Want a fun drinking game? Take a shot for how many times I say "Dell Optiplex 3040"! I promise not to say the model name as much for the next video lol
@@WiltshireTutorials I am a bit late, but nice job done :) would be sweet if you use some black sticker or paint on top of cooler and PSU :) i made yesterday optiplex XE3 (same pc with usbC and i3-9100F+rx480) :) had to cut a bit of graphics and from front case part :)
@@ArtisChronicles Yeah. I got into PC modding way too late, it seems. I love the IBM/Lenovo Thinkpads and wanted to get a Lenovo Thinkcentre but they didn't have a single tower with a full-size optical bay. I ended up buying a modded Optiplex 1020.
@@ArtisChronicles I'm still rocking my Coolermaster Elite 430 because computer cases with 5.25" drive bays are pretty rare. They all have the cookie cutter 3 RGB fans in the front and a rear RGB fan.
Lol less than a minute in and I can't count the number of times you've already said the full model number over and over. Must've been fun xD Jokes aside, awesome video.
Thanks! Didn't expect to see you around here! Didn't realize how many times I said "Dell Optiplex 3040" either lol. I'll remember not to do that so much next time!
Glad you think so! Believe it or not, I used to have a speech impediment! Started UA-cam 11 years ago. By talking in videos over the years, it fixed the speech impediment :D
the first mod you should always do when messing with older cases is to get rid of that raw machining grey finish on the frame. nothing else matters until thats no longer grey
I will more than likely paint the inside of the PC for the next video! It was 1AM when I was finishing the video, so no store was open to buy some paint to do so!
@@WiltshireTutorials The stuff they spray in the back of truck beds works great, i did a mod and had the inside coated with some and it turned out GREAT!!! No more silver garbage.
I'm in the automotive business and that bed liner spray is nasty stuff. Be careful spraying that stuff. Definitely wear as much protective gear as possible. Regardless, that's a pretty neat idea to use that liner spray.
I subbed because of that montage video too! I like how you explained why it was wrong. I felt like wow I can probably learn a lot from this guy. This upgrade is pretty nice!
Thanks for dropping by my channel and subscribing from the super-cut! I appreciate it very much! The whole idea of my reaction video to the The Verge's build video was to explain what was done wrong and correct those mistakes with detailed explanations. Glad to hear you like the video as well!
WOW...Kenneth you are a real tech wizard 🧙♂️...amazing lesson on size matters with making all the parts fit into the Dell Optiplex ! Thanks dude for teaching us how to upgrade our computers 💻 into gaming beasts...!!! Scarboro 🇨🇦☮️💚
I appreciate that! Couldn't have crossed the 30K mark without folks like yourself! The 3rd video on Optiplex will be soon. I'm shooting for sometime this weekend!
I just finished building a Dell optiplex 9010 into a gaming PC for my little brother. Glad to see I'm not the only one giving Dell optiplexs second lives. Keep it up. Subscribed
Right on, George! Always cool to see other's find new uses for old tech! Keeps things out of the landfill! Thanks for watching and subscribing. I appreciate it!
holly molly... how could this happen, first saw your video for ds3 connect to pc in 2013. Now in 2024, just pop up out of nowhere. so glad to find you again bro. thanks for the tutorial back then. thanks a lot. really appreciate it.
@@WiltshireTutorials thanks mate... happy this still the same you, who also reply to my comment the other day... haha, i do subscribe yo a long time ago, just how could i not find you in my "fyp" youtube., again, so glad to find you again... peace ✌🏻.
Liked & subscribed, thank you so much for covering turning the 3040 optiplex into a sensible machine. I bought a n i5 6 core 3060 Optiplex and thought, what was I thinking buying a machine with such limited upgrade potential and hardly any space for anything until I was your videos on the subject! You totally restored my sanity, thank you SO MUCH!!!!
You're welcome. I'm glad you liked OptiFlex! Hopefully you've watched all the way through my OptiFlex playlist. This video was only the beginning! Thanks for watching!
Some benchmarks would be nice to see how that boy runs. Badass mod man, these are the same Optiplex we use at work with office workers, sadly after EOL IT just trash them :(
Thanks! I will definitely be bench-marking the Optiplex. Curious to see how it does myself! A lot of companies tend to trash perfectly good PCs when they reach end of life status. Which I think is dumb.
This is great Content. I like Paul's hardware and Jayztwocents etc etc, but this is unique and takes a lot of work. I love fixing up older computer's, but never really thought about case modding. This day and age it seems easier and cheaper to get a case. Love the video let's see some benchmarks and if it's not too personal price over performance
I'm happy to hear you think my content is great! I too enjoy those UA-camrs! I'm always trying to bring the full potential out of technology that I have laying around. I'm just happy I rescued this PC from a landfill! I will be benchmarking the PC. Adding the price over performance is not a bad suggestion! I'll write it down and include it in the next video.
rubber edge trims would be absolutely great on those cuts and car window film tint for the acrylic for the scratches to be gone forever... along with turning the top as a fine mesh hole for better airflow! man I love case modding
Good suggestions! I was given the suggestion of edge moulding/trim earlier and I'm currently looking into it. I also had debated over tinting the acrylic. I'm still undecided on that. Lastly, I did think of ventilating the top of the case and putting exhaust/intake fans on the top. Unfortunately, there isn't enough clearance for fans at the top. Maybe with slim fans I could get away with it. I'll have to order one in and measure things to find out. Thanks for watching!
Stellar job, as always. Also, congrats on getting a spike in subs again! Thought the Verge thing happened a while back, weird it's resurfaced, but hey, as long as the channel's growing, it's great. As always, I got a couple cool ideas to further "prettify" this build, just a few suggestions. That piece of the side panel you cut out? Try bending it and making a PSU shroud. If you want to keep the up facing PSU fan, just cut that side panel and bend it so it only covers the "rat's nest", or just drill holes over the fan, might look cooler if you're up for it. Needless to say, if you went RGB and wanna go all out, there are some cool 80mm and 90mm RGB fans I found on AliExpress, I can link em if you're interested. Also on there is a good and cheap braided extension cable set for like $12, I used it in my project and it's awesome. Speaking of my project, it's almost complete, got a few small things to add, but I'll share some of the pics here. To remind you, this is all 2013/2014 components from my old rig, pimped for today's standards with mostly bought cheap RGB and other guff from AliExpress, also a modded GPU AIO cooler and a very shitty and restrictive gaming case. Proved to be quite a challenge... Anyway, here are the pics imgur.com/a/ULHAaj5 Wanted to log the whole build and AIO modding process, but it was so damn hot and I usually work without a shirt, so that would've been awkward, lol. Anyway, hope you like it.
Thanks man! That Verge video is the gift that keeps on giving! I pondered over the idea of doing a PSU cover/shroud. Not sure if it would affect the airflow in the case or not. Might be worth testing the thermals with one in it vs not having it. I'll look into maybe 3D printing one out of plastic. Having more metal near components may not be a good thing lol. I did look into getting some RGB fans for the build on Aliexpress. However, it would've taken 2-3 weeks to get to me. I wanted to film the video as soon as possible and couldn't wait that long. Even if they didn't have sleeved or braided cables, I would just sleeve the cables myself. I did that for the this Optiplex build for the CoolerMaster fan, the SATA power extension cable for the SSD and the 8-pin to 24-pin motherboard cable. Dude! You're build is looking pretty good! Definitely dig the look of the PC. Crazy to see what kind of parts you can find on Aliexpress sometimes! Keep me posted with more images of your progress on your build!
