Dell OptiPlex Cheap Gaming PC Buyers Guide

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@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
Using one of these older Dell's to build a gaming PC might surprise you. You can check out the entire build process where I turn one of this into a gaming PC that beats out a console for the same money. Also, I've made an updated video talking about the current prices. Check it out for some alternatives to an xx20 with an i5, since they're selling for absurd prices currently, as of (Aug. 2020). Part 1: Adding A Larger GPU: tinyurl.com/uj82olm Part 2: Adding A Little Airflow: tinyurl.com/r4zubgk Part 3: 4th Gen i5 GPU Selection Guide: tinyurl.com/sal243q Part 4: The Build: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ-4h2OtfLWhhs0 Part 5: Windows 10 For Free: tinyurl.com/roazlrv
@wilsonbatuyong1147
@wilsonbatuyong1147 5 жыл бұрын
I so excited for this upcoming video.i have optiplex 9020 i7 pc.thanks in advance.
@Ivory805
@Ivory805 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve been wondering do I need a monitor with a VGA cable to use this pc
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
@@wilsonbatuyong1147 Well, the next video is up about removing the HDD cage to install a bigger graphics card and I'm filming the next video on installing a front fan for better airflow.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
@@Ivory805 If you're not going to add a dedicated graphics card you will need a VGA or DisplayPort cable. There are adapters that will go from VGA to DVI or DisplayPort to HDMI, which would be my recommendation. If you're going to add a dedicated GPU, most have HDMI and DisplayPorts. Lower end cards still have DVI. However, I'm not seeing any that have VGA on them anymore.
@djditty8012
@djditty8012 5 жыл бұрын
Great timing finding this video. I’m going to pick up a couple 9020s tomorrow! 👍
@linuxlol3609
@linuxlol3609 2 жыл бұрын
After two years and price jumps, this video and screw it, this whole channel is still extremely useful on this topic, mainly with the hardware itself since prices have changed, but also what prices to look out for. It even helped me to understand that older generations aren't worth it. Thanks a lot, earned a new subscriber.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful.
@elmarko9051
@elmarko9051 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, only 3 minutes in and you've provided more and better information than most other videos on this exact topic. Good Work!
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I really appreciate that and I'm glad you found it useful.
@frankimaserati1395
@frankimaserati1395 5 жыл бұрын
Fr I’m ignorant to these desktop.. super informative for a big dummy like me 👍👍 I just pick up 7020 sff
@galvestonco.rcenthusiast1890
@galvestonco.rcenthusiast1890 4 жыл бұрын
@@frankimaserati1395 me too!!!
@Wimmle
@Wimmle 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely
@onairtechnologies6529
@onairtechnologies6529 4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, thank you.
@harveydarvey4585
@harveydarvey4585 5 жыл бұрын
I got a 7010 DT with an i7 and 8GB of RAM that was only $140. Even included all the cables, keyboard, and mouse.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
That pretty good. I really wanted to elaborate on the xx10's with the 3770. For a little more money, the 3770 will blow away the Haswell i5's. It does have a few compromises still, but I bought one and I plan to go over how to get around the SATA and USB3 slots blocking the GPU.
@urmomsahoe1
@urmomsahoe1 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheGameBench Looking forward to that video.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
@@urmomsahoe1 I think I'm going to tackle that one just after the new year.
@rockrecordreport7136
@rockrecordreport7136 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheGameBench This relates to the comment I just left about the 7010 being still a desirable box over any that are limited to 16Gs of ram. Please go into the 7010 towers (not SFF of course) details, and let us know if this is just not up to the 7020 in too many other ways. My investment into new PSUs and GPUs is worth it to me if I can move them to other Dells as I see a deal on a better new used Optiplex.
@wimpiepieterse1228
@wimpiepieterse1228 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for you video. I have a 7020 that was hit by lightning. I had it tested, and it's said only the motherboard. I have to choose between a 7020 with I5 and 9020 with I7 and $75 difference in price (I already have the I7 CPU). Your video makes it clear there's not much the 9020 does more so my choice is made. Thank you for clearing up the muddy waters. Incidentally you were also my coach to mod the original 7020 to fit the Nvidia 1080 and your instruction was my masterpiece. Thank you kindly.
@21April853BC
@21April853BC 5 жыл бұрын
I’m a new subscriber. I just saw the title of the video, and I knew I had to watch. I haven’t purchased a PC in over 15 years. I just purchased a Dell Optiplex 780 minus of the power cord and the HDD for $20. I added an old legal copy of Windows 7 Pro, a 240gb SDD, added 8 more gd of DDRAM up from 4gb to a total of 12gb and now I’m upgrading the current dual CPU to 2 Quad Q9650 3.0 Intel Core GHz 12M 1333MHz 4-Core Processor for $23. The MOBO also have four slots for ram. It surprisingly has a fast boot up speed. I due plan to build a really sweet rig but this old Dell is just for fun and for general surfing and school even though I have a few laptops. This is my learning PC because I’m study for a COMPTIA A+ cert and other skill sets. I also upgraded my video card to a none exciting 2gb Radeon RX550 too. Overall I’m happy but I realize this is not a gaming rig but it can do emulation of course. Once I workout a few bugs this old Dell will be gtg and even better!
@Diastro
@Diastro 5 жыл бұрын
How many watts does your power supply carry?
@WellBeSerious12
@WellBeSerious12 4 жыл бұрын
Too long before upgrades, you missed out alot (properly used English contraction).
@jade007z
@jade007z Жыл бұрын
Finally one video with All my questions answered! instead of seeing like 20 videos You are Awesome! Thank you for this! 👏👏👏
@phiksit
@phiksit 4 жыл бұрын
One point you missed about the 7010/9010's is that it's one of the last systems to support XP drivers. So if you want to run older games you could configure a dual boot to run XP and a newer OS as well.
@dennisdales7504
@dennisdales7504 4 жыл бұрын
Ordered an Optiplex 7020 from Newegg and got shipped a 9020 with a 128 gig SSD instead. Only 4 gigs of RAM but I'm waiting on 8 gigs of DDR3 1600 in transit. I put in a GTX 1650 OC from Palit. Even with the limited RAM I do have I'm running Fallout: New Vegas at ultra detail settings at well over 100 fps in 1080p. I'm using a legacy 42" Toshiba Regza as my display and it works incredibly well. The entire cost? 475 bucks CDN which is less than the price of a PS4 Pro in Canada. I'm adding more storage next week as soon as I can get some extra SATA cables shipped. Thanks for getting me back into PC gaming my friend. Stay safe and all love from Canada.
@jameswarner7435
@jameswarner7435 4 жыл бұрын
Subscribed! Every question and concern I've had about these affordable computers was addressed in this one video, and that is something that dozens of others here on youtube don't even attempt to do! I am beyond impressed by the amount of incredibly useful information included in this video. This no nonsense, practical and intelligent approach to modern computing is exactly what i've been looking for. Thank you so much for sharing this valuable knowledge with us and please keep up the excellent work! I appreciate the effort you're putting into these videos far more than i'm able to express in this comment. BRAVO!
