Pentium to Powerhouse! Dell 3070 Micro Transformation: how to upgrade the CPU, RAM and Storage

Published: 16 November 2024
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How to upgrade the CPU , RAM and Storage systems in this Dell 3070 mico

Get ready to watch a major transformation! We take the Dell OptiPlex 3070 Micro, a compact PC from 2019 designed for office tasks, and turn it into a performance beast. Originally equipped with modest specs, we’ve upgraded nearly every component to unlock its full potential.

Specs Before Upgrade:
CPU: Intel Pentium G5420T
Cores/Threads: 2/4
Base Clock: 3.2 GHz
TDP: 35W
RAM: 8GB DDR4 (dual-channel) at 2400 MHz
Storage: 128GB SATA 3 SSD
Read/Write Speed: ~500 MB/s / 450 MB/s
OS: Windows 10 Pro

Specs After Upgrade:
CPU: Intel Core i5-9500
Cores/Threads: 6/6
Base Clock: 3.0 GHz
Turbo Boost: Up to 4.4 GHz
TDP: 65W
RAM: 12GB DDR4 (8GB + 4GB dual-channel) at 2666 MHz
Storage: 128GB NVMe SSD
Read/Write Speed: ~3000 MB/s / 2500 MB/s
OS: Windows 11 Pro

Why the Upgrade?
The Pentium G5420T was great for light productivity, but the i5-9500 provides a 70% performance boost in multi-core tasks.
Moving to 2666 RAM increases bandwidth for smoother multitasking.
Swapping the SATA SSD for an NVMe drive slashes load times and significantly improves responsiveness.
Windows 11 brings modern features and optimizations, fully supported by the upgraded hardware.
Power Supply:
The Dell 3070 Micro’s 90W power adapter is sufficient for the upgraded configuration, thanks to the efficiency of both the CPU and NVMe drive.
Follow along as we walk through the upgrade process step by step, install Windows 11, and benchmark the results. By the end, you’ll see just how much of a performance leap this tiny machine is capable of!

💡 If you’re thinking about upgrading your own system, this video is packed with tips and insights to help you get started.

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