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[Afterpay, Used] Dell OptiPlex 7050 USFF i5-7500T 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Win 10 Pro (No Wi-Fi) $169.50 Shipped @ Hybridhardware eBay

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[Afterpay, Used] Dell OptiPlex 7050 USFF i5-7500T 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Win 10 Pro (No Wi-Fi) $169.50 Shipped @ Hybridhardware eBay
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mkh1991 on 21/08/2022 - 21:15 ebay.com.au (2311 clicks)
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Hello Fellow Ozbargainers

Was looking for a Refurbished desktop and came across this. Specs seems decent and competitive price with Afterpay. No wifi Adapter included though, which can be bought for sub $15.

Dell OptiPlex 7050 USFF i5-7500T @2.70GHz 8GB RAM 128GB SSD No Wi-Fi Adapter Windows 10 Pro

Seller used functional condition.

Item should be assumed to not include original packaging, accessories, cables, manuals, etc. unless specified otherwise elsewhere in the description or title.

Unit/s exactly as pictured

SPECS:

  • Intel Core i5-7500T @2.70GHz

  • 8GB RAM

  • 128GB M.2 SSD

  • Windows 10 Pro

  • No Wi-Fi Adapter

  • Includes Power Adapter

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  • spriggan43 on 21/08/2022 - 21:19

    Any i7 versions?

  • Homr on 21/08/2022 - 21:23
    +3

    i would buy this in an instant if this was 8th Gen

    • mkh1991 on 21/08/2022 - 21:25
      +5

      Would be hard to find 8th gen at this price.

    • salin on 21/08/2022 - 21:36
      +1

      100% Agree with you. 8th Gen, 12th Gen Intel CPUs are game changer.

      • Homr on 21/08/2022 - 21:36

        why is 12th gen also a game changer?? What has improved there?

        • Pugkin on 21/08/2022 - 23:03
          +1

          Because 11th gen was a joke

          • darkly on 21/08/2022 - 23:17
            +1

            @Pugkin: At least they don't bend in the socket

          • BlueSkyAPI on 22/08/2022 - 10:34
            +1

            @Pugkin: mobile Tiger Lake has the Xe graphics, that's about the only improvement it had over the previous gen.

        • Budju on 22/08/2022 - 08:32
          +1

          12th gen uses p cores and e cores in the i7. Has higher thread counts across the board

      • bargaino on 21/08/2022 - 21:40
        -2

        Not a huge difference.

        https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-8500T-vs…

        Perhaps you are thinking of laptop CPUs?

        • Richardc on 21/08/2022 - 23:12
          +1

          If you look at the 8 cores result, it's 50% faster.

          • bargaino on 21/08/2022 - 23:28

            @Richardc: That's nice if you run benchmarks all day :-)

            • salin on 22/08/2022 - 09:17

              @bargaino: The T versions are desktop CPUs with reduced base and boost clock speeds which is why they are rated for 35W. This makes them ideal for use in business grade computers and mini PCs. Performance wise, u need to check 8 cores result like Richarddc mentioned.

            • stephendt on 22/08/2022 - 15:19

              @bargaino: It's not hard to use 8 cores in 2022.

              • bargaino on 22/08/2022 - 15:21

                @stephendt: What applications do you personally find benefit perceptibly?
                When I think of massively multi-threaded applications, they all benefit form GPUs - bitcoin mining, AI, …
                Are you a fan of 6-blade razors :-)

    • garage sale on 22/08/2022 - 01:52

      yeah, my machines are on windows 11 already , not sure I’d want a mix of interfaces …..

  • vchoy on 21/08/2022 - 21:25

    So no win 11

    • BTMoustachio on 21/08/2022 - 21:37
      +1

      Why?

      • vchoy on 21/08/2022 - 21:48
        +1

        Microsoft has excluded most of the processors previous to 8th Gen
        just missed out

        • BTMoustachio on 21/08/2022 - 21:52
          +4

          Sorry thought this was widely known.
          https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ways-to-install-…

          It should upgrade to win11 fine.

          • DonWilson on 21/08/2022 - 21:58
            +2

            @BTMoustachio: Yeah, the biggest downside of upgrading this to W11 is no official driver support. But generics or manufacturer Win 10 drivers should install just fine.