@@WiltshireTutorials Glad you liked the build! Yeah, just need it to run properly and do benchmarks, other than that, it's almost complete. I'll post some benchmarks once it's fully up and running. I understand not wanting to wait long for stuff from Ali, it literally took me 2 months just because I was waiting for all the parts, still waiting for that 780 replacement... Also, braiding cables yourself is admirable, I tried and it's tedious as heck, especially if it's PSU extension ones. Though AIO cooler modding wasn't easy either, but pretty fun. That's why I like watching your vids, really cool and challenging stuff you're doing. Been subbed for a year now, here's to many more :)
Looking forward to seeing the benchmark numbers! Aliexpress seems to take up to a month sometimes for things. Even if I pay for faster shipping... Braiding cables is a bit of a pain sometimes, but it's worth it. Glad you like the content man! More videos are coming!
@@WiltshireTutorials Great to hear, hoping to see more stuff like this and obviously to see the conclusion of the Optiplex saga. Also, I forgot to include the item+price list I ended up with on my project, I'll add it here if you wanna take a look. imgur.com/a/I3OcLFm
Nice! Pretty good parts list there. Not bad for under $500! Let me know how some of those parts work. Would love to know the thermals those coolers get!
"This rainbow fan cable is ugly as sin" ALSO (Referencing RGB lighting) "Yes, this looks nice, I'm very happy with that." Full-chroma-scale design philosophy: "Am I a joke to you?"
Great mod! I love seeing old office PC’s given a new life rather than ending up in a recycling center. These are great for people just getting into PC gaming that can’t afford a high end system. The only thing I would do different is opening up the back where the PSU is a bit more. Could have some overheat issues if it can’t push the hot air out. Maybe just a few drilled holes. Other than that, solid build! Can’t wait to see more vids!
Thanks Chris. It does make me sad when I see perfectly good PCs being thrown away. Such a waste. Pre-built PCs are definitely a good entry point to PC gaming! As for the PSU, I tested the thermals of the PSU and it seems to be fine the way it is now. The fan on the PSU barely ever comes on under full load! I will keep an eye on it though! Thanks for the suggestion and for watching!
To be honest Kenneth, I came here from the super cut and i find that your video in that part was more interesting as im a noob pc builder and your input n thoughts in the video was much more educational because at first, i thought the verge pc build was meh ok but turns out it was NOT ok at all so hi there!
I appreciate you dropping by my channel! The whole idea of my video was to not make fun of them per se, more poke fun while educating people on what to do right. So, I'm glad I could help you learn about PC building!
Abit late to the party here. I forgot I subbed to you since the verge controversy! Glad I remembered. As of now I also plan to mod my old OEM PC by giving the case a fresh new look by spray-painting and replacing the outdated hardware, pretty lucky I saw this video because it immediately lit up my eyes in your channel. Hope it works!
Thanks! and btw what rgb led strips did you use for the optiflex side panel? My build is similiar to yours and it will be a great fit for mine as well as for yours.
Love seeing an optiplex spec’d out. My optiplex 7010 has a i5-3470 , 12 GB RAM, GTX 1060 3Gb. Runs every game I want to play with respectable settings of course 🤝
The Optiplex isn't quite done yet. Gotta do the benchmarks and tweak the 3040 to get the best performance out of it! That's a beast of an Optiplex you have there!
You got another sub and bell. Such a joy to see young enthusiast building and modding. Great job man. Wish you all the best. Looking forward to see more videos.!
Glad you like the video. That thought did cross my mind. I will be adding a PSU shroud to the PC. I think I'm going to go with Acrylic or 3D print the PSU shroud.
I like how you pulled it off and it really looks great. but I noticed around 15:30 that the power supply air flow is choked. I hope you don't take this the wrong way but I suggest trying to widen the clearance for the power supply's air flow and add a screw hole mount at the same time.
Great video! I'm all about modding and making stuff from nothing. The first video of yours I saw was the reaction to the verge "pc build". Glad I watched more! You gained a sub
Sorry to hear you're having troubles! The cut off wheels I'm using are these: a.co/d/bdXMvJh They're maroon in colour. You can't take a large amount of material off all in one go. You have to be pretty slow and methodical or you'll break the discs
I think you literally have the only video that deals with the cage door. I think I’m going to have to cut out atleast a portion for the 8pin. I don’t have a dremel, do you think a set heavy metal sheet shears could cut it? I’m not worried about it looking pretty, just need the side panel to fit.
Hmmm, the cage door metal can be a little thick in some areas. I could try it! If that doesn't work out, Dremels are pretty cheap and a good tool to have around.
oh man. I have a old (2002 ish) sony vaio tower when they went black and sleek and I had already done one "sleeper" build in it. I really wanted to add a window like this just to go further, this is awesome
It's refreshing to see someone doing actual case modding in this day and age. If I could make a suggestion, radius your corners with a 1" radius and use rubber door edge molding on the cut edge to give the window opening a nice finished appearance. The narrower the molding the tighter of a radius it will make. Anyway, keep up the good work and I hope you go far.
I haven't seen many mods in a few years myself! Never even thought of putting rubber edge trim/moulding. May have to investigate and experiment with how it looks on the PC! Good suggestion! Thanks for watching.
Speaking of modding a case... (not OEM case's like this) So many cheap cases have a major design flaw. The front panel blocks the front intake fans. It's so weird that they are made like that, I modded my case to expose the front fans. My temps went down dramatically. Noice! I'm newish to PC building, and I noticed it, and glad I found a fix after researching a little. You should definitely make a video about that.
Welcome to PC gaming. Hope you enjoy it! Yes, most case designers have gone more with aesthetics than performance. So, more front panels are either solid tempered glass or have small intakes on the sides. You can find airflow editions of cases that have mesh, instead of tempered glass or a solid front panel. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll write it down and maybe film a video on it!
I did make a video on how I got the SFX PSU to fit inside the 3040. Also, you will not be able to use any other type of PSU to make things work. It just won't fit: ua-cam.com/video/ZfGIiLzT_uk/v-deo.html
What I like to do is measure from the edge. Usually in the middle, near the top and near the bottom and make marks. After that play connection the dots and that will give you a pretty square line.
It's an 8-pin power connector on this specific Optiplex motherboard. I made the power cable adapter myself, but you can buy one for the motherboard for cheap on Amazon.
Very cool mod project! Such an improvement to the look of the ugly stock case. I've got an Optiplex 9020 on the way, which I had been planning on swapping into a better looking case. A friend told me however, that there's all sorts of proprietary Dell stuff that doesn't really allow case swapping, so that kind of put the brakes on that idea. But luckily, I've got a bunch of Lexan lying around my garage, all the tools in the world, and a steady hand, lol! Thanks for sharing this video dude!
Glad you like the project, George! I just recently finished the project entirely with my most recent video. There are some proprietary connectors that you may run into. But, most of them can be bypassed by an adapter.
I have! I've made an entire playlist with modding OptiFlex! You can find it here: Dell Optiplex Modding (OptiFlex Series): ua-cam.com/play/PL1yjXFzHnEzcuthrnKFmILEomV4utBhhZ.html
Good suggestion. Wish I still had my Windows 95 PC from back in the day. That would've been a really cool sleeper to build in. I will probably be doing a hackintosh after I'm finished with the Dell Optiplex.
