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January 14th, 2024 12:54

Inspiron 3020 desktop vs Inspiron 3020 small desktop

3020 desktop (minitower) is essentially the same 3910 with motherboard bios updated to support 13th gen cpu, whereas 3910 bios probably for 12th gen only.  Both have B660 chipset.  Chassis is identical.

The psu can both be upgraded to Dell 500w proprietary psu. Both mobo have Dell 8+4 pin.

the 500w psu has 8+4+4 white pin.  Leave one 4 pin unused.

user verified solution and positive evidence: Dell 500w power supply option compatible with the Inspiron 3910 and 3020 desktop. Part number: TPX56

D500EPS-01

7.28 x 4.72 x 2.44 inches

dimensions and connectors pic

On the other hand the Inspiron 3020 small desktop (SFF) has a different motherboard: 8+4+4 pin.  Chipset still B660.

being SFF means it can support low profile low power gpu only.

psu upgrade also limited as the 500w psu width (4.72 in) exceeds chassis width 3.65 in. (92.6 mm).  Stock psu is 180w only.  However user can still upgrade to Dell Optiplex 7000 SFF psu:

240W internal power supply unit (PSU), 85% Efficient, 80 Plus Bronze
260W internal power supply unit (PSU), 85% Efficient, 80 Plus Bronze
300W internal power supply unit (PSU), 92% Efficient, 80 Plus Platinum

H300EPS-01 L300EPS-01 AC300EPS-01 D300EPS-00

‎7.36 x 3.23 x 2.44 inches

184 x 82 x 62 mm.

The optiplex 7000 SFF has the same chassis width as Inspiron 3020 small desktop (SFF too).

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January 14th, 2024 18:51

Is there a way to flash the 3020 Desktop (minitower) bios onto a Inspiron 3910 Desktop to enable compatibility with 13th generation intel processors?

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January 14th, 2024 19:33

Possible but risky.  you are better off buying a 3020 motherboard + 13th gen cpu then sell off 3910 board/12th gen.

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January 18th, 2024 14:50

Is the Inspiron 3020 desktop (minitower) motherboard an exact fit/swap out with the 3910 desktop motherboard? Will this one work? https://www.ebay.com/itm/266394709752

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January 19th, 2024 16:57

they are not exactly the same mobo but propretary form factor and IO ports are the same

the two boards are flahshed with different version of bios.

3910 board says D12

3020 board says D13

https://www.dell.com/community/en/conversations/inspiron-desktops/how-dell-spins-oem-to-make-3-models-out-of-one-board/65a4382d6431ad274ddf5363

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