Dell Optiplex 7050 Review

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  • Опубліковано 8 лис 2021
  • Welcome back to an Element Productions video. In this episode, we discover an OptiPlex 7050 that's far more capable and reliable than the price would let on. Just how much can you do with one of these machines? Watch on to find out!
    Let me know what you thought of the video. Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Leave them below. Thank you and God bless.

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  • @UTFapollomarine7409
    @UTFapollomarine7409 Рік тому +6

    thanks and God bless bro i just grabbed one for fruity loops hate using my main editing rig and gaming rig for music or audio

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому +1

      These are really good for fruity loops. Unfortunately a lot of people buy these for gaming and I keep having to tell them they got duped by an ad they saw online and that their GT 1030 will maybe push 15 frames on Fortnite. I have a couple of main machines myself, a Pavilion gaming laptop with a broken screen someone gave to me that I use for gaming, and a Dell Latitude 5490 for all my out and about stuff. Sounds like you’ve got your priorities sorted, have fun with your badass new machine!

  • @achomeonee4244
    @achomeonee4244 12 днів тому

    Thank you for a great review😊😊

  • @stevenbeeney
    @stevenbeeney 11 місяців тому +4

    Impressive lingo, "small form factor.". Next time I get groceries, I'll ask if they have any SFF tomatoes. And why can't Detroit make a good, small form factor car?
    On a happy note, I just got a Dell 7050 and deleted every nasty SFF bit of Windows OS, of course, and installed Ubuntu Pro Studio. It screams! I love it. 16 GB of RAM easily handles large 4K video and all of the max quality audio editing I can imagine. A great machine like the 7050 deserve a great OS.

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  11 місяців тому +2

      Haha! Back in the 90s-early 2000s “small form factor” would have been equivalent to today’s towers; Big heavy metallic monsters. You can find SFF tomatoes around the cherry or grape tomato section, and the last good “SFF” car from Detroit was the Geo Metro, which was kinda built in Japan but oh well. I love disabling the telemetry in Windows as well. There’s a reason new versions are free, and your data is the culprit. Ubuntu is an excellent alternative. You’re doing everything right! I still see these in use everywhere and I’m sending my regards towards your video editing prowess. Good luck :)

  • @thebat2785
    @thebat2785 2 роки тому +9

    nice review, I got an Optiplex 7050 SSF desktop i5-6500 3.20GHZ quad core 8 GB RAM 250SSD usb-c win pro for $440 AUD just recently , I like it a lot

    • @sivajisiyyari9041
      @sivajisiyyari9041 2 роки тому +1

      Can do video editing in this cpu

    • @gormless-idiot
      @gormless-idiot Рік тому +1

      I got the mini tower version for $220USD 5 minutes ago. Can't wait to use it.

    • @williammaximus8414
      @williammaximus8414 Рік тому +1

      That exact spec is now $179 on Amazon au

    • @JWaltzthuggin
      @JWaltzthuggin Рік тому

      You got scammed i found a better one for 240

    • @thebat2785
      @thebat2785 Рік тому

      @@JWaltzthuggin usd or AUD

  • @balamuraliganeshapandi2304
    @balamuraliganeshapandi2304 Рік тому

    Thank you 😊

  • @michaelmarquez6133
    @michaelmarquez6133 2 роки тому +1

    cool vid thx!

  • @Max_Mustermann
    @Max_Mustermann Рік тому +8

    It seems a bit weird that Dell only put a 180W power supply in its newer SFF models. I bought a 9020 SFF for my father a while ago which came with a 240W power supply and it handles a GTX 1650 just fine. It's a really neat little machine and besides the PCIe slot situation (wide slot being at the bottom) the only significant drawback seems to be that the platform only supports CPUs with up to 4 cores.

    • @Office-Clerk
      @Office-Clerk Рік тому +1

      Its because intel 4th gen CPUs consumes much power than intel 6/7gen cpu's (85w vs 65w tdp for i7 models)
      And there is no point at having powerful PSU for GPUs on these machines, because GPUs on them are constrained by powering from PCIe, which is equal (75w max) despite of optiplex generation

    • @Max_Mustermann
      @Max_Mustermann Рік тому +1

      @@Office-Clerk I get your point. But if I'm not mistaken, the newer Optiplex with a 180W PSU, 65W CPU and a 75W GPU would only have 40W remaining for the rest of the system, while the older model with the 240W PSU, 85W CPU and 75W GPU would have 80W remaining.
      I assume Dell took the max. wattage of the GPU into account when designing both systems, but the older model would theoretically have more overhead for things like custom fans, etc.

