Dell Optiplex 7020 CPU Cooler Upgrade
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2020
- I purchased a cheap Dell Optiplex off eBay for $73 including tax and shipping. Problem was, it only had a Core i3 4130 in it, which includes a CPU cooler with a max TDP of only 65 watts. I am upgrading to an 80 watt Xeon E3-1271 v3 (which is basically an i7 4790 without onboard graphics). Obviously, this will require a CPU heatsink/fan upgrade. I didn't see any good videos dealing specifically with this subject, so I decided to make my own. This method should work with any of the following models:
Optiplex 3020, 7020, 9020
Optiplex 3010, 7010, 9010
Optiplex 390, 790, 990
Basically, any cooler with a 92mm fan will fit inside these cases.
Amazon Affiliate links for CPU coolers with 92mm fans:
Cooler Master Hyper T2: amzn.to/2GFV3vl
Cooler Master Hyper TX3 (cooler used in this video, 3rd party seller): amzn.to/327QHp1
Arctic Freezer 7 X Compact CPU Cooler: amzn.to/327eBRo
Enermax ETS-N30 II Compact CPU Cooler: amzn.to/3jTEDOf
Scythe Katana 5 Air CPU Cooler 92mm: amzn.to/2F7AFTs
If you use any of these in an Optiplex, please comment with success stories. Also, if you find any broken links, please let me know and I will remove them. - Věda a technologie
THANK YOU SO MUCH I NEEDED THIS FINALLY A VIDEO SHOWING AN UPGRADE CPU COOLER FOR A DELL OPTIPLEX THANKS JESUS
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There are a couple tips worth mentioning in regards to these modifications too.
The first being, that once the aftermarket heatsink is installed, along with the 92mm Dell fan, there is a noticeable air gap between the heatsink and the fan itself which is especially obvious when viewed from above. Placing a piece of electrical tape over that gap to close it helps eliminate blowout pressure, and ensures more air is forced THROUGH the heatsink rather than trying to find a way to bleed out the sides. For people like myself who have 9020 Optiplex's with 4790K's in them, the extra insurance of air being forced through the heatsink is always a positive thing. Since as we all know, Haswell chips love to run hot anyway.
The second tip being that once this project is completed, you will end up with two spare cooling fans left over. Which if you have a upgraded PSU like myself, it's not hard to get a 4-pin to molex adapter, and mount either/both of the spare fans at the front of the case. Thus allowing additional air to be pulled in to feed the 'push' fan on the cooler. This assumes you want a neutral pressure system inside the case, verses allowing the PSU and rear exhaust fan to create a negate pressure environment in the case. Admittedly, you will loose all fan speed control over it, as it is a 'dumb' fan being powered directly by the PSU. So it will be running at it's maximum speed, which is why I'd only recommend this with the Cooler Master fan, as it will be quieter than the stock Dell fan. But irregardless, modern cooling fans are pretty quiet even under full load. So it shouldn't be too distracting, and is a inexpensive way to add even more cooling to the system. Especially if you have a powerful GPU dumping it's heat into the case as well.
Hopefully this information is useful to at least someone. Great video too. No distracting music or ADHD inspiring editing. Just straight to the point. A much needed breath of fresh air in the tech side of the CZcams community.
All good input and I appreciate the positive feedback. These are just fun to build and screw around with. Thanks for watching!
@@EscoTech I would really like to thank you for the tips as I just did this same mod, but just a bit more advanced.
I used a Vetroo v3 cooler because of a tip a Amazon reviewer said, "if you have a 9020 opt, you can directly mount the bracket with M3 x 20mm bolts and some washers". ps from me, get wide M3 washers. Then I used two [TL- C9B] fans for matching cooling performance and some adapter cables (dell F.U. for the property fans). Finally after some paper cuts and a drop of MX- 5, I HAD TEMPS IN THE 40c range.
I also took the CPU fan from the V3 and "float mounted" it to the front grill with a lot of zip ties. It looks really cool with the case closed. But looks really scuffed if you open up the case, but the mounting method is so strong you can pick up the case by the fan more or less.
