Acer Aspire XC-704 upgrade - installing SSD, RAM and full-size GPU in SFF PC
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- Acer Aspire XC-704 upgrade - installing SSD, RAM and full-size GPU in SFF PC
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GPU installation for gaming.
PCIe x16 extender cable: www.ebay.com/i...
Slimline SATA to USB adapter: www.aliexpress...
Motherboard USB to type A: www.aliexpress...
Motherboard USB splitter/HUB: www.aliexpress...
Slimline SATA to regular SATA adapter: www.aliexpress...
You have same as me
@Davidtrr Rangel i cant even low end game
Hi, You can swap the motherboard for a variety of cheap and decent mini ITX boards....
Yes, but this PC has an external power adapter, so that complicates it a bit.
Hello I'm looking for the motherboard to USB type A. Could you give more detail on what that is? USB. 3.0?
Oh, the listing i linked has been removed, here is a similar one:
a.aliexpress.com/_dYAXMpu
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 I just bought it. Thank you!
Did you buy any cable for the ssd or did you use the cd player ones? (Because i don't use it so might as well use the cables)
If you do not need the CD player, you can leave it unplugged, then there is no need for the USB adapters i installed for it. I used the CD player cables for the SSD, but as the CD player uses Slimline SATA, you still need a Slimline SATA to regular SATA adapter.
I understand the addition of the internal USB 2.0 card, but, then I guess you are reconnecting the existing DVD drive with a USB 2.0 to mini-Sata cable? How well will the DVD drive then perform? Since adding a GPU card didn't help much, what about a HD controller in the PCI slot?
To be honest i just tested that the DVD drive worked by reading a random old driver cd and i think running some program off of it, and at least that worked. I never had any use for a DVD drive myself. There are many USB2 external DVD drives so i thought speed shouldn't be a problem. Good point, you probably could (haven't tested) add a PCIE to SATA card to get more SATA connectors, and that would be simpler and preferable way to add SATA connectors if that PCIE slot is available.
Did you continue using the 60watt brick or did you try a more powerful one?
Well, since the CPU was a bottleneck in many games i realized that this isn't a sensible/balanced build and the GT1030 would be way better used with another PC. So i sold this PC without the graphics card pretty much immediately after this video, didn't really use it for anything else. I later installed that card in another cheap PC with 6th gen i3: ua-cam.com/video/Qj4nZWVYTVw/v-deo.html
what cpu were you using?
Pentium N3700, soldered into mobo so not replaceable.
sir can you help me i have acer aspire xc 605 i want to upgrade to ssd but i dont know how and wt ssd i can buy
You can buy any SATA 2.5inch SSD. Then follow this video but put the SSD in instead of HDD. It will use different threaded screws than the HDD. Just attach it somewhere where it will stay secure. Then you need to install windows again from USB drive. ua-cam.com/video/QD1g8JzYb9I/v-deo.html
me having the same pc and seing how to put the gpu without a psu shortage
did you change the usual motherboard on Acer Aspire XC-704?
No i don't change the motherboard in this video.
hello I wanted to ask you for help I have an Acer veriton s2660g with an Intel 7 8700 processor, I changed the original 180 w power supply to a 500 w one and I installed a dedicated video card the GeForce GTX 1650 low prifile but the problem is that when the card is installed in the pc this does not turn off anymore stays on what can i do i have tried everything? thank you so much
So if you turn it off it automatically reboots or what do you mean?
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 when I try to shut down the PC with shutdown system only the monitor turns off while in the lights, the fans and the power supply remain on
the strange thing is that if I remove the video card the pc behaves normally
i am sure it is not a windows 10 problem but maybe it depends on the non original power supply?
@@blooprint_rust_a Yeah it may be the PSU. I have encountered a similar issue when replacing HP ProDesk 600 G1 PSU with standard ATX using an adapter cable. I would maybe try updating the BIOS, that might help if its graphics card related but if its PSU that will probably not help, it might be a thing Acer has done on purpose to prevent upgrading, OEM manufacturers like to do that :(
i have the exact same pc but i have a gt 730 + it wont show the screen
You could try if the BIOS allows you to set "legacy oprom" etc for the video card. That option may also not be there at all... my conclusion was that it's not worth it putting any GPU in this PC, the CPU is too weak to properly take advantage of the GPU.
