Dell Optiplex SFF cpu cooler. CPU cooler guide for case swaps!!

The dell SFF motherboards have a proprietary mount set up. If you are planning to swap this to a better case you need to figure out how to hold down the cooler since the cooler screws into the case. A few wire ties and you should be good to go!

[@mrklean93]

Take a pliers and bend on the stand offs in the original case. They'll break out of the metal fairly easily and cleanly. Re-use them as nuts in your new case. Or if you have fine thread motherboard stand offs laying around.

[@DLMtechgarage]

good to know thanks!

[@isaiahisrael6020]

thanks, bro you are a lifesaver, I literally did not know it was possible to case swap a 7010 sff

[@DLMtechgarage]

Glad I could help

[@jasonball5959]

Use motherboard standoffs to attach the cooler to the motherboard it works best

[@DLMtechgarage]

def a good idea and thanks for the input.

[@jasonball5959]

No problem I’ve had to deal with it many times before and that has been the best meathod for me

[@jaimenbrunson1652]

@@jasonball5959 what did you do about the graphics card with the 24 pin power connector did it block it

[@HoloScope]

The motherboards I use are optiplex 3020 sff also known as dell dih81r/tigris its lga1150 and I believe it supports standard coolers (EDIT: I can confirm they support standard coolers, I put an Intel stock one and a screw on cooler.) you should take a look at them. I'm sure you've already had experience with it, but thought I'd share in case you haven't

[@DLMtechgarage]

yup sure does, thanks for the input.

[@abadazadytgaming7200]

@@DLMtechgarage im so confused man, do I need to leave the hideous blowdryer on it that you are showing in the video or can I add a different better looking cooler?

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@abadazadytgaming7200 you can change the cooler. I have done it before. I was misinformed when i made the video.

[@candycain1527]

You can use an Intel stock cooler with these boards without an adapter. Cut the wires and plug from the old cooler and put them in these corresponding holes on the stock cooler. Black to Black, Red to Yellow. Yellow to Green and blue to blue, the 1st colour is the proprietary connector wires and 2nd stock cooler, this can be transferred to all coolers if you can integrate it. For the "hdd fan", you can cut the wires and put them in the same holes as the cpu if you can't use the fan itself.

[@DLMtechgarage]

Thanks for the info.

[@michaelw1669]

You have no idea how hard I laughed are you trying to kill me? zip ties work well thank you liked and sub zip ties and duck tape fix everything

[@DLMtechgarage]

you would be surprised what I have use zip ties to fix pc's with lol...

[@Nardeol]

I've a question, Isn't the heat on the cooler likely to melt the zip-ties?

[@DLMtechgarage]

no most def not. Sold it like that with a build almost a year agao and the computer is still going strong and the ties have not gave up. Thanks for watching and for the input! Hope you can subscribe!

[@candycain1527]

Need to check the mobo I used as it is practically the same and I had no problem getting a stock cooler to clip in. UPDATE: It was a dell optiplex 790 sff. Not sure the exact mobo but I've found most fit a stock cooler, and if it's just off try an lga 775 cooler if you have one, you never know

[@DLMtechgarage]

on the sff the stock cooler will still work but with the usff you can use the stock coolers so this little trick helps get around that.

[@howardwilson3466]

I put a xeon in mine and it works great

[@DLMtechgarage]

thats my go to.

[@howardwilson3466]

@@DLMtechgarage but now every once in a while it sounds like it's going to fly away. I ordered some more thermal paste, hopefully that fixes it

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@howardwilson3466 it should, get some good quality paste and get some good coverage.

[@howardwilson3466]

@@DLMtechgarage I got some gold thermal paste and my cpu temps droped around 25 degrees no problems now

[@Bpfromfkz]

I have extra fans for my 7010 sff build but I don’t know where to plug them in on that motherboard

[@DLMtechgarage]

You would have to get some fan splitters which are real cheap along with the 5 pin adapter for it. Thats I have done it and have had no issues!

[@Bpfromfkz]

DLM tech garage thanks

[@sickfnbr8225]

thanks this really helped me with case swap

[@DLMtechgarage]

Thanks for watching, hope you can subscribe if not done so already to help out the channel.

[@sickfnbr8225]

DLM tech garage Hi man I was about to message you,I swapped case today(now)and my cpu fan goes mad like full speed and does a LOT of noise,before this didn’t happened please help me to find a fix

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@sickfnbr8225 could be a setting in the bios. Some have the fan setting set up. also that is usually a sign of poor contact with the cpu so it could be getting toasty pretty quick. make sure you have good thermal paste contact.

[@sickfnbr8225]

DLM tech garage The thing is,when i get the motherboard and everything off the case,the fan does not go loud but when i put it inside it goes so fast...baybe coz the case is all closed and i have only that fan?

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@sickfnbr8225 download and run speccy and see what the temps are when it running high. That will def tell you if its a temp issue. If so I have never had this issue so def check if the cooler is seated right and make sure you got good coverage with the thermal paste.

