Question Gaming motherboards for optiplex 9020?

[SexCe]

So I noticed my motherboard on optiplex 9020 dosnt have 24 pin for my psu, actually my mother board is <<snip>>, it came with the pc and u wanna upgrade it, I just wanna know If I can replace the motherboard from the optiplex 9020 and are there any gaming motherboards that will fit my cabinet?

 

[Traditore]

You are better off getting a new case + motherboard

 

[SexCe]

You are better of getting a new case + motherboard

Ik that but I’m in Afghanistan can’t find any cases

 

[COLGeek]

"Upgrading" the motherboard of the Optiplex is not a good idea. As stated by Traditore, you would be better served by building an entirely new rig.

Just for the sake of argument, what case variant is your Optiplex?

 

[Traditore]

My educated guess is any Micro-ATX motheboard will fit.

Are you planning to keep the CPU and memory?

 

[SexCe]

"Upgrading" the motherboard of the Optiplex is not a good idea. As stated by Traditore, you would be better served by building an entirely new rig.

Just for the sake of argument, what case variant is your Optiplex?

9020

 

[SexCe]

My educated guess is any Micro-ATX motheboard will fit.

Are you planning to keep the CPU and memory?

Here’s what I Bought that will be arriving soon to install on my optiplex 9020

2070 oc mini zotac
Corsair CX750 bronze psu
DDR3 4X4GB
I know it’s dumb to upgrade an office tv but apparently I live in Afghanistan where I can’t find any gaming pc components, can’t find any components actually, so it will be hard to bring a Pc cabinet or motherboard over the plane !

 

[COLGeek]

9020

Mini-tower? SFF? Desktop? What style of case?

 

[COLGeek]

My educated guess is any Micro-ATX motheboard will fit.

Are you planning to keep the CPU and memory?

Keep in mind that many Dells (especially product lines, like Optiplex) use proprietary front panel connectors making it more complicated to fabricate connectors to use a standard mATX motherboard in the Dell case.

 

[SexCe]

Mini-tower? SFF? Desktop? What style of case?

Mini tower

 

[SexCe]

Is it okay if I am fitting 2070 mini with i5 4950?

 

[COLGeek]

See this thread for reference regarding the front panel connectors:

Does the Dell XPS 8500 support mATX/ATX motherboards?

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What CPU do you have installed in your Optiplex?

 

[SexCe]

See this thread for reference regarding the front panel connectors:

Does the Dell XPS 8500 support mATX/ATX motherboards?

I'm not sure whether the Dell XPS 8500 case is compatible with regular Micro ATX/ATX mobos. I'm looking to replace the failed pre-built mobo with a new one. Does dell use the same size specifications? Would this one fit https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/VpTmP6/asus-motherboard-p8h77mcsm From...

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What CPU do you have installed in your Optiplex?

Core i5 4950 3.30

 

[SexCe]

Core i5 4950 3.30

I contacted this store that have an optiplex 990 with i7 2600 that has 24 pin for psu on the mobo, that’s the only reason why I was looking for a motherboard cause I can’t find a 24 to 8 pin adaptor around here, so they want to trade it with my 9020 that has the i5 4950, should I trade it in? Or take the 990 and switch the cpu with 9020? Thank you

 

[SexCe]

4590***

 

[COLGeek]

You could keep the 9020 and upgrade the CPU to an i7-4770 for a bit of a boost. That would be a better performer than the i7-2600.

If you can get your hands on one of these, you can use a standard PSU with your existing config:

https://www.moddiy.com/products/Del...24%2dPin-to-8%2dPin-Adapter-Cable-(30cm).html

Are you certain the memory you purchased is compatible with the Dell?

 

[geofelt]

"gaming" when applied to a motherboard is just marketing hype.
Possibly a motherboard that supports dual graphics cards might legitimately be described as "gaming"

For you, the real question is if you can fit a discrete graphics card.

1. Can the card you selected physically fit?
If your case is a sff, you will likely have a problem with height.
Compare the dimensions of your new card with the available space.

2. Do you have a x16 pcie slot that a graphics card requires. From what I can see, you are ok there.

3. Is your psu adequate?
Likely not, a psu with a 8 pin cpu connector is non standard and not likely strong enough to do the job.
Here is a chart for the requirements for a variety of graphics cards:

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

The RTX2070 for example needs an 8 pin connector found on 500w power supplies.

Since your psu is non standard, you will not be able to use a standard ATX power supply.
However, if a ATX psu will fit, I think you can use a 8 pin adapter like this to make it work:
https://www.moddiy.com/products/Del...24%2dPin-to-8%2dPin-Adapter-Cable-(30cm).html

 

[SexCe]

"gaming" when applied to a motherboard is just marketing hype.
Possibly a motherboard that supports dual graphics cards might legitimately be described as "gaming"

For you, the real question is if you can fit a discrete graphics card.

1. Can the card you selected physically fit?
If your case is a sff, you will likely have a problem with height.
Compare the dimensions of your new card with the available space.

2. Do you have a x16 pcie slot that a graphics card requires. From what I can see, you are ok there.

3. Is your psu adequate?
Likely not, a psu with a 8 pin cpu connector is non standard and not likely strong enough to do the job.
Here is a chart for the requirements for a variety of graphics cards:

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

The RTX2070 for example needs an 8 pin connector found on 500w power supplies.

Since your psu is non standard, you will not be able to use a standard ATX power supply.
However, if a ATX psu will fit, I think you can use a 8 pin adapter like this to make it work:
https://www.moddiy.com/products/Dell-OptiPlex-3020-PSU-Main-Power-24%2dPin-to-8%2dPin-Adapter-Cable-(30cm).html

My CX750 Corsair isn’t standard ATX?

 

[SexCe]

You could keep the 9020 and upgrade the CPU to an i7-4770 for a bit of a boost. That would be a better performer than the i7-2600.

If you can get your hands on one of these, you can use a standard PSU with your existing config:

https://www.moddiy.com/products/Dell-OptiPlex-3020-PSU-Main-Power-24%2dPin-to-8%2dPin-Adapter-Cable-(30cm).html

Are you certain the memory you purchased is compatible with the Dell?

Yes it’s DDR3, the memories I installed are ddr3 too

 

[geofelt]

If you have a CX750, you are good.
I suppose you are using some sort of a 24 pin to 8 pin cpu adapter cable for the dell.
750w is strong enough and has the requisite connectors for the graphics card.
You no doubt have a pcie x16 graphics slot so all should be good.
No need for a new motherboard.

 

[SexCe]

If you have a CX750, you are good.
I suppose you are using some sort of a 24 pin to 8 pin cpu adapter cable for the dell.
750w is strong enough and has the requisite connectors for the graphics card.
You no doubt have a pcie x16 graphics slot so all should be good.
No need for a new motherboard.

That’s the problem, I can’t find any adaptors where I live, so I was thinking of getting the 990 which have the 24pin and core i7 2600, I’m gonna replace it with i5 4590 from my 9020 what you think? Does having a 9020 or 990 really make a difference if everything else is the same spec ? Thank you