Hello I finally got all the parts from AliExpress that you led me to and installed them. Everything was good until I connected the hard drive. For some reason Acer is booting from the hard drive first instead of the SSD. The SSD boots fine on its own without the HD connected.
Appreciate any thoughts you may have.
Thanks
I would first just try swapping the sata cables for hdd and ssd around on the motherboard side. If that wont work, then bios options should provide a way to rearrange boot device order. If that wont work either, i would get rid of any bootable os/bootloader on the hdd by erasing it (if it had one in the first place).
Side panel will not budge even after I take both screws off the back.
There is the warranty sticker that needs to be broken, and i recall it still taking a bit of force.
What recommend product for upgrading RAM and Video Card for Acer Aspire TC-704? Something I can do play CS GO and normal graphic for L4D2 and also for live streaming or recording my gameplay.
What CPU does your model have?
Intel HD Graphics 405 DDR3L shared graphics memory.
That's what it have.
@@uarelittleshits That is your integrated graphics, not CPU. If you have either N3700 or J3710, unfortunately you are pretty much out of luck. According to my testing the CPU is just too weak for most video card upgrades to be sensible, it seems like it won't run CS:GO anyway.
Do you know why my graphics card wouldn’t post I have a gt1030 ddr5
Is your PC this same model (XC-704)? Did you check the BIOS if it has some options regarding that, maybe setting PCIe X4 slot as default graphics or taking the wifi card out (since it's taking PCIe lanes)?
What’s that cord that runs on the bottom of the rig? Ripped that out installing the gpu
Wi-Fi antenna cable. It can be plugged back in.
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 I think I dinked er. They don’t wanna go back in
@@ziptieonthebeat6964 They are always very hard to get in, thats normal. Gotta apply even pressure
hi bro i have same setup but stock 19volt power when i plug into gpu i get nothing cld it be my power supply?
Yeah I need a 95 wat power supply it is like 12 bucks at walmart
or is it no drivers for tht card on pc sld i try install graphics card drivers first thn plug it in?
It should still give a picture without drivers. What graphics card are you trying to install?
Is motherboard USB 3.0 or 2.0 or not important?
It is important, motherboard header for USB 2.0 has 9 pins, 3.0 has 19 pins.
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 how many USB pins are in the motherboard for the xc-704g in your video?
@@makkkk4444 There are 2 usb 2.0 headers on the motherboard, the standard (black) 9 pin which connects the front USB ports, and the (yellow) 5-pin, which connects the front SD card reader (i plugged the HUB in this one).
The reason there are 9-pin and 5-pin (or 4-pin, because one hole has no pin) headers, is that former ones are for 2 ports, latter ones for 1 port (row of 4 pins for each port). I put the HUB on the 4-pin one because the hub only has 4 pins, so uses only 1 port anyway. When you connect stuff to the 5 (or 4) pin headers you need to be careful that it is the right way around and on the correct pins, since it is not as obvious as the 9-pin ones (not keyed and thus can be inserted wrong, and cause damage).
how many fps is kindom deliverance ?
This PC cannot run that game well, the CPU is too weak for almost any modern game. It is not worth it installing any grapics card into this PC.
Hello, I also have this computer, can I use SSD card in tandem with my current HDD , where the SSD will be the primary/booting storage while the HDD is only for second storage.
I have seen the video but I am worried if the SSD will be in conflict with the HDD and I still want to keep my file in the HDD.
@@muhdamirul183 As i set it up it worked exactly as it should, both HDD and SSD. I recommend first unplugging the HDD, then using that SATA slot on the mobo for the SSD and installing windows on the SSD, then after installation plugging the HDD in the remaining SATA slot (different slot than it was initially in). Because this PC seems to always boot from the device plugged in that SATA slot.
