Optiplex 790

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    Question CPU Fan compatibility ?

    I want to know if the CPU fan from a Foxconn 2abf motherboard is compatible with a Dell Optiplex 790/990 MT motherboard ? Both have LGA 1155 socket. Ty
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    [SOLVED] DIMM slots 2 & 4 not working. Optiplex 790

    Only DIMM Slots 1 and 3 work. In the image posted below Slots 1 & 3 have ram installed and working. I can use either of the two or both at the same time. (1 and 3) however when any ram is put into either of the two slots on the right i get a black screen when turning the computer on. (2 and 4)...
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    [SOLVED] Upgrading for Dell Optiplex 790

    Hello, I have a Dell Optiplex 790. Specs: i7 2600 3.4ghz 16gb of ddr3 1600mhz (4x4) but the system limits it to 1333mhz asus OC 1060 6gb 750watt gold certified Evga PSU I was wondering if there would be any mother board that supports the LGA1155 processor and amount of ram i have that i could...
  4. zacara

    [SOLVED] Looking for a compatible Gpu for optiplex 790 DT for 2k19 Gaming

    Greetings, i do own an Optiplex 790 DT [ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61DKUYUlKCL._SY741_.jpg ] ___ Specifications: OS Name: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro ( Legacy ) Cpu : i7 2600 ( not K) Memory : 12gb System Model: OptiPlex 790 DT BIOS...
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    [SOLVED] RX570 and OptiPlex 790?

    I was thinking of putting together a cheap gaming pc by buying a dell optiplex 790 replacing the psu to a 500w evga one and adding an rx 570. But a heard that amd rx cards are not supported by older oem desktops. Will updating the bios to the latest version fix this issue? if it will not work...
  6. Return-of-the-Mac

    Question 4GB GPU for a 240W SFF system - RX560 LP vs GTX 1050Ti LP?

    I'm working on a build based on a restored Dell Optiplex 790 SFF, and I'm not sure what graphics card would be more suitable for it. After looking around, I feel confident that I can narrow down my choices to the MSI low profile versions of both the RX 560 and GTX 1050 Ti, both of which appear...
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    Using 240hz monitor at 144 for testing

    I have a Benq XL2546 and to test if i could feel the difference between 144hz and 240hz i just capped the fps at 144 and the difference was HUGE. Just wanted to ask if the test was pointless or at least somewhat accurate. The monitor gets back to 240 if i change it so i tried that :) Ty for the...