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I really appreciate that. That's exactly what I started making these videos. Seemed to be so much misinformation, and left out information.
@zellar1
@zellar1 5 жыл бұрын
I have been doing Dell Refurbs for a while now and I have done 5 now and this video is the most comprehensive I have seen....good job!! Thanks
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I really appreciate the positive feedback.
@chasbader
@chasbader 5 жыл бұрын
I just picked up 4 different optiplex units for $50 each. Lots of businesses get rid of them because they are out of warranty, but that's not a problem for us, is it?
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
*looks up from cracking open a brand new GPU... Damn right!
@jammygiinger625
@jammygiinger625 4 жыл бұрын
Did you find them on a website or go around to local business asking?
@chasbader
@chasbader 4 жыл бұрын
@@jammygiinger625 looked for keyboards on craigslist. Saw the computers when I showed up. Asked him how much...
@datnoob9095
@datnoob9095 4 жыл бұрын
WHERE DO YOU BIY THEM FROM 😥
@chasbader
@chasbader 4 жыл бұрын
@@datnoob9095 I picked them up on a very touristy island. Go someplace with lots of hotels and start asking around the local E-cycle shops. All these PCs are now out of warranty so the hotels ditch them ASAP. It's all a business write-off for them so it's our gain. They work great.
@josevalacanikaibau7094
@josevalacanikaibau7094 3 жыл бұрын
I've been looking around for someone to provide detailed info on low-budget Dell PC. I've just picked up a Dell 7020 with i7 and 8GB ram with 1TB HDD for $90fj. I've just installed a GT 430 with 2GB ram as that is the only CPU that I could afford as PC parts in Fiji are just daylight robberies and online shopping is not an option here. All I can do is watch these kinds of videos and dream of what parts can help my build "it's free". Thank you for all the info you have provided. Just earned a new subscriber
@secondsystems3479
@secondsystems3479 5 жыл бұрын
Niq here. Pretty detailed and in depth. As a budget conscious guy, I love these kinds of videos. Keep em coming!
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
Hey man! Thanks! I should have the build video put together in the next few weeks.
@stronghamster1560
@stronghamster1560 4 жыл бұрын
ayy we have the same name lmao
@erichkohl9317
@erichkohl9317 4 жыл бұрын
The first adventure I ever took into these OptiPlex machines was a couple years ago when I bought a 780 for about $100, added an additional 4 GB of RAM and threw in a GT 730 graphics card. Put Linux on it and it's still running. (I know a GT 730 isn't all that great, but it plays old compatible Steam games decently enough.)
@skootles1
@skootles1 4 жыл бұрын
This incredibly informative video helped cement my choice of a 9020 I7-4770 for my first build- a video editing machine without spending the big bucks. I wanted something I could use to eventually make a new system out of, minus the motherboard, ram and chipset. The opti appears to have the most user friendly case and most upgradeable system of all the older computers. Thanks game bench guy!
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@todderbert
@todderbert 5 жыл бұрын
Got a 9020 with an I5-4590 with 4GB and a 2TB Drive for $130 shipped. Upgraded the Ram to 16GB with some sticks I had and plan to run some distributive computing and possibly some low end GPU gaming with a 1050Ti. The only issue I had is that the fans run way too slow. I took a simple six channel NZXT fan controller I had lying around and put it in the 5 1/4" bay. Wired the fans so that the RPM could still be read on the MB. Now I have full control on the case and CPU fan. These Haswell chips are great. I would suggest applying new thermal compound for the CPU. Mine was dried up and brittle.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
I found it's hit or miss on the thermal paste. Some I've gotten have been super dried out and some were still soft enough to be usable. I always replace it regardless and I'll definitely be pointing that out in the build video.
@MIDNIGHTCRAFT355
@MIDNIGHTCRAFT355 4 жыл бұрын
Recently bought a 7020 with an i5 for $10
@IPlayKindred
@IPlayKindred 4 жыл бұрын
U lucky son of a human
@AnthonyFuxUp
@AnthonyFuxUp 6 ай бұрын
I got a 3020 for 20 😔
@ZacharyNoah
@ZacharyNoah 3 жыл бұрын
I recently bought a Dell OptiPlex 7020 SFF PC from eBay for approximately $200.00, and it initially came with the following specs listed below. CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 Quad-Core Processor at 3.60 GHz RAM: 8GB DDR3-1600 HDD/SSD: 500GB 7200RPM hard drive GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4600 OS: Windows 10 Pro (64-bit) I later spent some additional money on upgrades. First, I upgraded the RAM to 16GB, with future plans to further upgrade the RAM to a maximum of 32GB. I also salvaged a 1TB solid state hybrid drive from one of my older non-functional systems, but then I bought a 1TB solid state drive, and with my trusty SATA to USB 3.0 adapter, I cloned my Windows 10 partition from my hybrid drive to my new SSD. The last thing I upgraded was the graphics card, and the particular card that I chose was the ZOTAC GeForce GT 730 Zone Edition with 4GB DDR3 VRAM, as it's the most affordable 4GB graphics card that I could find. With the upgrades in place, my Dell OptiPlex 7020 performs very well with general tasks (Web browsing, watching videos, listening to music) and resource-intensive tasks (video editing, photo editing, animation). As for gaming, I'm more likely to play older PC games from the 1990's via DOSBox and ScummVM.
@heyrellic
@heyrellic 5 жыл бұрын
tried this experiment a couple of months ago, i went to a local news paper business that were throwing away Optiplex 990 machines with an i7 2600. I bought a 430W PSU and an RX480 from Craigslist for $70, bought a new 256GB SSD for like $25, and 2 additional 4GB sticks of DDR3 ram for 16GB total, and bam; gaming PC. It was a fun project. I gave it to my nephew as he'll get much more use out of it than I ever will though.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
Yep, I will say that the 2600 and the 3770 are the exceptions to the older systems. Especially when they're throwing them away. When I first started doing this, I was doing it with the intention to flip them, but I've been having a lot of fun doing it. It also keep me from building new builds that I don't need. Almost every one of them I've sold were to kids as their first gaming computers. It's pretty fun.
@MrSecondchancebro
@MrSecondchancebro 5 жыл бұрын
Playing BL3 on an i7 2600 1050ti no need to buy a psu, plug and play baby.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
Yep, I have an HP G1 600 SFF under my workbench. I put a 4690 in it with a 1050 Ti. Thing doesn't pull more than 180 watts at max load.
@heyrellic
@heyrellic 5 жыл бұрын
I was inspired once more. Got myself a 1050Ti today for $40 which require no power cable, lets see where this will take me
@williamkeltner5119
@williamkeltner5119 5 жыл бұрын
After almost giving up on my 9020 conversion I just wish someone could have mentioned that Netframe with several additions must be installed on Windows to properly install chipset and audio drivers with the 'entry point error'. Damn.
