The Ultimate SFF Dell Optiplex Gaming PC!

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I needed a travel-sized gaming PC to take abroad, so I modded an Optiplex! Have you seen a SFF Dell Optiplex with a full-sized RTX 2060? I bet you haven't, until today!
⏱Timestamps⏱
0:00 - MiniFlex Build Summary
2:58 - New Parts Upgrades
4:07 - Mini Montage of Reassembly
4:27 - Dell OEM RTX 2060 Issues...
5:21 - New RTX 2060!
9:01 - First Boot-up after Upgrades
10:23 - Apex 1080p Benchmarks + Comparison
11:41 - Apex 1440p Benchmarks + Comparison
12:37 - Battlefield V 1080p Benchmarks + Comparison
13:28 - Battlefield V 1440p Benchmarks + Comparison
14:06 - Doom (2016) 1080p Benchmarks + Comparison
14:46 - Doom (2016) 1440p Benchmarks + Comparison
15:14 - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 1080p Benchmarks + Comparison
15:49 - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 1440p Benchmarks + Comparison
16:25 - Glamour Shots
16:53 - Outro (Thanks for Watching!)
Tools/Products used through-out the video:
LinkUP Left Angle PCI-E 4.0 Riser: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08X...
Fan Duct Mod for L9i/a: www.amazon.ca/Noctua-NA-FD1-N...
ineo M.2 SSD Heatsink: www.amazon.ca/ineo-Aluminum-H...
Intel WiFi 6 Install Kit: www.amazon.ca/Intel-Wi-Fi-Gig...
Short WiFi Antennas: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08V...
DisplayPort 1.2 90 Degree Adapter: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B087...
DisplayPort Panel Mount Cable: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B003...
Low Profile 90 Degree HDMI Adapter: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07B...
MiniFlex Specifications:
Intel i7 9700 CPU
Noctua NH-L9i (w/ Fan Duct Mod)
16GB DDR4 2666MHz RAM
EVGA XC Gaming Black RTX 2060
Samsung 970 EVO PLUS M.2 SSD
Samsung PM991a 256GB 2230 M.2 (PCI-E Adapter)
SilverStone TX-500 500W PSU
x4 Noctua NF-A4x20 Exhaust Fans
x1 Noctua NF-A4-10 Exhaust Fan
#SFFOptiplex #Modded #MiniFlex

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@davidc4679 Год назад

You are a total G❤. I hit some dead ends with 2 of my dream sff optiplex mobile gaming builds and you showed me the light And not only but blew it out the park. I also learned a lot of informational things. Thank you.

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

Glad to have shown you some things that inspired you to continue working on your Dream SFF Optiplex project! Send me some photos of your completed build when the time comes! I'd love to see them. Good luck with the builds!

@jess2690 2 года назад

Luv these type of videos with Optiplexes!

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

I'm glad you like MiniFlex! Thanks for watching!

@michaelthompson9798 2 года назад

Loving your build and its sleeper design 🥰👍. Great work.

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

I'm glad you like MiniFlex! Thanks for watching

@olegyamleq7796 Год назад

super professional!!!!!! great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!! u need more views!!!! upvoted!!

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

Glad you think so! I appreciate the support. Thanks for watching

@Laughin9M4N 2 года назад

Hey love your Optiflex series videos, got a build myself based on your previous build. Got my hd7870 in it and works good for my needs for now untill I cand find a gpu. Do you have any recommendations for cheap but good quality cpu fan (around 20ish usd)? Also wondering about case fans?

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

Glad to hear you like the OptiFlex series of videos! Flattered that you based your build off it too. I found these small dual fan CPU coolers on AliExpress for really cheap. I used it in the OptiFlex series at one point: www.aliexpress.com/item/4000329789577.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.100f4114m5wL68&algo_pvid=0823586c-5f94-45d7-8374-82ba3460b9d3&aem_p4p_detail=20220610103626657083505540220149327477&algo_exp_id=0823586c-5f94-45d7-8374-82ba3460b9d3-29&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000017734097692%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21CAD%21%2118.36%21%21%218.21%21%21%402101e9ce16548825864193602e4a4b%2112000017734097692%21sea&gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003821738029.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.100f4114m5wL68&algo_pvid=0823586c-5f94-45d7-8374-82ba3460b9d3&algo_exp_id=0823586c-5f94-45d7-8374-82ba3460b9d3-57&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000027274487044%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21CAD%21%2129.1%21%21%215.54%21%21%402101e9ce16548825864193602e4a4b%2112000027274487044%21sea If you want some cheap decent fans, I recommend the Arctic F8 and F9 fans

@_mytopfive Год назад

Amazing build! Could a similar build be done with a Optiplex 7020 sff? I have one I want to turn into a gaming PC with a full size gpu. Been thinking about doing an open air build with an upgraded gpu and psu, but now I'm curious if it's possible to keep it in og case?

