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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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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.
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September 19th, 2021 22:00
@Vortex2340
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.
Please press the blue Accept as Solution button below if the post answers your questions.
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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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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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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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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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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July 11th, 2021 22:00
Ok, Thanks!
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September 19th, 2021 18:00
Will this psu work? https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_3?crid=218S0S1CDTAR5&dchild=1&keywords=500+watt+power+supply&qid=1630903841&sprefix=500+watt%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-3
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September 19th, 2021 18:00
Yes
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September 19th, 2021 21:00
@redxps630
"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.
@Vortex2340
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.
9010 9020 DELL FAN ADAPTER
Power Button Cable
Pin
Number
Pin
Name
Description
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
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September 20th, 2021 20:00
@Vortex2340
Please press the blue Accept as Solution button below each post that answers your question.
@redxps630 statements are incorrect.
"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"
9010 SFF motherboard is NOT Micro Atx and its NOT standard. Micro ATX MATX from December 1997 is 9.6 × 9.6 in (244 × 244 mm). PSU is PFC 80 percent efficient EPS12v NOT ATX12v
There will be many problems trying to install 9010 9020 into a new case. The most important ones cannot be bypassed.
Without system fans the system will shut down due to thermal overload. There are multiple propriteary fans as well as NON Optional thermal sensor and Non standard power button. The board will sense that these devices are not attached and will have the errors on the screenshot below from the BIOS.
9010 SFF Motherboard 051FJ8 is much smaller that MATX and non standard for Fan Headers, Heat Sensors, Power Button etc.
The requirement for 140W minimum combined power for 3.3v/5v rails is also not optional. Power supplies are not a single rail or a single spec of WATTS. More than Just PCI-E slots use 5v and 3.3v and 5VSB. According to PCI-sig, 225W can either come from an 8pin plus 75W from the slot or two 6 pin with 75W each and 75W from the slot or one 6 pin and one 8 pin but still 75W from each and 75W from the slot. 300W uses 75W from the slot, a 8 pin connector for 150W and a 6 pin connector for 75W
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September 20th, 2021 20:00
Are you sure?
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September 21st, 2021 07:00
@speedstep What psu can I use for the 9010 sff That can support a gtx 1050 ti lp? Also that is cheap cause I’m basically broke.
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September 21st, 2021 08:00
@Vortex 2340
Difference between EVGA 700BR and EVGA 500BR is $20
However the 500BR is on sale today for $31
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EVGA-100-BR-0500-K1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DTMXD83/
Used on machines that need more than 200 to 290W EPS12v to support 75W GPU. 120W to 375W GPU needs the 700BR. Power supply sits OUTSIDE the case with the wires going in the hole left behind by removing the internal power supply.
Non single slot low profile Video cards require a PCI-E riser cable and the cover off. The X16 video card should go into the BLUE Video slot. The black slot is 25W and wired X4 not X16.
https://www.amazon.com/Riser-Express-Flexible-Extension-Adapter/dp/B098D8TCD7/
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September 26th, 2021 15:00
The psu that you suggested works it’s just that I’m missing a part to the dvd disk a cable, any help?