Anyway I would like to thank you for your tips and explanations, without them I would probably still be in 85c CPU H3LL.
Ps, for any one who reads this and trys to do the same thing; there are 3 things that you need to know. 1) to mount a fan using my method you have do as best of a job cable managing possible (mini zip tie mounts are good thing to use). 2) you have to "triple zip tie mount" the fan on the right side. 3( there is not enough space for me to tell you the full instructions on how I did it, but if you can figure out that first part the rest is easier. 3.5( if you don't use some o rings between the fan and the zips it will make it a bit louder, but not as much as using the wrong kind of fan, or the CPU fan off the V3 if you want to use that one. That thing screams in comparison to the other fans that I used, it's louder than my old hard drive.
Perfect! Honestly the only person who has done a good detailed installation on a cpu cooler on the optiplex. Just for future upgrades they sell a adapter cable for the proprietary pin for the fan to a 4 pin so you can install better fans and control them via motherboard for 8$ i believe. I am in the proccess of doing this to my optiplex as well!
Thanks, like I mentioned, this is part of a bigger video/project, but I checked around and didn't see anyone else specifically cover a cooler upgrade. That made me think there was a need for this video. I have seen those fan adapter cables, but have never used one. Went the easier route this time, I guess. A better fan would probably help cooling, but the Dell one does OK. Thanks for watching and the feedback, I really appreciate it!
Genius spring and screw idea.
Got a 9020 at work. Modified as well. Arctic Freezer 7 cooler, Corsair 650W power supply, power supply adapter (Amazon), Sapphire R9 380x GPU. Cut a square on the case lid and put an acrylic window there. Put in RBG lighting in the case as well. Also added a handle to the top.
Thank you for the idea man!
I also tried to install a Cooler Master Hyper TX3 onto a Dell Optiplex 790 (LGA 1155). I was using the included push pins from the Hyper TX3. The trick is to remove the grey plastic washers around the LGA 1155 holes. They are simply glued onto the motherboard PCB. The plastic washers prevent the push pins from pushing down into the PCB. I did this to save some money from buying an OEM Dell CPU cooler.
Thank you. You can use a jumper harness to upgrade your PSU by the way. Budget gaming for the win.
its rare when you find the perfect video for help. You earned a sub. Thanks man!
Now do you have any idea how I can use an aftermarket case with the dell motherboard? the power switch connector is of course propriety as well.
Glad I could help! I have never done an Optiplex case swap, but several CZcamsrs have. I think there is an adapter or even an easy way to do it by just connecting the power button and ditching the unnecessary stuff. Just search Optiplex case swap and I know The Net Guy and PC Tech Hustle both have good vids on it. Thanks for checking out my video!
You could use adapters or even cable per pin, dunno how they are called, they are useful with RPi, I used them in the past to add eWelink booting PCIe card to Acer PC with priopertiary power switch. A little to do, but worth it I think.
There is a guy on ebay that sells adapter kits
It looks like one can indeed do a motherboard swap with some wire work. I wonder why people don’t rebuild out of these beautiful cases.
Edit: I have completed a Ryzenplex build.
You put an AMD ryzen into an optiplex? O.o
Thank you a lot for the video!
Bought an Enermax ETS-N30 for an Optiplex 3060 MT, I hope it'll fit!
how did it go
@@penisjett4332 pretty bad, lol, had to give up the upgrade.
Couldn't make the dell screws on my cooler and didn't dare to remove the original fixation system of the backplate to make room for the cooler own fixation system, since the original system is riveted and I would have to cut it, meaning no way back ...
So I've just replaced the no name thermal paste by a good one, in the end, before putting back the original cooler and returning the enermax :(
Just what I needed to know.
Thanks for this. So many videos are like HOW TO TURN AN OPTEPLEX INTO A DECENT GAMING PC......but they litterally never replace the CPU cooler..
You're right, there aren't many Optiplex videos that replace the CPU cooler. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!