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

It may be possible. You'd have to do quite the large amount of modding to make it happen though

@zeroturn7091 2 года назад

I know that the xx40 and xx50 series have a more modern look, but have you ever worked with an xx10 series desktop? I have a couple of MT parts only cases that I thought about making Ryzen builds (possibly a 5700g until GPU prices get better) with NVME SSD. Back to the desktop idea, do you happen to know if the front I/O has a standard connector for that series? The reason that I got the MT was due to uncertainty of the front I/O, and PSU. You’ve shown how to solve the PSU issue, thanks.

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

I've never personally worked with that series of desktop, no. I don't think it has a standard connector for the front panel of that series. I am aware of adapters that you can buy to remedy the issue though. Similar to the PSU adapters I use

@POWDR 2 года назад

Ive loved the Optiflex journey LOL all the way till the end

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

OptiFlex may not be done. I'm not sure yet! MiniFlex isn't maxed out yet! There's some potential left for it!

@POWDR 2 года назад

@@WiltshireTutorials ay man I been supporting for years and wont stop anytime soon! Love these videos Ken’ !

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

Thanks man! I've been keeping an eye on your channel too! Love the grind man. I wish I was able to keep at it like you!

@igor4knezevic Год назад

Awesome madman build! I have a plan on making this exact same thing, just with a different layout, and 7080 instead (i7 10700). Idea is to get a 5700XT (it'll go where the PSU is, with a riser card), a modular 750W SFX PSU (I'll place it where the DVD drive is, super tight fit but I think it'll work, and a power plug extender). Only thing I'm questioning is CPU power limit (it's getting a beefier cooler so no worries with thermal limits). I know that the 10700 can get very toasty with it pulling over 200W at full load (yep, whole Dell PSU, instant on a Z490 board, ) and at 4.7GHz all core. Now, the PSU and the CPU cooler are more than competent to power the beast, but that Dell Q470 board is worrying me. It seems like Dell might limiting those CPUs as Intel intended, to 65W max, which means this i7's all core turbo is not being used. Also, how did you plug the PSU to the motherboard? This OptiPlex I'm looking at only has a dual 4 pin and a single 6 pin which means the CPU probably isn't getting enough juice.

@mikahong 2 года назад

Good to see you, homie

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

Thanks! Always good to be back with a new video!

@TheGameBench 2 года назад

What's most impressive is the fact that you're getting sub 70-80 degrees on that 9700 under a Noctua L9i... even with the duct.

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

Took a long time to get the thermals under control! Lots of drilling and testing to get things where I felt comfortable.

@TheGameBench 2 года назад

@@WiltshireTutorials I'm putting together an 800 G2 with an i7 7700 that's out of control temp wise. Definitely needs to be delidded. That might even bring your temps even further down, or at least drop the fan speeds. Made my 8600K in a Loque Ghost S1 usable.

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

@@TheGameBench Hmmm, that's not a bad idea! Maybe I could try a delidded i9 9900 with a copper IHS and an L9x65 instead of the L9i! I measured, there is enough room in there for the L9x65 cooler!

@TheGameBench 2 года назад

@@WiltshireTutorials I was thinking about the L9x65 as well, but I saw a roundup from Hardware Canucks that compared a bunch of low pro coolers, including the L9x65, and it got beaten by the ID Cooling IS-50X. Which is also cheaper, and shorter. It's an L style cooler that overhangs the I/O but I don't think the rear fans would be an issue. I just bought one and I'm going to give it a go along with the delid. There's also the Dell XE2 cooler, which has a copper core that might work better than that L9i.

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

I must've missed that video from Hardware Canucks. I'll give it a watch to see the comparisons between the low profile coolers. Thanks for the suggestions!

@kaisel4161 Год назад

Hello, I'm looking to upgrade my optiplex 7060 mini tower (3040) with a gtx 1650 and if needed a PSU too. Will the GPU fit? And also which PSU should I get if I don't want to make any modifications.

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

Sorry about not getting to your comment. I somehow missed it! As for your questions, the 1650 should fit just fine. You should be able to run the 1650 without swapping out the stock PSU, due to the 1650 not having any PCI-E power slots on it. it will draw its power from the motherboard PCI-E slot instead. If you want to upgrade the PSU, you're looking at modifications. There's no way around that, unfortunately.

@user-dx8zs5cy7h Год назад

Great video! But how did you extend your gpu video ports?

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

Using 90° angle adapters on the video ports on the GPU and panel mount extensions for both Displyport and HDMI

@Shpongle64 4 месяца назад

It looks like you had some sort of mounting bracket for the graphics card, which one is that?

@WiltshireTutorials 4 месяца назад

I made it to mount the card in a vertical orientation

@atrio381 Месяц назад

Best SFF Build ever, I love it

@WiltshireTutorials Месяц назад

Thank you! I'm glad you like MiniFlex! 😁

@_HoneySweet Год назад

with that new psu did you have to use a 24 to 6 pin adapter for the mobo?

