Dell Optiplex 760 Warning

In order to reset the PC when it locks up you must have a reset header on your PC motherboard. Dell (and other) computers do not have the reset header so you need to use one of our ATX Reset Adaptors  to add reset capability. The ATX adaptor requires that the PC adhere to industry standard pratices for ATX power supplies and motherboards.

We have just been alerted by a few customers that this new version of the Dell Optiplex 760 does not adhere to the standard. It does not use industry standard ATX power connectors. It is a proprietary design which also means you will not be able to get replacement parts at a reasonable cost from vendors like Newegg or Fry's.

If you have not purchased a PC for your application yet you need to avoid this model. You might want to contact Dell to be sure that the model you buy actually adheres to industry standards. This is not the first time Dell has done this. A few years ago they made a non-standard PC with a nasty surprise for anyone trying to repair their computer with industry standard parts: Dell proprietary (non-standard) ATX design