Great video... I buy an off lease office pc every time I see one for a dirt cheap price locally. I dont cut in any windows because the stock motherboard and cooler are just ugly. However, there is some rubber trim you can get on Amazon that sticks right next to the rough edges and makes the cut out look more finished. Also adding 4 feet to the bottom will let you have a bottom mounted intake fan pulling in cool air. Hot air rises and that is why a second fan on the top of the case is perfect, plus they make all sorts of fan grill covers to camouflage rough dremel cuts. An i7 with 16gb of ram a 120gb ssd and a 1tb mechanical drive paired with a gtx 1650 oc ddr6 model makes an awesome cheap gaming pc. I do not upgrade the power supplies to add better graphics cards however. If I'm going to buy a new psu and adapters I feel like I might as well build from scratch.
Glad you liked the video, Daniel! It's crazy how much value you get out of some office PCs! Most are trash. But, there are some hidden gems! Most of your suggestions, I'm way ahead of you ;D. Check out OptiFlex's current form here: ua-cam.com/video/GQEwd-8NRfA/v-deo.html
was thinking of doing a build like this myself with an old dell original XPS case my only issue is that the MB stand offs and the motherboard layout are dell's own so it will be a top to bottom job only using up to date parts rather then the existing dell ones...LOL...great vid...you have a new sub
Probably going to create a solid PSU shroud that is the same height as the fan I installed. With the shroud and fan I installed in the front, it should direct airflow towards the PSU. I'll probably end up installing a 2nd intake fan in the front of the case.
That thought did cross my mind while building the PC. I'll probably end up adding one. Not sure how it would affect the thermals on the inside. Perhaps I'll test the thermals with the shroud on and off next video!
Great video and super craftsmanship. My only other thought to hide the cables and not impact the thermals, what if you changes your cut out shape? Maybe raise the lower border to the top of the psu to hide it and the cabling. Or leave the psu showing but have the metal raise vertically from the bottom, just in front of the psu and then cut to the right just under the bottom of the gpu, that would block the view of the cables. Great job, just some thoughts for others or your next mod. I’m subscribed and looking forward to more content. Lots of people can throw money at an all new build, you did a great job of updating and improving the form and function of the system!
Glad you like the video Keith. Thanks for leaving some feedback on the video. It helps me figure out what I'm doing right and what I can improve on! Also, thanks for leaving some suggestions! Not a bad suggestion! Although, I'm in the stage of finalizing the design for the PSU shroud I'm going to make for the Optiplex. Lastly, thanks for subscribing. I appreciate it!
Very Nice!, actually I was looking for something like this. I have an Optiplex with good specs and I want to turn it into a Gaming PC- Is there any chance to change the Optiplex chassis/case for a new one? I mean, instead of modifying the original one, just take all the component and put them into a gaming PC chassis.
Glad you like OptiFlex! Unfortunately, the motherboard inside an Optiplex 3040 is unique in shape. It doesn't fall under any standardized form factor. It's a really odd shape. You may be able to mod a case with a few stand-offs to make it happen though. You would also have to solder the power button to the new cases power button. Dell used a proprietary cable for the power button.
@@WiltshireTutorials planning to get this psu www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MEDG1PM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AEHA1AAWZIC3L&psc=1 do you think it could work
In your opinion is 127MM about as high as you can go with the cooler? I ask because the one you used has more or less been replaced with the Pro 7 x and it is taller. Also with using a push-pin style cooler like this do you foresee the need to remove the stand-offs behind the motherboard? Thanks for your time plan to do some simple Dremel work to install a more to-size SilverStone TX300 which is almost the same physical size as the original and will only need a hair cut off on the back to make it vent correctly. Plan to add a 6500xt even though its pcie 3.0 and power draw from other testing will be around 200~ full load which won't happen often. Also, Don't know if you checked but when you power down the pc does the new power supply actually turn off or stay spinning I see come complaints about that when changing the power supply in these.
The maximum cooler height is 130mm. I highly recommend getting a 92mm tower cooler. This will be 1mm away from pressing on the side panel, if you install a side window on t he side panel. If you don't cut a window in the side panel, you'll be left with about 3mm or so of room. Here's one that I've put in that I can verify fits into the case: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005504554043.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.9.63fa38a0M3OdVo&algo_pvid=cf4c0832-041b-49a4-85f8-52c0c717e176&aem_p4p_detail=202304272122566795007814414160007563984&algo_exp_id=cf4c0832-041b-49a4-85f8-52c0c717e176-4&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21CAD%2163.33%2143.7%21%21%21%21%21%402102176616826557767162612d077a%2112000033340837527%21sea%21CA%21754054539&curPageLogUid=cKtRgLqNpe3h&ad_pvid=202304272122566795007814414160007563984_1&ad_pvid=202304272122566795007814414160007563984_1 You will have to remove the motherboard CPU standoffs from the back of the case to use the backplate that comes with the cooler. I have a PSU with a zero RPM fan, so it doesn't spin up at all when it's powered off. But, some power does appear to still be drawn. The water pump I have plugged directly into molex and it still runs when the PC is off. I just flick the switch on the back when I shut it down.
@@WiltshireTutorials Decided to go the easier route and got a RX 6400 that will run fine other then some performance lost on pcie 3.0 didn't want to hack up the case after all. Loved the videos. There is a huge market for these types of videos keep them coming. Since covid is more or less over lot of these pcs are coming off lease from buying frenzys for example at dell refurb i7 6700 -16gb - 256gb nvme 7050 MT - 148$ out the door at dell with promo codes :)
@@estate-tidus1007 Totally understandable! Most people aren't willing to make permanent modifications to their hardware. You will experience some loss for the RX 6400 in a PCI-E 3.0 slot. There's also no encoding engine on the card. So, hopefully you aren't looking to make videos or stream with that card!
@@WiltshireTutorials Nope basic games once in awhile. Yeah, I read all that on the 6400 and 6500xt and thought why do a 6500xt as buying a new PSU and adaptors just start to make it not worth my time for such a simple retrofit. I mostly play very old GOG titles that will have no issues with the 6400 even if it's a 20% loss over 3.0 vs 4.0.
The computer looks great, and its clear that you have a lot of work into it. My only recommendation would be to go ahead and make yourself some custom length (and possibly sleeved) cables for the interior to clean up the "rats nest" that you mentioned in the video at the bottom of the case. They aren't hard to make at all, and will GREATLY improve the aesthetic of the PC now that you've got that big beautiful window.
Glad you like the look of the build! I have sleeved some cables before. I'm currently looking into it. As you said, it will definitely make things easier to cable manage. I may add a PSU shroud as well. Depending on what the thermals looks like when adding it. Thanks for watching!
@@WiltshireTutorials thank you so much is there a way i can talk tou because i need help on this rig i do know about computers but not sure how it will perform
You're welcome. My Twitter DMs are open. I don't check my Instagram DMs at all. I'm currently in the middle of recording and editing a video. So, my time is limited at the moment. But, I'll try to get to your messages later on
Would be dope to get a piece of sheet metal and bend it with a break then rivet it in place to make a PSU shroud to hide the rats nest. Nice work, earned my sub!
I will probably be adding a PSU shroud to the PC for the next video to hide things! Glad you like the video. Thanks for watching and subscribing! I appreciate it!
