OptiPlex SFF 3050

Dell OptiPlex SFF (Small Form Factor) 3050 upgrade.
Creating a Windows 10/11 USB boot :
• Windows USB boot drive
Install Windows 10/11:
• Windows Install

[@j.lietka9406]

Nice that the mobo has a slot! Got a hold of 2 Dell 3050 SFF PCs (were getting tossed out!) Haven't tested them yet, but they are labeled as Refurb. Has the i5 & Win 10 Pro

[@MICROCHIPFLIP]

Nice. Get a couple of NVMe install them in each PC. You have 2 very fast working computer/s. Just FYI ... will not support Windows 11, because Win 11 requires 8 generation and above, but there are work-around to bypass requirements - google how to .... Windows 10 support/updates will end October 2025.

[@j.lietka9406]

@@MICROCHIPFLIP yep! There is a kind of Win 10 extension: 0 Patch. Think there is a small annual fee, but it's for.. 5 years. There is a kind of Microsoft plan, where you can keep Win 10 for about 3 more years, but it's kind of pricey! As a kind of hobby I look for electronics in dumpsters and curbside stuff!

[@MICROCHIPFLIP]

@@j.lietka9406 Yes, I read about the Win 10 extension ... that's great - but if costly, it's not worth it. I sold a few of these computers not meeting Win 11 requirements but installed Win 11 bypass the CPU and TPM requirements - of course I inform the buyers. All of them don't really care bec it still does all the updates anyways. I do some dumpster and curbside too, but mostly I buy them from offerup and/or craigslist. I upgrade and do videos and sell them. I don't make much money, it's a hobby (I'm retired - and keeps the brain active) - and I just like messing around with computers - it's fun.

[@j.lietka9406]

@@MICROCHIPFLIP you should see the PCs, laptops, tablets, other electronics I have collected!! I have sold a couple of laptops on CL, but not the volume I thought I would. If it doesn't sell, I donate it the Goodwill, as I can't keep holding on to them! Found a couple of older Macintosh computers, they work, but haven't listed them on CL.

[@KemoHosNy]

keep going one day you will be famous my guy don't give up

[@MICROCHIPFLIP]

Ha ha ha. Don't need to be famous. I'm retired, and this is my hobby. Hoping I am able to help/show others on PC upgrades and stuff.

[@KemoHosNy]

@@MICROCHIPFLIP for me for now you're the famous guy ❤️❤️

[@MICROCHIPFLIP]

@@KemoHosNy Well, thank you. You are a nice person. You have a great one!

[@KemoHosNy]

@@MICROCHIPFLIP thanks tho

[@javieraraque8964]

Thank you and keep going

[@mayday9621]

I'm running my 3050 with ubuntu-mate 20.04 runs nice i5 6500 , 2x 4Gb ram , 500gb nvme , 2Tb 3.5'" hdd , gt1030 . usb adapters for wifi & bluetooth .

[@MICROCHIPFLIP]

Nice.

[@colinreece3452]

You could also replace the dvd rom for a drive caddy to hold another hard drive or ssd. Check the cmos battery too while you have the side off.

[@MICROCHIPFLIP]

Correct, I could put an ssd or 2.5 HDD to replace the dvd. Battery was checked when I cleaned, was reading okay in my meter. Thanks for the advice.

[@muhammadaizzatzakaria8667]

Does this model support nvme slot ?

[@MICROCHIPFLIP]

Yes, it does.