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[Used] Dell OptiPlex SFF 9020 i5-4570, 4GB, 500GB HDD, Win10 Pro $167.20 Delivered (VIC/TAS/SA/NSW/BNE) @ smartcom18 eBay

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[Used] Dell OptiPlex SFF 9020 i5-4570, 4GB, 500GB HDD, Win10 Pro $167.20 Delivered (VIC/TAS/SA/NSW/BNE) @ smartcom18 eBay
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Dell Optiplex 9020 SFF Desktop (used)

Intel® Core i5 4570 Processor (6M Cache, 3.20 GHz) Up to 3.60 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology
4 GB DDR3 Memory
500GB SATA HDD
DVD RW
Intel HD Graphics
2 x DisplayPort
Gigabit LAN
4 x USB 3.0 ports
6 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x COM port (RS-232)
Onboard Audio
May have marks & scratches
Windows 10 Pro pre-installed with Windows 7 Pro license key or digital license key embed in BIOS
1 month warranty

Free Delivery to VIC / TAS / SA / NSW / Brisbane. For all other areas, please contact us for freight costs to your location. Postage does not include NT and WA.

Not a lot of RAM and no SSD but could work well for basic tasks or as a cheap pfSense box when paired with used dual or quad NIC.

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  • Sapiens on 26/07/2020 - 00:10
    +6

    👌 Hackintosh

    • gosm on 26/07/2020 - 09:03

      I recently bought one of these to Hackintosh but gave up in the end. There's a fair bit more involved than just popping in a USB stick and everything working. Well that's my experience anyway. If you have the time to tinker then it clearly can be done.

      • Acopic on 26/07/2020 - 09:07
        +8

        Used to run a hackintosh like this, worked quite well. But for all its annoyances, ended up just installing Ubuntu and havent looked back.

        • Doowyah on 26/07/2020 - 10:33

          Same. I have a similar system with Ubuntu set up as a media server running Plex and a few other things and works really well. Has same processor but upped to 8gb RAM.

      • Sapiens on 26/07/2020 - 09:27
        +1

        Agree, seems straightforward with the step by step guides until for whatever reason it panics, doesn't boot or glitches.

    • Hamlet on 26/07/2020 - 10:23

      Can the Hackintosh be done on a drive that has Windows installed?

      • Enjj0y on 26/07/2020 - 11:39
        +1

        If you can do vm way, Easy 🤘

      • Budju on 26/07/2020 - 16:12

        Yes, it can have dual boot on the same drive with windows.

  • Boodek on 26/07/2020 - 00:17
    +7

    These things are really great value for money. Thanks OP.

  • 18 on 26/07/2020 - 00:20

    How easy would it be to convert it to a gaming PC?

    • FireRunner on 26/07/2020 - 00:23
      +10

      Pretty simple, add a low profile GPU such as GTX 1050Ti or GTX1650, additional ram sticks (16GB total RAM for best results, 8GB as a minimum) and an SSD. You’ll need to either replace the HDD or use a SATA power splitter so you can power both the HDD and SSD. Just plug and play, checkout YouTube tutorials if unsure

      • OSienna on 26/07/2020 - 00:34
        +11

        Both these cards are dual slot GPUs and in this particular Optiplex 9020 SFF, it means that it will have to go in the x4 slot rather than the x16. Still works but bear in mind that the x4 slot has a lower power rating so you may be throttled by this, if not by the lower bandwidth.

        Also, I wouldn't recommend the 1650 in this PC as the card already runs hot and the airflow is not particularly good. May have to take the side panel off while you're gaming.

        • FireRunner on 26/07/2020 - 00:39
          +1

          From what I’ve heard it’s about a 5-10% performance hit due to not being able to use the x16 slot which isn’t too bad.

          • Homr on 26/07/2020 - 00:44
            +2

            @FireRunner: I disagree, a 10% hit is pretty bad. That's like going from 60fps to 54fps

            • FireRunner on 26/07/2020 - 00:47
              +1

              @Homr: I think it’s closer to 5% from memory.