Wiltshire Tutorials I dont think so But one more question Did you use an adapter to plug to your computer and your power soucer? I had been reading about an adapter by Moddiy? Did you use that one? The only reason because i am update the power souces it’s because i purchase a gtx 1650 super😭
Without reading all the comments how did the updated fans work with the proprietary fan headers? Don't you get a fan warning at each boot? Unless the 3040 doesn't have this issue.
@@WiltshireTutorials Yeah the adapters when/where you can find them. I think Amazon shows one but out of stock and unknown when it will be back in stock. This is a huge issue for the older Optiplex modders.
Want a fun drinking game? Take a shot for how many times I say "Dell Optiplex 3040"! I promise not to say the model name as much for the next video lol
PMSL....you did do an awesome job though
i have built PCs for quite a while now, but this is pretty interesting modding stuff. you have my sub!
Thanks once again. I just found it slightly annoying watching the video back lol
Thanks Aaron! I appreciate the sub. I have a few more modding ideas for the future.
should of made that cut out smaller so you could of hide the wires and the power supply :D but great video maybe the next one
Dude we’re so spoiled with modern cases. This is a cool project you have going👍
Glad to hear you think the project idea is cool! I agree. Anyone can buy a case, but to customize and make your own unique case is where it's at!
I still want 5.25" bays. Shame that many new cases no longer have them
@@WiltshireTutorials I am a bit late, but nice job done :) would be sweet if you use some black sticker or paint on top of cooler and PSU :) i made yesterday optiplex XE3 (same pc with usbC and i3-9100F+rx480) :) had to cut a bit of graphics and from front case part :)
@@ArtisChronicles Yeah. I got into PC modding way too late, it seems. I love the IBM/Lenovo Thinkpads and wanted to get a Lenovo Thinkcentre but they didn't have a single tower with a full-size optical bay.
I ended up buying a modded Optiplex 1020.
@@ArtisChronicles I'm still rocking my Coolermaster Elite 430 because computer cases with 5.25" drive bays are pretty rare. They all have the cookie cutter 3 RGB fans in the front and a rear RGB fan.
Lol less than a minute in and I can't count the number of times you've already said the full model number over and over. Must've been fun xD
Jokes aside, awesome video.
Thanks! Didn't expect to see you around here! Didn't realize how many times I said "Dell Optiplex 3040" either lol. I'll remember not to do that so much next time!
You are very good and entertaining man. Keep up the good work :)
Thanks! I wouldn't call myself entertaining, but I'm glad you think so!
@@WiltshireTutorials Nah man you speak very very clearly and its just mesmerising listening to you
Glad you think so! Believe it or not, I used to have a speech impediment! Started UA-cam 11 years ago. By talking in videos over the years, it fixed the speech impediment :D
Dell Optiplex? More like Dell Optiflex now.
:D
I am upset that I didn't come up with that myself...
Optiplex fits perfectly given the plexiglass side cover
Hmmm, very true lol
@@WiltshireTutorials I'll consider it a joint effort. :P
AshenEclipse do you mind if I use this? I built a sleeper build in a really old optiplex case and I’d love for it to be called that
the first mod you should always do when messing with older cases is to get rid of that raw machining grey finish on the frame. nothing else matters until thats no longer grey
I will more than likely paint the inside of the PC for the next video! It was 1AM when I was finishing the video, so no store was open to buy some paint to do so!
I usually end up removing the HDD bay first, just did it today to an OptiPlex 9020 MT so I could fit a GPU in there.
@@WiltshireTutorials The stuff they spray in the back of truck beds works great, i did a mod and had the inside coated with some and it turned out GREAT!!! No more silver garbage.
I'm in the automotive business and that bed liner spray is nasty stuff. Be careful spraying that stuff. Definitely wear as much protective gear as possible. Regardless, that's a pretty neat idea to use that liner spray.
thank you for not being loud and using slow music unlike every other channel ever. Keep it up.
No need to thank me. Gotta do something different from other channels to separate myself from the pack! Thanks for watching!
I subbed because of that montage video too! I like how you explained why it was wrong. I felt like wow I can probably learn a lot from this guy. This upgrade is pretty nice!
Thanks for dropping by my channel and subscribing from the super-cut! I appreciate it very much! The whole idea of my reaction video to the The Verge's build video was to explain what was done wrong and correct those mistakes with detailed explanations. Glad to hear you like the video as well!
WOW...Kenneth you are a real tech wizard 🧙♂️...amazing lesson on size matters with making all the parts fit into the Dell Optiplex ! Thanks dude for teaching us how to upgrade our computers 💻 into gaming beasts...!!! Scarboro 🇨🇦☮️💚
@Wiltshire Tutorials : Congrats on reaching the 30k milestone + Looking forward to the third (Final) video on the Dell Optiplex !
Thanks Scarboro 🇨🇦🍀💚
Thanks! Always best to measure to see if something fits before spending money on it!
I appreciate that! Couldn't have crossed the 30K mark without folks like yourself! The 3rd video on Optiplex will be soon. I'm shooting for sometime this weekend!
I just finished building a Dell optiplex 9010 into a gaming PC for my little brother. Glad to see I'm not the only one giving Dell optiplexs second lives. Keep it up. Subscribed
Right on, George! Always cool to see other's find new uses for old tech! Keeps things out of the landfill! Thanks for watching and subscribing. I appreciate it!
That looks fantastic. I use that Pro 7 cooler all the time, its a bloody good cooler for the price and nice and small for smaller cases.
Thanks! I was actually blown away by how good that little cooler actually was! Would highly recommend for small form factor builds!
What kind of temps are you getting and what processor?
@@WiltshireTutorials what temps were you getting?
holly molly... how could this happen, first saw your video for ds3 connect to pc in 2013.
Now in 2024, just pop up out of nowhere. so glad to find you again bro.
thanks for the tutorial back then. thanks a lot. really appreciate it.
@@yusoefed6579 I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to say some nice words. Happy to see my tutorials have left a positive mark on people!
@@WiltshireTutorials thanks mate... happy this still the same you, who also reply to my comment the other day... haha, i do subscribe yo a long time ago, just how could i not find you in my "fyp" youtube., again, so glad to find you again... peace ✌🏻.
You got me! I'm binging all your content after seeing that Verge supercut haah!
I appreciate you dropping on by! Hope you're enjoying my content! Thanks for watching. Hope you stick around for more!
Liked & subscribed, thank you so much for covering turning the 3040 optiplex into a sensible machine. I bought a n i5 6 core 3060 Optiplex and thought, what was I thinking buying a machine with such limited upgrade potential and hardly any space for anything until I was your videos on the subject! You totally restored my sanity, thank you SO MUCH!!!!
You're welcome. I'm glad you liked OptiFlex! Hopefully you've watched all the way through my OptiFlex playlist. This video was only the beginning! Thanks for watching!
Some benchmarks would be nice to see how that boy runs. Badass mod man, these are the same Optiplex we use at work with office workers, sadly after EOL IT just trash them :(
Thanks! I will definitely be bench-marking the Optiplex. Curious to see how it does myself! A lot of companies tend to trash perfectly good PCs when they reach end of life status. Which I think is dumb.
Was about to sleep but manage to see it in my recomended, pretty sweet mod man ,earned a sub
Although I appreciate you watching and subscribing, you shouldn't forgo sleep to watch my videos! Sleep is important!
This is great Content. I like Paul's hardware and Jayztwocents etc etc, but this is unique and takes a lot of work. I love fixing up older computer's, but never really thought about case modding. This day and age it seems easier and cheaper to get a case.