@RetroPiero
@RetroPiero 4 жыл бұрын
So going to Thrift Stores has really paid off for me this last week. I got that SAME Dell Optiplex 9020 shown in his video at a thrift store for $20, even took a pic of the price tag before removing it. Came with, -16gb of ddr3 -i7 4770 -dvd rw drive No type of Hard drive but I didn't care. Next I went on offerup and found a nice 600w EVGA PSU for $30 And I couldn't believe this one. On offerup too, a Radeon RX 580 8GB for $90 + shipping The 580 made me go drill off the HDD bay to make it actually fit inside. Now I have this sweet budget gaming pc for less than $130 The hunt is long but worth it in the end no less.
@codybroken
@codybroken 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great comprehensive video! You said the 7020 & 9020 use the Q81 chipset, didn't you mean Q87? BEST EBAY BUYER ADVICE EVER: "...patience...you're going to have to wade through alot of crap to find a good deal..." Soooo true, but with patience, persistence and diligence you can find some epic deals.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
Holy crap! I can't believe I did that. That's a huge typo. Yes, the Q87 chipset. Thanks for pointing that out. And that's so true with eBay. Patience and persistence is the key to getting good deals in eBay.
@ThomasTheTankEngine22
@ThomasTheTankEngine22 4 жыл бұрын
FINALLY SOMEBODY WHO GOES IN-DEPTH AND EXPLAINS EACH SYSTEM NOT JUST THE CARD
@ChristopherR96
@ChristopherR96 5 жыл бұрын
Hello! Thank you for providing this incredibly informative video. Last night I won a bid on eBay for an Optiplex 7020 for approximately $108 including shipping. The machine does not have neither an HDD or caddy in its case, nor a power cable, and I did not want to begin regretting the purchase at that point. Personally I did not want to interpret these missing components as serious issues, as the machine-according to the seller-had been tested beforehand, and is in virtually mint condition. As for the seller, they are reputable and the auction or purchase is supported with buyer protection. Fortunately I have a spare power cable laying around, but I had been searching on eBay for Optiplex 7010 HDD caddies since this one is missing, although I do hope that I can find a cheap one. The machine is equipped with a proprietary 3.30GHz Intel Core i5-4590 and 8GBs of RAM. It has no dedicated graphics card, and the machine instead uses its integrated graphical hardware. I just wanted to ask you, though, whether or not you personally thought that this purchase at its price point was worth it at all, and whether you thought that any further maintenance would be necessary before operating this machine.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
I've spent as much as $120 on these with a HDD and 8GB of RAM with i5's. I would say you didn't get a bad deal. Adding a HDD is cheap. You could find a 1 to 2TB drive for $20 to $30. I also highly suggest adding a 250GB SSD for about $30 as it really will make it feel like a newer computer. As for the HDD tray, I remove the HDD cage so I can put whatever GPU I want in these, but you can find the trays for pretty cheap on eBay. Also, if you want to add more RAM, another 8GB is about $15. I think it's totally worth it. If you're gaming, you can toss a dedicated card in there and with all these upgrades, have spent under $300 for a decent gaming computer. You can run up to a 1060 off the factory power supply with a SATA to PCIe adapter. I feel like that's wroth it and to get a similar system with new parts, you'd be looking at a Ryzen 3 1200 and the cheapest it would come in, is almost $600.
@Marcus_Cordeiro
@Marcus_Cordeiro 4 жыл бұрын
Made a great purchase ... Here in Brazil I found an HP ProDesk for 104 dollars without HD and ram, but I had SSD and 16GB ram Here spare. HPs are also good ... But of course there is a lack of a graphics card and a decent font, but still, it's worth it!
@SaintMiles99
@SaintMiles99 3 жыл бұрын
Proper Information, LOVE IT . Thanks bro this was super helpful 👍🏽
@fooferbob9230
@fooferbob9230 5 жыл бұрын
I have always ignored the other videos for just the reason you cited. Thanks for this guide. It is just what I needed to advise my broke ass friends who want a entry-level game pc.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
Haha! That's awesome! I'm glad it was useful.
@TofuInc
@TofuInc 4 жыл бұрын
Got a 7020 SFF Optiplex off eBay for $49 shipped. Added 32Gb of ram, an i7-4785T, a LiteOn 256 M2 Sata drive (via an adapter), along with a Quadro P1000 AND a Quadro NVS 510. Using it to drive 9 23in Monitors. Extremely compact, low power and crazy cheap for what it will do.
@tomcraftdonkey2285
@tomcraftdonkey2285 5 жыл бұрын
A few reasons to also consider an optiplex 9010 is because it has a 24 pin motherboard connector insted of an 8 pin one. I know you can get adapters, but this stuff adds up. If you are going to upgrade it to an i7(third gen) , it is a good amount cheaper than an i7 for the 9020, which won't perform much better for the price. The power supply doesn't matter because anyone who is going to upgrade will be getting a new one. The sata ports getting in the way of the Gpu is no big deal because you can get right angle connectors. I'm sorry for being rude earlier. I'm just saying that you shouldn't necessarily just avoid the 9010.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
No worries, and those are fair points, but I should say that the 7010/9010 are worth it if you can get them at a better price than a 7020/9020 with an i7, so 3770 vs 4770/4790. Yes, the difference is rather marginal, but when they're about the same price, why not go with the xx20 and save some hassle. I would totally consider a 9010 for the right price... around $170 as you can get around the SATA ports USB port with adapters, but that's going to cost you more than the 8-pin to 24-pin converter. I will say that I am looking for a 7020/9020 with a 3770 to do a video to talk about this, where I'm going to point all this out. I still would flat out avoid Ivy Bridge i5's however.
@dnix4
@dnix4 4 жыл бұрын
Your literal my favorite person on earth after watching this
@encycl07pedia-
@encycl07pedia- 4 жыл бұрын
You're* literally* Earth* this.*
@ovjee_1534
@ovjee_1534 4 жыл бұрын
@@encycl07pedia- this isn't a spelling bee
@encycl07pedia-
@encycl07pedia- 4 жыл бұрын
@@ovjee_1534 It's not the Idiot Bee, either.
@ovjee_1534
@ovjee_1534 4 жыл бұрын
@@encycl07pedia- bro I could hear that in a kindergarten
@ΑντώνηςΖαντερίου
@ΑντώνηςΖαντερίου 4 жыл бұрын
My gaming pc is an optiplex 7020 with an i5 16gb of ram an msi 960 gt 4gb a 650 watt lepa psu and a 250 gb samsung evo ssd. until now zero problems and runs very fast. its worth every penny i put on it.
@SikhDestroyer
@SikhDestroyer 4 жыл бұрын
Only just come across your videos, but enjoying how 'to the point' you are
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I really appreciate it.
