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In today’s video I’m showing you how to flip a gaming PC to make some money. This gaming PC transforms an HP EliteDesk OEM desktop into a very solid and baller looking SFF gaming PC! This is a fantastic $300 gaming PC build guide!
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0:00 - Introduction
1:28 - Parts List
4:05 - Modding
6:44 - Part Alternatives
7:28 - Benchmarks
12:23 - Recap
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[@ZachsTechTurf]

Thanks for watching! If you're looking for a SFF build that's a little bit better performing, I got you covered! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX69g4Odj7Combs&t

[@lilelote]

Sup

[@JezyYT]

Everything about that video was brilliant!

[@anasjdioui2425]

Add another 8gb of ram to get a better experience

[@Durbanite2010]

Cool video! I've been toying with the idea of upgrading a SFF PC for gaming. Any particular reason you didn't upgrade the fans (other than to save money)? There's only 2 in most of those SFFs (CPU Cooler and 80mm fan at the front of the case). The stock case fan is often not awful, but the additional heat from the GTX1650 would likely not help its cause. We also all know the stock Intel CPU coolers aren't great and there are quite a few LP coolers that would fit this build for not a lot more money (probably like $70 if you went with Noctua fan and cooler).

[@maker7901]

hey man try doing this on this pc if you still have it around or someting silmer theirs a program from gary gibson and its called inspectre. if you disable inspectre and meldown and restart the pc you will get more performance out your cpu that way. because the inspectre updates are affecting performance on the older i5's and i7's plus xeons give it a shot im sure youll get a performance increase. www.grc.com/inspectre.htm

[@vader8_39]

I like the new benchmarking style a lot! I think this is a bit more interesting for me. As a person who watches your videos for fun and usually not to buy the builds you showcase, this made the benchmarks much more interesting and fun.

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for the feedback.

[@sujipara336]

@@ZachsTechTurf i love ur vids would u do a gaming pc upgrade with hp prodesk 400 g1 sff?????????

[@ryanhealey1300]

Awesome video (as always)! These OEM's have endless customizablility and will continue to dominate budget bang for buck gaming PCs. Love the modding builds and hope to see more!

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Agreed Ryan, thanks!

[@Samuel-zl7yw]

I did a sleeper pc much like this! It’s an hp elite 8300 sff with an i7-3770 and the gtx 1650. I love watching others show love to these small form factor PCs and its very fun to watch!

[@TIH1]

i love how my dude is so honest

[@skilledshot1333]

"some people can drive cars fast others can drive cars fast in the rain -ZTT 2020 , jokes aside great video i really liked this one

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Lmfaooooo I forgot this was the golden quote of 2020. Thanks.

[@internziko]

"Hello, sir sir, sit down please!" ..Lol adorable

[@ZachsTechTurf]

I do my best to talk smack.

[@internziko]

@@ZachsTechTurf That's was the most polite smack talking I'd ever seen

[@mistermaniac7042]

@@ZachsTechTurf how did you get a 1650 with stock psu? My psu couldn't handle the 1650

[@Graphics_Card]

Would like but 69

[@internziko]

@@Graphics_Card giggity

[@TheLordlocks]

Looks good! Flipping PCs has definitely gotten a lot harder so it’s nice to get some tips. Thanks. Also the benchmarking looks great seeing your reactions to the frame dips.

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Glad to hear it, thanks for watching!

[@Jasi.]

I appreciate this so much been struggling on flipping PC's for the first time and didn't know what was wrong this definitely will help!

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Let me know how it goes!

[@o9mb]

Wow this video is awesome its nice to see some modding with like smaller pc cases. Keep up the great work man!

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Will do! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@gamerslayer4005]

I'm planning to do one of your prebuilt guides but I'm still raising the money. I love the guides and it saves a lot of money.

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Glad to hear it! Let me know how it goes.

[@lego_mocs_ua]

How it turned out bro?

[@JTB_Computers]

This is a great value! Love the customization

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Thanks Jake!

[@ayushbatra6268]

I really liked the benchmarking style this time......and anyways....love this channel....great quality and a lot underrated......hope your channel blows up soon

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Thanks for your support!

[@CobiesTech]

Wow this is nice and clean! Love the modding on that side panel. Also love the white finish, definitely a great project for old office machines!

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Agreed, thanks Mets!

