$30 Optiplex 390 Build! Curious What It's Still Useful For?

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Published 2023-12-18
With many new low end PCs very over priced at local stores, I'm curious where this computer holds it's value at, considering it can still keep up with daily basic tasks such as web browsing or typing a google document. Watching YouTube videos works without any issues because of the graphics card, so like I said, where does this computer hold it's value, as I spent $27 to make it.

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All Comments (21)
  • @retrorocketman6969
    Thank you for the time you spent making this video. I appreciate real people that repurpose electronics. I subscribed and the thumbs up was at 333 and the comments was at 66 so I am the 334th subscriber and the 67th thumbs up. I have the 390 and it was my mothers. Your video motivated me to boost this PC up and try some games with the grandson. The 333 and the 66 are matching winning numbers . To my mom and I. This touched my heart because she is deceased but still showing me her spirit. Thanks Bro. so Awesome. Long live Mom "Joan"✌🙏
  • @forzaflyracer3473
    Just recently had one of these. Upgraded to a e3 1240 v2, 500gb SSD, and a 1050ti lp. Little thing is a machine. Surprised me how well it was for the age of the system.
  • @davidedelorenzis7751
    i'd suggest to lower a bit the volume of the background music, good video tho.
  • @thatguyinelnorte
    I have used Optiplex 390, 790, and 990 boxes over the last 6 years. I gave away one of my two 390s and the other passed on during a Texas thunderstorm; but all three were dependable (if small) PCs. In fact, they make great "starter PCs" for labs working on installing hardware and OS as they are typically okay with modern Linux distros and up to Windows 10. With something like Splashtop they can be used to simulate remote network management and so on.
  • @jordangrove7136
    thats actually a nice looking case for a older one be amazing with a clear side on it with some led lights in there it has a modern ish look to it still besides being small
  • @RallyElite
    Love seeing more tech youtubers, this was a very good video, and I wish you all the best. Also love your editing skills :)
  • @AllenLearnsToBudget
    That Service Tag Number/ Sticker May Be Important For Anyone Wanting To Look Up Parts & Stuff On Dell's Website.... You Can Peel It Off And Stick It Inside The Case Panel... I Buy A Lot Of Refurbished Dell's & That's Always A Plus To Have That Number Somewhere....
  • @wesbtrm
    Nice. I always feel like I have to have newer equipment to be functional but only have a 4790 cpu 32gb ddr3, 2060 RTX. I love to see older equipment still gaming just fine.
  • @RobertFixit
    Just sold a 390 to a person that makes music. He was very happy. I paid $10 for it and sold it for $50 as is.
  • @mikei5526
    Great system an be turned into alot of things
  • @therealmollik
    95th subscriber, wish you all the best, keep it up.
  • @angelaponte2005
    I have a 390 ssf running gigabyte gt 1030 graphics card and 16g ram and is working great.
  • @shade221
    mine is a SMB/jellyfin/minecraft server and also runs an archiveteam warrior instance
  • @SigmaMale531
    This is very good quality for a small youtuber! The background music is a bit loud though.
  • @predatortheme
    Those office pcs are just lovely and cute. will always make a good starter with a small gpu
  • @ldb45
    i have an optiplex 7020 sff with a gt730 and its a beast on some AA games.