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

Yes. I adapted the 24-pin power cable

@AndrewTate_Army_TopG 2 года назад

Please make a video on how u did this because I wanna follow ur steps Sensei

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

I basically showed how I did it in both MiniFlex videos. But I may do an in-depth guide in the future, if requested enough

@Horrorguyyy 2 года назад

That 2060 was nasty dude lol

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

It sure was, it sure was. Definitely was in a home with someone who heavily smoked.

@kayezero703 2 года назад

It looks really cool

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

Glad you think the build looks good! Thanks for watching

@chickenbossdemon Год назад

Does the fan fit without modification? i just want to upgrade the Cooling

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

Gotta be more specific. What cooling fan?

@gameboizchannel 2 года назад

Dude the computer looks great! Very curious how you'd be able to even think about getting a 3060 in there.

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

Thanks! The answer to the 3060 would be; Very carefully 😅 There are some ITX 3060s out there. So, we'll see!

@gameboizchannel 2 года назад

@@WiltshireTutorials Good luck!

@michelkastelein2880 Год назад

This is soo nice, building something like this too only in a HP slimline case from 2010. Loads of similarities between this one and mine. I ended up using adapters and a regular DP / HDMI cable for the required speed. Ended up changing the whole pc; so new am4 mb and a ryzen 5 3600 with a rtx 2060. Waiting on final parts from China. How's miniflex doing currently!!

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

Thanks, Michel! I'm glad you like MiniFlex. Do you have any videos or photos of your PC build? I'd like to see them! MiniFlex is running strong still! It's my travel rig, so it only sees usage when I'm on the go. Looking at upgrading it with an i9 and my modded A4000

@michelkastelein2880 Год назад

@@WiltshireTutorials Yes i do have some photo's, how could I send you those? Lovely to hear miniflex is getting some upgrades. Guess with the optiplex system another motherboard is not an option?

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

@@michelkastelein2880 If you have Instagram or Twitter, you can send the photos there! Optiplex motherboards are proprietary and have a unique shape that will not fit into your standardized case. Also, I wanted to see how far I could push the Dell hardware.

@Random12347 2 года назад

Nice build

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

Thanks! I'm glad you like it!

@paper989 3 месяца назад

Hey man can you link the hardware you used for mounting the gpu?

@WiltshireTutorials 3 месяца назад

Just simple 90 degree angle shelf brackets. Can find them at any hardware or home improvement store.

@moraiscode Год назад

How did you place this board when the power supply doesn't have extra cables? Did you use a 6 to 8pin adapter?

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

You can adapt the PSU to the proprietary motherboard connector by using a 24-pin to 6/8-pin adapter (depending on what model you have, it may be 6 or 8 pins) The CPU EPS power is the same and isn't proprietary.

@moraiscode Год назад

@@WiltshireTutorials thanks! ;)

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

@@moraiscode no problem! Thanks for watching

@spencersmith5423 3 месяца назад

I have an optiplex 7040 sff. What are your max recommendations? Im still new to pc

@WiltshireTutorials 3 месяца назад

For your build, I'd recommend starting off with a single slot low profile GTX 1650

@sethbergman3320 Год назад

What computer model are you starting out with? Dell 9020?

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

As I said at 0:13, it's an Optiplex 5070.

@alexency5685 Год назад

Could this be attempted with a Dell Vostros 260s?

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

Possibly. Obviously different from the tower in this video. So, I can't say for certain if it would work or not

@beelzzebub Год назад

Wondered what your experience is with non-dell fans in Optiplex machines? I have an optiplex 5040, and I'm using an arctic CPU fan and 3 arctic case fans (only 1 case fan header - so I've used a 1-3 splitter to plug all 3 case fans into the one case-fan header). No matter what I do, all fans blaze at 100% - I've tried speedfan, HWInfo64, fancontrol, Argus, bios controls (which are basically max speed or system auto - either way they run at max speed) - all either have NO way to set a fan speed, or for the ones that do, setting the fan speed does nothing - they continue to run at max speed. I wouldn't mind, but they're just too loud and I don't need the insane cooling - the CPU especially runs cool even under load. I assume the motherboard might only be able to correctly control a dell certified CPU/Case fans - but I'm amazed that I can't find ANY way to control them. Maybe a way to undervolt them even? For reference I'm running an i5 6500T which doesn't go above 28degrees idle and 50degrees even on an intense load - so I certainly don't need the fans blazing! Have you had these issue?

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

I've used Noctua and Arctic fans on my Optiplex builds. Both work great and I'm able to control the fan speed to a degree. Dell has essentially nerfed controlling the fan speed. They give you 3 "fan states". The first is 0 RPM, the second is 1000 RPM and the third is 3308 RPM. There are no in between, that I've found. The Optiplex 5040 motherboard has 2 fans headers on it. One for the SYS_FAN and one for the CPU_FAN. I use a splitter for both headers. 2 fans on the CPU_FAN header and 3 on the SYS_FAN header. Also make sure that you're buying 4-pin PWM fans and splitters, not 3-pin fans/splitters. Some fan splitters will split off into only 3-pin fan connectors and you won't be able to control anything. The only program that I found I could use to control the fan speed automatically upon booting Windows was HWInfo64. The program is pretty easy to program a custom fan curve too.