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  6 місяців тому +1

      It’s pretty depressing the amount of people who buy these expecting to throw in a full size graphics card and run off playing fancy games. That being said, most small form factor desktops like the one in this video only accept low profile cards that meet the power requirements. For the full sized tower users they’re in for a nasty surprise when their machines shut off using an RTX 2070

  • @napowolf
    @napowolf Рік тому +4

    Nice walkthrough of internals of the machine. I don't know why Dell decided to put only one PCIEx16 slot in Optiplex SFFs ever since 4th gen Intel era, and also put it under under the x4 slot.
    If you need both expansion slots, you would naturally go with a single slot option for a GPU upgrade. By placing the x4 slot up top, Dell essentially limits the machine to a GT1030, RX550 or some LP Quadro cards for discrete GPUS.
    RX6400 gets pretty huge performance hits without PCIE 4.0 support, since it only has 4 PCIE lanes

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому

      I need your knowledge and technical explanations in future videos

    • @E_free90
      @E_free90 9 місяців тому

      "huge hits" = 10% = 5-7 fps less.
      Someone testes it out. It's a non issue!

  • @Zaxbox
    @Zaxbox 8 місяців тому +2

    I've had a 7050 sff sitting in the corner for about a year that was given to me for free. I finally opened it up and started messing around with it. Might use it as a replacement for the old HP Compaq at work or find some other use for it. It has 16gb of RAM, no hdd, a low profile 1gb RAM AMD card. It's also TPM 1.2.
    I added another 16gb of RAM (32gb total) and a 1TB M.2 drive. I'd like to add a 4gb low profile videocard but I think that the PSU would need to be upgraded. I'd like to put Win11 on it but it needs TPM 2.0 but I've read that the 7050 can run Win 11 if manually loaded from a USB drive. I'll have to check into it.

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  8 місяців тому +2

      Oh yeah, big time. Download Rufus and when loading the official Microsoft Windows 11 iso (available on their website for free) it will prompt you to disable the TPM 2.0 requirement and skip privacy requirements among a whole bunch of other tweaks

    • @Office-Clerk
      @Office-Clerk Місяць тому

      Amd rx6400 may work with default psu. Its just 53w.
      Some of these dells were supplied with nvida/amd APUs that consume more, and there are many of them on sale with some old weak GPUs, which consumed more as well.

  • @polocapolot5772
    @polocapolot5772 6 місяців тому

    After months of extensive searching through youtube and forums, i’ve decided to get a 360W psu from the Xe3 optiplex, and a gtx 1650. Because I have the sff model I had to use a Pcie riser for the 1650. I was originally considering a 1660s or 1080ti until I found these cards require external power, and because the sff models use a proprietary psu I had to stick with dell equipment. i have an i7-6700 and the gtx 1650 4gb Vram and 16 gb ram which is probably the best I can get for a 7050 sff.

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  6 місяців тому

      That is so smart, if the power supply fits the Xe3 PSUs are bulletproof. Great build! Looking forward to an update on how the conversion goes and if it’s a perfect fit I’ll include a similar transformation in a future episode

  • @Megatog615
    @Megatog615 2 роки тому +1

    crazy that this thing has a serial port still

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому

      It's nuts but at the same time a lot of businesses are still upgrading from their Windows 2000/XP dinosaurs that never needed an internet connection. That's how you use a computer!

  • @MegOnslow
    @MegOnslow 2 роки тому +1

    Omg finally 😭😀

  • @Trptz06
    @Trptz06 2 роки тому +1

    Can you please recommend internal upgrades for this pc? I’m new to desktops and I’m not sure what to get

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому +1

      Honestly? The best internal upgrade for this computer is a newer optiplex. Now, before you say "That's not what I was asking", a 7060 or 7070 offers support for newer, more efficient Intel CPUs in their respective newer motherboards, faster memory is installed, quicker M.2 SSD support is present, and Windows 11 becomes natively supported. You'll get more USB-C ports on the front/back for your modern devices, and they're barely any more expensive than the 7050 in this video. The best upgrade to this Dell Optiplex, is another Dell Optiplex

  • @daxmoney5011
    @daxmoney5011 7 місяців тому

    Put a low profile 1650 in there and you can game pretty well because since it’s not going to use as much power as a normal 1650 and if you remove the vents next to it you can actually get some decent ventilation on a low profile but the big ones heck no

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  7 місяців тому

      Yesss that’s my recommendation for most replacements on smaller form factor PCs

  • @GuitarWithDofka
    @GuitarWithDofka 2 роки тому +1

    This 7050 tower has an optical drive slot. Being it’s a smaller tower do you need a specific size(smaller) optical drive?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  2 роки тому

      Yes, it uses a laptop-style 9.5mm optical drive

    • @GuitarWithDofka
      @GuitarWithDofka 2 роки тому +1

      @@RealElementProductions thank you!
      Your video was very helpful 👍

  • @kevintran7720
    @kevintran7720 2 роки тому +1

    I just got one today lol I paid 20$ for 7050 series good PC

    • @ignacio6454
      @ignacio6454 2 роки тому +2

      Sadly the fastest GPU you can add to these PC's is the 1650 by Nvidia, which is a bit on the limit of performance. Hopefully Nvidia or AMD release a new "good" 75 watts GPU! That is what I am waiting.

