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July 11th, 2021 12:00
Dell Optiplex 9010 SFF PSU Upgrade
Hi, this is my first post so sorry If I get something wrong but I was wondering if it was possible to upgrade the 240W PSU In the Dell Optiplex 9010 SFF. I have researched it a ton and even on youtube but the only vid that came out was about the exact same stock PSU that came with the pc.
I was going to upgrade my GPU to a solid Gtx 1050ti which would fit my budget but I researched it and found out that it would be not possible or be risky. I don't want to take a chance as I'm only a kid and get like $150 per birthday and Christmas. I'm gonna try to get the gigabyte 2GB gddr5 gt 1030, but the problem with that is I wanna run pc VR on it which is pretty demanding on that card even with overclocking it.
Idk what to do and I need help, also is it possible to upgrade the case as well? I'm pretty sure it doesn't have a normal ATX motherboard layout which would be hard but if there is a way let me know :).
My Pc Specs:
CPU: Intel i7-3770
GPU: Intel Hd Graphics 4000
PSU: Stock 240w PSU
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Posted September 19th, 2021 22:00
You cannot upgrade to "i9 or a Ryzen CPU" or use DDR3 Ram with such models.
I7 4790 works with 9020, Precision 1700, Inspiron 3847, etc.
However the pricing of these cpus is more than getting an entire new Tower with Ram and HDD and windows 10.
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Dell Precision T1700 WIN10 16 GIG RAM I7 $184
This Model can use EVERYTHING From your current model including RAM and CPU and HDD etc.
Don't spend money on Windows 10 PRO $199
Core I7 CPU $200
Power supply $80
Ram $160
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Posted July 11th, 2021 13:00
re: is it possible to upgrade the case as well? I'm pretty sure it doesn't have a normal ATX motherboard layout
yes it is possible. 9010 sff motherboard is micro ATX. it can use a standard ATX psu in a new ATX/mATX case
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Posted July 11th, 2021 13:00
Ok cool and you just put the cords in places they usually are? also I meant overclocking the gpu. Also can you put a new case on the dell optiplex 9010 sff?
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Posted July 11th, 2021 13:00
ok, do you know of any video guides talking about how to do it. also, can you upgrade the CPU better than the intel i7-3770s? like an i9 or a Ryzen CPU?
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Posted July 11th, 2021 18:00
re: can you upgrade the CPU better than the intel i7-3770s? like an i9 or a Ryzen CPU?
if you want to do that you are basically replacing entire motherboard/cpu and ram. the only component you might keep is psu, but with those newer components may as well get new psu and gpu to be more compatible.
there is no video to show you move 9010sff to new case, but there is video of tearing down 9010SFF. the rest is just standard install of micro ATX board in a new case. you can search on this community on how to rewire new case power switch cable to Dell power switch 5 pin header of sff board, connect new case fan to dell proprietary 5 pin fan header (use 3 pin to Dell 5 pin adapter), and connect new case USB3.0 cable to board usb header (p.38).
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Posted July 11th, 2021 22:00
Ok, Thanks!
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Posted September 19th, 2021 18:00
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Posted September 19th, 2021 18:00
Yes
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Posted September 19th, 2021 21:00
"9010 sff motherboard is micro ATX. it can use a standard ATX psu in a new ATX/mATX case"
It's dell proprietary and NOT Micro ATX or BTX.
9020 requires moddiy adapter for the power supply.
Moddiy OptiPlex 9020 PSU 24 to 8 Pin Adapter
A new Case is incorect for 390 790 990 3010 7010 9010 3020 7020 9020 due to multiple sensor issues unless you move all of the wiring from the old to new case. Working at all is not so simple. Without fan adapters the system will shut off almost immediately.
You can get adapters for the fans and use various adapters but its not easy and its not supported.
Not supported does not mean not working but its not a 5 minute single reboot process. All the models in Optiplex, Precision, Inspiron, Vostro series cannot be lumped in and use standard case.
Power Button Cable
Pin
NumberPin
NameDescription
Wire color
5
KEY
Missing (NC)
(NC)
6
LED
+ of BlueLED | - of OrangeLED
Orange
3
LED
- of BlueLED | + of OrangeLED
Blue
4
PSW (detection)
need to be shorted to Pin 2 (if not press F1)
Red
1
PowerSwitch
PowerSwitch (PSW) Ground
Black
2
PowerSwitch
PowerSwitch + shorted to Pin 4
Yellow
speedstep
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Posted July 11th, 2021 12:00
Remove the internal power supply and use a power supply outside the case.
You run the wires thru the hole left behind.
there is no overclocking on an optiplex.