            • BTMoustachio on 21/08/2022 - 22:03
              +1

              @DonWilson: Yeah that's a good point but wouldn't be too concerned.

              Windows picking up drivers hasn't really been a huge issue since winxp.
              7 was decent and you're generally fine with 10/11.

              With these type of machines, office flogged, I'd generally be more cautious of power supply or mobo issues.

            • BlueSkyAPI on 21/08/2022 - 23:49
              +3

              @DonWilson: I have W11 running for a long time on a Lenovo Tiny i5-6500T for general desktop use, so far so good. Yes it required one of the tinker to get it to install but once installed it runs as well as any other machine. People should stop worrying about this.

              • amaslam on 22/08/2022 - 09:30
                +1

                @BlueSkyAPI: I've got Win11 running on I7-3632QM (3rd Gen Intel Laptop CPU) and it hasn't missed a beat. Even if the Drivers are not Win11 optimised in all cases the Win10 drivers work fine. It mainly becomes an issue if Windows significantly changes their driver architecture.

                • BlueSkyAPI on 22/08/2022 - 10:11

                  @amaslam: Good to know that works for the hardware from that period too. W11 is cosmetic change, hardware support/drivers are same as W10 as far as I can see.

              • JimB on 22/08/2022 - 09:44

                @BlueSkyAPI: Can you advise what you used to upgrade to Win11?

                My Lenovo Tiny i5-6500T should be arriving any day now.

                • BlueSkyAPI on 22/08/2022 - 10:14
                  +1

                  @JimB: The current version of Rufus has a special option to allow bypass of the system requirement check when burning the ISO onto the USB drive. I used it for a fresh install. Never tried to upgrade.

                  https://www.ghacks.net/2022/03/04/rufus-3-18-adds-support-fo…

                  • JimB on 22/08/2022 - 10:20

                    @BlueSkyAPI: Many thanks, will give it a go when I get the machine.

                    • BlueSkyAPI on 22/08/2022 - 10:21
                      +1

                      @JimB: Going through Rufus is the easiest because it doesn't require modifying the ISO manually. From memory this approach does require disabling Secure Boot in BIOS.

                      Also these boxes usually come with Windows 10 license. Win11 activated automatically based on the same license.

                • amaslam on 22/08/2022 - 17:18
                  +1

                  @JimB: I used this instead of Rufus. It uses the stock ISO from Microsoft and just requires some command line and registry stuff during the install.

                  1st:
                  https://pureinfotech.com/install-windows-11-unsupported-pc/

                  The latest ISO also does away with the local account option (it makes you use a Microsoft account.)

                  Here are steps to get past that headache:
                  2nd:
                  https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/install-windows-11-witho…

                  • JimB on 23/08/2022 - 09:49

                    @amaslam: Doesn't option seem too hard.

                    I'm happy to use my MS account.

                    Many thanks.

                    • amaslam on 23/08/2022 - 09:50
                      +1

                      @JimB: OK, then you just use the 1st one. No need for the 2nd one if you can use a MS account.

  • darkly on 21/08/2022 - 21:25
    +2

    Tough decision.

    Home assistant or Plex?

    • lachlantula on 21/08/2022 - 21:51
      +2

      this cpu has the uhd 630 igpu, it'll be great for plex; the quicksync support on it is really strong, even with 4k30 content.

      • Bren20 on 21/08/2022 - 22:01

        Would it be okay for transcoding?

        • lachlantula on 21/08/2022 - 22:02
          +1

          should be, depends on your content!

          • Bren20 on 21/08/2022 - 22:04

            @lachlantula: Nothing too crazy, just some 720/1080p files with audio codecs not supported by Google TV

            • MrGareth on 21/08/2022 - 23:13
              +1

              @Bren20: Should be fine, I run plex with Google TVs and the only thing that I’ve ever seen transcode is audio and that barely makes a dent on the CPU (i3–10100 in my case)

        • barge-in hunter on 22/08/2022 - 08:39
          +2

          I run one of these as a Plex server.

          Downscaling 4k content - it struggles, and skips every few seconds. Everything lower seems to be fine.