    • @kevintran7720
      @kevintran7720 2 роки тому +2

      @@ignacio6454 I sold the PC lol finish working on my gaming PC

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  6 місяців тому

      Wow I’m jealous! Good price, hopefully it’s still kickin’

  • @alphabet9958
    @alphabet9958 2 роки тому +2

    I’m think of getting the i7 6700 16gb ram and 512 ssd can this do some light gaming

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  2 роки тому

      Check the back of the machine before buying, see if you can get a picture and if it has a graphics card definitely. Dell had some great AMD Radeon low-profile cards. You'll know it has one if one of the 2 expansion slots on the back has video outputs

  • @buda3d2007
    @buda3d2007 Рік тому +6

    180 watts is less than the 230 watts on the 9020, I got the i7 9020 for the same price as a i5 7040 and the extra cores do make a difference. (NOTE the half PCI slot can take a 1050ti, the power output is less but you will never push it to the level it will need the extra power, probably a good thing given the watt output on the PSU)

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому +2

      Nice! You can never go wrong with a Haswell. There was a security flaw that led Intel to discontinue DirectX 12 support, but I'm not completely sure if that's only for the integrated GPU or any graphics card period. The 4770 still is a legendary processor, and 230 watts is a nice improvement over these newer models!

  • @jmonkey1111
    @jmonkey1111 Рік тому

    Hi, I bought the dell d6000 docking port only to find my laptop wont support 3 screens. Looks like I might need a usb c in. Will this pc do the job?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому

      Yes, it supports 3 monitors out using the HDMI and both DisplayPorts. Make sure you're on the latest BIOS

  • @BoshiNagare
    @BoshiNagare Рік тому +1

    2x Sata3
    1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
    1 x PCI Express 3.0 x4
    1 x M.2 2280/2242 (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe)

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  6 місяців тому

      Nice, I’ll make sure to include similar specs in future videos. Now that even newer versions are widely accessible on the used market I’ve been dabbling less with hard drives and now I’m using 2.5” SSDs or nVme

  • @SINISTERthe1
    @SINISTERthe1 2 роки тому +4

    I’m contemplating buying this model but idk how well it can run games would this still be suitable if I want to play cod or escape from tarkov or any other larger games?

    • @willreed9433
      @willreed9433 2 роки тому

      idk but probably not.
      edit: i think you would need to upgrade the graphics card and possibly the ram too

    • @SINISTERthe1
      @SINISTERthe1 2 роки тому

      @@willreed9433 got it so save for something better, thanks bro

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому +1

      It would be awful for gaming. If you got a CMT (Mini Tower) version you could slap a 1050ti and get respectable performance, but believe it or not gaming LAPTOPS are probably the best deal you can get. Nobody wants them, seriously. I got an RTX 3060 Asus ROG, 11th gen Intel Core i7 toting monster for $375 at a Pawn shop the other day. Look carefully and you'll find exactly what you're looking for

    • @SINISTERthe1
      @SINISTERthe1 Рік тому

      @@RealElementProductions good advice I appreciate you

  • @SILENTCHILL.
    @SILENTCHILL. Рік тому

    Previously had 9020, fan was extremely quit. Same with 70 series?

  • @lalitbhatt8656
    @lalitbhatt8656 Рік тому +1

    Can we update this cpu with Nvidia quadro k620 2gb graphics card with 180 watt power supply.

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  6 місяців тому +1

      Not a good idea. The integrated graphics on a newer version (7060, 7070) are better than the K620, and since posting this video you can find those machines for roughly the same price. Also, you get an 8th or 9th generation Intel CPU!

  • @Angry_Old_Man_In_Pain
    @Angry_Old_Man_In_Pain 20 днів тому

    I have purchased 3 of these for $60 each. They are very fast, if not gamers.

  • @spikeyroberto
    @spikeyroberto 2 роки тому +1

    How loud is the fan/computer in general when running?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  2 роки тому

      My unit ramps up when doing practically anything. I cleaned up any potential dust inside, perhaps it needed new thermal paste but more likely it requires a lot of cooling for such a thin machine

    • @spikeyroberto
      @spikeyroberto 2 роки тому

      @@RealElementProductions oh that’s interesting - I have issues with noise so I don’t know what desktop computer is appropriate for me

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  2 роки тому

      @@spikeyroberto an HP EliteBook 840 G4 or G5 gives you a better value and a much quieter experience

    • @ignacio6454
      @ignacio6454 2 роки тому

      @@spikeyroberto Brother the MT (Mini Tower) version of this PC is silent, I have it, it is wonderful.