That's because if you're not using a server chip then the stock cooler is just fine. I've got a 3020 that originally came with an i3 I installed an i7 4790k which is the best 4th gen chip you can get and use the original i3 cooler. Thermals are fine.
Great video! I mean it shows as well you can work on electronics on a carpet as well! lol. We show people time and time again, it's extremely rare to damage MOBOs from static shock.
It is extremely rare to damage anything with a static shock. I am on a chair mat on the carpet, though. It's clear so it looks like carpet. Thanks for watching!
Very good. I have similar setup. And hadn't yet undone the CPU bracket. Thx
Thanks for watching!
I used the same technique in mounting my air cooler..25mm screws and some washers to fix my bracket on to the motherboard.
Definitely seems like the way to go. Thanks for watching!
keep it up man!
Thanks, I appreciate it!
I believe another way to do it is by going to the hardware store and look up the same type of screws on the default cooler
Just a heads up on the 3020, every one of them I've opened up doesn't have the backplate integrated into the socket retention bracket. They instead, have a more typical, removable backplate, so swapping the cooler should be like any after market motherboard. Though, I can't say that's the case for every 3020, just the ones that I've opened.
Good to know. I would imagine it's like that for all the 3020's then. It's funny to see the subtle differences Dell did between models in the same generation/line-up. Who makes those decisions? Lol. Thanks for dropping by and keep up the awesome work on your channel!
@@EscoTech Thanks!
From what I can tell, the 7020 and 9020 CPU retention bracket can't be swapped to the 3020 since the standoffs are too big for the mounting holes, so I would say it's safe to say that's how all the 3020's are. It would be interesting to know how that decision was made. I'd guess it's just what the supplier had on hand, or something, and they rolled with it?
Thank you so much. This video is invaluable. I have an Optiplex 7010 MT, and have installed the Antec Earthwatts PSU and the ASUS Nvidia GTX 1050ti in it. I am wondering if I will have enough room for this cooler due to the proximity of the newly added GPU. I have also seen you comment about the OEM CPU cooler in your PC being rated for core i3 only. If I end up buying a Dell OEM cooler instead of the aftermarket one, how would I know whether it's rated for core i3, i5 or i7? Also, would the Coolermaster you've installed here be able to accommodate one of those high rpm Delta fans made for Dell on its side? The only reason I ask is because some of those can go into 4000+ rpm quite easily, and I am wondering if this cooler is structurally sound enough to withstand a high speed fan sitting on its side. I do like your idea of swapping out fans. I have had so much grief with the Dell motherboard and the aftermarket case fans. It wasn't until I bought the Silverstone 92mm fan and a 4 to 5 pin adapter that things are ok again. Dell seems to like the design with fewer but very high rpm fans in their PC's, and their motherboard will complain loudly if there are any deviations from that.
Thanks for the positive feedback! There's nothing fancy about the OEM coolers, it's just the size that is the key as to which processor it was designed for. I'm not sure how visibly obvious it is with this generation, but I know for the Sandy/Ivy Bridge systems, the cooler that came with the i5 and i7 was about twice as tall as the one that came with the i3. I don't know that I have seen or used the higher rpm fans you mentioned, but the tower cooler in this video mounts the fan solidly to the cooler with the plastic brackets. I can't imagine it would have any problems with any fan. The fan I have on this cooler doesn't spin very fast(1500 rpm, maybe), so I also bought a 4 to 5 pin adapter and am going to test out the Coolermaster fan that came with the cooler to see if it makes any difference in temperature. As for space, the cooler should fit fine above the GPU. Good luck with your build!
@@EscoTech Thank you for all the info. Really appreciate it. What sort of washers would I need to get to work with these M3 x 20mm screws? This is my weakest area, and I would absolutely appreciate any tips on this. Also, when I go to Amazon etc, there are all these 400+ packages of these screws being sold when I only need several. Is there a better place to buy these from? I'm guessing I should probably get the M3 screws with the Phillips head as opposed to the hex one, correct? I wouldn't even know which hex wrench to use with those.