              • Homr on 26/07/2020 - 00:50
                +1

                @FireRunner: It's a 10 - 20% hit if you're running 1440p

                I know because I bought 9020 before and replaced it with the HP elitedesk just for the 16x pci-e slot

                • FireRunner on 26/07/2020 - 00:55
                  +5

                  @Homr: Wow that’s bad. Probably bandwidth issues at that resolution. Though 1050ti and 1650 aren’t exactly the best cards to play games at 1440p anyway.

            • Ulysses31 on 26/07/2020 - 10:23
              +5

              @Homr: 54fps is a problem?!

              Someone's never budget-gamed.

        • Shef3000 on 26/07/2020 - 07:49
          +2

          You can get a pci riser/extender like this https://www.pccasegear.com/products/42271?gclid=CjwKCAjwsO_4…
          That should solve the slot compromise issue.

          • wetwork on 26/07/2020 - 11:09

            @Shef3000: Agree - but $39 +$15 shipping Sydney Metro slows me down a bit.
            Then add RAM and an SSD.
            Maybe look elsewhere……..OOS anyways.

        • Immaterial on 26/07/2020 - 09:08
          +3

          7% difference in Heaven benchmark vs x16 @ 1080p. Ran 3 times with a 1050Ti.

        • [Deactivated] on 26/07/2020 - 10:18
          +3

          Suddenly looking at a $500-$700 build are you not? How would this compare to the techfast entry level gamer PC's they can have for $600-$800?

      • doperst on 26/07/2020 - 00:45

        PSU here is only 290W, may not be enough for a dedicated GPU and multiple disk drives.

        • FireRunner on 26/07/2020 - 00:50

          I’ve seen ozbargainers here comment that their 1050ti/1650 setup didn’t overdraw the PSU.

        • Ca1vin on 26/07/2020 - 00:53
          -3

          SFF only has 255W PSU based on Dell's website. Definitely wouldn't recommend adding a dedicated GPU

          • Homr on 26/07/2020 - 00:59
            +2

            @Ca1vin: It won't be an issue, many users have added a 1050ti without any problems

            • bdl on 26/07/2020 - 02:41

              @Homr: Correct, only thing I had to do is disable power saving on my 1050ti.

          • annarchon on 26/07/2020 - 09:48

            @Ca1vin: Just need to get a card thats exclusively powered by pci-e. pci has a max power draw of 75W, so won't exceed 250 W.

        • Immaterial on 26/07/2020 - 08:55
          +2

          I've tested this with a 1050Ti on two occasions. Total system power draw sits under 130w while gaming. Peaked at 170w during synthetic stress test.

          From what I've seen Dell PSUs are actually okay. One of the two was also 80+ Gold.

          • Budju on 26/07/2020 - 16:13

            @Immaterial: I have a 1050ti in my optiplex 9020, runs fine.

        • KnifeEnthusiastBoi on 26/07/2020 - 10:59

          Not an issue, i have one of these with a 3rd gen i5 and runs 1050ti.

      • Flowerbomb on 26/07/2020 - 09:25

        @FireRunner, how much would these add ons approximately cost if we get them at a reasonably good price?

        • FireRunner on 26/07/2020 - 09:46
          +2

          Graphics card: ~$250
          4GB Ram module ~$20
          SSD ~$50
          Additional SATA and power splitter ~$10 (if you want both HDD and SSD)

          The Low profile 1050Ti Was previously around $200 precovid but prices are still to fall back to that level.

      • bio on 27/07/2020 - 11:22

        Or just get the i7-4770 16GB +SSD configuration from a different eBay seller?

        • FireRunner on 27/07/2020 - 11:28

          It would still need a dedicated graphics card to play games

          • bio on 27/07/2020 - 16:50

            @FireRunner: True, but it would be a much easier mod. You would also end up with a faster system because of the better CPU.