@beelzzebub Год назад

@@WiltshireTutorials Thanks - my cpu fan is a 4 pin. But seems to go full speed no matter what. In terms of HWinfo64, I am able to set the 3 different speeds, but no matter what it says “inactive” instead of “active” - it also reports the fan speed to be anywhere from 500 - 6000 rpm, but listening with a decibel meter i’m 99% sure it’s running at a constant speed. I’ll take a look at your video around fixing overheating and see if I can configure HWinfo64 to honour any of the 3 speed levels 👍

@prkrtech Год назад

What software do you use to make your graphs?

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

I used Adobe After Effects

@EduardoJGG2002 6 месяцев назад

Awesome. Latam love you.

@WiltshireTutorials 5 месяцев назад

Glad you like it. Thanks for watcing

@adanroberto3020 Год назад

Psu adapter link?

@danmar007 10 месяцев назад

Miniflex. :-) I like it. I've been wondering how to upgrade my 9020 even more. This looks like an interesting way to go.

@WiltshireTutorials 10 месяцев назад

Glad you like MiniFlex! Thanks for watching,

@MJaccobFTW 2 года назад

Awesome 👍

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

Thank you!

@MJaccobFTW 2 года назад

No problem

@ato_0261 Год назад

What is the heatsink size on that chipset and how do u attached it

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

Are you referring to the Noctua CPU cooler? A processor and chipset are 2 different things. Just want to clarify. The chipset heatsink that I used is actually for a Raspberry Pi and it has thermal adhesive tape, so it just sticks on.

@ato_0261 Год назад

@@WiltshireTutorials yeah i was asking about the chipset😅. I bought the small heatsink but I had no idea how to stick it on, and on another video I saw someone was using hot glue to stick a way bigger heatsink to the motherboard. I was worried using hot glue would damage the motherboard then I saw ur vid, so I think ur method is way better than using hot glue.

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

@@ato_0261 I can't say I've ever heard of someone using hot glue to attach a heatsink before. Definitely not a good idea because I can't imagine that hot glue transfers heat efficiently. I would highly suggest using thermal adhesive tape.

@Theoneandonly_best_editer Год назад

Wow u grew a lot i use to watch u 12 years ago

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

That's a long time! Thanks for sticking with me for so long. My channel is essentially a mini time capsule at this point lol

@acesDSI 2 года назад

Hi. I would like to know how you connect the mobo 6P + 4P power to the SilverStone TX-500 500W PSU. Thanks.

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

There is an adapter you can make or buy for the 24-pin cable. The CPU power 4-pin is the same.

@acesDSI 2 года назад

@@WiltshireTutorials Thanks. Can a 300W PSU support this build?

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

No. Minimum 500W is needed.

@mtzkustom7818 Год назад

@@WiltshireTutorials On the 24 to 6pin adapters I've found it says power supply doesn't turn off with power button. Has that been your experience?

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

That is correct. You can fix this by jump 2 pins together. Unfortunately, I don't remember which ones you need to bridge

@DM-so1eh 10 месяцев назад

What psu did you use? Did you have to make your own connector?

@WiltshireTutorials 10 месяцев назад

0:30 You can either make a 24-pin adapter or you can buy one from Amazon or ModDIY

@DM-so1eh 10 месяцев назад

@WiltshireTutorials weird I didn't know optiplex ever came with a 24 pin. Mine has 2 power inputs, 8 pin and 4 pin and the atx power supply I bought for the gpu I added to it will not power it at all.

@WiltshireTutorials 10 месяцев назад

@@DM-so1eh You've got things a little mixed up here. The TX500 has a standard 24-pin that needed to be adapted to MiniFlex's motherboard. Also, if you're using a separate PSU to power the GPU, you're going to need to short the 24-pin cable to turn the PSU on to provide power to the GPU.

@DM-so1eh 10 месяцев назад

@WiltshireTutorials that answers my question, it's not an optiplex board.

@Ramble1234 10 месяцев назад

Wow, this is just utterly amazing. I had no idea such a thing was possible. I just copped an Optiplex 3050 SFF. I heard these guys can't use a standard atx psu, but I'm sure an adapter would work fine? After all, you did the exact same thing. My current psu for it is the proprietary 180w one. What are my gpu options? I was thinking about an RX 6400, or maybe GTX 1050. A 1050 would definitely be fit with some risers, you think? Would i need a stronger psu?

@WiltshireTutorials 10 месяцев назад

I'm glad you like MiniFlex! I didn't think it was possible myself! Lots of trial and error went into it. the TX500 that I used required the usage of an adapter, like you mentioned. My recommendation for GPUs, with the proprietary PSU, is to stay away from the RX 6400 due to the fact that it utilizes PCI-E 4.0 w/ x4 lanes. If you use the card on a PCI-E 3.0 board (The 3050 is PCI-E 3.0 only), it will affect the performance of that card quite a bit. I'd recommend a GTX 1650 LP (Low-Profile), if you can find one for a decent price. No risers would be required with a low-profile card. The ultimate low-profile card that would work the best is the RTX A2000. But, are typically not cheap and can be expensivel.