Love the video let's see some benchmarks and if it's not too personal price over performance
I'm happy to hear you think my content is great! I too enjoy those UA-camrs! I'm always trying to bring the full potential out of technology that I have laying around. I'm just happy I rescued this PC from a landfill! I will be benchmarking the PC. Adding the price over performance is not a bad suggestion! I'll write it down and include it in the next video.
rubber edge trims would be absolutely great on those cuts and car window film tint for the acrylic for the scratches to be gone forever... along with turning the top as a fine mesh hole for better airflow! man I love case modding
Good suggestions! I was given the suggestion of edge moulding/trim earlier and I'm currently looking into it. I also had debated over tinting the acrylic. I'm still undecided on that. Lastly, I did think of ventilating the top of the case and putting exhaust/intake fans on the top. Unfortunately, there isn't enough clearance for fans at the top. Maybe with slim fans I could get away with it. I'll have to order one in and measure things to find out.
Thanks for watching!
Stellar job, as always. Also, congrats on getting a spike in subs again! Thought the Verge thing happened a while back, weird it's resurfaced, but hey, as long as the channel's growing, it's great. As always, I got a couple cool ideas to further "prettify" this build, just a few suggestions.
That piece of the side panel you cut out? Try bending it and making a PSU shroud. If you want to keep the up facing PSU fan, just cut that side panel and bend it so it only covers the "rat's nest", or just drill holes over the fan, might look cooler if you're up for it.
Needless to say, if you went RGB and wanna go all out, there are some cool 80mm and 90mm RGB fans I found on AliExpress, I can link em if you're interested. Also on there is a good and cheap braided extension cable set for like $12, I used it in my project and it's awesome.
Speaking of my project, it's almost complete, got a few small things to add, but I'll share some of the pics here. To remind you, this is all 2013/2014 components from my old rig, pimped for today's standards with mostly bought cheap RGB and other guff from AliExpress, also a modded GPU AIO cooler and a very shitty and restrictive gaming case. Proved to be quite a challenge... Anyway, here are the pics imgur.com/a/ULHAaj5
Wanted to log the whole build and AIO modding process, but it was so damn hot and I usually work without a shirt, so that would've been awkward, lol. Anyway, hope you like it.
Thanks man! That Verge video is the gift that keeps on giving!
I pondered over the idea of doing a PSU cover/shroud. Not sure if it would affect the airflow in the case or not. Might be worth testing the thermals with one in it vs not having it. I'll look into maybe 3D printing one out of plastic. Having more metal near components may not be a good thing lol.
I did look into getting some RGB fans for the build on Aliexpress. However, it would've taken 2-3 weeks to get to me. I wanted to film the video as soon as possible and couldn't wait that long. Even if they didn't have sleeved or braided cables, I would just sleeve the cables myself. I did that for the this Optiplex build for the CoolerMaster fan, the SATA power extension cable for the SSD and the 8-pin to 24-pin motherboard cable.
Dude! You're build is looking pretty good! Definitely dig the look of the PC. Crazy to see what kind of parts you can find on Aliexpress sometimes! Keep me posted with more images of your progress on your build!
@@WiltshireTutorials Glad you liked the build! Yeah, just need it to run properly and do benchmarks, other than that, it's almost complete. I'll post some benchmarks once it's fully up and running.
I understand not wanting to wait long for stuff from Ali, it literally took me 2 months just because I was waiting for all the parts, still waiting for that 780 replacement...
Also, braiding cables yourself is admirable, I tried and it's tedious as heck, especially if it's PSU extension ones. Though AIO cooler modding wasn't easy either, but pretty fun. That's why I like watching your vids, really cool and challenging stuff you're doing. Been subbed for a year now, here's to many more :)
Looking forward to seeing the benchmark numbers! Aliexpress seems to take up to a month sometimes for things. Even if I pay for faster shipping... Braiding cables is a bit of a pain sometimes, but it's worth it. Glad you like the content man! More videos are coming!
@@WiltshireTutorials Great to hear, hoping to see more stuff like this and obviously to see the conclusion of the Optiplex saga. Also, I forgot to include the item+price list I ended up with on my project, I'll add it here if you wanna take a look. imgur.com/a/I3OcLFm
Nice! Pretty good parts list there. Not bad for under $500! Let me know how some of those parts work. Would love to know the thermals those coolers get!
Cool project. You have an excellent demeanor and calm energy which is good for computer videos.
Thanks! ASMR PC videos anyone? Just kidding. I'm calm by nature. I don't get mad often. So, I guess that's a good thing lol
what rgb strip are you using
Deepcool RGB 200 Pro
I like that the SFX PSU just screws in perfectly.
It surprised me that it fit so well, to be honest.
"This rainbow fan cable is ugly as sin"
ALSO
(Referencing RGB lighting) "Yes, this looks nice, I'm very happy with that."
Full-chroma-scale design philosophy: "Am I a joke to you?"
Hmm, I guess that was a bit hypocritical of me to say that lmao
@@WiltshireTutorials don't worry about it, I found it funny!
And the rainbow wired fan, should be a Delta fan, that are great fans.
I've cut up cheap cases for years and I think you did a great job!
Thanks Joe! It gets better though! I did a few more videos on OptiFlex to improve the overall look of it!
It just wasn’t strong enough, WAS IT!?!
I like overkill lmao :D
@Janke _Tech I wanted to go all out for the Optiplex mod. See how much power I could stuff into it lol
@@WiltshireTutorials what a great job and an extremely powerful budget pc.
Why thank you! I'm glad you like it. Thanks for watching
@@WiltshireTutorials No problem
Great mod! I love seeing old office PC’s given a new life rather than ending up in a recycling center. These are great for people just getting into PC gaming that can’t afford a high end system. The only thing I would do different is opening up the back where the PSU is a bit more. Could have some overheat issues if it can’t push the hot air out. Maybe just a few drilled holes. Other than that, solid build! Can’t wait to see more vids!
Thanks Chris. It does make me sad when I see perfectly good PCs being thrown away. Such a waste. Pre-built PCs are definitely a good entry point to PC gaming! As for the PSU, I tested the thermals of the PSU and it seems to be fine the way it is now. The fan on the PSU barely ever comes on under full load! I will keep an eye on it though! Thanks for the suggestion and for watching!
To be honest Kenneth, I came here from the super cut and i find that your video in that part was more interesting as im a noob pc builder and your input n thoughts in the video was much more educational because at first, i thought the verge pc build was meh ok but turns out it was NOT ok at all so hi there!
I appreciate you dropping by my channel! The whole idea of my video was to not make fun of them per se, more poke fun while educating people on what to do right. So, I'm glad I could help you learn about PC building!
I'm honestly surprised the verge's pc actually works.
Abit late to the party here. I forgot I subbed to you since the verge controversy! Glad I remembered. As of now I also plan to mod my old OEM PC by giving the case a fresh new look by spray-painting and replacing the outdated hardware, pretty lucky I saw this video because it immediately lit up my eyes in your channel. Hope it works!
Better late than never! Thanks for subbing and dropping on by! I appreciate it very much. Good luck with your build
Thanks! and btw what rgb led strips did you use for the optiflex side panel? My build is similiar to yours and it will be a great fit for mine as well as for yours.
You're welcome! If I can remember correctly, I used the Deepcool Rgb 200 Pro strips plugged into a Fractal Design Adjust R1 RGB LED Controller
I subbed from the verge video and forgot I subbed. Good video.