    • tor on 26/07/2020 - 01:22
      +2

      Easy! https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupportmacgyver/comments/aeeotm…

      Edit: you can get fan and front panel connector adapters so that it can go in a normal ATX case if you need to.

    • edfoo on 26/07/2020 - 10:23
      +1

      Throw in another $1000 and you will be alright :p

    • jcon on 26/07/2020 - 10:25
      +6

      I've done it, sold it, and since Techfast started coming out with $500 gaming PCs I generally wouldn't recommend it.
      I ran mine with a second hand GTX 750 Ti which I picked up for fifty bucks and it came with 8 GB RAM and SSD - that's the sweet spot on these.
      If you're going to have to buy a lot of new parts then you're better off waiting for a Techfast deal.

      • OSienna on 26/07/2020 - 13:19
        +1

        Shucking this into another case with a more power PSU is not particularly viable as the minor costs here and there start to add up and you wander into "new build" territory. For example:

        • New case: $50
        • New PSU: $60
        • Motherboard power cable adapter: $15
        • Front panel adapter: $15
        • Fan adapter: $10
        • Time and effort: $$

        Yes, you'll need all those adapters because these OEMs use proprietary components! The only Optiplex models worth upgrading the PSU for are the tower (MT) versions. You'll just need the MB power cable adapter and the PSU.

        But obviously you're looking at SFF because you want something tiny and affordable. This is all about budget gaming, no?

  • Borg on 26/07/2020 - 00:22
    +10

    Needs additional 4GB RAM and a 256SSD and only then a reasonable Win10 PC. Will still be under $300 so decent enough.

    • Hamlet on 26/07/2020 - 09:30
      +1

      Isn't that essentially this: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dell-Optiplex-9020-SFF-Computer-…

      • Borg on 26/07/2020 - 10:37

        Yes but would be cheaper to just add your own e.g. Crucial MX 250GB SSD and additional 4GB RAM. My guess would cost Under $100 for both thus $270 all up rather than being $349 on provided link.

    • krouton24 on 26/07/2020 - 13:50
      +2

      For $300 you’re better off with one of these Optiplex 7040 Micro

      • Intel Core i5-6500TE
      • 8GB RAM
      • 256GB SSD
      • JuryWheel on 26/07/2020 - 14:10

        ans cons with one of these? Can the same low profile gaming cards go into it?

        • Agret on 26/07/2020 - 15:33

          No, it's a micro form factor. Tiny PC you can attach to the back of a monitor. No expansion slots here. Not suitable for gaming but for office tasks it's a champ.

  • TeddyBear on 26/07/2020 - 00:59
    +2

    Finally a 4th gen system for a respectable price, good deal!

  • AustriaBargain on 26/07/2020 - 01:27

    Could you pull this apart and put the motherboard in a bigger case, and connect six sata drives to it?

    • Tin man on 26/07/2020 - 01:36
      +1

      Better off building a new one

    • tor on 26/07/2020 - 01:45

      Yes you can, but the front panel and fan connectors needs an adapter. I think both are available on ebay. The power connector and front panel USB3 connectors are standard.

      • AustriaBargain on 26/07/2020 - 02:06
        -1

        I always connect my fans straight to the power supply anyway. I might think about this as a file server. It doesn't matter if the graphics are bad because they will only be used to administer the server remotely anyway.

  • Vash1984 on 26/07/2020 - 01:43

    Is the on board audio really bad? Or will it be like a phone audio?

    • OldSchoolHarry on 26/07/2020 - 02:24
      +8

      Onboard speakers are quite tiny… Just good enough to listen to say a YouTube tutorial but not good enough to listen to a song.

  • BargainBuddy on 26/07/2020 - 02:07
    +3

    Add another 4gb ram + 128 GB boot ssd + gtx 1050 or 1650… You got a decent 1080p gaming PC for less than $500

    • snaggot on 26/07/2020 - 08:44
      +2

      Decent Fortnite box for the kids?