@Ramble1234 10 месяцев назад

@@WiltshireTutorials Gotchu. Thanks for the tip! I've searched up some LP 1650's and they're a bit pricey. You think single fan 1050 would fit well? If not, a riser would suffice? They're quite small, but I'm worried they won't fit the slot since the fan might be too big of a fit, hence the inclusion of a pcie riser. It's 75w, the same as a 1650, so I assume it would be okay?

@WiltshireTutorials 10 месяцев назад

@@Ramble1234 I'd recommend getting the 1050Ti over the 1050. It'll give a little bit more performance and doesn't required PCI-E power. You can find them pretty cheaply too. Unfortunately, you're going to be looking at only low profile options with the SFF Optiplex. You'll have to do a little bit of cutting and epoxying to mount anything larger.

@Ramble1234 10 месяцев назад

@@WiltshireTutorials Awesome thanks! Last question, if I wanted to upgrade the power supply, would a higher wattage tfx psu fit without modifications with an adapter? I'm sure a normal atx wouldn't.

@WiltshireTutorials 10 месяцев назад

@@Ramble1234 The TFX PSU required some modding. I mentioned in the video that I had to remove some rivets to get the PSU to fit.

@amehu 2 года назад

Make a plexiglass RGB handle on top?

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

Although I like the idea, the PC is small enough to handle quite easily. So, a handle really isn't necessary. It could also affect airflow coming out of the top too

@magnusbevaart2477 2 года назад

He's alive!

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

I always come back 😋

@MrOnepiece14 29 дней назад

How'd you get those noctua fans hooked up to your system? I'm trying to reduce the temps for my system so I can go from a 1650 to a 3050 6GB LP but can't wrap my head around how to get the 80 and 40mm fans connected to the computer before I buy them, as I don't want to get something I can't use.

@WiltshireTutorials 29 дней назад

I used a fan splitter that allows me to connect multiple fans to the fan header on the motherboard.

@MrOnepiece14 29 дней назад

@@WiltshireTutorials Thanks so much for replying so fast. I just sent an order through for the splitters and fans themselves, but I've been wracking my brain to figure out how that would work. Hope I don't have to return anything. I'm working with a 5060SFF and looking at the Noctua 80mm for the front but it says to not connect it to the fan connector as its a 5v and it would get burnt out by that 12v connection (?). So what I've got so far is a SATA Y splitter and a 15 pin Sata to 4 PC fan connector (I'm hoping to get three fans in the back for exhaust, I saw someone with a 9020 do that). And I forgot to say, but amazing video. It makes me want to get into customizing the cases, it looks like a lot of fun.

@WiltshireTutorials 29 дней назад

@@MrOnepiece14 I recommend getting one that is a 5 way splitter with a connector dedicated to the CPU fan. The one I used was this one: www.amazon.ca/ThreeBulls-Cooling-Splitter-Adapter-Computer/dp/B07M5P7VHG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3E5UI3R5ZDB5K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0Wa20GQf1zt73HFnOAb4scGU3SIFtNyt45cdH3zWyb7TJnZx7yRuTD-opEhyC_u0NVwFAq9dwPre5cgUpWXBdbzOffGhB4ujqkK_6kHnjT6_tJLrpSMdYz97u3lrhOVvitQvBT77B4Yx1z-nrQiwnwak0_kh0_Vx2b8fb4-br_79bmBRjXhae3r_Aq82ta7u22_THxRtGvMMMMp0skl3Pe5VE9vX2HxXsii_-7zkjTQOWrKIBD1JJR2usZx7hHKNnBAMxsFREzEv6ey_IFjE2HxU9DH5gizdCygRV-bdMVI.gbBsnZxmni4fslSCwsN990rH5r8521pGnB29MFl1KW8&dib_tag=se&keywords=fan+splitter&qid=1719247429&s=electronics&sprefix=fan+splitte%2Celectronics%2C103&sr=1-4 There is only one fan header on the SFF boards. The MT have two. Noctua had many variants of their fans. They offer 5V or 12V for different electronics other than PCs. You'll want the 12V version for a PC. Do not use a 5V variant fan as it will burn out the fan and possibly the motherboard. Glad you like the video and that I'm able to inspire you to pick up some case modding! Let me know if you have any more questions. I'm always around.

@MrOnepiece14 29 дней назад

@@WiltshireTutorials Oh man, thank you. With that 5 way splitter I should still be able to have my shroud+heatsink powered still, right? Also would the Sata Y splitter cable and the 15 pin sata to fan connector still be necessary? And really, thank you for telling me about the 12V variant, I had no idea it existed. Gonna cancel the 5V immediately.

