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June 23rd, 2022 22:00
7020 vs. 9020
Hello everyone:
Sorry if this is a bit of a long post, but hopefully I can explain my intentions/problem/dilemma I'm having. This question is a bit of a 2-parter.
What's the difference between a 7020 SFF and a 9020 SFF? The only obvious difference I saw was RAM capacity (16 GB vs. 32 GB) It looks like everything else is the same (Chipset, BIOS, etc.) If I were to pick up a 9020 SFF, could I pull the hard drive out of my 7020 and put it in the 9020? Or would I need to do a clean install of Win10?
In a previous post, I mentioned that my Line In Port wasn't working, and that Windows was seeing it as a microphone. While the problem was technically fixed, it ultimately did not fully fix the problem. I've concluded that that either the port itself is bad, or there is a driver chip somewhere on the motherboard that's faulty (I'm thinking the former, because I tested the other jacks, and they all seem to work as intended) I've tried all new cables to no avail.(There's a loud hum coming from the jack; I checked all the connections. This tells me there's a potential short somewhere) Then I hooked up an external capture device and it worked fine. I could try and repair the motherboard myself, but I'm not confident about it (Yes, I'm an engineer )
I was thinking of getting a 9020 anyway and maxing it out, that way I can almost ensure that the PC will last almost forever, and do almost whatever it wants (yes, I know things do eventually wear out.)
Thanks in advance!
redxps630
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June 23rd, 2022 23:00
Re: What's the difference between a 7020 SFF and a 9020 SFF? The only obvious difference I saw was RAM capacity (16 GB vs. 32 GB) It looks like everything else is the same (Chipset, BIOS, etc.) If I were to pick up a 9020 SFF, could I pull the hard drive out of my 7020 and put it in the 9020? Or would I need to do a clean install of Win10?
they are different but performance is essentially identical. They have different DP/N motherboard with different bios. 7020 up to bios A18. 9020 up to A25.
you can almost assume 7020/9020 motherboard look nearly identical except for different bios.
the chassis are nearly identical and many components are interchangeable. 9020 is high tier therefore sold w higher end config than 7020 but there is significant overlap.
https://i.dell.com/sites/csdocuments/Shared-Content_data-Sheets_Documents/ar/dz/CSG-EN-XX-ALL-OptiPlex-7020-Technical-Spec-Sheet.pdf
https://i.dell.com/sites/csdocuments/Shared-Content_data-Sheets_Documents/ar/dz/CSG-EN-XX-ALL-Optiplex-9020-Spec-Sheet.pdf
Both can support 32 GB memory. You can put 7020 hdd w Windows 10 in 9020 and it will adjust to new hardware settings but your Windows 10 activation will be lost. You will need a new key to activate it.
https://www.hardware-corner.net/compare/Dell-OptiPlex-7020-SFF_vs_Dell-OptiPlex-9020-SFF/
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June 24th, 2022 08:00
Alright, I will think this over for a bit. I will probably end up getting a 9020 anyway, because I will turn it into an "everything" PC (Work, Audio Editing, maybe some video editing) I even thought about putting a low-profile video card in for some gaming, however, after reading some other posts here, it's about a 50/50 chance of it working. (Yes, I should probably get the MT at this point, but, I am very limited on physical space, so I'm kinda stuck with the SFF. I have a 9020 USFF which could work in the interim, but I have other plans for that PC anyway.)
Worst-case scenario is that I pick up the 9020SFF, max everything out, and get a new Win10 Key or a new Win10 install. (Whenever I purchase these, they usually don't have any hard drives in them)
Also, slightly off-topic question: What's the DPN for the Wifi Antenna for the 9020 USFF, and are they the same as the older models (990 and 9010)?
redxps630
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June 24th, 2022 11:00
Re: What's the DPN for the Wifi Antenna for the 9020 USFF
9020 USFF antenna cable: Dell F5JH5
Dell Wireless 1540 802.11a/b/g /n PCIe Card
OptiPlex 9020 Ultra Small Form Factor (USFF) Removal Guide for the Intrusion Switch, Wireless Module, Internal Antenna and Feet | Dell US
Re: are they the same as the older models (990 and 9010)?
Yes, 9020 and 9010 antenna are the same.
9010 USFF antenna cable
Dell Wireless 1540 802.11a/b/g /n PCIe Card
CBIVTI22
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June 24th, 2022 20:00
Oh, shoot... I should have clarified a little. I'm looking for the External Antenna - the part that plugs in to the chassis-mounted jack in the back. I already have the internal card and cable, but good to know in case it fails.
redxps630
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June 24th, 2022 22:00
The chassis back mount plug + cable is one integral Dell part. F5JH5.
https://www.ebay.com/p/24006689085