    • BlueSkyAPI on 21/08/2022 - 23:51
      +2

      Home assistant consumes very little compute resource. Put a hypervisor on this and it'll still be a gross overkill to run both HA and Plex serving media files at the same time. Transcoding is a bit more limited with the iGPU but that's just normal for this class.

  • netwolf on 21/08/2022 - 21:36
    +15

    make sure you use a genuine dell power ac adapter with these, I bought two from ebay and went through multiple ac adapter clones and had issues. If you use non genuine the Bios will detect and boot with Clock fixed to 800mhz. There is a utility you can run under Windows to unlock this but it has to be run evertime you restart. The Dell adapters have a chip I the that provides a signal the Bios is looking for. Once I got a genuine ac adapter from Dell I had to remove the cmos battery to reset to get it back to normal clock speeds. So if these are not being sold with genuine power packs add that cost about 30 to 40bucks from Dell.

    also win 11 needs minimum 8th gen , but there are workarounds to make it work on older PCs. There are other Min requirements but this Dell units meet those.

    • Tacooo on 21/08/2022 - 21:53
      +2

      What a shameful joke they're playing.

    • Guybrush57 on 21/08/2022 - 22:19

      I had a Dell laptop from 10 or 11 years ago that played silly buggers with the official AC adapter it was supplied with saying it didn't recognise it.

    • CereaL on 21/08/2022 - 23:34

      @netwolf you're trying to tell me that this computer can detect the power cord that is plugged in and it will then limit the speed?

      how the hell does it detect what type of power cord is being used ?

      • netwolf on 22/08/2022 - 01:31

        This is not just Dell but other manufacturers also do similar things now. There is. Chip placed in the ac adapter that passes a signal to the power socket and this is monitored on the motherboard and bios will put up a message that this is not an official power supply etc etc, if you chose to continue it will let you (in this model) but then you will find systems runs very slowly. If you check cpu performance in task manager you will see max speed is 800mhz.

        Some info here
        https://www.dell.com/community/Optiplex-Desktops/Low-CPU-Fre…

        Some hacks you can do if you really want to..
        https://hackaday.com/2014/03/03/hacking-dell-laptop-charger-…

        Reset bios
        https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-au/000145125/processor…

        I see reports on similar issues in Laptops , and other systems not just Dell also. I thought Apple was the only one to do crap like this with MFI certified cables, but seems this type of crap is becoming common. I went through 3 or 4 different clones of Amazon , returned them all and just got it from Dell in the end.

    • Sammy Boi on 22/08/2022 - 11:49

      Well this scared me off and I didn't have a chance to contact the seller to check before the deal expired

      • netwolf on 22/08/2022 - 17:36
        +1

        Sorry not my intent this was a good deal, I love these old micro pcs make good family and friends systems for basic use. It was more to warn people of why pc may run slow. If you are only using windows then it you can use the freeware throttlestop to get normal clock speed back once windows startes. But if you plan to use as a mini headless server with Linux etc then it’s a bit more work to do this and just easier to get genuine supply.

    • jimzou on 27/08/2022 - 00:42

      this little thing arrived with dell 65w power adaptor, which looks genuine to me.

  • lachlantula on 21/08/2022 - 21:42

    incredible deal. very very tempting.

  • roseyhead on 21/08/2022 - 21:56

    I've got a spare 8700k that I want to slap in a small box to run Plex and so on. This PC should support that, right? Looks like they both use the same socket type (LGA1151) but is there anything else I'd need to worry about?

    • lachlantula on 21/08/2022 - 22:02
      +1

      6500t tdp - 35w
      8700k tdp - 95w
      7050 psu - 240w (i think).

      not sure if it would work or not, but it's worth considering!

      (source: ark)

    • DonWilson on 21/08/2022 - 22:09
      +4

      Chipset doesn't support 8th gen: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/98088/i…

      And even if it did you'd have to rely on the mainboard manufacturer providing a BIOS for an 8th gen processor which I would absolutely not expect Dell to provide.

      • roseyhead on 21/08/2022 - 22:13

        Glad I didn't buy first and ask questions later. Thanks! Guess I'll wait for an 8th gen deal like everyone else.

    • elusive on 22/08/2022 - 03:14

      LGA 1151 is a problematic socket because the same name was used for two electrically incompatible sockets (quite aside from chipset/firmware support):

      • The first version, which supports Skylake and Kaby Lake only. That's 6th and 7th gen.
      • The second version, which supports Coffee Lake only. That's 8th gen.