  • @user-lq5xi7zt6d
    @user-lq5xi7zt6d Рік тому

    umm, I have a question, is It possible to replace graphic card? for instance GTX750 or RTX 2060

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому +1

      It IS, but the two major constraints are power and card size. It is very hard to find a decent low profile, dual slot GTX 1650, let alone an RTX 2060. The 180w power supply cannot handle anything faster than a GT 1030, which is slower than integrated graphics. You technically could pull a 460w PSU out of an Optiplex 7071 and it will fit and hook up. It is infinitely easier to find a GTX 750 low profile card, and you might even be able to get away with using the normal power supply, but the more I think about it upgrading the power supply and throwing in a nice 1650, IF you can find one, sounds like the ultimate sleeper project. I would do extensive research into the project, including matching part numbers. Forums are your friend and from the multitude I've looked at while writing this comment it's entirely possible. Good luck and let me know how it goes!
      Edit: I would like to add that it would be a better idea to buy a CMT (Mini Tower) to fit a far cheaper, full size, and potentially more reliable graphics card in a chassis with a larger 240w power supply to start with. The newer Optiplex models are falling in price, and you can land yourself a nice 8th or 9th generation Intel processor in the process for around the same price! Again, the project of replacing the power supply and using a low profile card in the machine you already have sounds like a lot of fun! But you will be spending a lot more money in the process using parts that may or may not work.

  • @Will13874
    @Will13874 Рік тому

    I have the same computer but no wifi. Did you add a wifi card?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому +2

      No, at Office Depot you can get a TP link USB drive that gives your computer Bluetooth and WiFi. It's the same size as a Logitech mouse USB receiver. Tiny!

  • @AudaceDetecting
    @AudaceDetecting 5 місяців тому

    So i have a 7050 with 180w psu (hd530) i have a spare quadro p620 (maybe k), can i put it or it will suffer? I dont play, just use freecad, coding and 3d printing. No games

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  5 місяців тому

      It should be fine, most of these run at 20-40w idle depending on i5 or i7

  • @aceato
    @aceato Рік тому +1

    Would you say this is decent for video and picture editing?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому +2

      With the graphics card, sure to 2560x1440. Without I would limit editing to 1920x1080

  • @sarasiwarski7409
    @sarasiwarski7409 Рік тому

    wait so does it have wireless wifi and able to connect to a router or no

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому

      Not from the factory, although you can buy a USB wireless dongle that allows you to connect to WiFi. They’re pretty cheap but most business users will be connected via a LAN cable for the quickest and most secure internet

  • @edselvillaruel8226
    @edselvillaruel8226 Рік тому

    what video graphics 4gb is compatible to this OptiPlex 7050?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому +1

      Not worth it, get an HP Pavilion Gaming desktop with a Ryzen CPU and AMD RX graphics. They’re about $270-350 total and will blow the Optiplex 7050 out of the water

  • @bdl1505
    @bdl1505 3 місяці тому +1

    FL Studio gang 💪🏼

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  3 місяці тому +1

      Right now I’ve got FL Studio 20 running on a 2005 ThinkPad with Windows XP almost perfectly. Bless ImageLine for making their software so compatible

  • @abanullahkhan1555
    @abanullahkhan1555 Місяць тому

    can u pls tell me which graphics card will be best for this?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Місяць тому +1

      With the small power supply and limited space a GTX 750 low profile would be your best bet

  • @amroabdeen4575
    @amroabdeen4575 10 місяців тому

    What is the name of the second part after the power and what is its benefit?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  10 місяців тому +1

      You’ll need to be a bit more specific than that, I’m guessing you mean the rectangular blank that goes in place of a DVD drive

    • @amroabdeen4575
      @amroabdeen4575 10 місяців тому

      @@RealElementProductions For two days it has been constantly lit

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  10 місяців тому

      I think you’re talking about the hard drive indicator. That means that you have a lot of programs or things going on your computer

  • @iamthewalrus3264
    @iamthewalrus3264 2 роки тому +2

    Will this computer support a 3.5” HDD and 2.5” SSD internally??

    • @thebronzetoo
      @thebronzetoo Рік тому

      That was my question, but I guess he doesn't reply to comments.