@SonofaFritzFilms
@SonofaFritzFilms 4 жыл бұрын
I've spent hours researching this subject, and yours explained more than any of that time and other videos. Thanks so much!
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad I could help.
@SonofaFritzFilms
@SonofaFritzFilms 4 жыл бұрын
The Game Bench and I appreciate your more recent videos on the subject! Watching em now, thanks again for all the info. Got a new sub!
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
@@SonofaFritzFilms Thanks! I really appreciate it!
@vinniecorleone62
@vinniecorleone62 5 жыл бұрын
I didn't realize you changed your channel name until I happened to spot you in the thumbnail or beginning. Good to see you back making content.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. This one took quite a bit of work to get done. Far more than the type of videos I was making. I should be able to streamline things and hopefully get them up more often. I saw your update and I hope things are starting to get better for you.
@vinniecorleone62
@vinniecorleone62 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheGameBench Thanks, major life changing things on my end, my back is really bad waiting for surgery & I've lost the use of both legs from it. My wife's younger brother just died who she was very close with & his wife is in very poor health, so we may be raising his kids in Idaho down the road if things don't get better. Because of this I've taken some time away from YT. I love your subtle production values on your video, the various bullet points neatly lined up on the left side of the screen look top notch, terrific job editing & arranging your main points, quite impressive bud.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man. I used to stress out way too much and now I feel like I'm doing much better even without focusing on trying to be perfect. And man, that kills me to read that. I'm so sorry and I want you to know I'm really pulling for ya'. Sucks that it's come to surgery, but hopefully it can give you back your mobility and quality of life.
@ryantorpea6960
@ryantorpea6960 4 жыл бұрын
Man this is incredible. So much fat to trim here, you’ve made it sooo much easier and more clear. It’s a convoluted market for these now that there is so much content about it being a “gaming computer”
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I really appreciate it.
@sameershah-ye9qc
@sameershah-ye9qc 5 жыл бұрын
This guy is legit awesome 👌😍. He does the explanation way better than others. This is a hard working man..
@hjpinternet1244
@hjpinternet1244 Жыл бұрын
Thank You ! This info was exactly what i needed 4 years later ! 😊
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench Жыл бұрын
Though... if I were to make a new video with recommendations... I'd suggest looking at the HP Z240.
@hjpinternet1244
@hjpinternet1244 Жыл бұрын
@@TheGameBench Thanks for reaching. will have a look
@nathannewman8254
@nathannewman8254 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, helped me buy my first entry level gaming pc.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@jabencalas2174
@jabencalas2174 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched almost all of your videos on the Optiplexes multiple times, and they gave me the confidence to make my own budget gaming build. Thank you very much for the hard work you put into your videos!
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! And there are more on the way.
@TOSStarTrek
@TOSStarTrek 5 жыл бұрын
Looking to make a DVR for my TV and this looks like a perfect option.
@WellBeSerious12
@WellBeSerious12 4 жыл бұрын
An ITX PC, 'Android box', HTPC, or 'Smart TV device' (Amazon Fire TV Stick, others) are better options. Or 'Mini PC'.
@JudeTheYoutubePoopersubscribe
@JudeTheYoutubePoopersubscribe 4 жыл бұрын
@@WellBeSerious12 full windows is always a better option.
@cpa2mba1
@cpa2mba1 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the guidance. I just bought a Dell Optiplex 7020 MT Intel Core i5-4590 3.30GHz 12GB RAM 2 TB HDD Win 10 Pro for $100 plus $28 shipping. They said it has 1600Mhz RAM - but it did not. eBay Seller is shipping 1600Mhz RAM now. Great job.
@ishe570
@ishe570 5 жыл бұрын
I just want to give a big THANK YOU for this series. This was my first time building a PC. My job gave me an old 3020 with a i5-4590. Mostly everything was easy to install except the GPU. I bought the MSI Radeon RX 570 8 GB after I read a comment on the comments, which led me to remove the HD bracket. This couldn't have been possible without your help. You earned yourself a new subscriber. Thanks again.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I'm glad you found it helpful.
@ishe570
@ishe570 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheGameBench you're welcome. I'm looking forward to the build episode. I want to pop in an extra HDD at some point and I'm curious to see where I could put it.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
@@ishe570 Well, I put it in the 5.25" bay right below the optical drive and I mount the SSD to the side next to the front fan. I just need to film A-roll and edit and it'll be ready to upload.
@dustin2867
@dustin2867 4 жыл бұрын
hey! how’s ur pc doing? i’m planning on getting a 3020 too, what fps did u get? and was the rx 570 a good gpu?
@ishe570
@ishe570 4 жыл бұрын
Donut hey, my PC was running well but I ended up selling it for another pc. FPS was a mixed bag depending on the titles. I was able to play Fallen Order at 60 FPS in medium settings but it ran really hot (55C CPU - 62C GPU). It’s capable but you want to make sure to open the lid to allow air to escape.
@akurenda1985
@akurenda1985 5 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if you covered it because that was a lot of info, but if you're replacing the PSU on the 7020 and 9020, they have proprietary connectors for power instead of 20/24 pin power. You'll need an adapter to make another PSU work. I recently transferred a 7010 over to a flashy RGB case. The video card restriction is REAL. Kind of limited to a 470 mini ITX and a 1060 Zotac Mini for cheap options. I loved this video and this was extremely detailed for anybody looking for a foolproof guide. Great content. You have earned a sub.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
Yep, I covered that briefly in the video. Something I definitely intend to expand on with future videos. Also, thanks for subbing!
@infinity2z3r07
@infinity2z3r07 5 жыл бұрын
I know it's not really the scope of this video, but older optiplex i3 sffs paired w those wimpy (by modern standards) oem radeon 7570/8570s are actually awesome retro xp machines! $50 out the door and your maxing out Doom 3, Half Life 2, F.E.A.R. etc.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
And I have thought about that as a possible video idea. Hell, the micro could even make a pretty cool DOS gaming/emulation system.
@TheTalonts
@TheTalonts 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheGameBench - I'd love to see that. I have 2 uSFF 790s that I'd love to experiment with. I just can't make myself get rid of them, they were too cheap and take up so little room, so I'm waiting to figure out what to do with them. I might grab some dirt cheap mSATA and mSATA to 2.5" adapters to toss in them (less than half the cost of a 2.5" SSD) and go from there.
@nodak81
@nodak81 3 жыл бұрын
It's 2022 and I'm still gaming on my two 11-year-old 790 towers. I'm using i7-2600 CPUs, and GTX-1660 GPUs. I know they're old but they play everything I want them to on high settings. 400+ Steam games plus a bunch of MMO games. The SATA port issue is easily overcome by using special cables. They'll let you use all the ports while also having a long GPU card. In the case of the 1660 it only covers two of the ports so the other two can just use normal cables.