[@ThDESTROYER-xd5jv]

Can i put a 500w EVGA power supply I’m wondering about the 24 pin is the same I couldn’t find any adapters On the 790

[@DLMtechgarage]

the dell optiplex uses the same 24 pin as a standard power supply.

[@ThDESTROYER-xd5jv]

DLM tech garage thank you

[@ThDESTROYER-xd5jv]

DLM tech garage one more can I do a case swap I can’t find no video about the 790 diff case swap

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@ThDESTROYER-xd5jv you can def do a case swap, I have a video on the adapters you can get on ebay that makes it easier. Hope this helps and you can subscribe to help the channel grow!

[@jaimenbrunson1652]

Hi I have a question I just swapped mine into a bigger case will The 24 pin power connector on the motherboard stop a gpu from going in

[@DLMtechgarage]

I would say yes and no. Using the top slot you should be fine. Now depending on the size of the graphics card like a 2.5-3 slot graphics card you then would run into an issue but most standards cards fit with no issue. I ran an rx570 from power color with no issue. I would not put like a 2080 strix or anything huge like that. Thanks for watching hope this help and hope you can subscribe to help the channel!

[@jaimenbrunson1652]

@@DLMtechgarage OK I’ll subscribe

[@jaimenbrunson1652]

I’m not sure if this is too much to ask but can you do a video of you putting it into a case

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@jaimenbrunson1652 thanks!

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@jaimenbrunson1652 wish i could but I don't have that board in the garage.

[@lele2171]

I modified stok HSF with 4 pin intel to 5 pin dell by using male to female 2.54 pin header cables (arduino cable)... Just change the blue cable position. But i still wonder is it ok to leave the chipset without heatsink like that... You can see around of it to be browny because of heat... I wanna add a chipset heatsink, but there isn't holes around the chipset... The original hsf looks like covering the chipset that can suck the heat.

[@MH_2852]

Hi there! I recently bought a case matching this motherboards of a micro ATX and mini itx and it all fits correctly but the RGB, front panel usb and fan have cables that don't have any ports on my motherboard. I really don't know what to do could you tell me what I can do to make it work?

[@DLMtechgarage]

got a bunch of video on the channel for the optiplex case swapp talking about what you need to do the build. links below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/amjEdIVtaJaWerc kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2HNaq1-hpuleNk kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnuqo5usnKqNaNk

[@Nardeol]

there is already an 8mm fan in the original case but i am wondering how to fix it on the cpu cooler

[@DLMtechgarage]

you can swap the fan too and use the 5 pin to 4 pin dell adapter they sell on amazon.

[@murthadao]

Thanks

[@nushnume]

Did you ever come across one of those computers with the blower style coolers that make rattling noise? I got a Delta and a Foxconn one that made rattles so i took them apart,i cleaned them,i lubed the ball bearings and i even changed the bearings with known good ones but they still make rattle noises. Are these really absolutely unfixable or am i doing something wrong? Whenever i try to fix regular fans they work perfectly fine again but i just can't get the blower coolers to work properly anymore

[@kirishi910]

Do you know any cases for this?

[@DLMtechgarage]

I have fit them in regular case with no issues.

[@abadazadytgaming7200]

Im using a 3010 sff.. do I need to use that or can I use another cooler.. I do dont want that big metal thing on the mobo.

[@DLMtechgarage]

you can change the cooler.

[@zidan1863]

Hey, just did what you've done there, and after really hard work, my PC won't run! I did the case swap and bought a new PSU and I don't know what to do, so, please can you help with that? I just want to play some games with my buddies and I really can't afford a new mobo, CPU and ram If you do have any Facebook or Instagram or WhatsApp can I please contact you? No one is going to help me and I think you're the only one who can I will appreciate that a lot ❤

[@DLMtechgarage]

Hey sounds like the issue is probably with the power connector. try disconnecting the original power button on the optiplex and plugging it in just to test everything works. if it works then its just an issue of figuring out the pin out. would love to video chat with you but my schedule has been hectic. Keep me posted on how its goin!

[@enriquemartinezaguilar8315]

Nice video, I have the same motherboard. I have one question, do you have any image about the I/O panel connectors pins scheme? I really need to find it because I'm swapping my case and I can't buy an adapter. Thank you for the video, I appreciate so much your work

[@DLMtechgarage]

Hey thanks for watching and hope you can subscribe and share to help the channel grow. I did a video on the hack way of doing this and I will post it at the end of the message. Also I will attatch the video the guys channel which shows the layout and link so you can make one or rig it yourself. Hope this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/amjEdIVtaJaWerc kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZfFZ2B4arqrldU

[@justthatguy3282]

Hi have a question I have a dell optiplex 790 sff I am thinking about putting it in a nzxt h510 case. Would it work?

[@DLMtechgarage]

yup it would, just got to do the whole wire spliccing or buy the adaptors to wap

[@justthatguy3282]

@@DLMtechgarage ok thx 👍subbed

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@justthatguy3282 much appreciated!!