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому

      @@thebronzetoo oOoOO 👻

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому +1

      Yes, if you're willing to sacrifice the optical drive

    • @BoshiNagare
      @BoshiNagare Рік тому +3

      2 x sata3
      1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
      1 x PCI Express 3.0 x4
      1 x M.2 2280/2242 (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe)

  • @aceato
    @aceato Рік тому

    How much fps would this pc get on games like fortnite etc

  • @broadwayy2364
    @broadwayy2364 5 місяців тому

    I’m buying one of Walmart it have 32gram ddr4 And a i7 quad core And I just wanna know can it have a graphics card?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  5 місяців тому

      Nice, it won’t have a graphics card unless specified, the GPU most people optioned for when new was the AMD Radeon R7 350X, which is so-so but still better than integrated graphics. If the desktop is a small form factor then that limits you wildly on the different GPUs you can option because it only accepts low profile cards and the power supply is too weak to handle most of them. Also, I wouldn’t recommend buying a refurbished PC from Walmart. They aren’t done by Walmart themselves, but any one of thousands of companies that pay Walmart to advertise their PCs. I would shoot towards eBay where you’ll save a hundred or more bucks for the same thing, just check for good feedback from the seller in question, you can have a bad experience with either platform

  • @Dritc
    @Dritc 2 роки тому +1

    How much is the W of the power supply? I want to put a Gtx 1050 ti or Rx 550 Low Profile?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  2 роки тому +1

      180w. Not enough

    • @asfaltweg
      @asfaltweg Рік тому +1

      @@RealElementProductions a gtx 1050ti will actually work on this pc. Lots of people on youtube have installed it without any problem

  • @markfrank225
    @markfrank225 10 місяців тому

    Does it have built-in microphone ?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  10 місяців тому +1

      No, and even if it did you should have a nice separate microphone to move between computers, a Blue Snowball completely blows any integrated microphone out of the water and other people on Zoom or Webex calls will notice a huge difference

  • @tevinmars1801
    @tevinmars1801 2 роки тому

    I just came on one of these for free wanted to know if it would be good for gaming? , WARZONE to be specific!

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  2 роки тому

      Okay, so there's 2 of these models you'd be looking at. The ones with integrated graphics, and the ones that came with an AMD R7 350. There's about a $50 price difference between the 2 and one of the PCI slots on the back will be filled with display adapters. The integrated model is out of the question, but the AMD R7 will certainly push 45fps on medium settings @1080p. That makes it a solid value given the sheer number of these on every site you go to, along with their subsequent low prices. BUT... Gaming PCs are coming down in price with the introduction of 12th gen Intel processors and how ridiculously inefficient mining coins has become. I would look for a nice HP Pavilion gaming desktop, HP has had an interesting reputation throughout their Pavilion line and prices are pretty solid on them.

  • @yuan.pingchen3056
    @yuan.pingchen3056 Рік тому +2

    This machine should be called Optiplex 7050 SFF(small form factor)

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому +2

      I use 7050 as a broad term since the small form factors are by far the most common model. The CMT models are too large for most people and the USFF models are too limited by their expansion. I’m banking on the fact the majority of my audience will know the difference, but for the beginner computer enthusiast I will try to fit that information into the title or description of my future videos.

  • @smoke6609
    @smoke6609 Рік тому

    element productions. im getting one of these this year i am gonna work hard and try my best to get 300 bucks but i still will need a gpu for it. do you know any good cheap ones or does this come with a gpu amazon said ti didnt

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому

      I feel bad, these are old now and I should make an update video. At this point they’re only good for running a Plex server off of. Grab an HP Pavilion Gaming desktop with an AMD Ryzen and RX graphics. They’re $250-$300 and will blow this Optiplex out of the water!

    • @smoke6609
      @smoke6609 Рік тому

      @@RealElementProductions i got it but now i just need a gpu bro. i have
      Dell Optiplex 7050 SFF Desktop PC Intel i7-7700 4-Cores 3.60GHz 32GB DDR4 1TB SSD WiFi BT HDMI Duel Monitor Support Windows 10 Pro Excellent Condition(Renewed)
      thats what i bought and i just need a gpu now. but im kinda broke still pls do more pc building vids. it makes me want to sub like do opening pc and looking and stuff like that installing stuff or just looking or gaming it would be so cool

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому

      You got it man, I’m very good at fixing broken machines and putting them together. I’ve come across dozens of rare and content worthy things like the very first Dell XPS laptop and a PlayStation 3 TV, but in my lifelong quest to avoid hoarding I quickly get rid of them. Creating content takes a lot of time, but it’s the times when I don’t have much to do I wish I’d kept some of these items. But hey, I’ve got some cool stuff. Let me enjoy my birthday today and I’ll get right on it tomorrow for ya :) - The big Optiplex 7050 has a 240w power supply, and the small form factor has a 180w power supply. Both of these are poor candidates for graphics cards. I’ve had an AMD R7 350 low profile card that came from the factory in one of these and got respectable gaming performance, but to elaborate on my previous comment these machines are not built for gaming and these days another unit would give you fewer problems down the line. I would honestly take it to the forums since it’s been a long time since I’ve had one of these and I don’t want to give you the wrong information

    • @smoke6609
      @smoke6609 Рік тому

      @@RealElementProductions would you happen to still have this pc that was in the video. i love videos like this. your very creative. pls do more pc vids if you can. but i wanted to know if you still had the pc if you could add me somewhere help me put a gpu in mine and like upgrade it?