First off thank you so much for this video, I was almost thinking of buying a new 1150 mobo and a case for this. Secondly, why the springs? Could you not have just used shorter m3's and the washer?
Yeah, shorter m3 screws and a washer would work fine, too. I just used the springs, mostly because i had them, but also to even out the pressure on the CPU and not go too tight. If you're careful, short screws would be fine. Thanks for watching!
@@EscoTech whAt size screws should I get if I'm using the Intel Bracket for the Artic Freezer 7 X?. U know the black round ring one.
Also, are.thise steel screw?. Won't hurt the circuitry will they?
I had bought a CM Hyper TX3 Evo for my 7010MT - and it just works, no error at startup (only diagnostics test 'Cpu Fan' cannot be passed, looks like fan max. speed is not enough) and everything seems to be ok at overall usage/gaming. Btw, I tried installing my old Gammaxx 200T, it fits well in the case, but the FAN just doesn't start(
great video,helping me out so much. i have a dell optiplex 3020. i bought a 5 pin to 4 pin adapter for the cpu when i get a cooler as they all have 4 pins.Do you think the 5 to 4 will work ok. i have tried a 4 pin fan into the cpu 5 pin with the adaper but i thought the fan run a bit slow,but it did run
The 5 pin to 4 pin adapter should work fine, but I've never personally used one. I am going to use one in an upcoming video with an Optiplex 3010, though. Thanks for checking out the video!
will try using it,look forward to watching that video
I am looking to reduce overall noise levels. Would a 120mm CPU cooler fit in these Dell mini towers? I appreciate your uploads and have almost pulled the trigger on Cooler Masters fan suggested. I just want to see if a larger cooler would fit in order to achieve a more silent experience.
120mm fans won't fit. You can run Noctua NF-A9 92mm fans. They run whisper quiet.
The Zalman CNPS4X drops into place. No need to replace the backplate. I just put one into my Precision T3620.
I use a Noctua NH-U9S in my 9020 to keep my 4790k cool, does a fine job. Since there's no overclocking on these motherboards, I don't think anything bigger is necessary.
Was thinking of doing this to my 9020, was it basically as simple as this video?
@@rada9000 It was a little more difficult the way I did it, which was to drill out the threaded holes until the Noctua mount fit through.
@@jeremebp what do you mean? Are the front mounting bracket holes not aligned?
@@rada9000 My cooler wasn't a pushpin, and required the old backplate to remain on. However the screw threads in the hole were too small for the mounting poles of the new cooler to fit through, so I had to drill out the holes. The mounting holes are in the correct position.
hey :) Is there a 4 pin standard cpu fan connector or a has dell his own connector?
I also have a question for the artic freezer 7x do you have to do all that stuff like removing the motherboard. Im thinking of getting a 5 to 4 pin adapter and the cpu cooler.
The Arctic Freexer 7x uses a plastic retention ring for Intel 115x installation. If you want to use that with the pins it comes with, you would have to remove the motherboard like I did on the first option in my video. You could try to hold that ring down with m3 screws into the Dell backplate, but I have never tried that, so I don't know how feasible that is. I am going to do another Optiplex upgrade video soon, I might try out that Arctic cooler then. Thanks for checking out the video!
Gonna try this for a hyper 212 tomorrow. I hope I don't screw up!
Also this isn't going in the original case so no space problems.
Good luck with the cooler installation. The Hyper 212 is one of the best coolers ever. Thanks for watching!
@@EscoTech It fits! only thing is I needed to steal a backplate from another board, as I was doing this to an optiplex 790 instead of the 7020. Thanks for the tutorial!
nice bro
This video got me thinking, the tower cooler kind of blocks the airflow for the exhaust fan, I been researching but couldn't find anything about AIO coolers that fit a Dell Optiplex 7020 mt. I'm just curious, maybe you know any AIO coolers that fit a dell optiplex 7020 mt. If you do find any, please tell me because I'm also upgrading the cooling of my dell optiplex. Thank you!
