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Can you help me maxing out this dell??

Can you help me maxing out this dell??

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One_L_Wil
Member
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03-05-2022, 04:43 PM
#1
Hey everyone. I'm looking to get the most performance from this Dell system, focusing on the best CPU and RAM options available. Updated September 25, 2022 by enzoray
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One_L_Wil
03-05-2022, 04:43 PM #1

Hey everyone. I'm looking to get the most performance from this Dell system, focusing on the best CPU and RAM options available. Updated September 25, 2022 by enzoray

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Rei_Delta
Member
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03-05-2022, 05:32 PM
#2
You could likely switch to an i7-7700 (make sure to verify which CPUs were originally compatible) and as many RAM DIMMs as fit within the supported limits—remember, for a standard setup it's usually safe to stay around 16GB or less since your hardware is older and based on proprietary components.
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Rei_Delta
03-05-2022, 05:32 PM #2

You could likely switch to an i7-7700 (make sure to verify which CPUs were originally compatible) and as many RAM DIMMs as fit within the supported limits—remember, for a standard setup it's usually safe to stay around 16GB or less since your hardware is older and based on proprietary components.

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CasCraft002
Junior Member
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03-05-2022, 06:01 PM
#3
Many Dells models exist, and without the precise specification, it's hard to determine their full potential. For instance, a 7700 looks nice, but pairing it with an SFF Optiplex that uses a 180W power supply and a cooling setup built for just two low-clocked cores isn't ideal.
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CasCraft002
03-05-2022, 06:01 PM #3

Many Dells models exist, and without the precise specification, it's hard to determine their full potential. For instance, a 7700 looks nice, but pairing it with an SFF Optiplex that uses a 180W power supply and a cooling setup built for just two low-clocked cores isn't ideal.

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Elementul
Member
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03-09-2022, 03:53 AM
#4
Basically this has a nvme hd. i wanted to max it out and turn it into a NAS or having a small factor pc that potentially can be powerful enough to do some video editing with a decent gpu. the only concern is the power supply.
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Elementul
03-09-2022, 03:53 AM #4

Basically this has a nvme hd. i wanted to max it out and turn it into a NAS or having a small factor pc that potentially can be powerful enough to do some video editing with a decent gpu. the only concern is the power supply.

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CrazyLlamaFace
Member
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03-09-2022, 10:15 PM
#5
any help?
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CrazyLlamaFace
03-09-2022, 10:15 PM #5

any help?

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ghurekedd
Junior Member
4
03-15-2022, 03:24 AM
#6
It has a 180W power supply, which isn't ideal for heavy use. I wouldn't invest in an i7 unless you're planning to use it as a NAS. Opt for an i5 7400 or similar, and add a budget 2x8GB RAM setup so you have extra memory. That's the best approach.
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ghurekedd
03-15-2022, 03:24 AM #6

It has a 180W power supply, which isn't ideal for heavy use. I wouldn't invest in an i7 unless you're planning to use it as a NAS. Opt for an i5 7400 or similar, and add a budget 2x8GB RAM setup so you have extra memory. That's the best approach.

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DevilDoggy657
Senior Member
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03-16-2022, 05:40 PM
#7
We’re using a few of the latest models at the office, specifically the DELL OptiPlex 3050. The i7-7700 should perform well. For memory, 16GB with two DIMM slots is sufficient; we might go up to 32GB since our machines already have 16GB. With the 180W power supply, we’re limited to low-power, compact graphics cards. We rely on the built-in integrated graphics for tasks like software development and operating x-ray testing equipment. The other systems run on 80-thread servers with 256GB RAM for heavy workloads.
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DevilDoggy657
03-16-2022, 05:40 PM #7

We’re using a few of the latest models at the office, specifically the DELL OptiPlex 3050. The i7-7700 should perform well. For memory, 16GB with two DIMM slots is sufficient; we might go up to 32GB since our machines already have 16GB. With the 180W power supply, we’re limited to low-power, compact graphics cards. We rely on the built-in integrated graphics for tasks like software development and operating x-ray testing equipment. The other systems run on 80-thread servers with 256GB RAM for heavy workloads.