  • @chosenbyGod..
    @chosenbyGod.. 5 днів тому

    How to open the cd 💿 eject

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  5 днів тому

      @@chosenbyGod.. Some units (like the one in this video) don’t have an optical drive. If it does you push the button on the tray.

  • @catchindia6427
    @catchindia6427 Рік тому

    Sir Can i upgrade I7 7th generation ??

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  6 місяців тому

      Yes, the 7050 supports 6th and 7th gen Intel CPUs all the way from the Pentium (gross) to the i7

  • @ANTHONY-rp3ud
    @ANTHONY-rp3ud Рік тому

    i got one today for 125 what nvidia card will fit in this? thanks

    • @buda3d2007
      @buda3d2007 Рік тому

      Half card slot will take a 1650 thats runs of PCI power alone, but you would be safe to stick with a 1030gt as well, go for a thin card if you want to use the full sized slot.

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому

      A 1650?? Hot diggity dog

  • @polocapolot5772
    @polocapolot5772 2 місяці тому +1

    Lmao I often find myself coming back to these types of videos. Would a 7090 Tower optiplex with an I7 10th-11th gen 8 core cpu, 16-32 gb ddr4 and an 512gb-1tb nvme ssd be a good choice for $400-$500? I was considering just getting one and changing out the power supply to run a rtx 3060ti or 4060ti 16gb but I was concerned about cpu bottleneck. I don’t want to spend 1k+ on a new pc so i thought just getting an optiplex with a 8 core cpu and decent ram and ssd would be good enough.

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  2 місяці тому

      So here’s the deal, I’m a smart cheapskate. I pay absolute bottom dollar for almost everything and the differences in CPU performance between single generations is so negligible I would shoot for the 10th gen and try to pay under $400. It keeps getting more and more expensive in my head when you add the video card, storage and ram upgrades. My current PC is a Dell XPS 9800 with a Skylake i7-6700, 16GB DDR4, upgraded PSU, and GTX 980-Ti, and it’s among the best performing PCs I’ve ever had. I don’t need RTX and 4K performance, but for what you’re doing you actually sound like you’re getting a solid deal on a reliable foundation without buying a similarly specced prebuilt for $1000+. Hope this helps! I approve

  • @rachidbmma9788
    @rachidbmma9788 3 місяці тому

    Please sir , how to open lacture cd ?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  3 місяці тому

      Press button on DVD drive. If it’s not there you don’t have one

    • @rachidbmma9788
      @rachidbmma9788 3 місяці тому

      @@RealElementProductions thank you for response , i want to tell u no there is no button on ot and tgis is optiplex 3050 ,and if there is no lacure on it then how to burn cd

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  3 місяці тому

      @@rachidbmma9788 You will need a USB external CD/DVD burner. They aren’t that expensive anymore and you can find one on eBay/Amazon for around $15-$20

    • @rachidbmma9788
      @rachidbmma9788 3 місяці тому

      @@RealElementProductions thank you so much for your support i really appreciate it ❤️

  • @noahhodson6462
    @noahhodson6462 2 роки тому +1

    How much fps would you say that this pc can run?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  2 роки тому

      Depends on the game and if it has a graphics card inside. The AMD Radeons that some people configured with these machines make a huge difference, like going from ~15fps to ~55fps on GTA 5. I know because I've owned both of these models. You should be able to find one of these machines with a graphics card in it for the same price as a standard model, you'll just have to look a little harder

  • @hugobogguy
    @hugobogguy Рік тому

    So it supports 3 monitors out of the box?

