believe you can get mounts that let you replace the optical disc drive for a 2.5" drive mount, but otherwise I wouldn't recommend these systems as a multi-drive nas.
If memory serves optiplexes running 2nd gen intel processors don't support 3rd gen, but you can upgrade it to something like a i7-2600. The PSU will be fine because all trims of the same optiplex use the same PSU e.g, the i3 and i7 optiplexes use the same PSU
Check what the flashing code means using the manual which you can find on Dell's website, that will tell you what it is. I think the most frequent point of failure for these machines is the power supply.
@@matthewbanda816 Check the pattern of beeps and compare it to this www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-uk/000124830/dell-optiplex-and-vostro-beep-codes-and-error-messages
i5-3470 is a little too old and not as quick and because of this the lifespan is far shorter the modern CPU of 6,7,8 gen.. I would like to get rid of mine or give it away. I have a ThinkCentre tiny i5-3470T still works very well indeed and occupies a small space on my desktop. The current cost-effective USED SFF PC is based on i5 or i7 of 6th or even 7 th gen Intel CPU, you may be lucky, I found and bought mine based on i7-7700 from HP desktop SFF, Elitedesk 800.
There are still weaker processors being sold brand new today. A new gen Intel Pentium is as weak as a first gen i7 processor which is 14 years old. This 3rd gen i5 will still do fine for a regular home use computer
@@scellyyt I sort of thought so! Got a hold of a Dell 7010 MT but the case & front cover got damaged! It was a dumpster find. But it still runs. Has the i7 3770 3.4 Ghz.(S ?) (think that's the highest supported). Has Win 10 Pro. Thank you
Correction at 1:05 - It has 4x USB 2 and 2x USB 3 on the back
ok
Is posible to install dual lan card on this pc?
Yes, it has PCIe expansion.
@enriqueamaya3883 Very off topic but amen
Was just about to say but you nailed it
this is very detailed and very helpful for me because im tryin to build the same pc and it's my first time modifying a pc
Got one of these with i5 3570 & RX550 OC low profile for €120. For another 50, I added 8gb ram (16gb total) and a 480gb Kingston SSD (it has mounts behind the HD). Just finished RDR2 with 47fps average. Started Witcher 3 yesterday, runs perfect at 1080. Temps are excellent without any mods. Great little bargain gaming system.
Sorry, what's your video card?
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I appreciate the video. I have one of these and it runs Linux. Just going to upgrade the RAM nd your guidance is well filmed and very valuable. Thanks
I'm glad you found it helpful. Linux is an excellent option for older systems like these, I am running one on Debian with XFCE and it's really nice to use.
I appreciate this video. I just got one and want to clean it up and get it going. Thanks.
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This is a really great video on getting to the harder to clean spots!
I have a couple of these that don't work that I use to teach a class how to build a PC. They are super simple, only require a single screwdriver to disassemble or assemble. And they don't take much space for easy storage.
7:05 Don't forget to plug in the CPU cooler again so it has power.😺
Also it's probably a bad idea to blow any dust around the case with the CPU removed as dust will contaminate the CPU socket.
Hence I kept it in the socket. That also keeps the CPU safe from drops. And yes, the fan should be plugged back in again! 😅
Planning on getting a Xeon quad core 8 thread 2.8Ghz/core CPU for my Optiplex 7010 SFF and am going to max out the RAM, flash the BIOS to add Xeon support and increase the memory support as the stock BIOS only officially supports Celerons, i3, i5 and i7 chips and a maximum of 16GB of 1,333Mhz DDR3 memory and I plan on upgrading to faster 32GB 1,600Mhz DDR3 memory in 4×8GB sticks. The next upgrade will be a low profile GeForce GT 1030 4GB GDDR5 graphics card. I also heard there are low profile GTX 550 2GB GDDR5 cards out there so I might look into getting one of those if the 1030's turns out to be too pricey. The storage upgrade is going to be a $30 1TB SanDisk Ultra 3D 2.5" SSD with a drive caddy adapter I got from Ebay for $4. The graphics card is going to be the hardest upgrade to source for me as the GT 1030's have recently gone up in price and my total budget for this build is $130 which includes the CPU, SSD, 32GB of RAM, and no more than about $40 for the graphics card.