    • Adz81 on 26/07/2020 - 10:37
      +1

      Decent enough to run virtual pinball?

    • BargainBuddy on 26/07/2020 - 14:34

      With a GTX 1650 LP, it's decent enough for
      - GTA V 30-60 fps with mid-high graphics.
      - RDR2 ~30 fps with mid-high graphics

      If you are expecting 1440p to work with your 144hz monitor, then this is not for you. :P

  • kabammi on 26/07/2020 - 02:33

    Would this be any good as a Plex server in a cupboard? Hardware transcoder etc (with content on a NAS)?

    • bdl on 26/07/2020 - 02:42

      Depends on how much transcoding you require and source material, of course. If an i5-4570 is what you need, then this box is fine.

      • kabammi on 26/07/2020 - 02:45

        Thanks, good point.

        I did some digging. Its a Haswell cpu so can do mpeg2 and avc transcoding using intel quick sync. So it does transcode h264.

        • Indomietable on 26/07/2020 - 07:46

          If you have good player & good network - you should avoid transcoding. Direct play = better quality.

    • MrGareth on 26/07/2020 - 08:56
      +1

      No! This generation has poor quick sync video quality…. You'll want something much newer (630 series)…. Which I think started in the 7th Gen. That said, Plex has a massive bug at the moment with quick sync quality and it's pretty much broken when transcoding lower quality stuff.

  • RSmith on 26/07/2020 - 03:09
    +1

    How many slots does it have for the memory?

    • gesco on 26/07/2020 - 05:57
      +2

      I just plugged "9020 memory slots" into Google and the very first entry, after the ads, was a box saying "The Computer has 4 Slots to install memory".

  • Milbo00 on 26/07/2020 - 07:06
    +3

    OOS

    • [Deactivated] on 26/07/2020 - 08:05
      -1

      gOOSe

  • vfmtech on 26/07/2020 - 07:32

    This would be a super cheap macos machine

  • Indomietable on 26/07/2020 - 07:36
    +4

    I'm glad and sad at the same time that 7 years old CPU is still doing OK today.

  • ShipShapeRC on 26/07/2020 - 07:51

    Darn, would have been perfect for a cabinet game machine I'm working on. Out of stock. Ah well something else will come along.

    • PAEz on 26/07/2020 - 13:21

      My mate just recently made one o those….
      https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pZR2zOPKLl5DEzPh-m9E9LqSCBM…
      …came out great considering he did no planning or designs and its all scrap wood ;P Except the screen should have been on an angle, but he'll fix that later.
      Just put a raspberry pi in as he just wanted emulator support. You should try local computer recycles to get one of those sff cheaper than most places, especially if you beg.

      And just then he sent me a photo of his new driving cabinet thingie….
      https://drive.google.com/file/d/16qFL_sBb-sN9f9Cq_q4YmqZUNZ9…

      Good luck on yours!

      • ShipShapeRC on 27/07/2020 - 17:15

        Thanks for the ideas. Yeah visual pinball is my project.

  • BCTS on 26/07/2020 - 08:14
    +1

    If you can stretch the Dell 7040 represent better value. The DDR4 systems give you better upgradability and performance when pair with the 1650 Low Profile is quite good.

    I've setup a couple of these for my son and his friends.

    • Simmo76 on 26/07/2020 - 08:40

      So would this be better to make into a basic gaming PC for my son? https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dell-Optiplex-7040-SFF-Desktop-P…

      • [Deactivated] on 26/07/2020 - 10:04

        Nope. Still need to get an additional 8gb ram + dedicated GPU. Can get one of those AMD entry machines for similar money.

      • obit11 on 26/07/2020 - 10:31

        I have the exact one I think. Runs well. I have a 1030 in mine. Ssd was m.2 so 2tb mechanical in there as well. 1030 does 4k60hz easy just for a TV pc is my use. I don't game though so can't really comment on that. But runs the 1030 fine.