    • @hugobogguy
      @hugobogguy Рік тому

      @SecretDiva thank you

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  6 місяців тому +1

      2 monitors via DisplayPort built in. I don’t think you can cross HDMI or VGA alongside them but I may be wrong. I know for sure you can’t use a graphics card and the onboard video at the same time

  • @jsnsjshs8166
    @jsnsjshs8166 11 місяців тому

    Dell OptiPlex 7050 SFF Desktop Computer PC | Intel Core i7 - 7th Gen (7700) Processor @3.60 GHz | 16GB RAM - 2 TB SSD | HDMI, Wifi, BT | (Windows 10 for 309$ should I get it ?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  11 місяців тому +2

      That’s too much. The most valuable part of that setup would be the 2TB SSD, but it’s also likely they installed 2 separate 1TB SSDs. I had paid $100 for the one in my video and that was 2 years ago. Now they’re beginning to show their age; I’d try to find a newer model with an 8th or 9th generation processor, they should still be around or even less than the $309 you were going to pay for this older one

    • @MOSTARTdotCOM
      @MOSTARTdotCOM 2 місяці тому

      Just ordered a Dell Optiplex 7050 SFF, i7-7700 3.6ghz, 16gb ram, 512gb m.2, no BT or WiFi(I think), powercord+Keyboard+mouse(apparently) all for $59 through Wal-Mart which you know what that means. I just took this scam of a chance because it said I could return it to Wal-Mart within 90 days(apparently) haha 😂. Wish me luck.

  • @Trashplayzgames
    @Trashplayzgames 2 дні тому

    Can you run it on window 11 because I have a HP all in one pc and I was wonder of I buy this pc and connect it to my all in one computer. Will it run?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  2 дні тому +1

      @@Trashplayzgames It can run Windows 11 with a workaround pretty well, but I would recommend getting an Optiplex 7070 or 7080 for not much more and you’ll be able to run it natively with a lot more security. As for using your HP all in one, you’ll need to ensure there’s an HDMI input in the back of the computer and that it’ll work as a standalone monitor

    • @Trashplayzgames
      @Trashplayzgames 2 дні тому

      @@RealElementProductions so I am able to connect a pc to a “all in one” pc but just need a HDMI port with the computer? Thank you 🙏

    • @Trashplayzgames
      @Trashplayzgames 2 дні тому

      ⁠does a dell OptiPlex 7070 tower work?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  2 дні тому

      @@Trashplayzgames Only if the label on the back of the all in one says “HDMI in”. It’s not a very common feature but it is possible. Look up on google if your particular model supports HDMI input

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  2 дні тому

      @@Trashplayzgames Yes

  • @definitelynotkesley
    @definitelynotkesley 6 місяців тому

    What about the gpu?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  6 місяців тому

      Integrated Intel HD graphics, which are enough for everything but gaming. For that I would recommend a GTX 750ti but it has to be a low profile card

  • @childofgod94
    @childofgod94 8 місяців тому

    Will this pc run genshin impact and Roblox good?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  8 місяців тому

      Roblox for sure, Genshin impact may have slight frame stutters with integrated graphics. I recommend a low profile GTX 1050 then you can play practically anything

  • @darlingfranxx0264
    @darlingfranxx0264 2 роки тому

    Would this computer be good for gaming? Like apex legends?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  2 роки тому +1

      Oh no. Not unless you have a low profile graphics card like the R7 350 these were available with. Because the power supply is only 180w that's a stretch. I would recommend getting the tower (CMT) version and fitting a normal graphics card

    • @darlingfranxx0264
      @darlingfranxx0264 2 роки тому

      @@RealElementProductions Thank-you and do you know where to get any?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  2 роки тому

      @@darlingfranxx0264 The best option is to call colleges around your area and ask for the IT department. See if they have any decommissioned engineering computers for sale. The bigger the college, the more often they tend to cycle out older machines. You'd be surprised what you can find! My next favorite place is eBay, followed by FaceBook Marketplace

    • @darlingfranxx0264
      @darlingfranxx0264 2 роки тому

      @@RealElementProductions OH ok thx and I'll just go to Amazon and do you have any suggested graphics cards or anything

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  2 роки тому

      @@darlingfranxx0264 GTX 1060, Amazon is just eBay but more expensive. I would check both sites

  • @conutux722
    @conutux722 Рік тому

    put in a rx6400. did not boot, probably bc of the psu. Pls confirm this is fhe issud

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому

      Depends. The power supply should be able to handle booting with the RX6400. If there aren't enough/the right connectors for the card it won't boot. If you see a flashing orange light the power supply is overloaded. The recommended PSU is 350w, runs flawlessly on 450w-750w. This one is likely too low, yes. I would recommend a CMT (convertible mini-tower) Dell Optiplex 7090 with a 10th gen Intel processor. They have more power, are falling in price, and allow you greater expendability with the excellent driver support that comes with Dell

    • @conutux722
      @conutux722 Рік тому

      @@RealElementProductions what slot should i plug the gpu jn the big one or small one

  • @McFeds
    @McFeds 5 місяців тому

    Does it support window 11?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  5 місяців тому

      Not natively, but using certain applications you can find on the internet you can create a USB with Windows 11 that will bypass the TPM 2.0 requirement that’s only on 8th generation Intel Core I-series CPUs. Hope this helps, I don’t want to mention programs that bypass security requirements set by Microsoft

    • @McFeds
      @McFeds 5 місяців тому

      @@RealElementProductions oh, thank you for the information

  • @JamesGhost-jw9wn
    @JamesGhost-jw9wn Місяць тому

    Is it capable of windows 11?