[@lucation88]

Hello, Is the Heatsink that you have the genuine one? I have the same as yours and I dont know if it is from aftermarket. Because I watched other videos and somebody has copper plate on the pipeline ( I don't have it ).

[@DLMtechgarage]

it is. the board came out of the usff optiplex

[@lucation88]

@@DLMtechgarage ok thanks... I thought my one, as yours, was fake :)

[@JuanGonzalez-hv6vs]

Is there a cooler substitute for this cooler? I don't like what you did because it looks getho.

[@DLMtechgarage]

not for the sff.

[@alexavric3426]

Great video, exactly what I was looking for. Sub and vote... Thanks 👍

[@DLMtechgarage]

Thanks!

[@isaiahisrael6020]

also is there a video from you on this particular pc OptiPlex 7010 case swap because I'm not really the expert when it comes to building pc's off the bat without a video

[@DLMtechgarage]

i have a series on upgrading and case swapping the optiplex. the 7010 is just like the 9010 which used and the guide should def answer most your question.

[@putrajaya7280]

There is a full video for full case swap? Can I put intel stock cooler? I have 7010 sff q77 motherboard.

[@DLMtechgarage]

yea i have one for the matx board. you cant use the stock one due to the different hole setup, but then again zip ties work wonders.

[@putrajaya7280]

@@DLMtechgarage Thank you for the info. My optiplex fan is noisy (aging perhaps). My i7 3770 hit 75'c on load. So I want to move it to new case and upgrade the cpu cooler with 125w specs. I was thinking to take power button and front panel from optiplex sff case to new matx case :lol:

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@putrajaya7280 check out the newer video on the channel for the power button. their is a seller who sells the adapters that makes the swap soo much easier.

[@MoBeatBluesLozada]

My computer keeps turning off and on. Can I get just the top part instead of the whole thing? And if so where and what is the part number? Can I get it from you?

[@DLMtechgarage]

not sure what part you are refering to. if it's the silver parts it is called the heatsink. they can be found on ebay. underneath it is the motherboard and cpu.

[@Fashahzad]

Can I switch an optiplex 780sff case without anybadaoters and cannyounputbthe linksntobtheccases

[@DLMtechgarage]

unforunately you can not. The motherboard is not a traditional atx style and no case I have found supports this set up. The best you can do is upgrade the computer and mod the case. I have a build where I maxed out the cpu, ram, popped in a gt 1030 video card along with a SSD and cut a window and added a rgb fan. Came out pretty good in my opinion and was a nice flip. I will leave a link for you to check it out if interest. Thanks for watching, wish I had a better answer for you and hope you can follow the channel! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqrdd3tno5ljqbs

[@Fashahzad]

I have an hp compaq pro 4300 and i want to transfer it i think it is bossible because you will a new power supply

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@Fashahzad I'm not sure if it's possibly it looks like a proprietary form factor board but then again a little modding might be able to make it work.

[@Fashahzad]

@@DLMtechgarage i think it will work i will just have to buy a new power unit becuse that one is like a clip on one with no screws can put any links to the cases please thank you is this case compatible for hp compaq pro 4300 sff www.amazon.ca/Cougar-MX330-Computer-Gaming-Case/dp/B074LRNC44/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=case+for+pc&qid=1609089439&refinements=p_36%3A12035761011%2Cp_89%3ACougar%7CPhanteks&rnid=7590290011&s=electronics&sr=1-1

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@Fashahzad awesome!! let me know how it works!

[@xStragos]

Hey! i have a question, do you know if i can swap the case of the Dell optiplex 3050 sff, i ask this because the motherboard isn't rectangular (it has like a leap, 8NPPY is the mobo) so i want to hear your opinion since you work with this kind of computers, also, i have two stick of rams, but they're of different brands, do you think they don't work in dual channels just because of the brand or because any other factor, Both are 8GB DRR4 ram, (one's Samsung and the other one is Crucial) and the last part, if they aren't compatible for dual channel, should i buy a 16GB crucial ram, so i have dual channel and 24GB of ram? My sistem is an i5-7500 16GB RAM 1TB HDD, no gpu. Edit: Forgot to mention that the crucial ram is 2666MHZ while the Samsung one 2400, it's limited by the bios and obviously by the lower mhz one.

[@DLMtechgarage]

It has not been done and I am not sure on the specifisc but I am def looking to get one in the future and see if it's possible so stay tuned!! as far as the memory, yes they will work in dual channel it would just default to the slower speed ram. now some memory don'nt play nice with each other but those are both good ram and should work. I would try it and run it as is for now and if you brave poss the ram speed a little bit.

[@michaelphilips1933]

Can I add Noctua 92mm Fans in a Dell Optiplex 7010? I swapped it to another case btw, I want to know if the 5pin adapter could work with a fan hub so I could connect more fans.

[@DLMtechgarage]

yea you can add the 92mm fan to it. did a video on changing the fan on a optiplex to a 92mm noctua so def check it out. not sure about the hub but don't see why It would not work. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelphilips1933]

@@DLMtechgarage do you know if the noctua fans will work with the Y cable connected to the 5 pin adapter?

