Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Due to massively popular demand, I decided to go ahead and illustrate all of the most popular power supply upgrade options for the Dell 3880 series of PCs (3880, 3881, 3891, 3888, etc). Within the video you will find 3 options: a larger Dell factory PSU, a SFX PSU, and an ATX PSU. Enjoy!
Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
02:14 Madness Behind The Methods
12:08 Bigger Dell PSU
21:54 SFX PSU
34:29 ATX PSU
39:10 Conclusion
Video Links:
Subscribe to The Broken Tech! ► youtube.com/channel/UCAFbtgIVOL9oxTr7pskcAkg
Dell 3880 Playlist ► youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP18uejB3RCdC5rPgyQnNRiwdX2KW8iSW
Dell 3880 Optical Drive (CD/DVD Burner) Installation! ► youtube.com/watch?v=t41iGnNiu5o
Dell 3880 Graphics Card Upgrade! ► youtube.com/watch?v=bcMhwkTn6-o
Dell 3880 SSD and RAM Upgrade! ► youtube.com/watch?v=oSIVoeKigxE
Stuff Links (affiliated):
SFX PSU ► amzn.to/3nxxurT
ATX PSU ► amzn.to/3nzoa6L
Dell PSU ► ebay.us/sefO6K (not suggested)
COMeap PSU Adapter Harness (for ATX and SFX PSUs) ► amzn.to/3hyW9IL
3M VHB Tape, 1/2" ► amzn.to/3veO6FB
90 Degree HDMI ► Adapter amzn.to/3hBVc2l
MODdiy Adapter ► moddiy.com/products/Dell-OptiPlex-3040-3050-3060-Main-Power-24-Pin-to-6-Pin-Adapter-Cable.html
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Dell PSU info... which is all at your own risk. You should absolutely, independently, confirm any information found below. I officially do not recommend a Dell PSU for all of the reasons I outlined in the video.
Andrew's PSU Blog Post ► andrewbullis.us/home/upgrading-the-dell-inspiron-3880.html
Dell models that *should* contain the proper PSU for upgrading the 3880 series (this is probably not an exhaustive list). Dell also builds some of these models in 2 form factors. You want the "SFF" (small form factor) version.
Optiplex XE3
Optiplex 3050 MT
Optiplex 7050 MT
Optiplex 7060 MT
Vostro V3650
Vostro V3653
The exact Dell part number I demonstrated in mine ► 19YR3
UNCONFIRMED part numbers for the 500w version ► 5K7J8, Y7R0X (probably more)
Want to contact me? Info@TheBrokenLife.net
Due to massively popular demand, I decided to go ahead and illustrate all of the most popular power supply upgrade options for the Dell 3880 series of PCs (3880, 3881, 3891, 3888, etc). Within the video you will find 3 options: a larger Dell factory PSU, a SFX PSU, and an ATX PSU. Enjoy!
Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
02:14 Madness Behind The Methods
12:08 Bigger Dell PSU
21:54 SFX PSU
34:29 ATX PSU
39:10 Conclusion
Video Links:
Subscribe to The Broken Tech! ► youtube.com/channel/UCAFbtgIVOL9oxTr7pskcAkg
Dell 3880 Playlist ► youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP18uejB3RCdC5rPgyQnNRiwdX2KW8iSW
Dell 3880 Optical Drive (CD/DVD Burner) Installation! ► youtube.com/watch?v=t41iGnNiu5o
Dell 3880 Graphics Card Upgrade! ► youtube.com/watch?v=bcMhwkTn6-o
Dell 3880 SSD and RAM Upgrade! ► youtube.com/watch?v=oSIVoeKigxE
Stuff Links (affiliated):
SFX PSU ► amzn.to/3nxxurT
ATX PSU ► amzn.to/3nzoa6L
Dell PSU ► ebay.us/sefO6K (not suggested)
COMeap PSU Adapter Harness (for ATX and SFX PSUs) ► amzn.to/3hyW9IL
3M VHB Tape, 1/2" ► amzn.to/3veO6FB
90 Degree HDMI ► Adapter amzn.to/3hBVc2l
MODdiy Adapter ► moddiy.com/products/Dell-OptiPlex-3040-3050-3060-Main-Power-24-Pin-to-6-Pin-Adapter-Cable.html
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Dell PSU info... which is all at your own risk. You should absolutely, independently, confirm any information found below. I officially do not recommend a Dell PSU for all of the reasons I outlined in the video.
Andrew's PSU Blog Post ► andrewbullis.us/home/upgrading-the-dell-inspiron-3880.html
Dell models that *should* contain the proper PSU for upgrading the 3880 series (this is probably not an exhaustive list). Dell also builds some of these models in 2 form factors. You want the "SFF" (small form factor) version.
Optiplex XE3
Optiplex 3050 MT
Optiplex 7050 MT
Optiplex 7060 MT
Vostro V3650
Vostro V3653
The exact Dell part number I demonstrated in mine ► 19YR3
UNCONFIRMED part numbers for the 500w version ► 5K7J8, Y7R0X (probably more)
Want to contact me? Info@TheBrokenLife.net