Instead of a GT 1030, why not get a low profile GTX 1650 or RX 6400
@@nickfury1279why a drive cady adaptor is needed? Is it manufactur specific?
thank you
you'll find using an old paintbrush versus a toothbrush will be safer for the parts and more efficient at knocking dirt/dust off
Depends really, I find paintbrushes are unable to brush off the more "stuck down" dust
Thanks for the video my friend very helpful.Tone UK
awesome vid. I want one of those pumps now lol. I use compressed air cans for my keyboard but it seems to leave a residue.
Make sure no liquified gas comes out, that would probably be the cause
i didnt know balloon pump is very useful like this.
Very nice vid
i ticked like 10 or even 15 of em from a trash container and i have only restored 4 of them... free profit for me,
That's the best
I got this desktop but I got a monitor that uses HDMI and now im trying to get an HDMI to VGA cable
Make sure you get a high quality one, and for that use case it would be better to get Display Port to HDMI because then it doesn't involve analogue to digital conversion which can cause image degredation.
You can also upgrade to hdd to a ssd
Yes but you'll need a 2.5" to 3.5" mount for it to not rattle about in the case because it doesn't have any 2.5" bays
On mine, there is a 2.5 ssd mount point on the back of the HD mount.
Edit: mine has a different layout to the video but it's also a 7010!
Hi I have same CPU. I want to upgrade the RAM up to 16gb so can you suggest me which should I buy?
If you are located in the UK I suggest Cex kits of ddr3, such as a 1600MT/s 2x8GB kit. This should be fine for you.
Ive put 4 4gb kits of ram in one of these. But only shows 8gb of ram installed . Is mobo only limited to 8gb
I do i have some of those pc i am using it now but thank you
My 7010 ssf i5 has a 320gb Samsung hard drive..
6 usb port have.... 2 x usb 3.0 4 x usb 2.0 in rear
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Good video. Which wifi card do you recommend to get wifi access?
Any intel pcie WiFi card would work fine as long as it's on a desktop low profile PCIe card since this computer doesn't have any dedicated mini pcie slot for wifi.
Something must be wrong with my Optiplex 7010. It has 10 USB ports: 4 on the front and 6 on the back. But only one of them is USB 3.0. 9 are USB 2.0. I could use another 3.0 port, but I don't know if there's anything I can do about it. Maybe something is hooked up wrong?
i cant open mine. i pull the side latch and it wont open, i pulled it so hard i hurt my fingers. im afraid if i pull it any harder im going to break the latch off
Is there a lock on the back? There is a little metal part that sticks out that can be locked to stop it from being open.
@@scellyyt yeah they put this round thing on the back that sticks out, i broke it off with some bolt cutters. and now i can open the latch easily.
is it possible to install a new mobo to that old dell pc case?
if you mean a motherboard of the same model, yes, but it does not support any standard motherboard sizes so you can't use it as a normal PC case
I got the 7020 sff for only 50 dollars (usd) on ebay and it has a i5 4590 with 8 gb of ram but no hdd
Not bad at all. You can loosely install an ssd in there and have a perfectly good computer.
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Seriously though very well made tutorial 👍
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Can the 7010 take up to 32 gb ram without issues?
If you use a kit of 4 identical 8gb DIMMs there should be no issues. If different sticks of ram are used it also probably will work, but it may not run at transfer speeds as high as you'd expect because of mismatched timings and other things. My server 7010 is currently running 16gb with 4x4gb non identical DIMMs just fine at 1600mhz.
Uhh can you put a ssd in the pc?