[@michaelphilips1933]

@@DLMtechgarage or they don't supply enough voltage?

[@DLMtechgarage]

​@@michaelphilips1933 im not thinking it voltage more of dell trying to keep from modding their products, the single fan works but im not sure if the change in voltage would trigger the error code, def something i wish I would of tried

[@DLMtechgarage]

​ @Michael Philips im not thinking it voltage more of dell trying to keep from modding their products, the single fan works but im not sure if the change in voltage would trigger the error code, def something i wish I would of tried

[@andrenogueira1428]

This tipe of cooler is functional? What is the correct name of this cooler? Thank you!

[@DLMtechgarage]

it's the factor oem but you can use different ones.

[@abadazadytgaming7200]

@@DLMtechgarage in the video u say u cant im confused bro

[@DreamlandUSA]

Can. You please provide link for case

[@DLMtechgarage]

you can use whatever case you like, I really don't have a specific one, just which ever one works.

[@DreamlandUSA]

@@DLMtechgarage I have dell optiplex 9010 small form factor , I believe it has mini ATX motherboard.. I am looking to swap the case .. can u suggest case that I can use ? It has same cpu cooling fan as per your video .. hence I need to know which one will work

[@gismo3564]

10:40 just a little tip, the pins them self are actually standard spacing, it's just the plastic shell which hinders you from putting in standard connector. Most of them are quite easy to remove and you can fit a normal 3/4pin in there, assuming there is no capacitor blocking. It's usually 100% reversible, as the plastic shell is usually just pushed down over the pins and not fastened with anything else. Nice breakdown for any new DIY guys out there. Edit: only works with 3pin( or 4pin if you leave one out of the side) and it will go full throttle. However a good fan at full throttle or with in build resister is still usually much quieter, and would result in same scenario as running from molex/sata but you will not get CPU fan failure. You can flip it around, running at much lower speed, but will give out CPU fan error. I mention this, because not all countries have these adapter readily available. So it might make for a fair upgrade in fan. Alternatively, use case fan on the CPU pins and CPU fans on case pins.

[@DLMtechgarage]

good info, appreciate it!!

[@83Sogron]

How do u bypass the annoying bios cpu fan error?

[@dynhus_]

Omg thanks you ❤

[@dynhus_]

Swap case done, and it works! Now I'm waiting to receive a fan adapter, and a 90° power adapter, because my new gpu is too long. I hope it will works 😅

[@dynhus_]

Update: Dell power port is reversed, i can't use my 90° adapter, i don't know what to do 😭

[@dynhus_]

Update 2: Riser Pcie is the solution :D

[@samerdonald8856]

Trying to upgrade the CPU but the 4 screwes holding down the heat sink are coming out. They just spin inside. Do you have the issues with the 7010 sff?

[@DLMtechgarage]

wow, that seems like trouble, because if I remember correctly in this model isn't the mount part of the case?? if not then i'm not sure of a safe way to remove it without seeing it. Never had that issue before.

[@samerdonald8856]

@@DLMtechgarage had to a full tear down 👍! So work lol but done

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@samerdonald8856 Nice!

[@johnobrien9093]

Hi man I have a question I am going to be doing the same exact thingBut I have a little bit of concern about the 24 pin power connector I have a GTX 1070 but I feel like the heat sink well cover that up causing me not to be able to plug in a power supply are there any jeep use that you know that will fit

[@DLMtechgarage]

yea it does become something to think about when it comes to this particular board from dell. The MTX and traditiona; sff ones don't have this issue and this board limits the variety of cards you can use because of the power connector location but you do have a few options. first being looking up the dimension of the card to see how long and wide it is, smaller 1070 variants clear it as the more beefed up version create an issue. another thing to consider is using a 24 pin L adaptor as it will move the wires away and give you more room so your not butting up again the end of the card. I will put a link below and have known people to go this route and I have heard it works well. the third option is depending on the case your going with you can use a riser extension cable and vertically mount your gpu. Its the easiest way to do it and is a nice look but costs a little more due to the riser card and buying the mount, or for the mount you can fabricate something yourself. Hope this info help, thanks for watching and def let me know what route you choose and how it goes.

[@DLMtechgarage]

www.amazon.com/Cablecc-Adapter-Mainboard-Motherboard-Desktops/dp/B07NZ5GXNF/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1K35SS1ZIGD8E&dchild=1&keywords=24+pin+adapter&qid=1603728097&sprefix=24+pin+l+adap%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-2

[@johnobrien9093]

@@DLMtechgarage Thank you so much you are a genius

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@johnobrien9093 anytime, def keep me updated!