@WiltshireTutorials 28 дней назад

@@MrOnepiece14 No problem. I'm here to help! Are you referring to your CPU cooler? Not sure what you mean by "shroud+heatsink". If you feel like you want to add another fan at the bottom of the case, like I did, then you'll need a SATA power to 3/4-pin fan adapter, yes. You won't need the Y splitter, if you buy the one I linked.

@froggo4363 2 года назад

quite the upgrade

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

I'm glad you like it so far!

@trliy Месяц назад

I love these little machines, small but not big. I am a fan of the Optiplex SFF build(s). I personally own an Optiplex 3020 that has an Intel Core i5 4590, 4GB of ram, Intel HD 4600 Graphics, and 500 GB of HDD storage. I plan to upgrade it with a single slot GTX 1650 LP, 16GB of ram, and maybe throw an SSD in there.

@WiltshireTutorials Месяц назад

Glad you like it! Throwing an SSD in there will definitely breathe some life into the 3020.

@trliy Месяц назад

@@WiltshireTutorials Thank you for the advice!

@OrinLinwe 11 месяцев назад

Did you notice a difference in temperature-readings when comparing the intact case, to you drilling the initial holes in the side-panel? I've bought an HP Prodesk 600 G5, and I'm thinking of possibly doing something similar once I get a graphics card in there (RX 6400, so nothing wild, but they seem to run pretty hot). The HP computer has a similarly poor ventilation design that Optiplex SFF has, so it's tempting to either drill holes or install a wire mesh window in the side-panel, but it's not a guarantee that it will actually help in practice, and might be unnecessary work (fluid-dynamics can be weird that way).

@WiltshireTutorials 11 месяцев назад

In my case, it absolutely helped bring down the temperature of the PC. The mesh grill may not be the best option due to its porousity. I went with drilled holes because it technically has better airflow that way

@OrinLinwe 11 месяцев назад

@@WiltshireTutorials Do you remember a ball-pack figure difference in C? (5, 10?). The mesh I was thinking about would be hardware mesh (wire-mesh grill) similar to what this youtuber did: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PQGliz4fliM.html So basically a kind of wide-hole, strong connection mesh that retains the structural integrity of the removable casing side (and less like the speaker-mesh that a lot of PC cases have).

@WiltshireTutorials 11 месяцев назад

For me, it dropped temps by 19°C. That kind of mesh grill would be absolutely fine. It's very porous. I thought you meant a fine mesh.

@OrinLinwe 11 месяцев назад

These DIY projects sometimes lead you to sourcing materials from unexpected places... Ultimately, I want to not have to deal with drill-fragments if I can help it. Despite careful cleaning you'll end up finding them in your foot a week or two later.

@WiltshireTutorials 11 месяцев назад

@@OrinLinwe very true! Speaking from experience here

@tedkima2969 Год назад

Great updrade I'd like to do this with dell optiplex 3080 SFF...

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching. It's a difficult mod, I won't lie to you. Takes a lot of planning out in order to get things to fit!

@tedkima2969 Год назад

Did you use a pcie x16 extender to connect GPU?

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

@@tedkima2969 PCI-E 4.0 X16 Riser was used in the video

@elizabethvazquezvazquez6702 Год назад

yo where do you think i can fine a optiplex like that but not with a 6th gen cpu

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

I would check schools, eBay or places like Craigslist, Gumtree or Kijiji

@elizabethvazquezvazquez6702 Год назад

@@WiltshireTutorials Witch gen of cpu on optiplex is good for fortnite like 200fps i7 or i5

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

@@elizabethvazquezvazquez6702 there are a lot of factors to consider with high refresh rate gaming. What resolution are you playing at, how high of a refresh rate monitor do you have, what GPU are you using?

@elizabethvazquezvazquez6702 Год назад

@@WiltshireTutorials uh didnt know that idk what gpu to use yet

@robin.t.beaumont.aplanin-db1tw Год назад

I'm impressed, not sure it's worth doing budget wise but very inventive.

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

Thanks! I'm glad you like MiniFlex! There really was no budget when it came to the project. More exploring the possibilities for the SFF Dell PCs to see what can and can't be done with them. You could do the same mods for much cheaper with different components and achieve some good results.

@laynmdown 3 месяца назад

I’m trying to do this now with mine but with a low profile 4060 but cannot figure out how to make a bracket to mount it for the life of me

@WiltshireTutorials 3 месяца назад

Maybe I could give you an idea on how to approach it; ditch the PCI-E bracket. I took mine off and used the holes in the PCB left over from the bracket to make my own. I used 90 degree angle shelf brackets from Rona (Canadian equivalent to Home Depot) to mount the card vertically. My thought process was "What if I make the card hang like a clothes line of sorts?". Not to mention, doing it this way will allow the card to intake fresh air, if you drill holes in the side panel. Of course, 3D printing a sled or mounting bracket would've been more elegant of a solution. But, I didn't have one at the time of filming the video.