@WTBMrGrey
@WTBMrGrey 4 жыл бұрын
I just ordered a 9020 since I have watched all your vids now. Thanks for all your advice.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@rrrrr0_
@rrrrr0_ 4 жыл бұрын
just had to pause the video right in the middle to comment what has been said countless of times already but idc :D it's easy to follow for the most part while not being oversimplified (or literally leaving out crucial information like other youtubers do) and for once i'm actually understanding a bit of what is said even as someone who is COMPLETELY clueless about PCs and never has built one before lmao. great content
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
That's really my drive... to make these video digestible for people of all experience levels. I'm glad you found it helpful.
@TimRoseOfficial
@TimRoseOfficial 5 жыл бұрын
Great channel and video my friend! Way to go hitting almost 850! Keep it up! 👊
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I really appreciate it.
@captain0blivious
@captain0blivious 5 жыл бұрын
So glad I found this video. I got a 7020, want to upgrade it but am so lost about everything. This was a nice, calm and thorough video that really helps me feel more confident about messing with the insides.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
I'm happy that you found it useful. Thanks for watching.
@peterharband326
@peterharband326 5 жыл бұрын
Nice overview. One of the best I've seen. Thanks bro.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I really appreciate it.
@thomaschristopher1513
@thomaschristopher1513 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this, I went from nearly pushing the button on a SFF 3020 to spending a bit more on a MT 9020. No immediate intention to update the system but I want to keep my options open. Great video!
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Always good to have options.
@noneyabizz8337
@noneyabizz8337 4 жыл бұрын
Good video. I like the realistic prices, unlike some others.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@pijinio
@pijinio 2 жыл бұрын
This video aged beautifully
@awildumbreon8638
@awildumbreon8638 5 жыл бұрын
a bit late, but since i just recently bought a 7020 without ever knowing this video existed. i got mine off of a auction, well 2 from a auction since i payed a bit much for 1 of them, this came with 1 keyboard, 1 mouse and 2 screens. without a HDD or SSD, it costed me 56$, i already had a old pc with LGA 775 so this was a well needed upgrade, the i5 4590 is a decent powerhouse, but i decided to spend 114$ on a used i7 4790, could have gone for a K for a bit more, but got stuck with this thing since i bid a bit high. Anyways, i was using a 1650 OC around 2000mhz core clock on my old pc which was bottlenecking my cpu, Even now this 1650 bottle necks my cpu on forza horizon 4 max everything. but either way i run max on any game i play with 0 fps drops. TLDR dont bother replacing your PSU, just get a 1650 with the money you would save on buying a PSU, its cheaper in the long end and 1080p is all you would be able to play anyways
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
Still seems like a decent deal. $170 for a 7020 with a 4790. Best I've gotten those for is about $200. Toss in a 2TB HDD and and 16GB of RAM and you'd be at about that price. Also, I've found that the PSU can even run a GTX 1060.
@droningandgoing9286
@droningandgoing9286 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah same thing I did, just I bought a 9020 and then watched the video.
@EscoTech
@EscoTech 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm actually guilty of making videos on this exact subject and not giving enough technical details. You did a great job of giving a large amount of info without being too wordy. Keep it up, I love seeing these systems get a new life!
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I just stumbled into these. I've generally been about building new systems, but I've really enjoyed converting these, and flipping them.
@Tech215Studios
@Tech215Studios 5 жыл бұрын
Bro youre the optiplex Guru!!! Jesus!!
@santospoland
@santospoland 2 жыл бұрын
You are the Optiplex king. Excellent videos! Just terrific.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful.
@glenncurtis6037
@glenncurtis6037 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this vid. I learned a lot.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thanks for watching it.
@leocorfield
@leocorfield 8 ай бұрын
I have the Dell Optiplex 9020, and I got it for just €85 on eBay. The price to performance is incredible. I average about 80-90 FPS in fortnite on performance mode. It came with an i5 4570, an AMD Radeon HD 8570, 4 GB of RAM and 2x 230 GB SATA SSD. But I do plan to putting an i7 4790k and an RX 6500 XT in it soon. So far I only upgraded the power supply to a 500W with the help from a 24 pin to 8 pin adaptor
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 8 ай бұрын
Any particular reason you're leaning towards the 6500 XT? Also, 4GB or 8GB model?
@leocorfield
@leocorfield 8 ай бұрын
​@TheGameBench because according to PC bottleneck calculator, the RX 6500 XT has a 0% bottleneck with the i7 4790k, which is the best CPU I could put in my PC
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 8 ай бұрын
@@leocorfield Well, the first piece of advice I can give you is to never look at those bottleneck calculators. Their information is dubious at best, and is very misleading. They're trying to boil something that's rather complex into a single percentage figure, and it doesn't work. Also, there are videos on KZbin that show how their figures don't make any sense. It's best to just ignore them. As for the 6500 XT, it's not a good idea to pair one with a 4th Gen CPU, and not because of any bottlenecking concerns. The 6500 XT is problematic in a Gen3 slot due to so many corners being cut. It only has four PCIe lanes, a 64-bit bus and 4GB of memory. So, if assets need to be swapped from the video memory to system memory, you end up with stuttery game play. There is an 8GB model now that helps a lot with these issues, but at it's price, you can buy an RX 6600 and not have any of those issues. People try too hard to avoid CPU bottlenecks and they overthink things, which can cause them to look at things like the bottleneck calculators, and buy a GPU that's just not a good idea. As long as the CPU isn't always at 100%, which can cause stuttering as well, you're simply not getting all of the performance of the GPU. Depending on the game and setting, it not avoidable. In highly optimized games, CPU bottlenecks are a norm. With bottlenecks, you just want to avoid spending too much on a GPU that's going to give the same performance as something cheaper, and this is going to matter with what games you play and at what settings. You might have a heavy bottleneck in one game you play, and next to no bottleneck in another with the same GPU. Anyhow, I wouldn't even consider the 6500 XT. It's a bad value and a bad pairing for the 4th gen CPU. Since you're upgrading to the i7, I would suggest the GTX 1070 or 1080 as being very good pairings at 1080p. Though, I think the RX 6600 is the best deal at around $120 on the used market and isn't a terrible pairing with the 4th Gen i7, while costing about the same as the 1080.
@nathanmilnthorpe11
@nathanmilnthorpe11 5 жыл бұрын
Subscribed for the Sheer Research you Put into your Information :-) Absolutely Fantastic informative Guide right here!
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I really appreciate it. Glad it all really paid off.
@thatguyontheright1
@thatguyontheright1 4 жыл бұрын
Picked up a 3020 for use as an emulation box. PSU was trashed. Upgraded it to an i7 and have a 1050 TI installed. I have two SSDs and a 2TB storage drive. came out like a bandit.