[@johnobrien9093]

@@DLMtechgarage I just put a little bit more research into that the 24 pin power connector is upside down🤦‍♂️ which will stop me from using that part but if you know they do make mini ITX versions of regular graphics card the most powerful one is the 2070 TI it’s the same length as a low profile graphics card but it is taller than a low profile graphics card so yeah if you can find a mini ITX version like this www.ebay.com/itm/124409942414 Any of these types of short versions will work definitely if the low-profile ones can fit in the motherboard these can fit the motherboard

[@enriquemartinezaguilar8315]

I have the Optiplex 9010 SFF, can I install another CPU cooler in my motherboard?

[@DLMtechgarage]

yea the sff you can. the usff you can't

[@asfihassan]

@@DLMtechgarage do you got the usff

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@asfihassan yea it's the usff, been meaning to update the title.

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@asfihassan I dont't

[@asfihassan]

@@DLMtechgarage i have that "blower type" cooler on my sff can I take it off for a normal cooler when I try to swap cases

[@DnaTopvwin]

Hey man I have a question I have a dell optiplex 3020 sff and I bought a new case. I’m having trouble plugging in the power sw cable. I have no idea where to put it.

[@DLMtechgarage]

Thanks for watching and hope you can subscribe to help the channel. On my channel I actually have a video on a adapter that makes this soo much easier without having to cut and splice any wires. Def check it out on the channel.

[@DnaTopvwin]

DLM tech garage it’s ok I figured it out thanks.

[@franktrujillo5459]

@@DnaTopvwin what was your cpu cooler mounting solutiom for your 3020? Im trying to find the right nuts for the bolts on the cooler but im having no luck

[@seanconor3372]

Do you have a video on the wiring? First time and im a little lost I have a smart 700w thermaltake help bro

[@DLMtechgarage]

check out the two videos below i have on my channel. should hopefully answer your questions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2HNaq1-hpuleNk kzbin.info/www/bejne/amjEdIVtaJaWerc

[@exodus58]

what about just the fan? can it be replaced with a case fan of the same height?

[@DLMtechgarage]

not sure of the size but i believe it was less then a 120mm

[@ForceGMs]

Hi. i just bought the Dell Optiplex 790 SFF comes with i3-2100 and i want to know which core i7 can i put to this baby?

[@DLMtechgarage]

i7 2600 should run just nicely in it as it is what is on the compatibility listing for this PC. make sure you got some fresh thermal paste and clean off the old stuff. Hope this helps and thanks for watching and hope you can subscribe and share to help the channel grow.

[@ForceGMs]

DLM tech garage Ok. Thanks a lot

[@themisho1136]

i have a dell optiplex 9010 sff with a i7 3770, but my temperatures are very high like 50-60 when i turn on my pc, and 80-90 when i play videogames, what i can do with the cpu cooler, can i get a better cpu cooler?, can you help me with my problem pls:((. i dont speak english srry for my bad english

[@DLMtechgarage]

You have a few ways to try and solve this. You can upgrade the cooler but you are gonna need to find a cooler that is not too tall and will clear the surrounding components. The company Noctua makes some that I believe work but they are expensive and you will also need a adaptor to plug it into the mother board. The next option I would consider would be checking the thermal paste. If you have never changed it then that is def your issue. Fresh thermal paste along with dusting out the computer and cleaning out the fans and heatsink will help alot. Use quality thermal paste like artic mx4, or thermal grizzly. Another thing you can do is upgrade just the fan and reuse the heatsink. You can get a 80mm fan from Noctua and adapt it to the heatsink. Their fans have alot more air flow and work great. It does seem that I think the issue is thermal paste. I have used these computer with that set up and never had temp issues but I had to change the thermal paste and clean out the dust on the blower and heatsink. Hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions and def check out my other video on dusting and cleaning a computer. Thanks for watching!

[@themisho1136]

the processor just bought it and put it on the PC, I clean the PC, but so you're telling me maybe it could be the thermal paste, I got the cooler master mastergel maker, is it good?

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@themisho1136 I never used it wo I would not know. When you swapped out the cpu, did you clean the cpu and cooler surface with rubbing alcohol. The surfaces need to be thoroughly clean before applying paste.

[@enriquemartinezaguilar8315]

So, can I install another CPU cooler in this motherboard? For example, the Cooler Master - Hyper 212 assuming I use a 5-pin to 4-pin adapter to connect the cooler to the motherboard CPU fan connector

[@DLMtechgarage]

on this usff board you can't, on the regular sff board you can. Now i have heard some people doing the wire tie trick to make it work.

[@jaimenbrunson1652]

@@DLMtechgarage No offense not trying to call you dumb or anything but this is the regular SSS version in the US SF is even smaller than this

[@jaimenbrunson1652]

@@DLMtechgarage www.dell.com/community/image/serverpage/image-id/22945iBEAAEBB8804E7FA9/image-size/large?v=1.0&px=999) This is what the SSF’s look like

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@jaimenbrunson1652 none taken. learned something new. did not know their was a smaller version. def much appreciated. I def aint no pro on these dells lol.. What would you label the title in your opinion?Thanks for watching and hope you can subscribe to provide input!

