LOL, I'm so embarrassed🤭...I spent so much time writing that last comment BEFORE I did a binge-watch of your channel. I see you have a whole section on my unit!! I'm in the middle of watching now and realized I needed to append that comment and say "thank you" again...now, back to my lessons☺
Hi and thanks for making these videos. It's hard to find any sort of help about how to deal with these sort of machines. I plan of getting a similar one and make it my main PC as I lack the money to build one from new parts. Therefore I have a few questions and I hope you might find the time to answer them. 1. Is the board micro-ATX format? Will it fit in a normal micro ATX case? 2. Can the PCI-Express slot power a card like the 1050 or 1050Ti if I change the PSU to an aftermarket one? 3. Can I run a SSD and a HDD instead of the HDD and DVD unit? Thanks!
Hi and sorry to bother you again. I got the 3020 and moved it to a new case. However it keeps asking for certain cables to be plugged: Alert! Previous fan failure. Alert! Rear fan failure. Alert! Power Button Cable Failure. Alert! Front I/O Cable failure. To continue press F1 key To change setup option press F2 key To run onboard diagnostics press F5 key Do you have any suggestions on how to get rid of them (if possible at all)?
Question. Is it possible to fit a low profile gtx 1650 or low profile gtx 1050ti in there? The battery isn't the concern. It is the space. Please help me out!!
Hello & Happy holidays @Mxkdi🎄!!! New subbie here🥰...FANTASTIC tutorial video! I've had this machine for quite some time and just recently started gaming with it. Can you suggest graphics cards and/or other stuff that will fit and work with this unit? I purchased a new game only to find that my specs are way under to play it. Currently I have Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600 which plays some games but I want to be able to get better/greater results🤪! I heard that GeForce 1030 will fit but I want to know from YOU, cause you seem to know what's what! Thanks in advance for taking time out to give any help/suggestions - Merry Christmas, be safe and take care😎
I think i got this exact same pc from amazon lol. 8gb ram i5-4690 or something like that. I got the same motherboard too with the largest pci-e slot nearest the power supply unfortunately which means only gt 1030 will fit and not gtx 1050 or 1650. The gt 1030 gigabyte card i got does clear the yellow audio input plug thing you remove at 5.30 mins. Tempted to remove the cd drive and replace it with a second ssd drive since my ssd is only 240gb. Looks like i just need a 6-pin to 2 x sata and hopefully the system wont throw up bios complaints on start up that its cd drive is missing. Does look like i need a specific 6 pin to sata's though lol, lots of them online say only compatible with certain boards or your pc will get fried lol :/ I tested removing the yellow audio plug 5.30mins just in case my gpu wouldn't fit and you get these annoying bios error on start up without it. pc still worked fine but annoying to get bios messages on start up.
I want to install an internal Wifi PCI-e card which has bluetooth built in. Is there an extra internal USB port available on the motherboard for bluetooth connection? If not, can I use the vacant SATA port (for optical DVD drive) for bluetooth with some adapter?
You have to make sure your power supply(psu) is strong enough. Check the specs on the graphic card for the needed wattage. You have to make sure the 1030 is ok with your cpu, ok with the plug for your 1030 on the battery and you have to put it in the big slot under the cpu and fan.
I have this same computer i swapped to a bigger case and 500watt psu now i am only wondering if this motherboard will be compatible with the gtx 1060 x gaming?
Hi! Have you managed to get rid of the various checks it does for its original case elements? My machine displays the following alerts at boot time and I need to press F1 every time to get pass them. Alert! Previous fan failure. Alert! Rear fan failure. Alert! Power Button Cable Failure. Alert! Front I/O Cable failure. To continue press F1 key To change setup option press F2 key To run onboard diagnostics press F5 key How did you connect the front panel elements?
I am wondering if I can change out the Power supply for something more powerful, how can I know which PSU will fit? Also looking to add a graphics card for my girlfriend to game with me. @mxkdi
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LOL, I'm so embarrassed🤭...I spent so much time writing that last comment BEFORE I did a binge-watch of your channel. I see you have a whole section on my unit!! I'm in the middle of watching now and realized I needed to append that comment and say "thank you" again...now, back to my lessons☺
Thanks, exactly what I was looking for! Excellent explaining as you went!
Hi and thanks for making these videos. It's hard to find any sort of help about how to deal with these sort of machines. I plan of getting a similar one and make it my main PC as I lack the money to build one from new parts. Therefore I have a few questions and I hope you might find the time to answer them.
1. Is the board micro-ATX format? Will it fit in a normal micro ATX case?
2. Can the PCI-Express slot power a card like the 1050 or 1050Ti if I change the PSU to an aftermarket one?
3. Can I run a SSD and a HDD instead of the HDD and DVD unit?
Thanks!
Hi, yes motherboard is micro-atx and does support 1050 or 1050Ti video card and you can install in different case like normal ATX or micro ATX case.
Many thanks!
Hi and sorry to bother you again. I got the 3020 and moved it to a new case. However it keeps asking for certain cables to be plugged:
Alert! Previous fan failure.
Alert! Rear fan failure.
Alert! Power Button Cable Failure.
Alert! Front I/O Cable failure.
To continue press F1 key
To change setup option press F2 key
To run onboard diagnostics press F5 key
Do you have any suggestions on how to get rid of them (if possible at all)?
take a shot every time "it comes right out", useful video, reminded me not to buy this lol
What's the name of the cable that you disconnected at 5:45?