@thatguywithemail1431
@thatguywithemail1431 5 жыл бұрын
Dude... I bought an Optiplex 3010 with an i5-3470 and 8 GB DDR3 ram for $60. I added a 240Gb SSD($25), a PCIE extender($5), GTX 770 Windforce ($50), and an EVGA 600w PSU ($40) I have a now have a very capable Gaming PC with almost no effort or money spent. A used XB1 is $200 my new PC performs better and cost me less.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
Nice work. By all means, at $60 I feel like one of the xx10 series are worth it. You certainly can find good deals locally, depending on where you are.
@RivaldoAldoduapuluhlimajuli
@RivaldoAldoduapuluhlimajuli 5 жыл бұрын
God dammit man! Here in Indonesia, with i5/i7 3rd Gen, it can go way up to $250 or even $350 due to the processor branding, while the companion components (HDD, PSU, etc) is still working but very trash & low level shit! I wish I can buy these things with that kind of price over there! Because of that, i finally took lower level by catching used G41 LGA775 Motherboard , Core 2 Quad Q9400, 2x4GB DDR3, a 120GB SSD + 1TB used HDD, 450 Watt 80+ PSU, Armageddon Infineon 1000 Case, and used Radeon R7 240 GPU for backup computer & little "casual" gaming rig. Still kickin though, CSGO & Dota still get 60FPS at 720P lowest settings.
@tomass6432
@tomass6432 2 жыл бұрын
Got refurbished 9092 SFF with i3 8GB 128GB SSD with 2 year warranty. I purchased it for my mother just for basic internet browsing, printing... and it works great! I love these machines
@dennisdales7504
@dennisdales7504 4 жыл бұрын
I ditched PC gaming years ago in favour of consoles once HD TVs came out (X-Box360). Too much trouble. Maybe it's time I took a second look...
@dskillz32
@dskillz32 4 жыл бұрын
Way too much trouble but I’ve been trying to get into it here lately using one of these routes
@GreySkullification
@GreySkullification 3 жыл бұрын
I was able to score a 9020 i7 tower with 16gb dual channel ddr3 1600 with a newer solid state drive. $170 out the door. Newer 500 watt Power supply and dell compatible 24 pin adaptor cost me $40 with amazon prime. Have a 560ti and gt 1030. Amazed with the performace and what it is capable of. I got mine at a pc parts and repair shopbin Studio City, check ebay, offer up, good will etc. You will find a deal if you're in a large metropolitan area. Just be persistent and patient and watch his video so you know what to look out for.
@dellstudio10
@dellstudio10 4 жыл бұрын
I got myself a HP elite with the i7 from eBay about a year ago to use as a spare gaming PC. Then Threw in a refurbished 1050TI that I also got from eBay. It’s been flawless so far and I couldn’t be happier with it. It’s extremely quiet and plays everything fine on high settings so far. I’d definitely buy another old office PC, they are impressive for the price.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
They really are. You can have a system that costs the same as the X Box 1 X, used for used, and the PC outperforms it. I started playing with the OptiPlex to keep me from building more expensive builds, and over 20 on and I'm still enjoying modding these suckers and flipping them.
@sagiriizumi8079
@sagiriizumi8079 5 жыл бұрын
Found a 790 SFF for $19. I cut the slots in the back (easy), got a SATA to 6pin adapter for $3 and crammed a GTX 750 TI in it. Works GREAT. It came with an SSD, The small form factor is THE BEST. Sure the card is tall for the case, but I LOVE the form factor and it destroys my old PC in power and size.
@stupedstuff7757
@stupedstuff7757 2 жыл бұрын
Hey man you saved me from buying the wrong tower, thank you!
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 2 жыл бұрын
No problem... glad I could help.
@IHadToMakeThisAccount
@IHadToMakeThisAccount 5 жыл бұрын
You are a GOAT! I'm a super noob with PC's and all the other videos they go over things where you need to know some things off the cuff, you sir did a great job. I'm excited to get my first Windows-based computer since Windows 98 lol
@TomBabula
@TomBabula Жыл бұрын
Some videos on KZbin suggest to use Sata to 8 pin adapter instead of replacing PSU. I myself got 7040MT but needed to minor case modifications, replace PSU and loose access to mounting sata drives in bottom bays due to all space taken by cables preventing closing the case. I already had old SFF system elitedesk 800G2 with i7-6700. Just got barebone optiplex 7040MT for $50, transfered ram, ssd, installed NVME, cpu, installed new cpu fan and gpu used rx6600 for $165. Can even run some older games at 1440p while still staying above 60fps.
@rossgarner58
@rossgarner58 4 жыл бұрын
I got a 9020 with a i7 4790 in it and added 8gb more ddr3 1600mhz memory and a gtx 950 and works a dream.
@nahpets2345
@nahpets2345 4 жыл бұрын
I've got the Dell Optiplex 3020 with i7 4790, 8GB RAM and 500GB HDD with Windows 10 Pro for 210€ in my local PC store. I think it's a decent deal since 3020s are harder to find with i7, but less USB 3.0 ports doesn't matter to me despite the fact I never use them. I'm planning to upgrade to the max supported amount of 16GB, 1TB HDD, 120GB SSD, 500W PSU and GTX 960 2GB or 4GB from AliExpress. I can't wait to upgrade my rig!
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the USB3 and RAM slots are somewhat nitpicking. The SATA power on the mobo is my biggest complaint, but a non issue if you're replacing the power supply. Sounds like it's going to be nice setup.
@nahpets2345
@nahpets2345 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheGameBench I agree, but usb3, 2 ram slots and sata power don't matter to me
@andromeda6431
@andromeda6431 4 жыл бұрын
Nice, i don’t like your gpu’choice , please get a 570-580 since it would perform way better with the i7 compared to the 960 2gb.
@nahpets2345
@nahpets2345 4 жыл бұрын
@@andromeda6431 I don't like AMD, I had a laptop with AMD GPU and it fried and I'm not trusting AMD again.
@fuloran1
@fuloran1 4 жыл бұрын
I put a half height card in a Dell Optiplex I got for free, and it works great. Plays Minecraft, PUBG, and tone of other games. It's a low profile card that only needs the power from the slot.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I've got an LP 1050 Ti in my workbench system and my nieces and nephews never complain when they play games on it.
@newangelpark4551
@newangelpark4551 4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful for me, as a novice PC user . Not a gamer.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad I could help.
@michaelpenko7529
@michaelpenko7529 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have watched dozens of videos about optiplex builds and they never tell you the specifics on what to look for, let alone what to avoid. Because of this guide I'm actually confident I won't waste money making an easily avoidable mistake.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy you found it useful.
@michaelpenko7529
@michaelpenko7529 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheGameBench Is it worth paying more for an optiplex 9020 or whatever with an i7 instead of the i5?
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelpenko7529 Considering the current prices that 7020/9020's with an i5 are going for absurd prices, it's worth considering. I've seen models with an i5 go for as much as $180 and I've gotten systems with an i7 for as little as $200. Hell, I would even advise getting a 7010/9010 with an i7 3770 for around $160 over a 7020/9020 with an i5 for the same price. I still wouldn't pay more than $120 for one with an i5 and I've stopped buying them. Some other alternatives are the Precision T1650 with a 3770, the Precision T1700 or the HP 600/800 G1 systems.