[@TheBreakingNewsHN]

Can you help me swap my sff dell 3020 to a bigger case ? How much ?

[@DLMtechgarage]

If you have any questions feel free to ask or message me @[e-mail]. My schedule limits me from doing video conferencing guides, but their are enough videos on how to do it, plus I have a few others that might be able to help you.

[@allen4981]

U thought of replacing cpu fans with low profile noctuas? Like the h12s low profile?

[@DLMtechgarage]

that would actually be ideal and yield better gains

[@allen4981]

@@DLMtechgarage could you please make a video about that? Cpu fan compatibilities in optiplex's? Also, i emailed you regarding this query. Hope you find time to reply!

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@allen4981 replied

[@ginjopowder]

Do you have video for Dell 790 SFF ? do you think its the same motherboard with this one? I want to buy it for $65

[@DLMtechgarage]

I dont't but it is all pretty much the same. check out the channel and subscribe as I have some video on doing this swap easier. Thanks for watching.

[@benjaminsleep-perpetualpro7320]

Can you use the intel stock cooler?

[@DLMtechgarage]

no on this board specifically you can not. The cooler proprietary and requires some modding to make it work

[@candycain1527]

Check out my comment, I made it work and it works well

[@salihozturk2112]

I have the same motherboard but what other CPU cooler can I use on this motherboard . Because its makes a lot of noise and stock intel cpu cooler does not fit to motherboard.

[@DLMtechgarage]

with this board you cant change the cooler due to the different unique mounting holes. You can change the fan to a noctua of that size and thats about it. thanks for watching and subscribe for more!

[@salihozturk2112]

@@DLMtechgarage ok thanks for reply :)

[@salihozturk2112]

@@DLMtechgarage so if i want to change cpu cooler i need to change my motherboard right ?

[@DLMtechgarage]

with this motherboard you can't change it. What I recommend is is the wire tie trick for the heatsink along with upgrading to a noctua fan for quieter and better air flow. Its what I did in a build i sold using this and I was able to pop in an I7 third gen with no issues or temps. Thanks for watching and hope you subscribe to help the channel.

[@aidandeng950]

Great video! I’m just wondering. Will this work with the cit f3 pc cases? I have a optiplex 790 sff and wanna swap the case to that.

[@DLMtechgarage]

It should, these dells of this vintage can swap into any case! The trick is just making the power button and error buttons work, but I have a video that might steer you in the right direction so check it out. Thanks for watching!

[@aidandeng950]

@@DLMtechgarage are you sure that it will work for a 790 sff? The box said for specified optiplexa

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@aidandeng950 send me a link to this case. maybe we are looking at 2 different cases.

[@aidandeng950]

@@DLMtechgarage Complete set of 21.5in Monitor... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01E97I7UO?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share - the pc just in case CiT F3 Micro-ATX PC Gaming Case, MATX & ITX Mobo Support, Windowed Side Panel, Excellent Airflow, Space For 4 Cooling Fans, SD/TF Card Reader Inc, 2 x 120mm Red LED Fans Inc. | Black / Red Stripe www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BLI50Z4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_QrcVFbQKF5WQN - the actual case Thank you for doing this. I really appreciate it

[@itzmestevo]

I’ve just finished swapping inti the cit f3 and it works perfectly

[@daddydiesel7910]

I have the same dell optiplex with that big ass cooler fan how can i find a rgb universal one for it

[@daddydiesel7910]

My dell is a optiplex 390

[@DLMtechgarage]

Cooler Master i71C RGB is the one i one i use for the them, not sure if their would be a clearance issue with the case cause typically i case swap it. dimensions are 4.8 x 4.8 x 3.4 inches, hopes this helps.

[@DLMtechgarage]

Cooler Master i71C RGB is the one i one i use for the them, not sure if their would be a clearance issue with the case cause typically i case swap it. dimensions are 4.8 x 4.8 x 3.4 inches, hopes this helps.

[@turtlecactus7529]

Do you know where I can get a 5 to 4 pin splitter? I'm planning on case swapping and need 1 more fan port

[@DLMtechgarage]

you would have to get a 5 pin adaptor and then use a 4 pin splitter. links below to the adaptors. I have never seen nor do I know of one, I have done it by using the 5 pin adaptor and then using a 4 pin splitter to it. www.amazon.com/CRJ-5-Pin-Female-Adapter-Motherboards/dp/B0871P9X72/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=5+pin+dell&qid=1626108441&sr=8-3 www.amazon.com/Noctua-NA-SYC1-black-NA-SYC1-chromax-Black-y-Cables/dp/B076542HBN/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2AINLLTD1BPG3&dchild=1&keywords=4+pin+fan+splitter&qid=1626108458&sprefix=4+pin+fan+s%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQTdYQkQxTTROQ005JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTMxNDUwMlJKQkQ5RDQ0NFhTRyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTgzMTEwRVVHVThKTU5HWFZTJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

[@turtlecactus7529]

@@DLMtechgarage thank you I just didn't know if stacking adapters would be safe

[@DLMtechgarage]

It's fine if done it before. Only becomes an issues when stacking splitters 4 is the max I have found

[@snbshshaahhau736]

Can I use a dell fan wc236 instead on the original cooler?