I appreciate you hitting that sub button! Glad you liked the video. Hope you stick around for the future content!
Love seeing an optiplex spec’d out.
My optiplex 7010 has a i5-3470 , 12 GB RAM, GTX 1060 3Gb. Runs every game I want to play with respectable settings of course 🤝
The Optiplex isn't quite done yet. Gotta do the benchmarks and tweak the 3040 to get the best performance out of it! That's a beast of an Optiplex you have there!
Wiltshire Tutorials nothing compared to yours though bro 🤝
Mine is just overkill for overkill sake lol
Yesssss YEEEEET MORE POWAA
YYYYYYEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTT. IM GIVIN ER ALL SHE'S GOT CAPTAIN!
You got another sub and bell. Such a joy to see young enthusiast building and modding. Great job man. Wish you all the best. Looking forward to see more videos.!
I appreciate the kind words! Glad you like the video! Although, I'm not as young as you think! I'm 25, almost 26 ;P
Now that’s what you call a custompc
Why, thank you :D
i got a 3040 myself and can never find a tuto for anything but you just did a tuto for everything with this series my man
@@BMW-M4-M-POWER Glad I could help! Let me know if you have any questions
@@WiltshireTutorials ye so i didnt buy a psu yet but how should i do that do i need adapters and a special size of psu?
@@BMW-M4-M-POWER it's will require a 24-pin adapter, yes. The size of PSU you want is an SFX PSU and not an ATX PSU
@@WiltshireTutorials 24pin to what
😏 Dremel is your friend ☺️
Nice Video! Can you use the leftover parts you cut out to make a cover/shroud for the rats nest of cables?
Glad you like the video. That thought did cross my mind. I will be adding a PSU shroud to the PC. I think I'm going to go with Acrylic or 3D print the PSU shroud.
Good idea :) Hey you could 3D print a whole crazy case!
I could. Thinking of maybe making a case out of wood. I'm a certified industrial woodworker and cabinet maker :p
WHOO I'm one of the Verge people.
WOOOOO!!!! Thanks for taking the time to check out my channel. I appreciate it!
Can't leave without subscribing your channel.. Look forward to see these kind of projects again and again. This mod was freaking awesome dude!!
I appreciate the kind words! Also, thanks for subscribing and watching. It means a lot!
@@WiltshireTutorials Gave a thumbs up too..
My man!
Hello 😁
Hi! 🙂
Amazing video😃
Thank you Prabesh! Glad you liked it!
I saw the super cut video just today and glad i found u my man, i subscribed and u keep it up!!
Thanks for dropping on by! I appreciate that very much. Hope you stick around for future content. Thanks for watching!
like if you have a dell optiplex
Well, obviously I HAVE to like your comment now
@@WiltshireTutorials xD
Great tutorial! You just answered A LOT of questions I had from the first video. Looking forward to the next one, Cheers.
Glad you like the video and that I was able to answer some of the questions you had! Thanks for watching!
I really like that footprint tall and not too deep
I like how you pulled it off and it really looks great. but I noticed around 15:30 that the power supply air flow is choked. I hope you don't take this the wrong way but I suggest trying to widen the clearance for the power supply's air flow and add a screw hole mount at the same time.
Thanks! No offense taken. I encourage constructive criticism! I do plan on cut more metal away to allow the PSU to breathe a little more.
Great video! I'm all about modding and making stuff from nothing. The first video of yours I saw was the reaction to the verge "pc build". Glad I watched more! You gained a sub
Glad to hear you liked the video! Thanks for watching and subscribing! I appreciate it!
would have like to see how u assembled it
Not really that difficult. All I did was use existing screw holes and a new cooler. Minus cutting a hole in the side panel for an acrylic window
This video made me subscribe. I used to do similar stuff back in my day putting 386DX and 486sx/dx computers in my old XT computer case.
Thanks for subscribing and for watching. I appreciate it very much!
I have a acer tc-1660 , thinking of doing an update on that but i am not sure ! would be awesome if you can make a video on that
@@Sam-ql8mf Id have to buy one. It's not in my budget at the moment, unfortunately.
Awesome video! I'm going to do this in the near future with my 7010. Thank you.
Thanks! Glad I inspired you to do a little modding of your own! Would love to see your mod when you're finished!
Great man! Just great! Wish I could try all this stuff.
I also felt really good hearing the satisfaction in your voice😁
Got my sub!
Glad you like the video and project! Never too late to try a mod of your own! Thanks for watching and for subscribing!
Will that motherboard fit in a standard ATX case?
I don't think so. Mostly due to the front USB ports being connected to the PCB!
You never told us how you wired up the SFX power supply to the motherboard.
I made an 8-pin to 24-pin cable. You can buy them on Amazon
I was wondering what cut off wheels you are using? i am trying to cut into the front of my Dell case with no luck. Great video and a cool build.
Sorry to hear you're having troubles! The cut off wheels I'm using are these: a.co/d/bdXMvJh
They're maroon in colour. You can't take a large amount of material off all in one go. You have to be pretty slow and methodical or you'll break the discs
I think you literally have the only video that deals with the cage door. I think I’m going to have to cut out atleast a portion for the 8pin. I don’t have a dremel, do you think a set heavy metal sheet shears could cut it? I’m not worried about it looking pretty, just need the side panel to fit.
Hmmm, the cage door metal can be a little thick in some areas. I could try it! If that doesn't work out, Dremels are pretty cheap and a good tool to have around.
Bro that’s cool looking. Nice job!
Thanks! This isn't the finish build though! You should check out this finished build in this video here: ua-cam.com/video/OHycvX-Uo9s/v-deo.html
Good job!!! I thoroughly enjoyed it, my dude!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!
love this video, please bring more content.
New video coming Sunday!
oh man. I have a old (2002 ish) sony vaio tower when they went black and sleek and I had already done one "sleeper" build in it. I really wanted to add a window like this just to go further, this is awesome
Would love to see you put a window on the old Vaio tower! Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!
This is dope! Love the video and creativity! 🍻
Glad you like OptiFlex! You should see my latest videos or the OptiFlex playlist to see how much I transform this thing! Thanks for watching
I did come from the super cut and you did gain a new sub. Looking forward to more content.
Thanks for giving my channel a chance! I appreciate that very much!
It's refreshing to see someone doing actual case modding in this day and age. If I could make a suggestion, radius your corners with a 1" radius and use rubber door edge molding on the cut edge to give the window opening a nice finished appearance. The narrower the molding the tighter of a radius it will make. Anyway, keep up the good work and I hope you go far.
I haven't seen many mods in a few years myself! Never even thought of putting rubber edge trim/moulding. May have to investigate and experiment with how it looks on the PC! Good suggestion! Thanks for watching.
@@WiltshireTutorials I have old photos if you'd like to see how it looks.
Of course. I'd love to see them!
@@WiltshireTutorials I tweeted a pic to you of an old Lian Li case I did back in '05.
Speaking of modding a case... (not OEM case's like this)
So many cheap cases have a major design flaw. The front panel blocks the front intake fans.
It's so weird that they are made like that, I modded my case to expose the front fans.
My temps went down dramatically. Noice!
I'm newish to PC building, and I noticed it, and glad I found a fix after researching a little.
You should definitely make a video about that.