Hello what Wi-Fi card are you using to this PC? Because I am going to upgrade my pc. Pls reply for me. Tq
Hi, i am not sure, it was installed by default. But that looks like standard M.2 E-key wifi card slot so i think any E-key M.2 wifi card should work (sometimes OEM manufacturers do trickery like BIOS wifi card whitelist so only some cards work, but that's usually only with laptops).
Can you tell the model pls? Tq
@@shaarveen_uk Unfortunately i don't have the PC anymore, so i can't check.
It's okay@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 thanks for these information. Tq very much
Did the addition of the GPU enhance the overall performance of web surfing and video streaming?
No effect in those use cases, i think GPU would only help in gaming or video editing. But as i said, the CPU is too weak for most modern gaming, and not upgradeable, so GPU upgrade does not really make sense (unless you have a GT1030 (the only GPU with low enough TDP) lying around or get one for really cheap).
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 I got an MSI Radeon HD5670 sitting around doing nothing.
@@makkkk4444 This pc is powered by either 65w or 90w power brick, that GPU itself has 64w TDP so it is too much, GT1030 is only GPU i have found to have low enough TDP, but it's expensive.
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 Hello I found an ASUS Eah5450. Will this one work within the xc 704 power load?
@@makkkk4444 Google search gives TechPowerUp page for Asus HD 5450 Silent V2 1GB, which says TDP 19w. If that is the same card you have, i think it should work.
what ram are you using here?
2x 4gb ddr3 so-dimm
The setup for the graphic card a bit tilted than usual..
Yes, it can bend the card's bracket a bit, but i couldn't figure out a better way to mount the card.
hi..can i know is there a limit for the ram upgrade for this computer?
I put 2x4=8gb, don't know if it can take more RAM but i would not put more because of the weak, non-upgradeable CPU that's going to be a bottleneck anyway.
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 allright thankyou
I have this pc and I was wondering if you can fit a MSI GT 710 1GD3H LPV1 - G7101D3HP1 plz respond asap I have to buy one soon thanks or can I just get any low profile gpu
I have detailed answers in other comments to this, basically you probably can install 710, but it might not be any better than integrated GPU, i have not tested so cannot confirm. My PC had 65w power brick, if you have the same that is not enough for most low profile GPUs. I think the GPU must have TDP under 25w to be safe to use with the pc, for example 1050ti has 75w TDP. So this PC just unfortunately isn't very upgradable.
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 thanks
Well i have type of PC but the chip is Pentium J3710 and 90W power supply. Can I upgrade my specs like 8gb RAM and with 750ti (with out addtion power). Could it run CS:GO or something like League Of Legends at least 40-60fps?
750ti could be pushing it a bit... And probably still would not have acceptable CS:GO FPS. Don't know about LOL.
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 so can it run the windows?
@@rzhanks4740 ? Well it can run Windows 10 if that's what you are asking.
Hi, does the gt 1030 work with xc 830? im trying to find out
How many watts does your power brick have?
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 65W
@@alexthehumane I think it will probably work, haven't tried so can't confirm.
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 Thank you
My pc can't upgrade to 2 slot ram. When i put 2 slot ram my pc blank and can't run bios. Why?
Does it work with both the modules when only that one module is inserted? Could be an issue with the ram module or the ram slot?
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 when i put ram to 2nd slot, pc blank. But its ok when i put on 1st slot
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 when put 2 ram at 2 slot also my pc blank
Well im not sure what it could be. I would just test different configurations to troubleshoot. I think my ram modules were different but they worked right away.
OMG That Is Way To Much Thermal Paste - you only need enough to cover the processor but not have it over the sides of it, it will cause you real problems since it is conductive.
Yes i did use too much as the CPU is just the bare die on this PC and doesn't have a large IHS like normal socketed CPU, but it was sort of a test/benchmark situation and with bare die it's more critical (compared to a CPU with IHS) that the entire surface area is covered, so my thinking was i'll rather put too much than too little. I think i checked that the thermal paste i used was non-conductive and it didn't cause me problems despite a lot of it getting on the motherboard PCB.
Gtx 1050 mini 2gb?
No, too much power draw for the power brick. I actually do not recommend to put any GPU in this, it doesn't make sense since the CPU is too weak to game anyway.
Is there an M.2 slot on the motherboard, for surface mounted SSD?