[@PCTechHustle]

I dig it man! Looks good!

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Thank you!

[@rajdeepbhattacharrya1752]

Involving here so the algorithm could recommend it to more people. Man this looks dope ✌️

[@notayo1235]

The way how you did the benchmarking was good. You included every major game too

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Thanks for the feedback, glad you liked it!

[@HunterTinsley]

That's a sweet case re-design! I love these SFF gaming rigs. Great for the living room.

[@abdulrahmanzidan9253]

This man is underrated for real Keep rocking bro I love you

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Will do, thanks!

[@LEV1ATAN]

Really good video 👍

[@user-nk7jx7wh5f]

I liked the new benchmark style. I got the info and it was entertaining.

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for leaving feedback

[@DontWorry-Bhappy]

All the clips from the stream made me wish i could have come! Looked like a blast

[@ZachsTechTurf]

This actually wasn't done on a stream, this was me by myself trying to be entertaining lol.

[@RetroAdventure]

Nice build, side note on the mod, they make a U Channel molding that you can apply around the side panel cut out for protection and a more professional look.

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Yep, thanks for that! I will definitely do that on the next one.

[@Osciee_YT]

Awesome Video Keep Going youve enspired me and ive just rbrought the same one!

[@nosirrahx]

That GTX 1650 now has a GDDR6 version that is 5% to 10% faster.

[@dork5456]

The GDDR6 version needs a higher power tolerance and an external plug which some OEMs don't come with. The GDDR5 card can be powered purely through the PCI, so that's likely why it was recommended.

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Not that's low profile as far as I'm awawre.

[@nosirrahx]

@@ZachsTechTurf It is. Look on Amazon for the one that specifically mentions it. ZT-T16520H-10L is the one I want, I like supporting ZOTAC because they tend to make cool stuff like this.

[@nosirrahx]

@@dork5456 ZT-T16520H-10L

[@Channel-ho6of]

Got 1 yesterday.

[@bryndyn123]

Honestly I can't wait I really hope I get mine soon because I'm so motivated to get my HP 600 my IT teacher wanted to help me get a better computer and I also wanted to upgrade it as well so guys wish me luck and thank you for this video man it's always nice seeing builds like this

[@maniacgamer8362]

Wow what are the odds I was just gonna build one related to this and you proceed to post this. Amazing!

[@mypfpiswhatourphonesees4294]

same lmaoo haha but i transfered mine to a bigger case, makes it a lot easier

[@Tech215Studios]

Great Mod Zach!! Seriously man looks so dope!!!

[@phoanation]

Great video loved the benchmarking

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Glad to hea rit, thanks!

[@hexeezy234]

This is amazing, thank you so much I just bought my sister one of these and I was wondering how I was gonna upgrade it , you made my mind up thank you

[@CoalitionGaming]

Whoa that came out great!

[@homerlandon8767]

Great looking build. I'm working on a similar build right now. If you have time, coloring or shrouding the PSU and making a cover for the hard drive bays can make the build look a little cleaner. If not, you can just use a heat gun to remove the PSU's sticker and leave it at that if you don't want to paint it.

[@chosensupra9978]

Hi Zach, keep up the good vids. Also, that darker green fan in that background PC though.

[@ZachsTechTurf]

It's not going anywhere :)

[@SashaYein]

just got 4 of these same guys at work for free bc they were gonna end up in the landfill and going to be thrown away. Thank you so much for making documentation of upgrades, it helps a lot!

[@mOddEdLiKeHeLL]

Finally was able to see this. Been at the hospital all day yesterday getting my gallbladder removed. Great video!

[@zec4367]

Hope everything goes well

[@zec4367]

I just realised that was 7 months ago..

[@mOddEdLiKeHeLL]

@@zec4367 thanks man! Im doing good now. 😁

[@zec4367]

@@mOddEdLiKeHeLL glad to hear 👍

[@damianp4229]

i acctaully love watching ur vids zach

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Glad to hear it, thanks!

[@DJ-gz4bu]

I'm really late but I still appreciate all of your videos because they always make me happy

[@ZachsTechTurf]

No need to worry about being late, thanks for watching them!

[@Joeker8171]

I really like the green screen bench Marking, I like it way better than just showing game play and numbers. I really like that modded case, you did a hell of a job. I thought you almost cut yourself, during the cutting it was some kind of a glitch , maybe it was the speed of that part of the video. AWESOME video as always bro, loving these 2 videos per week too. Especially on Sundays something to watch.