@laynmdown 2 месяца назад

@@WiltshireTutorials thanks brother following your build to the t picked up the same gpu as you for 150 bucks

@laynmdown 2 месяца назад

@@WiltshireTutorials did you end up using a low profile PNY XLR8 Gaming 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz (PC4-25600) CL16 1.35V Low Profile Dual Channel Desktop (DIMM) Memory Kit - MD32GK2D4320016LP

@WiltshireTutorials 2 месяца назад

@laynmdown glad I could help. Let me know if you have any more questions

@WiltshireTutorials 2 месяца назад

Keep in mind, Dell prebuilds of this generation max out at 2666MHz RAM. The motherboard won't know what to do with 3200MHz RAM and defaults to 2400MHz for some reason. There's also no way of changing the RAM frequency in the BIOS either. I used low profile DDR4 2666MHz from Kingston. I ordered them off of NewEgg.

@alfelfTV Год назад

How about the PSU? I'm pretty sure the OEM PSU isn't enough

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

I swapped out the PSU to a TX-500 from Silver Stone.

@alfelfTV Год назад

@@WiltshireTutorials oh thank you, is there any alternative? I can't find TX500 in my country

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

@@alfelfTV I'm sure there is a local alternative to the SilverStone PSU. Just search for "TFX PSU" and see what's available in your country.

@SeeJayPlayGames Год назад

Wow. It appears you are CPU-bound at this point. No more GPU upgrades will be necessary (or produce better results) until you can get a better processor... and I believe that would entail a mobo swap at this point because you're basically maxed out already... congrats, you won the Optiplex.

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

It MAY be possible to run an i9-9900 in MiniFlex over the i7-9700 that have in it now, which would help alleviate the bottleneck a bit. I still have my shunt modded A4000 that I'm going to test inside of MiniFlex to see how it does.

@jimsimmons-ei6zf Месяц назад

Next week lets do a 64core treadripper and quad 4090s in the same case.

@WiltshireTutorials Месяц назад

If you're going to fund the idea, I'm in!

@arcadeslum5882 2 месяца назад

Why bother if you were above 60fps on 1044p already?

@WiltshireTutorials 2 месяца назад

Because high refresh rate gaming is a thing and because I can do what hasn't been done before

@cordlesswire 9 месяцев назад

silverstone fx-500? that things going to heat up pretty quickly and when it does the fan will keep spinning and the whole thing will become a jet engine. oh, sorry, its TFX not FLEX. maybe those are quiter. are they?

@WiltshireTutorials 9 месяцев назад

It's actually a fairly quiet unit. You can barely hear it when it's under load. It's nothing like the FLEX PSUs lol

@cordlesswire 9 месяцев назад

@@WiltshireTutorials yeah, thought it was the 1u flex fx-500. have fx-350 and it is loud. why would silverstone put a fan in it that stays at full speed once the psu reaches certain temperature is beyond me. to be honest, the psu was warm to the touch in my inwin ms04 mini itx case, so better to have a turbine in the living room, aka htpc, then for the psu to overheat, right? hahaha. anyways, cheers. subbed.

@randomdude8061 2 года назад

MINIFLEX LESGOOO

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

Let's gooooo! 🙌

@daviedlopulalan9882 10 месяцев назад

Nice mods.

@WiltshireTutorials 10 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@daviedlopulalan9882 10 месяцев назад

@@WiltshireTutorials I did manage to shrink down an HP ProDesk G1 600 TWR system into a slim matx case ($6). All of the original internals (mainboard, psu and hsf) somehow fit in the new casing; i stripped down the psu without its enclosure. Due to casing's slim profile my EVGA P106-100 6GB will not fit if installed in normal orientation, so i used riser 16x cable and screwed to case floor. In 180 degree orientation the case' side door could be closed normally. Speaking of video output, due to lack of display output from P106-100 so i reroute the display output through onboard hdmi/displayport using modified Nvidia driver and minor tweaks on registry. It is working nicely and quite powerful for an (almost) e-waste components. System spec: - Core i5 4590s (65W) - HP with Intel Q85 - DDR3 1600 8GB x4 - SSD m.2 sata (with adapter) - 320W PSU (Lite-On) - EVGA P106-100 6GB (mining GTX 1060) I'm pretty satisfied with the result by reuse these office PC; cheap but full of potential.

@WiltshireTutorials 10 месяцев назад

@@daviedlopulalan9882 Sounds like a neat mod! I'd love to see some photos of the PC and its mods!

@mrfunnyneko Год назад

Is that the optiplex 5050?

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

It's a 5070 SFF

@mrfunnyneko Год назад

@@WiltshireTutorials Thank you. I'm trying to find videos for upgrading a optiplex 5050. Ever venture into that terrain? Lol

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to play around with an Optiplex 5050 yet. So, I don't have any experience with them.