@my-yt-inputs2580
@my-yt-inputs2580 4 жыл бұрын
Very informative. I've bought a couple of used Dells on ebay in the past for various reasons. Just no mini towers. One thing I can say however is that since this video was published it appears the prices have gone up somewhat. Sure seems like a sellers market in 2020. Currently around $250 upwards at this point. Stay vigilant. ;)
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I've noticed that as well. I don't want to presume that this video had anything to do with it, but I've still been able to find the i5's for close to $100 and the i7's for $200 to $250 still.
@gioescamilla5187
@gioescamilla5187 4 жыл бұрын
I picked up a 9020 about a year ago with an i7 4790, 16gb ram, 128 SSD, 1TB HHD, and a Radeon R7 250 all for the extraordinary price of $50. I'm going to put a GTX 1650 in it to see what results it gives me.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
Should perform as well as the 1650 can. It will certainly be your limiting factor there.
@Noah-M-P
@Noah-M-P 5 ай бұрын
I bought a 9020 MT back in late February off eBay and I gotta say, I got a deal. The unit came with everything but a HDD and I only paid around 50 bucks for it. Not to mention it has the i7-4790 in it. Which finding these machines with that processor are quite expensive. I've picked up an RX 570 4GB for 60 bucks also off eBay and I plan to use it with this Optiplex. overall I've probably payed around $110-$120 bucks for this machine including parts I've got for it and I couldn't be happier.
@SEEKJustice1234
@SEEKJustice1234 4 жыл бұрын
2 mins in and already a great guide for a newbie trying to buy a budget p.c
@TechMetalRules
@TechMetalRules 3 жыл бұрын
This is EXACTLY the video I needed. I've been looking into putting together a decent emulation PC for under 500 and feel like I've been mindlessly scrolling through PC listings forever.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 3 жыл бұрын
Glad my video could help.
@AFAnthony
@AFAnthony 11 ай бұрын
I remember watching this vid 4 years ago it was my entry to building pcs I remember everyone seeing it thinking it just was a office pc it was so underrated.
@iEatSnow
@iEatSnow 4 жыл бұрын
I went a step up, looking for workstations and ended up with a Dell T3610 w/ xeon 1620 v2, K5000 & 685W PSU and HP Z420 w/ 1650 v2, RX480 & 600W PSU. These were bought for around 225/ea shipped after tax but I was able to sell the K5000 and RX480 cards that came with them, to get each computer about 100$ cheaper net. The Xeons shred and there is no concern about powering a real gaming card from the workstation builds. Each system has cables available for ~15$ to get proper 8+8 power, plus the dirt cheap ECC ram is an upgrade path. The HPs even have a chance of coming with a stock watercooler on the CPU, ram cooling fan+shroud, etc. These game very comparably to a modern build using an R5 2600 w/ matching GPU but for a little more than cost of the newer processor. If youre patient with your purchasing, you can find an RTX 2060 for ~250 or less on ebay and get a workstation for ~150-200. If youre timing is great, the workstation may have a Quadro card installed to sell to lower the cost further. Either way, youll be gaming very nicely for console money.
@andrewstanfield5658
@andrewstanfield5658 5 жыл бұрын
So I just got a killer deal on a 3020 ($60) with 8gb of ram and a 500gb HD. I'm already planning on upgrading the power supply to a EVGA 500w, and thinking about getting a full sized rx 570 8gb GPU (and probably removing the HD bays). You mentioned in the video that I wouldn't have to worry about the sata being in the way on the 3020 if I upgrade the PSU, why is that? First time ever building/modding so I appreciate all this info!
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
That's a pretty decent deal! If you look at time stamp (5:28) you'll see this small 8-pin connector that's low enough to interfere with the GPU. That is power for the SATA to go to all of your drives. Since you're planning on replacing the power supply, you won't need that cable since the power supply will have it's own SATA power cables. Keep in mind that you will need a converter to go from the 24-pin on the power supply and the 8-pin main power on the mother board. Here's a link to the converter than I've been using and it's worked great: amzn.to/2mnxrlk My next video will actually be about removing the HDD cage. That's the first thing I do when I get one of these things in and it's pretty easy to do. At that point there wouldn't be a lot of GPU's that you wouldn't be able to fit.
@andrewstanfield5658
@andrewstanfield5658 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheGameBench Thanks man! Just ordered a converter, thanks for the reply!
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
@@andrewstanfield5658 No problem!
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
@@andrewstanfield5658 No problem.
@stevenwilliams6638
@stevenwilliams6638 5 жыл бұрын
I've buit in many 790's (I stick with the i7 2600 variants) Using 90 degree angle/ lower profile sata connectors has always allowed me to use longer GPU's . I actually just built 3 as I got an amazing deal on 3 780ti's. Love the content, keep it coming
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I had thought about that, and I've talked to people that say the right angled connectors don't work, and I think it's just a issue depending on the GPU. I actually picked up a 9010 with a 3770 to do a video about this. I wish I would have elaborated in this video that the 2600 and the 3770 are exceptions to the rule.
@stevenwilliams6638
@stevenwilliams6638 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheGameBench I've used 90 degree usb3 adapters in a few Acer OEM's that I put 390x's in. They worked great ☺️
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 5 жыл бұрын
@@stevenwilliams6638 Yep, I bought a low profile USB cable as well. I also found some low profile SATA cables that might work better than the normal 90 degree connections so people don't have to worry about GPU compatibility.
@Okla_Soft
@Okla_Soft 4 жыл бұрын
I just got 4 9020s with i7 3.4 and 3.6 ghz for free the other day. Turning them into gaming rigs!
@LordShockwave9
@LordShockwave9 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I was going to pick up an Optiplex to turn into an Emulation PC and this guide came in real handy!
@Thealgorithm-k4x
@Thealgorithm-k4x 3 жыл бұрын
This video is awesome! I'm buying a 7020 locally and wanted more info. Thanks!
@cuccaracha
@cuccaracha 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, it is the best video of comparing different Optiplex series ! Espescially to note what kind of memory is installed. I have bought a used 3020MT, i5, 8GB, 500GB-HDD, Multi-Burner (no bluray) in Dec20 at least for 120 EUR. OS is Win10pro/64 (incl.). Now contemplating to add the ATI-graphic card from this video...
@ladycompugeek
@ladycompugeek 4 жыл бұрын
If you live near a University, check to see if they have Surplus Sales. I live near Washington State University, they have Pre-Priced Public Surplus Sales every Friday. You can find decent i5 and i7 Dell computers there for relatively cheap. They will not come with an OS though so you will need to be able to reinstall Windows 10 yourself. No warranty, but it's a good option for a budget gaming machine, where you won't have to pay for shipping.
