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
@larslovestech4 жыл бұрын
PMSL....you did do an awesome job though
@aaronhollenbeckakahellfire1074 жыл бұрын
i have built PCs for quite a while now, but this is pretty interesting modding stuff. you have my sub!
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Thanks once again. I just found it slightly annoying watching the video back lol
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Aaron! I appreciate the sub. I have a few more modding ideas for the future.
@itsKEVO4 жыл бұрын
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
@currentlykent45934 жыл бұрын
Dude we’re so spoiled with modern cases. This is a cool project you have going👍
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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!
@ArtisChronicles4 жыл бұрын
I still want 5.25" bays. Shame that many new cases no longer have them
@razortotal4 жыл бұрын
@@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 :)
@encycl07pedia-4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@lucidbarrier4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@EposVox4 жыл бұрын
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.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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!
@Eos0x4 жыл бұрын
You are very good and entertaining man. Keep up the good work :)
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I wouldn't call myself entertaining, but I'm glad you think so!
@Eos0x4 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials Nah man you speak very very clearly and its just mesmerising listening to you
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so! Believe it or not, I used to have a speech impediment! Started KZfaq 11 years ago. By talking in videos over the years, it fixed the speech impediment :D
@AshenEclipse4 жыл бұрын
Dell Optiplex? More like Dell Optiflex now. :D
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
I am upset that I didn't come up with that myself...
@lazar21754 жыл бұрын
Optiplex fits perfectly given the plexiglass side cover
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Hmmm, very true lol
@AshenEclipse4 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials I'll consider it a joint effort. :P
@redacted88044 жыл бұрын
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
@scarborosasquatchstation14034 жыл бұрын
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 🇨🇦☮️💚
@scarborosasquatchstation14034 жыл бұрын
@Wiltshire Tutorials : Congrats on reaching the 30k milestone + Looking forward to the third (Final) video on the Dell Optiplex ! Thanks Scarboro 🇨🇦🍀💚
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Always best to measure to see if something fits before spending money on it!
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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!
@Salzmann_694 жыл бұрын
thank you for not being loud and using slow music unlike every other channel ever. Keep it up.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
No need to thank me. Gotta do something different from other channels to separate myself from the pack! Thanks for watching!
@theboy27774 жыл бұрын
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 🤝
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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!
@theboy27774 жыл бұрын
Wiltshire Tutorials nothing compared to yours though bro 🤝
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Mine is just overkill for overkill sake lol
@okuniigaming4 жыл бұрын
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!
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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!
@KableTac4 жыл бұрын
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
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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!
@hadis51604 жыл бұрын
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.
@HardWhereHero2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@WiltshireTutorials2 жыл бұрын
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.
@George-hi4je4 жыл бұрын
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
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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!
@Vok2504 жыл бұрын
You got me! I'm binging all your content after seeing that Verge supercut haah!
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you dropping on by! Hope you're enjoying my content! Thanks for watching. Hope you stick around for more!
@andljoy4 жыл бұрын
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.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was actually blown away by how good that little cooler actually was! Would highly recommend for small form factor builds!
@vsmh964 жыл бұрын
What kind of temps are you getting and what processor?
@vsmh964 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials what temps were you getting?
@potatoesislife63654 жыл бұрын
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
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to hear you think my content is great! I too enjoy those KZfaqrs! 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.
@davdyng4 жыл бұрын
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!
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Better late than never! Thanks for subbing and dropping on by! I appreciate it very much. Good luck with your build
@davdyng4 жыл бұрын
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.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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
@samhaskins25063 жыл бұрын
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!!!!
@WiltshireTutorials3 жыл бұрын
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!
@ShinkeiDEI4 жыл бұрын
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 :(
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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.
@FlintTD4 жыл бұрын
"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?"
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Hmm, I guess that was a bit hypocritical of me to say that lmao
@FlintTD4 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials don't worry about it, I found it funny!
@guillepunx4 жыл бұрын
And the rainbow wired fan, should be a Delta fan, that are great fans.
@ChristopherDonaldCross4 жыл бұрын
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!
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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!
