8 GB DDR3 to expand the total RAM from 4 GB to its current 12 GB.I added the following hardware to the computer: I refurbished the PC extensively, to ensure that the PC can perform well in its new role as a Family/Homework computer, now and for several years to come. When I bought a refurb 790, it was the first thing I had to do with it. Hybrid HDD's can be as fast as an SSD, but are expensive.Īs long as you're upgrading, I suggest replacing the size 2032 CMOS battery if it hasn't been done in the last 5 years. Though a bit slower, HDD's still have an unlimited number of writes. Even though vast, I've seen trouble on this forum with used SSD's. I don't recommend ever getting a used or refurb SSD. Crucial also has a lifetime warranty, but is more expensive. To save money, yet get a lifetime warranty, I suggest A-Tech RAM. You might find refurb parts on the Dell site, but will likely get better deals on Amazon and ebay, even for brand new stuff. You won't get free support from Dell doing upgrades, even if it's charitable.
Sounds like you know some of your stuff already, that 32-bit won't recognize more than 4GB RAM. Also if there are any driver updates I need to install, and if there are any gotchas.Īlso is there anyone I can contact within Dell regarding charitable recycling, etc.? My begging list might be free support doing these upgrade, also if Dell might be able to rustle up some compatible old sticks of DDR3, perhaps an old SSD?Īnd yes, the 790 can run 64-bit Win10. However, before doing that I would like to check that the Optiplex 790 with Intel Core i5 2500 is compatible with 64 bit Windows 10. I would like to upgrade the RAM to 8 GB (either 2 sticks of 4GB or 4 sticks of 2GB, whichever is cheaper). As it is, it is running Windows 10 32 bits and has a mere 4GB of RAM installed (2 sticks of 2GB DDR3). However, I want to pass on a genuinely usable PC. All seems to work nicely, well built piece of kit.
I have upgraded it to the latest Windows 10 H121 O/S version, no problems, nice clean install getting rid of all the old stuff. Hi, I have a Dell Optiplex 790 (SFF) with an Intel i5 2500 which I no longer use, but which a local church would like me to donate to a local kid who needs a PC for home learning during the Covid-19 lockdown.