[@DLMtechgarage]

Not sure. Honestly anything is possible with a little modding and engineering and I am sure someone has came up with an alterative cooling solution. Def something to look out for. Thanks for watching and hope you can subscribe to help the channel out!

[@dalebassett1046]

Is there any way to swap that cpu cooler ?for a more modern cooling solution thanks

[@DLMtechgarage]

Not that I know of, the orientation of the bolt wholes is what limited this model.

[@dalebassett1046]

@@DLMtechgarage ah ok thanks for the reply

[@raymondenerem2822]

Can you let me know what the adapter for the cooler is called?

[@DLMtechgarage]

for the fan all you need is a 5 pin to pwm adaptor and they sell them on amazon.

[@raymondenerem2822]

thank you man, subbed

[@itzd4v16]

Is that the same thing dor a optiplex 790 sff? Or is the motherboard different?

[@DLMtechgarage]

pretty much the same just.

[@itzd4v16]

Two more questions do i need to readd thermal paste and can i just switch the case without taking out that cooler?

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@itzd4v16 Its always good to use best thermal paste. For this particular board meaning the SFF you have to use the cooler. Then non SFF you can use any cooler you want

[@itzd4v16]

DLM tech garage ok thx, is the power button not working on a new case a problem that will happen for sure or is it rare, and if it happens can you make a video on it please?

[@ggp4961]

Is there any other cooler I can use with it except the default one? And do I really have to take the cooler off when I do a case swap?

[@DLMtechgarage]

From what I gather its the same mounting holes and you should be able to use any one you want.

[@ggp4961]

@@DLMtechgarage do you think this will work? www.amazon.it/Xilence-XC032-ventola-Processore-Refrigeratore/dp/B01L6QMLE4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=xilence+performance+c+500w&qid=1610485293&sprefix=Xilence+pe&sr=8-1 also im gonna go a case swap tmr and I have your same cooler, is there any way to keep the cooler there without unscrewing it

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@ggp4961 should work as far as keeping the cooler without screwing, i believe its mounted to the case and the screws are part of the case.

[@abadazadytgaming7200]

@@DLMtechgarage didn't u say in the video u cant change it??

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@abadazadytgaming7200 i was misinformed on it.

[@jaimenbrunson1652]

Sorry to bother you another question LOL when Dell list a maximum CPU forThis computer will other CPUs that are not listed work

[@DLMtechgarage]

never a bother always glad to help! yes and no. bios update has allowed for upgrades of cpu, example being this dell model with the bios update you can put an i7 cpu in it for that generation. Also on these optiplex 3010's you can put a xeon e31240 and v2 which are both not listed on their page. as far as cpu's you pretty much are gonna stick with the generation and platform of that chipset! Hope this helps!

[@jaimenbrunson1652]

Do you think this cpu will work with my 3010 ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/65702/intel-core-i5-3570-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-80-ghz.html

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@jaimenbrunson1652 yea that will work find. def a good cpu for. Although consider looking into a xeon e3 1240 v2. It practically an I7 3770 equivalent at half the price. I go that route all the time and get those cpu's for like $40 bucks.

[@jaimenbrunson1652]

@@DLMtechgarage Thank you so much for all the help my decision of what I went with what is a core I5 3470 And the gpu that I picked up was a RX 570 ITX model it’s the same length of the low-profile GPUs but it’s taller and better of course so I won’t have to worry about the 24 pin blocking it but anyway thanks for all the help I will make sure all of my friends subscribe :ps another tip with the cooler LOL you can rip the standoffs off of the old case with a pair of pliers or you can buy a cooler back plate off of eBay😁

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@jaimenbrunson1652 Glad I can help, and thanks for helping the channel grow! keep me posted on how it goes!

[@riccardodaros8076]

So only using this adapter I can put a standard cooler? www.amazon.it/dp/B08GFCPNR9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_ezG8FbJDMZMWD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 (sff version)

[@DLMtechgarage]

yea pretty much. Then you will be fine. Everything else is the same. Also works for replacing the other fans too. Thanks for watching!

[@musicworld7c]

Can I use the cryorig c7 cooler on this motherboard

[@DLMtechgarage]

not sure

[@izzayaih2285]

why wont the default cpu coolers fit? exactly is it the holes? or something else?

[@DLMtechgarage]

they will fit on the SFF but the USFF has different sized mounting holes which dont line up with tradition coolers.

[@JNCHRH]

@@DLMtechgarage The board in the video looks like an SFF board. So should a standard non-Dell CPU cooler fit there then?

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@JNCHRH you can, I geared the video towards those trying to save money and by just reusing the heatsink and putting a 80mm fan you can save money.

[@JNCHRH]

@@DLMtechgarage That's great to hear, because then I can buy just empty motherboard and add other regular parts.