@zxcvb_bvcxz
@zxcvb_bvcxz 4 жыл бұрын
Hello from the quarantimes in 2020. Your video helped me work out that I got screwed on the RAM speed (mismatched 667mhz sticks in a 9020). The prices you gave seem like they need to be doubled for Australia, which is pretty normal. Fantastic video though, thanks.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you guys get totally screwed on prices out there. Bummer about the RAM too man.
@twangyyy18888
@twangyyy18888 4 жыл бұрын
I bought an optiplex 7010 and put a 1060 3gb and a new hard drive and I added an ssd and more ram and a new power supply. It is a very good idea to do this. It's cheap and not bad
@hearliam
@hearliam 4 жыл бұрын
love the bloopers, great video mate, your honesty is what sold me, i was going to buy one of these systems, but re-thinking my options, I subbed as well, great work.
@XCombatXCarrotX
@XCombatXCarrotX 4 жыл бұрын
definitlly subscribing, as a reseller of these older optiplex systems you did a great job outlining them and the things to look for
@Ziyoblader
@Ziyoblader 2 жыл бұрын
I think the best deals I found for these types of the computers are surplus sales like you said that these computers were used for like sheriff's department librarian county etc especially the small form-factors I was able to pick up them for like $75 that would slap at 1030 in years ago I wouldn't recommend it LOL nowadays you can find something a lot better like the RX 6400 which is around the same performance as a 1650 but for today way cheaper
@user-iz4lo5qr9x
@user-iz4lo5qr9x Жыл бұрын
Great Video ... I am looking to get the 9020MT to replace my 760MT I have used seems forever .. You helped me decide .. 2 Questions Please .. I just replaced the power supply in my 760MT ...400 watts now ..Looks like it would fit in the 9020MT if I wanted to swap/use it ..Right ? ... Question 2 .. I'm Old ..Just use this for movies , You Tube , Amazon , Email , Browsing ..etc ...No Games ... I know the 9020 has a faster chip but what difference/improvement can I expect from the upgrade to a newer PC in my case ? I see and like the 3.0 USB which I don't have now ... What else will change ?? P.S. .... I have also ordered a 500 gig digital hard drive to replace the old 180 gig one I have .. Thanks for the video ...think it was the most help all day .. Don J.
@robertdaone
@robertdaone 4 жыл бұрын
The 7010s are my go PCs to upgrade. No issues with PSU compatibilities or needing special adapters. Everything I install works fine.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
Sure, but that adapter is $12. With the xx10 you have the SATA and USB3 header in the way of any GPU longer than 8.5 inches. So, you'd have to buy cables, totaling to more than $12, to remedy that. Also, you have a loss of about 10% performance going from Haswell to Ivy. My point was that such a compromise over a $12 cable doesn't make sense at the same price. If you're finding 7010's for like $80, by all means, that's a great deal. However, at close to the same price as a 7020 or 9020, it's a bad buy IMO.
@robertdaone
@robertdaone 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheGameBench yah ran into issue with full length graphics card but installed a gtx 1660 which fit perfectly but takes up 3 slots unfortunately. Have been throwing every game at it with great frame rates. Wasn't bashing on your build just putting it out there the 7010 is a good platform also.
@davidkennedy832
@davidkennedy832 4 жыл бұрын
OK, my friendly and knowledgeable Guru, I have done all the steps you describe with a couple of exceptions. First of all I have a dell optiplex 9020 i7-4790, 16 mb ram,1tb samsung 860 qvo ssd, 1 wd 2tb hdd, 2 dvd player/recorders (admittedly I can easily live with one), a 140mm additional fan that requires a molex or 3-pin connection. What power supply will run this efficiently. I tried a 450 wt Insignia non-modular but was left with no cpu power, no power for the 8-pin amd xtx 580 and with an additional adapter it would adapt down from 24 pin to an 8 pin for motherboard power. I prefer modular or at least semi modular but cost is a BIG limiting factor.. So I am looking for your recommendation on a power supply. I returned the insignia 450 wt supply. I am dying to get this beast fired up but all of the store experts invariably tell me the wrong power supply. I am counting on you Buddy. Thanks in advance!
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
Good call returning the Insignia, they are very bad units. Typically what I put in these are the Corsair CXm series. A good, fully modular PSU, is going to be fairly spendy, but the CXm is partially modular. New, they're not on the cheap side and most people tend to gravitate to the ThermalTake and EVGA 80+ white units. I don't like them either as they're not very good. Which is why I go with used CXm's for a similar price off eBay. Since you're going with the 580, you'd be good with a 450 watt power supply, but the cost of getting a 550 or 650 might be negligible and will give you room to grow. I would ask, what is the most you're willing to spend?
@paulwestphal7336
@paulwestphal7336 3 ай бұрын
Very useful video. I have done a 3770 with a 970gt, 4770 with a 5500XT and now a 4790 with a RX580(2048sp).
@libretasmagicas
@libretasmagicas 2 жыл бұрын
thanks to your videos I already feel safe to buy a graphics card, I think I'll go for an rx 480, a friend gave me his 500W source (certified but without the 8-pin cable) that I will use externally, for the moment, but I have a doubt: I bought a cable for the gpu, the cable has two sata ports and converts to 8 pin. Should I connect both sata or just one sata?
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 2 жыл бұрын
If your friend gave you a 500 watt PSU, why are you trying to use the stock PSU to power the 480? Outside that, if anything, you'd absolutely want to use both. But with a 480, that's still probably going to pull too much power unless you undervolt it. Depending on what model OptiPlex you have, that might not even be enough. Using even the dual SATA to PCIe adapter is a risk on a 480. They're pretty power hungry. It only really works on the 1060 6GB and 1660 Super/Ti because they were so power efficient. The AMD Polaris cards... not so much.
@libretasmagicas
@libretasmagicas 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheGameBench thanks friend, I'll be careful, I don't want a Chernobyl on my computer
@samknowlessamsgooglepage
@samknowlessamsgooglepage 4 жыл бұрын
To add to your video about card space. There is a workaround. The space issue has to do with the stock cooler. I have a 7010 that strange enough has the newer mobo and an i7 cpu. I also got an RX570 8GB Which is a nice gpu to pair. I recently installed an arctic L2 accelero VGA cooler. It fits the 570 perfectly and the clearence issue is no more. for a $20ish ebay item i'm impressed. I wouldn't expect anyone to overclock with this cooler but it maintains stock speeds easily and is a little quieter since it has a single 120mm fan.
@bryanresurreccion7100
@bryanresurreccion7100 4 жыл бұрын
I have optiplex 9020. Can I transfer this motherboard to other case? Im planning to upgrade my psu to 500 watts true rated and gpu to rx 570.
@TheGameBench
@TheGameBench 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, and thanks to some pretty neat adapters, it's a lot easier. www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Optiplex-7010-9010-7020-9020-and-Precision-T1700-Front-Panel-Header-Adapter/264733441811?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
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