Broadcom NetXtreme 10/100/1000 PCIe Gigabit Networking Card (Optional), Dell Wireless 1540 miniPCIe WLAN card (802.11a/b/g/n) (Optonal), Dell Wireless 1540 PCIe WLAN card (802.11a/b/g/n) (Optional), Dell Wireless 7260 M.2 WLAN card (802.11ac) (Optional), Intel i217 LM Gigabit1 Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000 Mini Tower: 8 USB 2.0, 4 USB 3.0 / Small Form Factor: 6 USB 2.0, 4 USB 3.0 / Ultra-Small Form Factor: 2 USB 2.0, 4 USB 3.0 / Micro: 6 USB 3.0 Graphics performance is quite good, thanks to the improved performance of Intel's fourth-generation processor's integrated graphics, Intel HD Graphics 4600. In 3DMark 11, the OptiPlex 9020 scored 2,125 points (Entry settings) and 278 points (Extreme settings). This performance was good enough to top that of the Lenovo Edge 92z, even though the latter was equipped with an AMD Radeon GPU. While you won't be playing demanding games during your off hours, the OptiPlex 9020 does have the chops to handle whatever presentation or Web rendering you task it with. The USB dongle is much more convenient and easy to install, but has less space for a decent antenna and can have thermal problems. On the other hand, the PCIe based adapter is much more powerful, more reliable, and has better antenna, but it is harder to install. To cover the needs of your OS, games, and apps, Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF supports up to 32 GB of DIMM DDR3-1600 RAM. For office work, home use, and light gaming we recommend 8GB of RAM. For everything else, use 16GB or more.

build. The RX 6400 low does not need any additional power from the PSU and can rely solely on the power delivered by the PCIe slot (75W). Windows 7 Pro (32-bits & 64-bits) / Windows 8.1 Pro (64-bits) / Windows 8.1 (64-bits) / Ubuntu 12.04 (64-bit)

Specification and Upgrade Options

To upgrade the GPU of OptiPlex 7040 SFF, a low-power, low-profile graphics card must be used. Currently, the most reasonable GPU option is AMD's Radeon RX 6400 low profile. Unfortunately, the Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF has no M.2 PCIe soket and you have to rely on the available SATA ports to connect your drives.

Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF doesn't come with any on-board Wi-Fi support. In that case, you have two options to upgrade this model with Wi-Fi. You either use an external USB Wi-Fi adapter (wireless network dongle) or a PCIe-based wireless adapter. This model has a good price point, delivers decent FPS, and does not require any addtional hardware upgrades.

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Yes, you can upgrade Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF for gaming with better processors, graphics card, memory, and storage devices. Please explore the sections bellow to find ideas and suggestions on how to upgrade Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF. Windows 11 compatibility to install aftermarket PSUs to support better GPUs. You can also find that there is space constrains inside the chassis, making it difficult to accommodete larger GPU to boost the gaming performance. There's a new face in the office, and while does everything the last guy did, it doesn't look the same and it does things a little different. I'm talking, of course, about the all-in-one PC, which is rapidly becoming the new norm for office PCs, replacing towers with touch-enabled systems that make the most of Windows 8. The Dell OptiPlex 9020 All-in-One is just such a system, and for most office workers and cube dwellers, the fresh-faced design and fourth-generation Intel hardware will make it a welcome addition to any office environment. The HDMI port is another digital video port you can use to connect external display. It has very similar capabilities to the DisplayPort with few exceptions. However, the Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF doesn't have one. This is not a problem if there is on-board DisplayPort.