@carlyle66744 жыл бұрын
Was about to sleep but manage to see it in my recomended, pretty sweet mod man ,earned a sub
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Although I appreciate you watching and subscribing, you shouldn't forgo sleep to watch my videos! Sleep is important!
@air.mdz16924 жыл бұрын
what rgb strip are you using
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Deepcool RGB 200 Pro
@DarKNesS70264 жыл бұрын
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.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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!
@DarKNesS70264 жыл бұрын
@@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 :)
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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!
@DarKNesS70264 жыл бұрын
@@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
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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!
@yanagida_014 жыл бұрын
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
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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!
@joekavanagh52714 жыл бұрын
I've cut up cheap cases for years and I think you did a great job!
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe! It gets better though! I did a few more videos on OptiFlex to improve the overall look of it!
@DeadEndGoose4 жыл бұрын
It just wasn’t strong enough, WAS IT!?!
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
I like overkill lmao :D
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
@Janke _Tech I wanted to go all out for the Optiplex mod. See how much power I could stuff into it lol
@manomant1814 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials what a great job and an extremely powerful budget pc.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Why thank you! I'm glad you like it. Thanks for watching
@manomant1814 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials No problem
@danialnotflicker4 жыл бұрын
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!
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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!
@ArtisChronicles4 жыл бұрын
I'm honestly surprised the verge's pc actually works.
@arkadystarovoyt57344 жыл бұрын
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.!
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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
@unbridledenthusiasm4 жыл бұрын
Cool project. You have an excellent demeanor and calm energy which is good for computer videos.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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
@HeYKeiFeR4 жыл бұрын
I subbed from the verge video and forgot I subbed. Good video.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you hitting that sub button! Glad you liked the video. Hope you stick around for the future content!
@Mikey-is4pn4 жыл бұрын
Now that’s what you call a custompc
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Why, thank you :D
@Otemaonen4 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! You just answered A LOT of questions I had from the first video. Looking forward to the next one, Cheers.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like the video and that I was able to answer some of the questions you had! Thanks for watching!
@MrSamadolfo4 жыл бұрын
😏 Dremel is your friend ☺️
@Derpderpson1234 жыл бұрын
Yesssss YEEEEET MORE POWAA
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
YYYYYYEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTT. IM GIVIN ER ALL SHE'S GOT CAPTAIN!
@gauravkarmakar69694 жыл бұрын
Can't leave without subscribing your channel.. Look forward to see these kind of projects again and again. This mod was freaking awesome dude!!
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the kind words! Also, thanks for subscribing and watching. It means a lot!
@gauravkarmakar69694 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials Gave a thumbs up too..
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
My man!
@batzublu91814 жыл бұрын
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.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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!
@batzublu91814 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
No need to thank me. I appreciate you hitting that sub button! Thanks for watching as well!
@m_ism4 жыл бұрын
WHOO I'm one of the Verge people.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
WOOOOO!!!! Thanks for taking the time to check out my channel. I appreciate it!
@elpanadani55134 жыл бұрын
like if you have a dell optiplex
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Well, obviously I HAVE to like your comment now
@elpanadani55134 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials xD
@ThailandDantotherescue4 жыл бұрын
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.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbd1qsdenbS2lnU.html
@BamaChad-W4CHD4 жыл бұрын
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
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you liked the video! Thanks for watching and subscribing! I appreciate it!
@prabeshthapa18604 жыл бұрын
Hello 😁
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Hi! 🙂
@prabeshthapa18604 жыл бұрын
Amazing video😃
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Prabesh! Glad you liked it!
@anirudhdiwakar9874 жыл бұрын
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!
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like the video and project! Never too late to try a mod of your own! Thanks for watching and for subscribing!
@jacksparrow-vq3oo3 жыл бұрын
I saw the super cut video just today and glad i found u my man, i subscribed and u keep it up!!
@WiltshireTutorials3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for dropping on by! I appreciate that very much. Hope you stick around for future content. Thanks for watching!
@brianr1010104 жыл бұрын
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.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing and for watching. I appreciate it very much!
@irrigamii4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I'm going to do this in the near future with my 7010. Thank you.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad I inspired you to do a little modding of your own! Would love to see your mod when you're finished!