@Derpderpson123 2 года назад

FLEX THAT OPTIPLEX!!!! Yeeeettt

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

We always be flexin' and yeeeetttin'

@daylen577 2 года назад

It always baffles me how nasty people manage to make get components. I have a 2070 super that I got at launch, and it still looks mint even though I have never cleaned it. Took off some plastic bits the other day to check something out and there was a very minor bit of dust, but that's it.

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

I don't know how some people manage it. Same goes for myself. Just a slight bit of dust and can be taken care of in 5 seconds with some compressed air.

@mrroze427 2 года назад

You should change the dell rtx 2060 bios that will solve the issue

@WiltshireTutorials 2 года назад

I debated on doing so, but the NVidia cards are not as forgiving as AMD cards, if you brick them. Not a whole lot of info on the OEM Dell cards

@DeprivedofZZZ 4 месяца назад

My graphics card is 9.5 inches, yours is 9, I hope mine fits in my 7050 sff

@WiltshireTutorials 4 месяца назад

If you plan on using my build as a template, it will not fit, depending on the thickness of the GPU. The edge of the GPU barely comes in contact with the end of the PSU on my build. It does help with GPI sag though

@DeprivedofZZZ 4 месяца назад

@@WiltshireTutorialsdo you think the psu that you’re using will fit in my optiplex 7050 sff?

@WiltshireTutorials 4 месяца назад

It will. You just need to make the same modifications that I did to the case of the 7050 SFF. You'll need to drill a few rivets out here and there.

@DeprivedofZZZ 4 месяца назад

@@WiltshireTutorialsnow I’m moving onto the cpu, for the sff optiplex 7050 what would be the best cpu?

@WiltshireTutorials 4 месяца назад

@@DeprivedofZZZ According to the Dell spec sheet, the best CPU you can use on the 7050 is the Intel Core i7-7820HQ. If you go with that CPU, you'll need DDR4 memory at 2400MHz

@SirSpringi Год назад

Don't be fooled. it is not possible to install the evga card if you still want to close the case. tested it myself, the card is about 5mm too high. even if I dismantle the black frame, the fan is still too high. strangely enough the case is never closed in the video with rtx. that should be said here.

@WiltshireTutorials Год назад

Uhh... I have undeniable proof that I do have the side panel closed and it is running just fine? In fact, I have an extra 6mm in height for an even bigger GPU.

@TotallySearch 5 месяцев назад

All this just for the dell to stop working in 2 weeks, it's very impressive though

@WiltshireTutorials 5 месяцев назад

Still working till this day...

@dm-ebike1834 7 месяцев назад

Rx 6400 low profile , best video card for Dell Sff !

@WiltshireTutorials 7 месяцев назад

I'd say it's the RTX A2000 or A4000 SFF

@tadeuszmarin5704 4 месяца назад

Now there's a 4060 lp that is both cheaper and more powerful than the A2000 ;)@@WiltshireTutorials . Now that I got your attention. I happen to already have low profile gpu/wifi cards and a TFX power supply. Can you fit standard TFX power supplies or did you need to trim the case inside? I remember when I wanted to make a sleeper build inside a Lenovo Thinkcentre and turned out they used some propietary "quasi-tfx" format, and my TFX PSU would not fit without trimming metal (Which I don't have equipment for)

@WiltshireTutorials 4 месяца назад

@@tadeuszmarin5704 I have one. I prefer the A2000 still. Doesn't require PCI-E power compared to the 4060 LP

@4777512 17 дней назад

i think there was a super version of that 2060

@WiltshireTutorials 17 дней назад

@@4777512 EVGA never made a single fan version of the RTX 2060 Super. Just the RTX 2060

@4777512 17 дней назад

@@WiltshireTutorials makes sense, I Have fuzzy memories about it, even the cooler was diferent and 2.5 slots

@WiltshireTutorials 17 дней назад

@@4777512 all good! Sometimes there are way too many different models of GPUs lol

@CourtneyEchavez 2 месяца назад

ASUS Phoenix NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 V2 Gaming Graphics Card- PCIe 4.0, 12GB GDDR6 memory, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, Axial-tech Fan Design, Protective Backplate, Dual ball fan bearings, Auto-Extreme you tried stuffing a 3060 in it yet

@WiltshireTutorials 2 месяца назад

I have a low profile 4060 from Gigabyte I'm looking to test.

@CourtneyEchavez 2 месяца назад

@@WiltshireTutorials Awsome!!! this is laynmdown not sure why its showing my wifes name lol let me no how goes wich one you looking at

@CourtneyEchavez 2 месяца назад

@@WiltshireTutorials my build like yours is getting closer waiting on the 2060 to get here and then i gotta drill some holes well alot of them lol

@CourtneyEchavez 2 месяца назад

@@WiltshireTutorials Zalman 10-Port PWM Fan Hub Splitter for 4-Pin PWM & 3-Pin Non-PWM Fans, 12V SATA Connector Powers 10 Fans w/ 1 Motherboard Header (ZM-PWM10FH)did you use something like this to hook all the fans up

@WiltshireTutorials 2 месяца назад

I think it was a DeepCool 8-way fan splitter that I had laying around