      • HaveANiceDay on 26/07/2020 - 11:54

        Maybe spend a little more and get this? https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/551850

        Also if you do end up getting it, overclock the RAM

      • PAEz on 26/07/2020 - 13:50
        +1

        Depends on how "basic".
        Using an sff for gaming blows. It cant fit anything but a low profile card and then power can sometimes be a problem.
        You really want a full size box to avoid such crap and allow updating. So much of gaming comes from the graphics card, so atleast having the option to upgrade later to something usable is a good idea.
        Personally I got one of these for 220….
        https://www.evansclarke.com.au/detail.aspx?id=1524577
        …and stuck a 1060 that I got brand new for 300. And I got them just before techfast started selling their 600 boxs, prolly would have gone for that, but then being able to buy the case first and getting the grfx later is kinda what made it work for me (cant save). The box may be 7 years old but it was SPOTLESS inside (looked brand new) and with the grfx card it games just fine. My only real problem is the power unit is propitiatory and putting a different one in will require some drilling, but I have no need to.
        Keep an eye on auctions, a lot of the time I have no idea why the go as high as the do, but sooner or later you usually get lucky. Good luck!

    • tedzozb on 26/07/2020 - 10:38

      I know the 9th gen CPU can be mod to z170/270 boards. How about on 7040?

  • genyosha on 26/07/2020 - 08:19

    Can I use this as a streaming PC?

  • [Deactivated] on 26/07/2020 - 08:30

    Does this seller sell any other computers similar to this worth considering?

  • gstfree on 26/07/2020 - 08:36
    -1

    It was showing out of stock from my end. Is there any other good value item from the seller?

  • sillyhead on 26/07/2020 - 08:36
    +2

    If you can handle the i3 version.

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dell-Optiplex-9020-SFF-Desktop-I…

    I bought a couple of these workventures ebay ones and added 4gb and an SSD they go great for a web browser, non gaming PC. A mates gen 4 i5 failed after a lightening storm and I got one of these i3 ones and moved his SSD and ram over and he can't tell the diff.

    Pre covid these machines were about $80. Those were simpler times…

    • bargaino on 26/07/2020 - 09:51

      i3 / i5 have the same single-core performance, so where one thread is the bottleneck, e.g. web, office desktop, no real difference.

      The i5 has 4 cores vs 2, so CPU intensive multi-threaded apps will benefit. e.g. kernel compilation, climate modelling :-)

      • sillyhead on 26/07/2020 - 10:06

        Jeez that reminds me I need to meet my climate modeling targets by the end of the month!

  • rollem99 on 26/07/2020 - 08:46

    Is it cheap to get another 4gb memory being an older chipset? Anyone know of a good source.

  • Limosine on 26/07/2020 - 09:05
    +1

    Putting the windows boot files on a SSD (and memory bump) are the most crucial elements of improving performance with these. The SSD practically doubles the speed of everything! I regret not installing mine years ago. I notice that some Dell refurbs now come with the SSD (128) as standard now.

  • m0usju1c3 on 26/07/2020 - 09:08
    +1

    All gone.

  • 12Ghast on 26/07/2020 - 09:17
    +4

    Note that you can usually get these for about $140 delivered from auction sites with 8gb ram, no drives. Check out websites like Allbids.

  • [Deactivated] on 26/07/2020 - 09:59
    +1

    $30 for 8GB ram, $60 for 250GB SSD. $250 for a very capable work station.

  • akmelb on 26/07/2020 - 10:07

    All gone :(

  • Bills on 26/07/2020 - 10:10

    Spewing missed out!

  • sooooze on 26/07/2020 - 11:13

    Would my husband be able to play the soon to be released Flight Simulator on this computer?

    • imnotarobot on 26/07/2020 - 11:17
      +2

      Where all the planes are grounded?

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