120 mm might be the largest. If you have a 120 mm fan see if it will fit as an exhaust, and if it does you’re in business.
Hey I have a bigger case but same setup (optiplex 3020-Mattrex 50 case). I'd just like to know if I can use the bigger 120mml cooler for my pc since I do have more space or does it not mount the same or would I have any issues?
I think you'll be fine, it should fit in the bigger case.
can u make a video on dell optiplex 3040 cpu cooler update:Gamdias m2
plzzzz
I think gaming ram’s with heatsink are to tall and will interfere with the cpu front fan
Am I correct?
What size are the screws you use?
ty very much
Glad I could help!
Interesting that you swapped the fan on the cpu cooler. I wonder if you had just done a 5pin-4pin adapter cable if you would have been fine. It likely would throw an error but generally you just hit f1 and you are good. But I'm not sure
I know those Dell fan adapters are out there, but I've never used one. I think they even get rid of the message about the fan error, so it might be worth it to go that route. Maybe I'll try it in a future video. Thanks for watching!
hello sir dell optiplex 980 motherboard cooler also can be change too master cooler ?
I have a 7020 as well! Running an i5. I recently purchased a i7 4790k, but I'm worried about having to take out the motherboard just to add a bracket for the cooler.. Would I be able to use the screws that's holding the stock cooler on my cpu? would make my life easier if I can.
I also read that someone was able to run the 4790 with just the stock cooler, as long as you have great airflow. thanks in advance, and I appreciate the helpful video!
Hey man, I bought a Intel core I3 2120 cpu with a cooler just like the old cooler you had on the video, the thing is that my motherboard does not have those nuts for the screws so I can't upgrade the cooler, (the other cooler uses those classic Intel plastic clips. Do you know if I can buy those nuts or something?
Is this in a Dell Optiplex? That generation with an i3 2120 is probably an Optiplex 390, I'd guess. The i3 2120 doesn't take much to cool, you may just be able to use the Intel one.
Sooo, Optiplex has typical cooler mounting points! Didn't check it yet with mine (7010), as I'm still using i5-3470 I got it with, but will be moving to Xeon E3-1270v2 In few feeks, so I'll need something better than stock cooler. Only "problem" is I have the DT model, so need something a little more low profile ;)
Interesting that your temps were so high with the factory cooler. I installed a 4790 in my 3020MT, with the factory cooler, and my max temp while running cinebench 23 was 77 degrees. Idle temps hover in the mid to high 30’s.
Same. Maybe it's because he used a Xenon chip in a work station pc.
It's definitely because he's using a Xenon chip. I've got a 3020 with a 4790 (stock i3 cooler) and a GTX 1080 in it and thermals are good
So replace the fan that comes on the cooler with the dell fan, and get the spring, washer, and screws from the old cooler and that’s just about it? (Also I have a 9020 do you think the fan would work in it too, or could I take the old fan from the old cpu cooler?)
I don't have a 9020 to check, but I think the chassis and CPU fan connectors are the same as the 7020. Keep in mind the stock CPU cooler uses an 80mm fan and the rear case is a 92mm fan. If you can figure out a way to mount the 80mm on a cooler, I can't imagine it'd make much difference than sourcing a 92mm fan, but the 92mm one is probably going to be easier to mount if you decide to use it. Otherwise, there are 5-pin to 4-pin adapters that would allow you to use the fan that comes with the new cooler. As long as the Dell fan header spins it fast enough, that would probably provide the best cooling. Thanks for checking out the video!
@@EscoTech ok, thanks for helping :)
I'm trying to put a Scythe Mugen 5 Addressable RGB Plus Air CPU Cooler on this exact same motherboard. Dimensions: (W)136 x (H)157.5 x (D)136mm. I upgraded to a much larger case with a height clearance of 170mm. But do you think the Scythe Mugen 5 CPU fan will fit with a 136mm width?
I can't say for sure, but I think it should fit fine. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Thank you for the very informative video!