Welcome to PC gaming. Hope you enjoy it! Yes, most case designers have gone more with aesthetics than performance. So, more front panels are either solid tempered glass or have small intakes on the sides. You can find airflow editions of cases that have mesh, instead of tempered glass or a solid front panel. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll write it down and maybe film a video on it!
@@WiltshireTutorials
No need to thank me. I appreciate you hitting that sub button! Thanks for watching as well!
Impressive stuff man! You've got some serious skills.
Thanks! I appreciate the kind words! Project isn't finished yet though!
This is awesome, thank you for creating this video.
Glad you like it! No, thank you for watching my video :D
I really wish you could do vid on how that SFX can be fit in there and any other psu option I could use..
I did make a video on how I got the SFX PSU to fit inside the 3040. Also, you will not be able to use any other type of PSU to make things work. It just won't fit: ua-cam.com/video/ZfGIiLzT_uk/v-deo.html
it looks like the psu's back vent is blocked. The psu cant exhaust, trapping its heat.
I'm working on it. Not to worry! Thanks for looking out though!
I've owned a couple optiplex's in the past and turned them into gamer's but never with this much modding. Nice job bro.
Thanks John! Glad to hear you liked the video!
Great job on cutting the window! How did you make sure that the painter's tape was straight, level and square for the cut? Or did you just eyeball it?
What I like to do is measure from the edge. Usually in the middle, near the top and near the bottom and make marks. After that play connection the dots and that will give you a pretty square line.
What is the name of the rgb fan on the table at 12:35 ?
It is the Dual-Frame EZDIY-FAB RGB fan. I have a video on the fans, if you're interested: ua-cam.com/video/m1j1rpFvMv8/v-deo.html
Could always bend a sheet of acrylic and make a shroud to cover all the cables in the bottom to make it look way cleaner.
I will be adding a PSU shroud for the Optiplex for the next video! I'm either going to 3D print the shroud or bend some acrylic, like you suggested.
thank you for the shortcut. Didnt know crtl+shift+esc opens task manager!
You're welcome! Not a commonly known shortcut due to it being implemented in Windows 8
I have the same... why you dont buy an adaptor to 24 pin to 6 pin for the motherboard
It's an 8-pin power connector on this specific Optiplex motherboard. I made the power cable adapter myself, but you can buy one for the motherboard for cheap on Amazon.
How can i make 24pin to 6pin adapter for myself, couldn't find it anywhere.
Very cool mod project! Such an improvement to the look of the ugly stock case. I've got an Optiplex 9020 on the way, which I had been planning on swapping into a better looking case. A friend told me however, that there's all sorts of proprietary Dell stuff that doesn't really allow case swapping, so that kind of put the brakes on that idea. But luckily, I've got a bunch of Lexan lying around my garage, all the tools in the world, and a steady hand, lol! Thanks for sharing this video dude!
Glad you like the project, George! I just recently finished the project entirely with my most recent video. There are some proprietary connectors that you may run into. But, most of them can be bypassed by an adapter.
Uploaded videos more like this, watching it was so satisfying
I have! I've made an entire playlist with modding OptiFlex! You can find it here:
Dell Optiplex Modding (OptiFlex Series): ua-cam.com/play/PL1yjXFzHnEzcuthrnKFmILEomV4utBhhZ.html
I plan on doing this same thing with a Lenovo P310 I have lying around.
Nice! Hopefully it turns out good!
Can you make a sleeper next?
Good suggestion. Wish I still had my Windows 95 PC from back in the day. That would've been a really cool sleeper to build in. I will probably be doing a hackintosh after I'm finished with the Dell Optiplex.
Great video... I buy an off lease office pc every time I see one for a dirt cheap price locally. I dont cut in any windows because the stock motherboard and cooler are just ugly. However, there is some rubber trim you can get on Amazon that sticks right next to the rough edges and makes the cut out look more finished. Also adding 4 feet to the bottom will let you have a bottom mounted intake fan pulling in cool air. Hot air rises and that is why a second fan on the top of the case is perfect, plus they make all sorts of fan grill covers to camouflage rough dremel cuts. An i7 with 16gb of ram a 120gb ssd and a 1tb mechanical drive paired with a gtx 1650 oc ddr6 model makes an awesome cheap gaming pc. I do not upgrade the power supplies to add better graphics cards however. If I'm going to buy a new psu and adapters I feel like I might as well build from scratch.
Glad you liked the video, Daniel! It's crazy how much value you get out of some office PCs! Most are trash. But, there are some hidden gems! Most of your suggestions, I'm way ahead of you ;D. Check out OptiFlex's current form here: ua-cam.com/video/GQEwd-8NRfA/v-deo.html
Really great content. Hopefully you will be able to get many more subs and viewers, you deserve it.
Glad you like the video! I hope so too. Just gotta keep at it!
was thinking of doing a build like this myself with an old dell original XPS case my only issue is that the MB stand offs and the motherboard layout are dell's own so it will be a top to bottom job only using up to date parts rather then the existing dell ones...LOL...great vid...you have a new sub
If you do end up doing your mod, I would love to see it! Thanks for watching and subscribing. I appreciate it!
IT was just fab what about building a netted shroud for it which would hide cable and allow air to pass through?
Probably going to create a solid PSU shroud that is the same height as the fan I installed. With the shroud and fan I installed in the front, it should direct airflow towards the PSU. I'll probably end up installing a 2nd intake fan in the front of the case.
Try maybe adding a custom psu shroud made of acrylic would do well to hide those cables. Nice video btw 👍
That thought did cross my mind while building the PC. I'll probably end up adding one. Not sure how it would affect the thermals on the inside. Perhaps I'll test the thermals with the shroud on and off next video!
Great video and super craftsmanship. My only other thought to hide the cables and not impact the thermals, what if you changes your cut out shape? Maybe raise the lower border to the top of the psu to hide it and the cabling. Or leave the psu showing but have the metal raise vertically from the bottom, just in front of the psu and then cut to the right just under the bottom of the gpu, that would block the view of the cables. Great job, just some thoughts for others or your next mod. I’m subscribed and looking forward to more content. Lots of people can throw money at an all new build, you did a great job of updating and improving the form and function of the system!
Glad you like the video Keith. Thanks for leaving some feedback on the video. It helps me figure out what I'm doing right and what I can improve on! Also, thanks for leaving some suggestions! Not a bad suggestion! Although, I'm in the stage of finalizing the design for the PSU shroud I'm going to make for the Optiplex. Lastly, thanks for subscribing. I appreciate it!
you need to get cable mod to hook up some custom length psu cables
Good idea! I should contact them and see if they would sponsor the next video.
Very Nice!, actually I was looking for something like this. I have an Optiplex with good specs and I want to turn it into a Gaming PC- Is there any chance to change the Optiplex chassis/case for a new one? I mean, instead of modifying the original one, just take all the component and put them into a gaming PC chassis.
Glad you like OptiFlex! Unfortunately, the motherboard inside an Optiplex 3040 is unique in shape. It doesn't fall under any standardized form factor. It's a really odd shape. You may be able to mod a case with a few stand-offs to make it happen though. You would also have to solder the power button to the new cases power button. Dell used a proprietary cable for the power button.
@@WiltshireTutorials That's what I thought. - Thanks for replying!-
No problem! Sorry to be the bearer of bad news! Thanks for watching.
I always liked the look of some the business oriented oem pc from dell and acer. Might try modding one some day.
Would definitely recommend modding it! It can be a pretty fun project. It's pretty straight-forward as well!