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Glad to hear it Mr Clyburn, thanks!

[@Joeker8171]

@@ZachsTechTurf no problem bro. Also, I forgot to say on the FORKNUT you look so excited with those kills lol🤣🤣🤣I'm messing with you

[@nahpets2345]

Nice build, perfect for those who have a small desk or anything like that

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Agreed!

[@Timmymtd]

Killed it. Great job

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Thank you very much Tim!

[@nathan.847]

only a little bit of time left for my first pc build, very excited.

[@ZachsTechTurf]

What's gonna be in your first build?

[@nathan.847]

@@ZachsTechTurf r5 3600 a cooler master aio b450 tomahawk Max g.skill trident z 3600mhz 16gb 512 gb ssd with a 1 tb hdd coolermaster h500 case 2060 super gaming x good looking cable extensions and a 600w corsair semi modular psu.

[@MeharYT69subscribe]

THIS HELPED ME ALOT THANKS

[@sd1rager]

That thing looks pretty dope.

[@warrecapals7800]

Hi zach's tech turf. This pc looks absolutely amazing! I think you forgot to put a link for the plexiglas :). Also: are there any other methodes to cut the metal side panel and the glass? Your special saw looks too expensive :O

[@grex906]

Man the case mods really came out nicely! Glad to see it done buddy!! Thanks.

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Glad to you like it Mike, thanks.

[@vaughnponceee]

Thank you so much Zach I want to get this

[@ernestoechavarria7367]

Great upgrade! Do You hace any issue running the GPU? I've read (Optiplex) that the port only gets 50 watts while the GPU needs 75. I AM looking into building something similar buy i am concerned about this.

[@Alpha-ms9nj]

This is the type of information I was looking for and it's much appreciated. I have this same HP 800 SFF PC but am thinking of using an 800 G1 800 TWR with an I7 4790 instead. The mods that you do on these machines are great and I will be using them on my builds, thanks for sharing you experience.

[@Shadeblight]

I absolutely love the idea, and the result is great when you look at it from a distance, but I have some advice for you and my fellow modders that want to try this out : - The case seems badly cut in some parts, don't use a dremel to cut long straight lines, the cuts won't be straight and won't be clean - Depending on the paint that is already applied to the case, sand the whole case with fine grain sandpaper before applying paint, the result will be neater - If you use a rattle can or an airbrush, apply at least two or three light coats instead of applying one massive coat in one pass, it will prevent the paint from dripping and stacking at random places. - You really should apply varnish (matte or gloss) on your paint job in order to prevent it from falling appart (as we can see on some parts of your case) Once again, the idea is great and I thank you a lot for the time you took to create and share this content

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Thanks for taking the time to write some feedback, but alternatives would have been more constructive! 1. What tool do you recommend cutting metal and acrylic for straight lines? 2. Is there anything that wasn't neat about the case? I agree that your idea is probably more META, but would there be a tangible difference when looking at it? 3. I did this exactly, I applied 5-6 small coats and not just 1 large one 4. What was falling apart? Thanks again

[@Shadeblight]

@@ZachsTechTurf thanks for your quick answer. First of all, I'm really sorry if I my advice might have appeared rude, I'm not speaking in my mother tongue. 1. Using a circular saw and a guideline or a table saw would greatly help. I know that most of the people dont have access to such tools, but hardware stores often offer cutting services. If really you have no access to such tools, you could also mount the window on the outter side of the panel and paint its border black to hide the places you fixed it on the panel (beware, the window has to match the size of the panel in this instance). 2 & 3. Some cases (most frequently older models) come with a "granulated" and "rough" paint job. Depending on the angles of your camera, I could see some elevations and irregularities and I assumed that they were caused by either those already existing irregularities or a single coat of paint which dripped a bit. That's why I think that sanding the parts that you want to paint is better. I forgot to mention in the advice that I gave for the coats that you'd have to let each coat dry before applying another one (but you must have done that 👌) 4. Mostly on the edges of the cut side panel, were the window meets the panel's metal frame, we can see "black" spots were there is not paint. I can't illustrate my words with pictures and I might have made a mistake, but after watching closely the bottom right of the window when you face the "window side" of the PC, I think I see spots of missing paint.