@ej_tech4 жыл бұрын
I like that the SFX PSU just screws in perfectly.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
It surprised me that it fit so well, to be honest.
@majorjockitch4 жыл бұрын
This is the roots of PC modding , good vid.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Always gotta start somewhere. Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching
@PixelPulsePlay-qi2kf7 ай бұрын
Bro that’s cool looking. Nice job!
@WiltshireTutorials7 ай бұрын
Thanks! This isn't the finish build though! You should check out this finished build in this video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ha6pltmJkrvTaac.html
@madmat20014 жыл бұрын
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.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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.
@madmat20014 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials I have old photos if you'd like to see how it looks.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Of course. I'd love to see them!
@madmat20014 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials I tweeted a pic to you of an old Lian Li case I did back in '05.
@titanjde4 жыл бұрын
I did come from the super cut and you did gain a new sub. Looking forward to more content.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving my channel a chance! I appreciate that very much!
@nishkarshnagle33633 жыл бұрын
Uploaded videos more like this, watching it was so satisfying
@WiltshireTutorials3 жыл бұрын
I have! I've made an entire playlist with modding OptiFlex! You can find it here: Dell Optiplex Modding (OptiFlex Series): kzfaq.info/sun/PL1yjXFzHnEzcuthrnKFmILEomV4utBhhZ
@H124573 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to know that my PC has this much potential...😄 film the benchmark
@WiltshireTutorials3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I've already done some benchmarks and way more tweaks to OptiFlex. I have a playlist that contains all the videos I did on OptiFlex. You can find that playlist here. Also, it has benchmarks included in it as well: kzfaq.info/sun/PL1yjXFzHnEzcuthrnKFmILEomV4utBhhZ
@H124573 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials I'll check it out
@maynardcrow64474 жыл бұрын
it looks like the psu's back vent is blocked. The psu cant exhaust, trapping its heat.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
I'm working on it. Not to worry! Thanks for looking out though!
@mikeloto214 жыл бұрын
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?
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
That depends on the GPU that you will be using. Do you need the 600 watts or no?
@mikeloto214 жыл бұрын
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😭
@TheRiteshvarun2 жыл бұрын
thank you for the shortcut. Didnt know crtl+shift+esc opens task manager!
@WiltshireTutorials2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Not a commonly known shortcut due to it being implemented in Windows 8
@larslovestech4 жыл бұрын
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
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
If you do end up doing your mod, I would love to see it! Thanks for watching and subscribing. I appreciate it!
@dragexhighwind39294 жыл бұрын
That looks fucking amazing 😂 keep these prebuilt office PC mods coming bro loving it
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you like it! I have a few more video idea for this PC. May end up modding a different pre-built PC in the future.
@FerrumBellator4 жыл бұрын
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.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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.
@John-np2bf4 жыл бұрын
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.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! Glad to hear you liked the video!
@charlesballiet70744 жыл бұрын
I really like that footprint tall and not too deep
@thenativepoison31294 жыл бұрын
I'm a simple man I see a video on pcs I click, i like custom pcs so I subbed
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching and subscribing.
@twangyyy188884 жыл бұрын
Now it's a Dell Opticomplex PC. Because it's all complex with the upgrades and mods
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Nice
@boogiedownnyc9 ай бұрын
I just scrapped my optiplex it served me well for many years
@WiltshireTutorials9 ай бұрын
They're pretty good bang for your buck and they're pretty reliable too
@MrDucatiV43 жыл бұрын
This is dope! Love the video and creativity! 🍻
@WiltshireTutorials3 жыл бұрын
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
@felombiggy32023 жыл бұрын
hi am from kenya i use the dell optiplex 3040...i thought it could not be upgreded at all dem this is awsome.........
@WiltshireTutorials3 жыл бұрын
Never say never! When there's a will, there is a way
@felombiggy32023 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials thanks
@raybabauta757610 ай бұрын
I just modded my dell inspiron 3670. Added 4 fans, new psu, nvme, and cut out holes on top for venting. I have a 5040 sff that i wouldnt dare to do mods on but with your video i now have an idea on how to so thanks!
