Desktop Deals Master Thread

[Sammy82]

After 10 years, it's time for me to replace my work desktop. So back in May, I bought a loaded Opti7010 micro. 12th gen i7, 16gb, 512SSD, etc. It kept over heating, freezing, etc. They replaced the entire thing but upgraded it to an i9 since they couldn't find an exact match replacement (the original one was from Dell's Outlet store. Have bought dozens of desktops and laptops over the years and only had issues one time before this). Similar issues. Tech came a few times, and basically replaced every single part. But still overheating and freezing/going into deep-sleep randomly/restarting. So Dell sent out another replacement 2 months ago and still having those same issues. My IT guy suspects that the small micro form factor can't handle the powerful i7/i9. He's recommending that I go for a bigger PC, at least a small form factor.
1. is what he's saying make sense?
2. If yes, I'm looking for a good deal on a i7, SFF. Personally, I always preferred a Dell Opti because of the automatic 3-year warranty but I'm open to anything.

What are the temps at?
Very hot to the touch
Small form factors can be cooled properly too..

[Yo ssi]

I was responding to that post..

[AsherO]

What are the temps at?

Small form factors can be cooled properly too..

+1, might want to make sure it’s in a well ventilated/cool place. Maybe it’s being stored in a drawer or with a jacket draped over it (or some other less wild factor) that’s causing it to overhear.

[yungermanchik]

Very hot to the touch

he mistakenly put his answer in your quote.

[Sammy82]

+1, might want to make sure it’s in a well ventilated/cool place. Maybe it’s being stored in a drawer or with a jacket draped over it (or some other less wild factor) that’s causing it to overhear.

It's mounted under my desk via a dell-certified mount. I double checked and none of the vents are blocked. Very airy down there.

[Yo ssi]

he mistakenly put his answer in your quote.

Oops missed that.

Not specific enough, try using a tool to get accurate temps
Common one is https://www.hwinfo.com/

[mevinyavin]

I have less experience with desktops, but...
1. It does seem strange to blame the size of the desktop when it is being sold that way from the company.
On the other hand...
2. In the laptop world, manufacturers severely underestimated the cooling requirements for Intel 12. It was only those laptops released late in that cycle, and the ones with 13th gen processors, when the heating came (mostly) under control.
3. Internal temps may not be so bad as to be damaging the long-term prospects for the system. Are you experiencing performance throttling? As was asked above, can you post internal temps?

[Sammy82]

Oops missed that.

Not specific enough, try using a tool to get accurate temps
Common one is https://www.hwinfo.com/

I have no clue what these numbers mean but attached are the test results

[Yo ssi]

I have no clue what these numbers mean but attached are the test results

Looking for a screenshot similar to what's here
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-check-your-cpu-temperature/

Try to get one when starting on your computer and one after an hour of use.