I upgraded my PC (which has an Optiplex 7020 motherboard) with the very same Hyper TX3 you used in the video, and it works great. Under load the CPU core temperatures are about 10° C lower than they were with the stock cooler (reaching about 70° C rather than 80° C.) I used the original Cooler Master fan using one of those adapter cables to connect a 4-pin PWM fan to the 5-pin Dell motherboard connector, and it worked without issues (no fan error on boot.)
I'm curious whether you were able to get your Optiplex working using the Xeon E3-1271 v3 CPU. I've experimented with running a Xeon in an Optiplex 9020, and I was not able to get it to boot.
That's funny because I also bought a Dell 5 pin fan adapter and have been meaning to do a video comparing the cooling performance between the Dell and CM fans. Glad to hear yours works well.
As far as the Xeons, I've put a lot of them in Optiplexes and never had an issue. Make sure you update the BIOS. Even though Dell doesn't specifically say it, I'm sure they add CPU microcodes and the e3-1271 v3 is the Haswell refresh, so it might need a new microcode. I have used the e3-1270 v3 in a couple 7020/9020 systems. Also, even though the Xeons use ECC RAM, it's not supported in the Optiplex, so use unregistered RAM. The last thing is to remember that most Xeons don't have onboard video, so be sure you're using an add in GPU when working on them. Good luck and thanks for watching!
@@EscoTech Good to know, I will keep trying with the Xeons. The one I tried that didn't work was a E3-1246 V3. I do happen to have an E3-1226 V3, I'll see if that works any better. Is there any specific BIOS revision I should be trying? I currently have A18. In the meantime, I've found that Precision T1700 motherboards are a drop-in replacement for the Optiplex 7020/9020, and do seem to work well with the Xeons.
Also, you might be interested to know that the Hyper TX3 EVO works well using your mounting technique (installed one this morning.) They are not very expensive new (less than $40 on Amazon).
Quick update: I just tried a Xeon E3-1226 V3 in an Optiplex 9020 MT motherboard (BIOS rev A18), and it booted right up. Now I'm wondering if there was some other reason the E3-1246 V3 didn't work when I tried it originally.
Hi, my SFF 3020's mobo doesn't appear to have a backplate, just 4 mounts that either come through or are attached to the motherboard tray itself. I'm looking to put the insides of the Dell into a small arcade machine so is it safe to say just ordering a standard LGA115X backplate will work? Ta
Sorry for the late reply. I think your 3020 has posts that attach to the case. Good news is they line up with standard 115x socket specs, but they are slightly bigger than the normal holes. Usually not an issue with an aftermarket cooler/backplate, but I think the holes are too big to use the push pins on the stock Intel cooler.
@@EscoTech that's great, thank you very much.
Does it say the cpu cooler isn’t working in the dell diagnostics????? I got an aftermarket cooler and the diagnostics say it’s not working but it clearly is spinning, pls let me know!!!
I'm about to circle around and do another video with this system and I will check what diagnostics say.
If u are a nerd like me you can just basically take the head of the connector of the dell fan, take the head with the cables and do a converter to 4 pin and it’s gonna work. Imma do a vid when I can about it
I have a 9020 mt mobo with a snowman cooler mt-4 it fits on with a little space with the backplate off and the CPU isn't locked in and with the backplate on my CPU cooler doesn't fit in :') help I really don't wanna buy a new mobo
can I use the 95w i5 version cooler in an lga 1151 motherboard? I need a cooler until my new one arrives
Yep, it will work fine.
@@EscoTech thank you, the cooler I ordered went out of stock right before I bought it, and need a cooler quickly
Will you still be making videos for the 7040?
I don't have any immediate plans for any videos with the 7040. Is there anything specific you wanted to see? I may look into CPU cooler upgrades for it in the near future.
Man, i trying to replace the shitty optiplex 380 MT heatsink to the presicion 380 heatsink that had a better cooling with copper pipes, is it possible to do, will it fit?