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Місяць тому

      Not natively, Windows 11 requires an 8th gen Intel CPU, this one has a 6th gen. You would need to make a custom ISO using Rufus, when you click start it will prompt you to bypass TPM 2.0 security then you can install Windows 11 from a USB drive

    • @JamesGhost-jw9wn
      @JamesGhost-jw9wn Місяць тому

      @@RealElementProductions I'm looking for a pc within my budget and came across this on amazon. I wnat to buy it but i was worried about windows 11. I won't pretend i'm fully comprehensive on it but if i install windows 11 using rufus, there wont be any software errors and it runs smoothly?

  • @oyumichan03
    @oyumichan03 6 місяців тому

    Windows 10 ?

  • @helifynoe9930
    @helifynoe9930 Рік тому +1

    Any model that is NOT Win11 compatible, will be much cheaper than the rest. An i5-9500 CPU is not compatible

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому +2

      Great point, although I think you meant to say 6500, any 8th generation or greater CPU is compatible with Windows 11

  • @dynahzm
    @dynahzm 8 місяців тому +17

    at the time of making this comment, you can buy a dell optiplex 7050 with 32gb ram and intel core i7-7700 for $245 refurbished

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  8 місяців тому +2

      I wouldn’t pay more than $120 tops

    • @georgeramirez3120
      @georgeramirez3120 8 місяців тому +1

      ​@@RealElementProductionswhy? I thought it was a steal and I'm thinking of buying it

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  8 місяців тому +2

      ⁠@@georgeramirez3120I paid $80 for the 7050 in this video and that was 2 years ago. 7th gen Intel CPUs are out of date and you’d be much better off getting a newer model with a 9th or 10th gen CPU. DDR4 memory ain’t that expensive anymore and you can get 32GB for $40 or so. Boom, $120 for the same machine. Call up your local university and ask to speak to the technology department. They will have recent computers for pennies on the dollar. Best of luck, save $120

    • @Hellpaca
      @Hellpaca 4 місяці тому

      @@RealElementProductionsI got one with 16gb ddr4, i5-7500 and 256gb hard drive for only. 115$

    • @Hellpaca
      @Hellpaca 4 місяці тому

      And myns the tower size

  • @Animboyexe
    @Animboyexe Рік тому

    Mine crashes every 4 hours

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому

      Can you be a little more descriptive? How does it crash?

    • @Animboyexe
      @Animboyexe Рік тому

      @@RealElementProductionsevery four hours it freezes and says “hard drive not found” or “no bootable devices found” then I have to keep rebooting the pc just because that’s the only way it works

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому

      @@Animboyexe sounds like a failing hard drive or solid state drive. Believe it or not ssds have a shorter lifespan on average than hard drives but either way I would try purchasing a new 240GB SSD from Best Buy, they have them for $15. Pop it in, install Windows, and see if that fixes the issue. If it doesn’t then you have 2 working storage drives you can install in a newer PC

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому

      @@Animboyexe If you want to diagnose it for yourself install CrystalDiskInfo from online and check the status of your drive

    • @Animboyexe
      @Animboyexe Рік тому

      @@RealElementProductions thanks very much I will try it

  • @user-bh1hk3oe8p
    @user-bh1hk3oe8p Рік тому

    Привет

  • @Tamaragreenway
    @Tamaragreenway Рік тому +1

    Can you play fortnite or gta

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому

      Not anymore, and they weren’t really capable at the time either. I would suggest an HP Pavilion gaming laptop or desktop. I’ve had a lot of great luck with those types of machines dedicated to gaming

    • @Tamaragreenway
      @Tamaragreenway Рік тому

      @@RealElementProductions can any of the dell optiplex play those games

    • @RealElementProductions
      @RealElementProductions  Рік тому

      @@TamaragreenwayIf you’re really set on a Dell Optiplex for gaming get a Dell Optiplex 7070 CMT with an 8th or 9th generation Intel Core i7. The CMT is the largest tower they offer which generally comes with a larger power supply good enough for a GTX 1060 graphics card. The reason I didn’t recommend an Optiplex for gaming is the price of purchasing the computer and graphics card would outweigh getting a used purpose built gaming machine. I don’t recommend Dells gaming desktops like the G series due to poor quality and even some reports of fires due to shoddy wiring and power supply failures