@WiltshireTutorials10 ай бұрын
Nice! I have a video on modding a SFF Dell, if you're interested: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fNWGrJp426qvfnk.html
@HAPKAH4 жыл бұрын
That's individual, but I would go with 'wolf under a sheep's fur' build: would not cut a window in a side panel, but stick with that PSU, video and replace the ram with 32 gigs. CPU cooling - maybe that too, but a smaller one with fan sitting on the other side, just to keep the case intact.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
The motherboard maxes out at 16GB of RAM. So, 32GB is not possible. I'd suggest using the same cooler I have here or the cooler I put on it in my newer videos. The stock cooler is trash in comparison.
@HAPKAH4 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials Hey thanks for replying! By "stick with that PSU, video" I've meant that I would choose the same components that you have in the video. Cooler, yes, stock model will tend to fry CPU in games. But that cooler required case modding I guess, so maybe I would have also considered mini-watercoolers - where pump is built into the radiator (which goes behind 120mm outblowing fan) and there are a couple of hoses that connect it to a low-profile water block that sits onto the CPU. Of course, those coolers are much less reliable and significantly more expensive compared to the model hat you have installed.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Cooler didn't require that much case modding. You don't need the window cut-out or anything, you just need to remove the CPU cooler standoffs behind the motherboard to fit an aftermarket backplate. Liquid AIOs are tricky in this case. The fans max out at 90mm and you cannot fit 120mm fans in the case at all. The case is too small for that, unfortunately. I'm working on a liquid AIO video for OptiFlex, but progress has been slow.
@Gamoly3 жыл бұрын
Bro, I personaly love your work. I wish to have a PC like this. I'm not a rich man, i don't have the money to buy one pc. I'll love to have one for my self.
@WiltshireTutorials3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like my handywork! These PCs can be found for a good price used! I suggest finding a liquidator or looking on an online used marketplace like Craigslist, Gumtree or Kijiji. A lot of school boards have contracts with Dell and they liquidate them after a few years for really cheap!
@BBW4MEPLZ4 жыл бұрын
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!
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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!
@flapjack4134 жыл бұрын
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!
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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.
@ChfHappySack4 жыл бұрын
This is great. I did something similar to my dell optiplex 7010. Which I would of highly recommended over this pc because the 7010 Mini Tower has a bigger chassis which is much better for cable management and for airflow mods. The only downside is the age of the processors which is sandybridge and ivybridge. Some newer models use Haswell tho. I threw an R9 Nano in mine. Works great.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
The 3040 tower is extremely cramped. Definitely agree with going with the 7010 case or an OptiPlex 9020-T instead! An R9 Nano is a good choice for some 1080P gaming! Would love to see some photos of your build!
@esko23q4 жыл бұрын
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.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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!
@mrich703 жыл бұрын
More Pics from the Optiplex Mod!! imgur.com/a/Obh7Bbe As you can see, I still have a couple odds and ends to wrap up (front panel where optical drive used to be. Also got some red overspray on the black half of the front panel. Going to paint that whole side black anyway to get rid of silver tag. Also will need to find some feet to raise the system some. If I can muster up the courage, I will probably paint the motherboard (not quite there yet..lol) And finally, I will have to do something about the cables at the bottom.) I want to add a vinyl graphic to the plexiglass window (not sure what yet though.) I going to install some mesh wiring at the bottom over the hole for the PSU. I bought EZDIY-FAB RGB for the ram, but had no where to connect them. I will have to find some sort of controller, since I can't seem to install them on the board. I also plan to pick up a I7-6700K to go along with the ZOTAC 1070. it actually runs really well with the I5-6500, but I want to use this as a Photoshop rig, so the multithreading should help a lot with that. Anyway, I'm pretty happy with the results. Please leave comments on what you guys think. This is my first time trying anything this ambitious with a computer. Thanks!!