I know the Optiplex 380 generation that had Core 2 Quads had the upgraded tower cooler with the heat pipes. I can't say for sure, but I'll be that's the same cooler as the Precision, so I think it will fit. Thanks for checking out the video!
Great vidéo i want to use arctic frezzer 7x in my dell 9020 i7 4790 but arctic frezzer 7x is 100mm fan is working
I have one question please reply as soon as possible can i fit cooler master h410r in dell optiplex 3020?
Cooler Master's website says the H410R is the exact same height as the TX3 (5.4"/136mm) I used in this video. It should fit fine, but you might have to get creative mounting it. Thanks for watching!
I have a dell 9010 do you know what is the best updable cpu that my motherboard/system will handle?
The Intel Core i7 3770 is the fastest CPU for your system. Thanks for watching!
Will this work with the dell precision t1700 right cuz im see the motherboard is the same
I think it should work fine.
why do u hear like the main doc in The Good Doctor film!?!?!
Maybe going with a Xenon was your heat problem because I've got a 3020 with an i7 4790 in it and the stock cooler and I have no heat issues.
Gpod theory. I think the i7 comes with a bigger stock cooler than the i3 that was in this system. I should have found one of those to test, too.
@@EscoTech my system was originally an I3 I bought an i7 on eBay and dropped it right in with the old i3 cooler & a little new thermal paste. My kid is using it as a gaming system with a GTX 1080 and CPU thermals are just fine. The i7 tdp is just 84w
I was looking for these, will these be the same for a 3020?
Just looked at a 3020 and it looks the same. The only difference I see is the rear chassis fan has a more standard 3 pin connector, but I'm sure it is wired differently. The CPU is still the proprietary Dell 5 pin, like in my 7020 video. Thanks for watching!
Actually, it might have a normal, removable, backplate. At least all the 3020's I've opened have been.
Will this work for the 3050
i change to that cooler and i have exactly the same temps with a i7 4770
I got a huge improvement over the stock Dell cooler and feel a lot better about these temps. Thanks for watching!
did you change the fan too? or did you used an adapter?
Thanks for the vid
Can I ask?
Cooler master hyper t2 is the same same with hyper t20?
Can't find the other in my country
They do look very similar, the only notable difference I see is the bowl shape of the 90mm fan on the T20. Thanks for watching!
@@EscoTech so it's can't be used
Thanks for the respond
its the same deal as shown in the video, just make sure it fits in the case as it is slightly taller and wider
Instead of switching the fan, couldn't you use a 4 pin pwm to 5 pin dell adapter?
Yes that’s what I use
I am actually going to use a fan adapter in an upcoming video. Thanks for watching!
@@EscoTech oh neat will you replace the case fan as well?
10:38 dont mind this ,im just here for the research
How much clearance is there between the fan and Ram?
Unfortunately, I don't have this anymore to measure, but the fan can be adjusted on the heatsink to allow a little more clearance for taller RAM.
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i need to upgrade the cooler on my optiplex 790 can it be done
Same
Yeah, the method will be very similar to this one, but I think the 790 actually uses a more standard backplate that will make using an aftermarket cooler a lot easier. Thanks for watching!
Does it clear a gpu?
This would still work for a Dell Optiplex 9010 right? I'm thinking about doing this aswell.
Yeah, a 9010 should be very similar. It might have the screw mounts directly on the case instead of the backplate I showed in this video, but the same size screws and method I showed in this video should work. Thanks for watching!
@@EscoTech I got another question; I just bought an Arctic 7 X cooler, so all I would need is the adaptor right? Also, does the F1 "fan error" really even matter if the fans work perfectly fine?
@@slavonic8970 how did it go did the artic freezer 7 go right?
The side panel is fit with this cooler?
Yep, the side panel fits fine. I think any of the tower style CPU coolers with 92mm fans will fit. The coolers with 120mm fans are too tall. Thanks for watching!
@@EscoTech Many thanks! :)
Does the side panel fit on with the cooler on
Yep, side panel fits fine. I think any of the tower coolers with 92mm fans should work. Thanks for watching!
