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November 11th, 2023 06:04
Optiplex 3050 Micro (MFF) Upgrade
OptiPlex 3050 Micro
Hello again! Seems like it's been forever since I've been here last. I was given a 3050 Micro from a clean out, so I am going to attempt to get it working again. Since I am not familiar with these, I have a few questions:
1. How high can I take the processor? The manual says i5-7500T, but I read that it can possibly take an i7-7700T. Will also max out the RAM at 32GB DDR4-2400.
2. Can I have both a SATA SSD and an NVMe SSD installed at the same time? Would like to try and boot from the NVMe, preferably.
3. What are the Dell Part numbers for the Wireless LAN and VGA extension module? I have some old monitors I would like to try and hook up to it.
Thanks in advance!
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redxps630
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November 12th, 2023 00:05
Yes to i7-7700T
yes to both Sata and nvme ssd installed. Choose one as boot drive.
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November 12th, 2023 00:08
3050 micro
CRD, NTWK, M2, 8265AC, WW, CSMB
802.11ac 1x1 WiFi, Bluetooth(R ) wirelesscard
Made by: Intel
redxps630
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November 12th, 2023 00:08
Dell validated cpu includes
Intel Corei7-7700T (QC/8MB/8T /2.9GHz/35W); supports Windows 10/Linux
redxps630
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November 12th, 2023 00:09
VGA Adapter Card, 7040MFF
CBIVTI22
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November 16th, 2023 04:27
@redxps630 you are amazing. I'm getting the parts now. Also, is there a separate part number for the antenna assembly? The part numbers you provided seem to only include the wi-fi card by itself.
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November 16th, 2023 23:46
Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 82 65 (802.11ac) 2x2 + Bluetooth
Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 82 65 (802.11ac) 2x2 + Bluetooth
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November 17th, 2023 05:03
@redxps630 awesomeness! I will update when I get the parts in. Pictured is the victim patient, as I got it, with the top cover and drive caddy removed.
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November 17th, 2023 13:54
https://www.dell.com/community/en/conversations/optiplex-desktops/how-to-fit-internal-and-external-antennas-to-an-optiplex-3050-mff/647f9f7df4ccf8a8de452b30
realivanjx
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November 19th, 2023 02:41
@CBIVTI22
did you successfully upgraded to i7 7700T? i am also considering to upgrade to that model. any problems you ran into? thanks.
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November 19th, 2023 07:19
@realivanjx I haven't ordered the processor yet, but I will very soon.
I got the memory and SSD in today. I put a test drive in to verify that it works. I initially got an error code (2,7) but a quick reseat of the memory fixed it. I also updated the BIOS - It was at 1.5.4! Now has 1.26.0. I also ordered the Wifi card, antenna assembly, and VGA module. Should be in by mid next week.
Once everything is done, it will have a similar performance to my Optiplex 9020 USFF.
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November 25th, 2023 15:32
yes i also just updated my bios to 1.27.0 via fwupdmgr. i am planning to upgrade the processor somewhere in january next year.