@WiltshireTutorials3 жыл бұрын
Well done! Coming along pretty good so far! I would high recommend getting some rubber feet to raise the tower up a bit. That SFX PSU needs to breathe. The RAM is pretty easy, if you bought the kit with the remote control. Any 5V RGB controller will work just fine actually. Just power the controller via SATA power and you're good to go. Remember, the Optiplex motherboard DOES NOT support the K variants of the CPUs! The draw too much power for the chipset to handle. It can handle CPUs only up to 65W. A 6700K will not work. I suggest going for the 6700 instead.
@mrich703 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials Hahaha!! Unfortunately, by the time you responded, my 6700k from Ebay was already on the way! I will probably just sell it and buy a 6700 instead. I didn't think about the power draw, I just figured that it wouldn't be over clock-able on this board. However, I have added feet to the bottom of the case which, as you said, has helped the PSU to breathe much better. Thanks and Stay Tuned!!
@WiltshireTutorials3 жыл бұрын
@@mrich70 you could try it. But I don't think the motherboard will post with it. If it does post, it may not be able to keep the CPU stable under full load.
@mrich703 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials So actually, I was able to actually boot up the pc with the 6700k and do things like web browsing. However, when you put it under load for any period of time, it would crash. So I switched it out for a 6700 which arrived this past week. The 6700 isn't as fun but I'm getting some pretty good bench scores with it. The best I've gotten so far is 13231 in firestrike. I'm pushing the Zotac to see if I can reach close to the 15000 you got (I don't have the 'ti' , so probably won't beat your score.) Anyway, I was wondering if you had any issues using the splitter on the rear fan? I'm using a splitter on the rear fan pins. i have the rear fan and a front fan attached to it. However, when I do start up, the computer goes into Dell Support Assist and does diagnostics which says that I have a failing part and it identifies the fan. I will admit that I did not have this problem until I put in the 6700k. But now it persist even though I'm not using the 6700k anymore. I've tried to disable through the BIOS, but no luck so far. Any suggestions on how I might be able to get around this?
@WiltshireTutorials3 жыл бұрын
I figured that would happen. It just draws too much power for the chipset to handle. If it were possible to undervolt the CPU, it could possibly work, in theory.
@makkanftw4 жыл бұрын
Suggestions: Get a decent grinder, must've taken forever cutting that hole with a dremel. Paint the inside of the case black. Cut out the back of the case around the psu so it can breathe properly and drill the proper holes for mounting it.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
I have a grinder. Couldn't find it while filming the video. I may have left it as my cottage. I'd rather shoot the video with a Dremel anyway. Most people will not want to touch a grinder, if they're inexperienced.
@juancortes8414 жыл бұрын
love this video, please bring more content.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
New video coming Sunday!
@cygmarx4 жыл бұрын
Impressive stuff man! You've got some serious skills.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate the kind words! Project isn't finished yet though!
@angryjoe57414 жыл бұрын
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.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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!
@uniatrix4 жыл бұрын
Really great content. Hopefully you will be able to get many more subs and viewers, you deserve it.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like the video! I hope so too. Just gotta keep at it!
@danswope4 жыл бұрын
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
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Would love to see you put a window on the old Vaio tower! Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!
@MisterMayhem174 жыл бұрын
Good job!!! I thoroughly enjoyed it, my dude!
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!
@wiedapp4 жыл бұрын
Nice transformation. But: You absolutely should open up the hole for the PSU exhaust, so it doesn't cook to death. That's the only negative thing which appears to me.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Many have recommended that and I will be taking that suggestion seriously. I will be changing that for the next video. Don't worry!
@alif25934 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a nice video ❤️. I was able to come far in upgrading my Dell optiplex for this video. ❤️❤️👌
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help/inspire you! Thanks for watching!
@xdpoleeng83314 жыл бұрын
Try maybe adding a custom psu shroud made of acrylic would do well to hide those cables. Nice video btw 👍
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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!
@keithp9684 жыл бұрын
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!
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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!
@MasterDrood4 жыл бұрын
This is awesome, thank you for creating this video.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! No, thank you for watching my video :D
@21April853BC4 жыл бұрын
I purchased a Dell Optiplex 780 on FB Market for $20! I only had to install an HDD and a power cord but I of course went further.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Nice! The only downfall is that the 775 socket lacks SSE4.2 instruction set. Meaning, you cannot play some games. For example, Apex Legends.