Sir tell me more Xeon processor model for dell 3020 mt
Wikipedia has a great chart of thr Haswell Xeon lineup here: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haswell_(microarchitecture). Scroll down to the socket 1150 section. Basically, any of the e3-12XX V3 CPUs will work, just find the specs you want. Thanks for watching!
Does it work with the optioned 5059
I meant 5050
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Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
Ok, so let me make sure I got this. You basically removed the stock cooler, took the screws out, and used those screws to mount the Coolermaster. Is that correct? And would that work with just about any third party air cooler?
I did use different screws, I just took the springs off the stock cooler. The process should be the same for most other third party coolers. I am about to do another Optiplex with the Coolermaster Hyper T2 and it has the same mounting brackets as this old this TX3 did. Thanks for watching.
@@EscoTech Thank YOU for doing this. It was unclear whether or not changing the CPU cooler was possible, and you're the only one whose actually shown it on CZcams.
🤯🤯🤯 the way he remove the back plate I’m not even gonna watch the video anymore he doesn’t know what he’s doing
would this work for a dell optiplex 7010
It should be very similar, but I don't think the 7010 has the same backplate. I think the screw posts are actually built into the case, so if you're going to use screws, it should work the same. Thanks for watching!
Why prebuilts are a nightmare exhibit #28.
They can serve a purpose, but I mostly agree.
if i wanted to use an aio would it work
I don't think an AIO cooler would work in here. There just isn't enough room for the radiator and hoses. It'd take a ton of work and wouldn't really be worth it IMHO. Thanks for watching!
@@EscoTech i mean like does the morherboard support aio
Yeah, should work fine. It's been a few years since I've used an AIO, but most of them are powered by a SATA cable. Not sure how easy getting extra features, like RGB and temp displays, would be to get working, though. The basic pump and fans should work fine.
I got a question I have the optiplex 7020 it’s one of those small desktops is there a way I can fit a gpu
You can, but the PCI-E slot is so close to the PSU that your options are pretty limited. You have to do a low profile card that is only as tall as a single slot. A GT 1030 is the fastest card I know of that would work, the versions with GDDR5 can handle some gaming with lowered settings. Thanks for checking out the video!
will this work on optiplex 3010
I believe so. I think the Optiplex 3010 has a more standard back plate that is two pieces, but the cooler swap should be the same. Thanks for watching and good luck!
Is the board ATX or micro atx
It's kind of in-between. Screw mounts should fit micro atx, though. Board is slightly taller, I think.
Will this work on a 790mt
I think the backplate is two-piece instead of a solid one like the one in the video, but the CPU upgrade should work the same. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Would it be fine to just use an adapter like this one instead of changing the fan?
www.amazon.com/dp/B073XJV5L9/
Yep, that adapter will work fine.
@@EscoTech Nice and thanks!
Oh and just one more thing, what about Ram clearance? I have a 7020 with 4x8gb HyperX Fury DDR3L. Will there be enough space for the fan to actually fit in there? Since that ram has a heat spreader it is overalll a tad taller than regular ram.
@@maxi4fun did it work?
@@aryan.a1z511 Yep, both the adaptar and the ram clearance thing :D
@@maxi4fun did the adapter show any error of fan during startup
Jesus, are you working on a CARPET and just sliding your motherboard around on it, building up static electricity?
Gaming/shmaming.....I'm a Surfer !
Haha! Gamers do the most tinkering, but I realize not everyone uses their PCs to game.
I don't mean to sound like a pc snob but please don't put a motherboard on bare carpet lol, that's a big no no. Static electricity is your worst enemy. Use cardboard or a non conductive material when working on pc components. Just throwing it out there because I don't want others to accidentally break something.
Edit- I just barely noticed in the video you may have some kind of computer chair rolling plastic you may have been working on, it's hard to tell but I guess that's ok.
All good, I always want people chiming in with good information. You are correct, it's a chair mat, and even an anti-static one at that. I don't usually film on it, but did in this video. Thanks for watching!