Noice video
I'm getting one with an i7! For 50 buckaroos
sound problem
is it possible to upgrade the psu?
I'm not aware of any official power supplies that would be an upgrade but I presume you can purchase 3rd party power supplies that can fit in the same form factor. However I'm not sure of if they would be safe or reliable.
I used a old dual core sff power supply in mine but needed a extended power lead to the mobo. I have a 790.
Hi is it possible to add an extra Sata drive? I have plans to turn this to a nas?
Unfortunately it's quite limited for storage upgrades, there is only one 3.5" bay for storage. I believe you can get mounts that let you replace the optical disc drive for a 2.5" drive mount, but otherwise I wouldn't recommend these systems as a multi-drive nas.
@@scellyyt ahh thank you so much mate.
@@scellyyt would you recommend any other machines to convert into NAS at this price point?
Can we add graphic card sir ???
Yes you can but it must be a low profile sized graphics card with a TDP of 75w or less
My Optiplex has i3-2100. Do you think I can upgrade to i5-2400 or even i5-3470 with the same PSU?
If memory serves optiplexes running 2nd gen intel processors don't support 3rd gen, but you can upgrade it to something like a i7-2600. The PSU will be fine because all trims of the same optiplex use the same PSU e.g, the i3 and i7 optiplexes use the same PSU
They're both the same socket type LGA1155 but your motherboard might not have a bios update to support it, might want to check that first.
I think I need to replace my ddr3 on my 7010 optiplex- (bigger version). It gives me that yellow light blinky thing.
Check what the flashing code means using the manual which you can find on Dell's website, that will tell you what it is. I think the most frequent point of failure for these machines is the power supply.
@@scellyyt i got 6 beaps, could it be faulty ram?
@@matthewbanda816 Check the pattern of beeps and compare it to this www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-uk/000124830/dell-optiplex-and-vostro-beep-codes-and-error-messages
@@scellyyt DIMMs not being properly identified or used - that's my problem with my situation......sooooo what does that mean?
@@matthewbanda816 Yeah that's bad ram then. Try reseating the sticks or getting suitable replacements.
i5-3470 is a little too old and not as quick and because of this the lifespan is far shorter the modern CPU of 6,7,8 gen.. I would like to get rid of mine or give it away. I have a ThinkCentre tiny i5-3470T still works very well indeed and occupies a small space on my desktop.
The current cost-effective USED SFF PC is based on i5 or i7 of 6th or even 7 th gen Intel CPU, you may be lucky, I found and bought mine based on i7-7700 from HP desktop SFF, Elitedesk 800.
If you're using Linux then older gens are still extremely good but the newer ones are good
There are still weaker processors being sold brand new today. A new gen Intel Pentium is as weak as a first gen i7 processor which is 14 years old. This 3rd gen i5 will still do fine for a regular home use computer
Can it be upgraded to Win 11?
You can hack windows 11 onto it but it's not supported, it's too old.
@@scellyyt I sort of thought so! Got a hold of a Dell 7010 MT but the case & front cover got damaged! It was a dumpster find. But it still runs. Has the i7 3770 3.4 Ghz.(S ?) (think that's the highest supported). Has Win 10 Pro. Thank you
How good or how bad are this 9010 for coding/programming?
it'd be perfect if you run linux on it, plenty of ram and a decent cpu if you upgrade it
@@scellyyt I'm running Linux on this machine. It's solid as hell!!!!!!!
can you install 2 hdd in it??
It only has one 3.5" hard drive bay, I think you can squeeze a 2.5" drive in the place of the optical drive if you get a special mount
Refrigerants? Compressed air and aerosol cans haven't used CFCs in over 25 years. What are you talking about?
You're probably right. I just wanted to justify me not having single use compressed air cans.
Terrible SFF. Stick to true Desktop ATX with room to work in it. I've always disliked Dell's SFF crap.
Different strokes for different folks
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@@scellyyt I agree
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