Hey! Can this fit a SFX power supply?
Can i buy a new sound card for this model as the sound only comes out of one speaker from the rear jack port.
Where can i install a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth card on the mother board
My motherboard won't come out. I got all the screws out. Idk wtf I'm doing wrong.
what form factor is the motherboard i dont know to get mini itx or micro atx
if it will fit in the case
Why do you want to put an other mb in that case?
Hello good video friend, a question. Can that motherboard be mounted in another cabinet?
Question. Is it possible to fit a low profile gtx 1650 or low profile gtx 1050ti in there? The battery isn't the concern. It is the space. Please help me out!!
I believe it should be ok the 1050 ti is a single fan, right?
Anyone know if I can mount a second hard drive in place of that optical drive?
Yes, I have done it with an ssd
Theres a huge space under the hard drive caddy. You can slip it in under there
Very useful, thanks!
Hi, thanks..
thx :)
Hello & Happy holidays @Mxkdi🎄!!! New subbie here🥰...FANTASTIC tutorial video! I've had this machine for quite some time and just recently started gaming with it. Can you suggest graphics cards and/or other stuff that will fit and work with this unit? I purchased a new game only to find that my specs are way under to play it. Currently I have Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600 which plays some games but I want to be able to get better/greater results🤪! I heard that GeForce 1030 will fit but I want to know from YOU, cause you seem to know what's what! Thanks in advance for taking time out to give any help/suggestions - Merry Christmas, be safe and take care😎
Hi, thanks and Happy Holidays to you, as well.
can i use this motherboard in other case ? ,thanks
thanks for the video. i want to swap the 3.5" to 2.5" ssd. will a standard mounting bracket work?
Yes
if its a ssd. it dosent need a bracket.
Pc doesnt turn on, Orange Led in MB what means
Excelent video, tks!
I think i got this exact same pc from amazon lol. 8gb ram i5-4690 or something like that. I got the same motherboard too with the largest pci-e slot nearest the power supply unfortunately which means only gt 1030 will fit and not gtx 1050 or 1650. The gt 1030 gigabyte card i got does clear the yellow audio input plug thing you remove at 5.30 mins. Tempted to remove the cd drive and replace it with a second ssd drive since my ssd is only 240gb. Looks like i just need a 6-pin to 2 x sata and hopefully the system wont throw up bios complaints on start up that its cd drive is missing. Does look like i need a specific 6 pin to sata's though lol, lots of them online say only compatible with certain boards or your pc will get fried lol :/ I tested removing the yellow audio plug 5.30mins just in case my gpu wouldn't fit and you get these annoying bios error on start up without it. pc still worked fine but annoying to get bios messages on start up.
I want to install an internal Wifi PCI-e card which has bluetooth built in. Is there an extra internal USB port available on the motherboard for bluetooth connection? If not, can I use the vacant SATA port (for optical DVD drive) for bluetooth with some adapter?
Do you think its possible to case swap this and get a different power supply and adapters for it, so I could use a better gpu?
Hi, yes its is possible and that motherboard only have 2 SATA ports, so i would not recommend and try to get motherboard from minitower dell
hi boss , may i know , can i use this motherboard then i swap it to M-ATX casing ?
Hi, yes you can.
HP Elitdesk/Prodesk G1 are better machines for the same refurb price. They have more expansions slots, more USB ports, and easier HDD/SSD access .
Can you attack a gt 1030 to the 3020 sff? If so how , i need help and im really new,
Thanks.
You have to make sure your power supply(psu) is strong enough. Check the specs on the graphic card for the needed wattage. You have to make sure the 1030 is ok with your cpu, ok with the plug for your 1030 on the battery and you have to put it in the big slot under the cpu and fan.
Oh woops its been two years my bad i didnt check the date
@@OctoMatoe yeah i got a full build now but thanks! I appreciate your effort
Z Z what did you do. Just for the fun of knowing
I have this same computer i swapped to a bigger case and 500watt psu now
i am only wondering if this motherboard will be compatible with the gtx 1060 x gaming?
Yes
Hi! Have you managed to get rid of the various checks it does for its original case elements? My machine displays the following alerts at boot time and I need to press F1 every time to get pass them.
Alert! Previous fan failure.
Alert! Rear fan failure.
Alert! Power Button Cable Failure.
Alert! Front I/O Cable failure.
To continue press F1 key
To change setup option press F2 key
To run onboard diagnostics press F5 key
How did you connect the front panel elements?
What kind of case did you? Did you have to mod it?
@@Mxkdt Will it be comaptable with the power supply tho?
@@EXEQT3 Hi, what video card are you going to use ?
How many watts does this use idle? My i3 3220 only uses 14w, and 20-35 load.
Gracias!
I am wondering if I can change out the Power supply for something more powerful, how can I know which PSU will fit? Also looking to add a graphics card for my girlfriend to game with me. @mxkdi
Who else can't remove THE FLIPING SCREWS AT THE BEGINNING
Why does mine have a pentium Intel cpu in it 😂😂😂
Hi, with latest BIOS installed, you can upgrade CPU to i7 4770.
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i want to add o graphics card lololol
is it possible to add a ssd with pcie adapter in this computer? Thank