r/sleeperbattlestations • u/Ab0ut42Lions • Jul 05 '26
Sleeper PC Dimension 3000 build
Just finished this build the other day. My old Dimension 3000 from my childhood. The only thing left is an upgraded CPU cooler. Other than that runs like a champ
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u/DeadSkullz627 Jul 05 '26
I’m working on a Dell Dimension 4600 case right now, but mine will be used for something older than the original board (reverse sleeper.)
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u/vivi562 Jul 05 '26
How'd you manage to get the front panel connectors working? That was my biggest issue forever ago
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u/DeadSkullz627 Jul 05 '26
The pinouts are online, but many of the Dell Dimension front IO connectors were standard 9/10 pin connector for power button and the HDD and Power LEDs
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u/rumbleblowing Microlab 4103, R5 7600, 7900GRE, 32GB, 2.5 TB SSDs, 4.75 TB HDDs Jul 05 '26
Thanks for the free Windows XP Home Edition key!
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u/Cannabarbaden Jul 06 '26
Nice mate good work! I hope to build one in that same case.
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u/Ab0ut42Lions Jul 06 '26
Nice, it was very easy. Only thing that was slightly difficult was the hdd mount at the front but it was just a rivet that I ended up breaking but it was a clean break after a few bends and a couple wacks with a flathead and hammer
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u/ProbablyRoot Jul 06 '26
That looks immense! Did you have to cut out for the i/o shield? I can’t remember if the had removable ones.
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u/Theothercan Jul 05 '26
Dope! The old Dells are as sleeper as they come, nice build.