I'm a simple man I see a video on pcs I click, i like custom pcs so I subbed
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Hey men do you think it’s possible to add a rx570 8gb ?
With that stock PSU, no. With upgrading it, yes.
@@WiltshireTutorials planning to get this psu
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MEDG1PM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AEHA1AAWZIC3L&psc=1
do you think it could work
Most likely not. The recommend PSU wattage for an RX 570 is 450W
Hopefully the powersupply doesn't short circuit and come into contact with the rest of the system ;)
You did put it on the insulating pads right? :D
Oh you... I see what you did there. Of course I put the PSU on the insulating pads ;D
In your opinion is 127MM about as high as you can go with the cooler? I ask because the one you used has more or less been replaced with the Pro 7 x and it is taller. Also with using a push-pin style cooler like this do you foresee the need to remove the stand-offs behind the motherboard? Thanks for your time plan to do some simple Dremel work to install a more to-size SilverStone TX300 which is almost the same physical size as the original and will only need a hair cut off on the back to make it vent correctly. Plan to add a 6500xt even though its pcie 3.0 and power draw from other testing will be around 200~ full load which won't happen often. Also, Don't know if you checked but when you power down the pc does the new power supply actually turn off or stay spinning I see come complaints about that when changing the power supply in these.
The maximum cooler height is 130mm. I highly recommend getting a 92mm tower cooler. This will be 1mm away from pressing on the side panel, if you install a side window on t he side panel. If you don't cut a window in the side panel, you'll be left with about 3mm or so of room.
Here's one that I've put in that I can verify fits into the case: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005504554043.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.9.63fa38a0M3OdVo&algo_pvid=cf4c0832-041b-49a4-85f8-52c0c717e176&aem_p4p_detail=202304272122566795007814414160007563984&algo_exp_id=cf4c0832-041b-49a4-85f8-52c0c717e176-4&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21CAD%2163.33%2143.7%21%21%21%21%21%402102176616826557767162612d077a%2112000033340837527%21sea%21CA%21754054539&curPageLogUid=cKtRgLqNpe3h&ad_pvid=202304272122566795007814414160007563984_1&ad_pvid=202304272122566795007814414160007563984_1
You will have to remove the motherboard CPU standoffs from the back of the case to use the backplate that comes with the cooler.
I have a PSU with a zero RPM fan, so it doesn't spin up at all when it's powered off. But, some power does appear to still be drawn. The water pump I have plugged directly into molex and it still runs when the PC is off. I just flick the switch on the back when I shut it down.
@@WiltshireTutorials Decided to go the easier route and got a RX 6400 that will run fine other then some performance lost on pcie 3.0 didn't want to hack up the case after all. Loved the videos. There is a huge market for these types of videos keep them coming. Since covid is more or less over lot of these pcs are coming off lease from buying frenzys for example at dell refurb i7 6700 -16gb - 256gb nvme 7050 MT - 148$ out the door at dell with promo codes :)
@@estate-tidus1007 Totally understandable! Most people aren't willing to make permanent modifications to their hardware. You will experience some loss for the RX 6400 in a PCI-E 3.0 slot. There's also no encoding engine on the card. So, hopefully you aren't looking to make videos or stream with that card!
@@WiltshireTutorials Nope basic games once in awhile. Yeah, I read all that on the 6400 and 6500xt and thought why do a 6500xt as buying a new PSU and adaptors just start to make it not worth my time for such a simple retrofit. I mostly play very old GOG titles that will have no issues with the 6400 even if it's a 20% loss over 3.0 vs 4.0.
@@estate-tidus1007 fair enough, sir! Seems like you did your research beforehand too!
The computer looks great, and its clear that you have a lot of work into it. My only recommendation would be to go ahead and make yourself some custom length (and possibly sleeved) cables for the interior to clean up the "rats nest" that you mentioned in the video at the bottom of the case. They aren't hard to make at all, and will GREATLY improve the aesthetic of the PC now that you've got that big beautiful window.
Glad you like the look of the build! I have sleeved some cables before. I'm currently looking into it. As you said, it will definitely make things easier to cable manage. I may add a PSU shroud as well. Depending on what the thermals looks like when adding it.
Thanks for watching!
Did the new PSU require an adapter to power the motherboard? I know older optiplexs needed a 24pin to dell proprietary adapter
Yes. I made an 8-pin to 24-pin adapter cable. You can find them cheaply online as well.
about the cpu cooler, dell is known for its 5pin fan proprietary connectors, did you buy a separate 5pin to 4pin adaptor for that cpu cooler?
Yes, Dell does like to use their own proprietary connectors. BUT, this specific Optiplex has a normal 4-Pin PWM header. So, I got lucky!
where did you buy the dell optiplex 3040 power supply adapter?
I made that one. But you can find them easily on Amazon or MODDIY
Whats the link for the rgb ram heatsinks you used? I really need this link for a build for a friend.
Here's the step-by-step video I did on the heatsinks. The link is in the description of that video: ua-cam.com/video/ZhXo7LziMAs/v-deo.html
@@WiltshireTutorials thank you so much is there a way i can talk tou because i need help on this rig i do know about computers but not sure how it will perform
You're welcome. My Twitter DMs are open. I don't check my Instagram DMs at all. I'm currently in the middle of recording and editing a video. So, my time is limited at the moment. But, I'll try to get to your messages later on
@@WiltshireTutorials oh okay thank you
Friend, can you paint the motherboard? What would happen if I painted it?
You can paint a motherboard just fine, if you do it correctly. I have a video on how to do so: ua-cam.com/video/Q4s8_tWApHc/v-deo.html
Would be dope to get a piece of sheet metal and bend it with a break then rivet it in place to make a PSU shroud to hide the rats nest. Nice work, earned my sub!
I will probably be adding a PSU shroud to the PC for the next video to hide things! Glad you like the video. Thanks for watching and subscribing! I appreciate it!
How did the motherboard hold up with such a beefed up power supply?
Still chugging away to this day. It's currently my private Minecraft server and it hasn't turned off in a long tome
Looks awesome!!
Thanks, Justin! It gets better in my newer videos!
This gives me motivation for my Dell 790... So far just need to clean and put all the upgraded parts. I'll post benchmarks once shes all done.
Glad I could inspire you to take on a project of your own! Keep me posted on how things go. I'd love to see the final results!
hey men I am working with my dell 3050
do you recommended to get the corsair sf 600 or do you think that the EVGA 500 will do the work done?
That depends on the GPU that you will be using. Do you need the 600 watts or no?
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I dont think so
But one more question
Did you use an adapter to plug to your computer and your power soucer?
I had been reading about an adapter by Moddiy? Did you use that one?
The only reason because i am update the power souces it’s because i purchase a gtx 1650 super😭
Without reading all the comments how did the updated fans work with the proprietary fan headers? Don't you get a fan warning at each boot? Unless the 3040 doesn't have this issue.
The 3040 has your standard PWM fan header on it. You can also buy adapters for the older Optiplexs that have that proprietary fan header.
@@WiltshireTutorials Yeah the adapters when/where you can find them. I think Amazon shows one but out of stock and unknown when it will be back in stock. This is a huge issue for the older Optiplex modders.
You can get them from here: www.coolerguys.com/products/dell-compatible-3-pin-fan-cable-adapter-25004-4-ec-df015
@@WiltshireTutorials Thanks for the link
@@my-yt-inputs2580 No problem!