[@rajakhan12346]

@@Shadeblight your English is very good mate . Dw .

[@darkel_games]

The redesign is cool. I have one of the newer HP like this with a half-dead i7 7700. I wanted to sell it but after your video... I'll make my own gaming console like this

[@benwhitford5703]

My first pc actually got inspired by you... the first video I watched on Gaming PCs was you... thanks for still being helpful and budget friendly 😂😂

[@ZachsTechTurf]

That’s awesome to hear! What’s all in the build?

[@benwhitford5703]

It’s a very bad choice to be totally honest.. a ryzen 7 2700, a320 m-k mobo, a gtx 960 2 gb (sign 😐), and 8 gb 2666 speed ram in a very cheap case... cheers for being you 😂😂 I guess😂😂

[@s-volttech7499]

this video is so awesome and entertaining your so cool Zach!!!!

[@tejaspadhye]

3:52 Haha colours were changing on his own build behind the desk lol

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Was hoping no one would notice haha.

[@littlemaster354]

A other awsome video and i like the new way you test out games keep doing that way

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@owascoshaw]

I so much deserve this content! Nice job!

[@Darkpyro7]

Yes! A fully modded/upgraded pc for my budget! Thank you! 👍

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Hopefully this helped! Thanks for watching.

[@kobejanvicente1686]

Nice video, but I gotta ask: How much should you charge if you're going to re-sell the modified PC ? Like how much should the profit be ?

[@mypfpiswhatourphonesees4294]

damn a lot of people have been modding the heck out of these sff pc after i got mine lmao, very nice coincidence.

[@AidenJosiahOrtiz]

I really loved this video it really helped me to get an idea of what I might want to do in the future btw anyone know the exact tool he used to cut

[@yusuffrahman2858]

Top tier trash talk: "Not my restaurant or gas station bro." - Awesome build

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Lmao 1/10 for trash talk

[@Hoytehablode]

It was funny that while changing colors for the main pc it was also affecting the pc behind it. I have that same issue with my RGB in my different pc and the lights of the tv and so on LOL

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Lmao yep it can get a little annoying :)

[@paullesterpangilinan8683]

shout out from the philippines 🔥🔥🔥 awesome video 👌

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Thanks for watching!

[@e_corky]

I like the new style of the benchmarking run

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Glad to hear it Evan!

[@FlaunterVaunter]

It looks dope 👍🏻

[@goatboat2004]

I liked the new benchmark style

[@samsmith5189]

You should leave the average fps some where in a corner on screen while your still showing the benchmarking runs, instead of taking it off completely!

[@jrcp87]

Are you able to add extre ventilation like a 120mm fan or something like it to that case? or is it too small?

[@budgetspcmasterrace1179]

5:13 rocking linus style with the sandals an socks ..... noice !

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Noooo there's a difference between what Linus does and wearing high Nike socks and Jordan slides.

[@janntyler5950]

Went all out this time! Congrats, you earned my respect. :thunbpsup:

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Thanks for watching!

[@ramadhanputra4175]

Hey, dudes. I'm just found your video pretty awesome for SFF build. But, I've got question. Do you happen to know how to change the Hardisk? I'm considering to get 1 240GB SSD and 2 3TB HDD. Thanks in advance

[@borispeovic7006]

5:54 those jordan sllipers fire

[@sluggaming4577]

3:50 you was changing the color led pc In the background to 😂

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Hoping no one would notice lol.

[@sluggaming4577]

Zach's Tech Turf welp I did 😂 i don’t know why I just randomly noticed

[@tomazcoz1508]

This will be my starter pc maybe

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Let me know how it goes!

[@laowai2000]

Those edges look rough. Wondering what good options there could be to cover those wonky cut lines. Maybe some PVC white trim could do the trick. But then again did not even realize that was the original case at the start.

[@nathancauwel3225]

Can you change the case also in the future is this build upgradable??? Sorry I’m barely learning about pcs

[@TheGhoulCaster]

I'm a bit late to the fun but thank you for the video, I'm buying the 600 G1 SFF today with a GTX 1650, I7-4790k and 32GB of RAM.

[@7obsidian7]

you could also go with the low profile yeston rx 550 4gb you can snag it for $80 new on ebay and it outperforms the 1030 by far.