@21April853BC4 жыл бұрын
Wiltshire Tutorials I purchased a more complete Dell Optiplex 990 for under $100 loaded with the OS, 8 gh, and a 500 hdd. I’m studying for a certification in comptia a+ so I’m actually learning a few things and from the KZfaqrs of course.
@nikosf10164 жыл бұрын
I have the same... why you dont buy an adaptor to 24 pin to 6 pin for the motherboard
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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.
@KshitizSahu4 жыл бұрын
How can i make 24pin to 6pin adapter for myself, couldn't find it anywhere.
@edmondlai43734 жыл бұрын
You never told us how you wired up the SFX power supply to the motherboard.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
I made an 8-pin to 24-pin cable. You can buy them on Amazon
@9mmhobbes4 жыл бұрын
i hope after this, that you eventually bought an angle grinder. one of the first things i bought for my pc building, and it is a GODSEND.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
I have one. But, I prefer to take my time with things. Less chance of things going wrong when you're patient.
@edwardonyango543429 күн бұрын
would have like to see how u assembled it
@pandamochiyum8854 Жыл бұрын
I plan on doing this same thing with a Lenovo P310 I have lying around.
@WiltshireTutorials Жыл бұрын
Nice! Hopefully it turns out good!
@tommonster51012 жыл бұрын
I worked a lot with metall. I would use a normal flex with 1mm thick blade from pferd. Faster than dremel.
@WiltshireTutorials2 жыл бұрын
I would've used that or something similar. But, all I have on hand at the time was a Dremel
@alexbell62384 жыл бұрын
You are so freaking welcome
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Thank you once again! :D
@randolphfelimon99374 жыл бұрын
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.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
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.
@dalewilson908 Жыл бұрын
It looks like I'm 3 yrs. behind, but thanks for the great video. :)
@WiltshireTutorials Жыл бұрын
Better late than never! Just kidding! Thanks for watching!
@Nakasuku3 жыл бұрын
This is a sexy upgrade honestly, i wish I cloud do that on my 7050 MT dell but the problem is the 24 pin to 6 pin power cable is so annoying, i found an adapter to convert 24 to 6 but its not specified for dell ppl say your computer will explode if you use it 💔😓
I always liked the look of some the business oriented oem pc from dell and acer. Might try modding one some day.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Would definitely recommend modding it! It can be a pretty fun project. It's pretty straight-forward as well!
@DblOSmith4 жыл бұрын
Your verge video was so funny. Great channel. :)
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you like the channel. Thanks for watching!
@MegaHellstrike4 жыл бұрын
Always lucky when a prebuilt PC allows for so much upgrading! I'm currently struggling with some old office PCs that either 1. don't boot with cards that don't support legacy boot (as far as I understood) 2. are proprietary as all hell so power supply upgrades are impossible or 3. don't accept different CPUs. Recently wanted to mod the case of a Fujitsu Celsius 410 with a sidewindow, but the toolless sidepanel hinge was so loose it could barely hold the panel on.
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
I got lucky with finding the Mini Tower variant of the Optiplex 3040 and not a small form factor variant! That allowed me to put larger more powerful components into the PC. I hate having to deal with GPUs when it comes to Legacy and UEFI BIOS issues. Very annoying.
@razoredge420whereyourtechm44 жыл бұрын
As A Builder Myself... Yes Most Of Us Would Like To See The Benchmark
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
I will be benchmarking the PC, don't worry.
@joshuachanez59394 жыл бұрын
Hey! I'm doing that too brother! Except im using a different optiplex tower. Good build, now my goal is to do better
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Would love to see some photos of the finished mod! Let me know if you have any questions when it comes to tools, etc.
@rexy72984 жыл бұрын
Such a cool video mate 👍🏾
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 I'm glad you like it! You should watch my latest video to see OptiFlex now! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbd1qsdenbS2lnU.html
@rexy72984 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials Great...I'll definitely check it out! I'm going to attempt to mod a Dell Dimension 2400, any suggestions?
@WiltshireTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Hmmm, you could so something similar to this: imgur.com/a/y5rTjPO