No, only an M.2 slot for wifi, which is keyed differently. Sometimes an M.2 SSD adapter will work on these if you replace the wifi card with it, but not always, and you would lose the wifi. I would rather recommend just using a normal 2,5inch sata SSD.
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 oh, okay, thanks. Btw great video
Hi, I have an Acer xc - 705 and planning to install a GTX 1050 ti, will it run?
Depends on the power supply wattage, you'll have to check that.
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 I have 220 watts on that and it says 300 watts minimum apparently. However, I've seen Reddit and Quora posts saying that it may be ok to run it, but I want to hear from someone like you who is experienced in these situations
@@k0ana889 Yes, it should be okay, i would recommend a card that doesn't need additional 6-pin power.
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 Ok Thanks man, really appreciate the tips
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 By the way, I have an EVGA GTX 1050 TI, which way would I have to face it if I want to slot it in? Will it be bigger than my case?
Is there any soldering in this build
No soldering.
So after I put in my gpu my computer ended up going slower than it was before I don’t know what to do can you help!
@@JeffereythePrimate Do you have the exact same computer and graphics card (XC-704 and GT1030)? Have you installed the graphics drivers?
I got a 710 graphics card but I have the same computer
@@JeffereythePrimate And what do you mean by going slower? (Slower boot, worse FPS in games?) Check that the GPU is not blocking all airflow to the CPU (check CPU temp while gaming and compare to mine).
What GPU is that, and can it run on a 65w power supply?
GT1030, one of the few GPUs with low enough TDP. However CPU still too weak for most games so this isn't a sensible setup.
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 no my cpu is alright for gaming, but can it work on a 65w power supply???
@@Sapnap69420 I think GT1030 has 30w TDP, so with the super low-power CPU (i think 10w or something) i had in my PC, the PSU was able to run it. Will your PC be able to run 1030 with 65w PSU depends on your other hardware (CPU, hard drives, even the amount of memory sticks). I would run Prime95 on that PC while measuring power consumption with wattage meter, and see if i have enough power budget left. Do you have this same model or different?
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 I have a Acer Aspire XC-830-EW11 and I havent upgraded it just yet.
@@Sapnap69420 I found several spec configurations with that model number. Do you have J5005 or J5040 CPU? Anyway, with only 65w it will be quite on the limit. There are 2 versions of GT1030, i think the GDDR5 memory version has higher TDP. Sorry, i don't think that i am comfortable confirming if it will work when i can't test it with wattage meter.
No power supply?
It is using a laptop-style power brick.
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 is it the same as XC-830?
@@NoOneAlive_ I don't know what that uses, probably different versions of that have different bricks like with this one. You can look at the brick to find out its wattage. My brick was 65w, it did not tell the wattage, only volts and amps from which i calculated the 65w.
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 my pc also said the power is 65 w. Which made me worry because graphics card usually used 300w. Is it okay just to put in the gpu?
@@NoOneAlive_ No, you can't use most GPUs with that power brick. The one i was using in this video is GT1030 DDR4 version, which has only 20w tdp. I'm not aware of any other GPUs that have this low power consumption and are still better than the integrated graphics.
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try a gt 710 gddr3? :D
I think some people have tried, it works but is not better than integrated graphics really. And CPU is very bad for gaming too.
@@optimallyobscureperformanc6264 true, but you could still be able to play, like there’s a small chance it could handle gta V 🤔🤔
@@soulxxett I don't have the PC anymore or a 710, but i'd be interested about the results if someone tried it.
If want to like this hw much?
Do you mean how much did this cost? PC i got for 60€, GPU i took from another PC, but GT 1030 costs around 70-90€. Extra 4gb RAM maybe 10€. I do not recommend to build this PC, CPU too weak, GPU too expensive, so bad price-to-performance. Only if you already have this PC and get a REALLY good deal or have unused GT 1030. Otherwise way better option is Dell Optiplex or HP ProDesk, i have made videos about those too.
Hello, I have a question, can I install an SSD card in tandem with my current 1 tb HDD, where my SSD will be the main while the HDD is for storage only or will it conflict with each other