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@JNCHRH ​ yea, sorry for not being to clear on that in the video. Thanks for watching and let me know if you need any other help!

[@t.n.7966]

Can I ask? Is The motherboard is mini-itx?

[@DLMtechgarage]

its dell's usff which in term means ultra small form factor. Its like a mini -itx but not that same standard, just their proprietary build of the build. Thanks for watching and hope you can subscribe for more!

[@awu4d]

​@@DLMtechgarage couple of questions will this work in a atx case or what case will it fit? can you put a normal intel cpu cooler on it?

[@awu4d]

couple of questions will this work in a atx case or what case will it fit? can you put a normal intel cpu cooler on it?

[@DLMtechgarage]

it will work in any case and you can put any cpu cooler you want on it, just make sure you have the fan adaptor if its the 5 pin dell version.

[@awu4d]

@@DLMtechgarage omg thank you so much your the only help full person on the internet I swear

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@awu4d thanks glad I can help , let me know if you need any more help. Thanks for watching!!

[@awu4d]

@@DLMtechgarage actually another question sorry bout this but do the small form factor dell optiplex also fit or what size are they? thank you

[@awu4d]

@@DLMtechgarage soz bout that question just realised the video is about a small form factor pc so yeah should I read the title better my b

[@abdulrahmanzidan9253]

I just asked the computer shop next door can I put this Mobo into another case with a different psu and they said it's not possible. Can you please tell me whether they right or not cause I'm so board in this quarantine and I wanna play some games with my buddies and my budget is so so tight so it's so sad if I can't put this Mobo into another case :(

[@abdulrahmanzidan9253]

I mean if I followed your steps I will be just fine with a new case .. psu and GPU ?

[@DLMtechgarage]

you can def put it into a different case. Just got to know how to set up the power button but other then that they are wrong. I put these boards into different cases all the time.

[@abdulrahmanzidan9253]

You just gave me some relief by tilling me they were wrong, thanks alot And one more question... How can I set the power button right ?!

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@abdulrahmanzidan9253 I have a video or two on the channel on how to handle the power button so check out the channel for those videos.

[@benjaminsleep-perpetualpro7320]

Is this a 1150?

[@DLMtechgarage]

No its socket 1155, sorry for the late response, the comment got lost in my messages.

[@zik744]

Hello, thanks for the video, really interesting. A quick question: I have a Dell USFF (vjauj58549.i.lithium.com/community/image/serverpage/image-id/22945iBEAAEBB8804E7FA9/image-size/large?v=1.0&px=999) I need a bigger tower. Swapping to a generic seems to be complicated with the pin compatibility. Then I am checking which Dell Tower is compatible. Any idea please?

[@DLMtechgarage]

swapping to a generic case is actually not that hard as it seems. Their are great guides and info that help. The pin issue has actually been simplified by this guy who sell adaptors he makes on eBay. www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Optiplex-390-3010-3020-Front-Panel-Header-Adapter-Kit-3pc/264638815586?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Def check it out and it might be something to consider. I have never swapped them to another bigger dell case but I would recommend to just make sure the motherboard measurements fit as the usff board appears to be a little bit longer. You may run into the cpu cooling fan issue due to the bigger cases using typical mounting standards for cpu coolers.

[@zik744]

@@DLMtechgarage Thanks a lot

[@Allious131]

@@DLMtechgarage What about the i/o on the sff can you explain how to get the power switch to work in a atx case

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@Allious131 check out this guys video, he sells and easy piece to do it plus give the open source diagram so you can make the pin outs for it. I have another video on my channel of how i did it but this guy sell this piece which is the best way to do it. check it out and see if it helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZfFZ2B4arqrldU

[@hemn6vyr]

Заснять 14 минутное видео, где рассказываешь как стяжки сунуть в 4 дырки. Автор могет

[@DLMtechgarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@hemn6vyr]

@@DLMtechgarage oh. I say that you record 14 min video about using ziptie. Its amazing. 14 min.

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@hemn6vyr yea I had it translated lol... I appreciate it!

[@itzd4v16]

Is that the same thing dor a optiplex 790 sff? Or is the motherboard different?

[@DLMtechgarage]

its different. its the usff board. sff you dont have to do this mod. Hope this helps and hope you can subscribe to help the channel grow.

[@kennethianpanganiban5082]

Can these motherboards fit in matx cases?

[@DLMtechgarage]

Yes they can. I put this one in an matx with no issue and it sold and works great till this day. Thanks for watching and hope you can susbscribe!

[@kennethianpanganiban5082]

@@DLMtechgarage Thank you for replying!! Can you recommend some cases?

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@kennethianpanganiban5082 check out the dark flash dlm22 case. I have used that one before for this board and since the rear fan opening is close to the board it works for the exhaust for the factory cooler. I have a video on the channel of a review of this case, its not using this board but def shows the case.

[@kennethianpanganiban5082]

@@DLMtechgarage Thank you so much

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@kennethianpanganiban5082 Anytime. Def keep us posted on your build!