How to Update an Old Dell Precision 690

How to upgrade an old Dell Precision 690 Workstation computer to a modern computer with latest generation graphics card.

• Gigabyte Aorus B550 Pro (Motherboard)
• AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8GHz (CPU)
• Noctua NH U12A (Refrigeration)
• Corsair RM850X (Power)
• Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GAMING OC 12GB GDDR6X
• Samsung 980 Pro SSD 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2
• Kingston HyperX DDR4 3600MHz PC4-28800 32GB 2x16GB CL18 (RAM)

Monitor:
Acer Predator CG437KP (43 inch)

You have to adapt the new motherboard to the tray where it is placed by making the necessary holes.

You have to make space to be able to place the tray with the motherboard and to be able to place the other components

You have to modify the back of the box to be able to place the graphics card and be able to screw it. As the size is larger, a screw adapter must be placed

Aas dell fans are different, it is necessary to change the wires of the cable with the appropriate connector.

You have to remove the front and you have to place a new button that brings a cable and a connector for the motherboard.