[@GabrielMarian02]

Have you checked the PCH Temperature (motherboard chipset) ? That chip is sitting right under the GPU and it's not good for it. Mine stays at about 70 degrees (C), also positioned near the GPU (1050 Ti OC LP).

[@corp-tesla-2023ivent]

love u brotha from Morocco

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Thanks for watching my videos!

[@hunterfabio]

Yo Zach, I like the new format but if I can add, I believe the camera is maybe too big? I mean it occupies a lot of space on the screen, also, the microphone on the way just looks really odd. Besides that I would like to see it more often, actual live gameplay. Also you're recording so that obviously takes a few FPS but I think that the PC looks sick!

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Thanks for the suggestions! If you do wanna see me live though head here: twitch.tv/zachstechturf

[@TheRedRaven_]

I wonder if a water jet can cut that panel so the edges are smoother and rounded off.

[@DiabloRealm]

Do they make those Sata Powered LED strips anymore? I can't find them anywhere. Are there any alternative power sources that would be viable for the 800 G1?

[@DXC3Y14]

thank you for that tip. my pc sff has now gt 1030 silent and imma mod the case. next gpu choice is 1650ti lp

[@ryanhealey1300]

5:13 calf check 🤫

[@ZachsTechTurf]

How did that make it into a video??

[@zachm6470]

Sick🔥

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Thanks Zach ;)

[@kungfudell07]

I got the prodesk version and I’m planning to upgrade the graphics card and Memory. I love this build and if I could would replicate it myself

[@dess.3761]

Do you think putting 2TB HDD (with the 120GB SSD you included) , an i7 would be better? Maybe it might help with some cpu intensive games. Great Video as always :D

[@ZachsTechTurf]

An i7 processor could certainly helpt.

[@S6cout]

Can u do a full build? Im new and this is right in my budget plese

[@OhNoItsDad88]

dig the case mod, really tough to add very much to this case.

[@DANNYKILLERPR]

La voy hacer así gracias😂

[@vonronaldrio5226]

what is the processor used?> is it core i5 or i7? does core i7 fit in that mobo? thank u bro

[@jonahcarrico6288]

so i have the same pc, and i want to do the same thing that you did to it. i thought it would look better without that big black plastic thing im the top left of the pc that flips open. i was just wondering if i could take that out?

[@abhishekaggarwal6473]

And u modded the case that amazing 😍

[@ZachsTechTurf]

Thank you!

[@ericmatthews9894]

I just transferred my HP Elitedesk 800 G1 to an old HP Pavilion case, added a gtx 1650 and I'm playing Forespoken right now. Extra things I had to do: 1.) Remove the power switch and lights from the front cover button, insert into the from cover of the Pavilion. 2.) To use my Elite desk cooling fan, I had to find some nuts that fit on the bolts in the fan too attach it to the mother board. The Elit desk mother does not have built in nuts. The fan bolts into the case. It ain't pretty but works like a champ.

[@JamesonDunphey]

Do you think this would fit a 870 or 860 dual fan?

[@RMoedoe]

Nice build i recently bought a lga 775 hp compaq 8200 elite for an amazing £6 inclu free postage which i plan to flip i got it working after some troubleshooting and upgraded the CPU to the core 2 quad 8400 and some decent 8gb kit of ddr3 ramp plan to slot in a decent low profile gpu something like the amd Radeon pro wx 2100 shes good as new in the inside but still all beat up on the outside i plan to mod the case allbeit wont do as extensive modding as you did as i dont have access to a Dremel and resources to keep my self save plus i would like to apply the common programming practice of keeping it simple stupid although i do plan to vynill wrap the case and spray paint the front fascia maybe put some rgb at the front as well stuff which is easy todo and should make it look awesome

[@AASENSEI]

the benchmarking is pretty dope

[@grantcai5971]

That original HP horizontal PC is exactly the model that the school uses in the libraries and the classrooms. I might ask to keep ones that they don't need and do this?

[@LTF1975]

I have the same PC set up, but when I upgraded the GPU, I couldnt find the GTX 1650 at the time, and went with the AMD Radeon RX 6400 instead which works well for the games I play. Many of the games I play run well in 1080P but instead of the I5, I've upgraded to the I7-6700.

[@jordino34]

is there a build guide for this because i really like it but i have never built a pc nor modded one before