      If you have a spare Coffee Lake (8th gen) CPU, you must find a motherboard that has the second version of LGA 1151. There is no reasonable upgrade path from 7th to 8th gen on the same motherboard.

  • PR0r on 21/08/2022 - 21:58

    Stupid question, if one doesn't have afterpay then the code from this deal is useless right?

    • mkh1991 on 21/08/2022 - 22:00

      Correct, then you can get $10 off. There was some other code popping up.

  • belongsinforums on 21/08/2022 - 22:12

    use case apart from the ol' grandma pc?

    • tmr3 on 21/08/2022 - 22:21
      +3

      Decent option if someone wants a standalone Plex server that can also handle some hardware transcoding.

      Also potentially good, fairly low power machines for anyone who is starting/adding to a homelab for things like containers/hypervisors.

    • Abaddon on 21/08/2022 - 23:33

      It's a cheap xbox if you stick to cloud gaming. (and bought a Samsung TV 2 months too f*&<ing early)

      • amaslam on 22/08/2022 - 09:33

        Retro emulation will work well too. Just would add a Wifi/BT USB to it so can use wireless controllers.

        If Raspberry Pis with way slower CPUs can run N64 or even PS3 level games then this should be able to as well. As time passes the emulators get better and better.

  • ChickenDinner123 on 21/08/2022 - 22:15
    -2

    Does this cum in 16gb version? If not, can I upgrade it easily by myself? Is it laptop SoDIMM?

    • bargaineer on 21/08/2022 - 22:34
      +13

      I hope it doesn’t cum in anything.

  • scarface on 21/08/2022 - 22:16
    +2

    Great find OP, you pay more for the 6500T normally!

    • mkh1991 on 21/08/2022 - 22:17

      Thanks Sir 😊

    • fan8956 on 22/08/2022 - 10:08

      how come 6500T is better than this 7gen?

  • boretentsu on 21/08/2022 - 22:34

    Got boned from the earlier lenovo USFF deal because the voucher I bought was too high (afterpay wouldn't work with $1.60 remaining balance) so I had to upgrade to this. I guess that's not too bad even if it is overspecd already for a home assistant. Same price as a non existent pi4 but way more powerful.

    • mkh1991 on 21/08/2022 - 22:36
      +1

      That's why I bought it too, I know it's a overkill for Home assistant but future proofing..!!!

      • cplagz on 22/08/2022 - 08:41
        +1

        Plenty of CPU to run Frigate NVR alongside HA while you wait for Corals to come into stock for AI recognition.😁

  • Guerilla89 on 21/08/2022 - 22:39

    Does anyone know a good used PC I can buy that can house an RTX 570? most optiplex's don't have the power rating

    • coxymla on 21/08/2022 - 22:49
      +2

      Most cheap deals are ex-office PCs that are SFF or smaller. You probably need to look on OCAU or marketplace for a cheap tower or combo.

  • klrrider1 on 22/08/2022 - 08:41

    I bought a used Dell OptiPlex 7040 in a deal advertised on Ozbargain.

    It had a higher price, a larger SSD and came with a mini WiFi dongle.

    It is tiny, but I can use it for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and loading scans and photos.

    It does not have optical drives or a FDD, but I have other machines that have these features.

    • BlueSkyAPI on 22/08/2022 - 10:37
      +1

      I have not seen a FDD for a very long time! Even optical is becoming rare these days.

  • klrrider1 on 22/08/2022 - 14:26

    In South Africa, the 51/4" diskette was called a floppy, hence FDD.

    Later, in South Africa, the 31/2" diskette was introduced which had a rigid casing, this was called a stiffy.

    Many years ago, a South African IT lady came to my desk and asked for a stiffy!

    • BlueSkyAPI on 23/08/2022 - 10:36
      +1

      Were you able to help? ;)

  • motk on 23/08/2022 - 12:32
    +1

    These desktop OptiPlex machines have barely adequate and fragile power supplies. Expect to get maybe two years out of them before they fail.

    • DonWilson on 23/08/2022 - 18:15
      +1

      They're so weak they're going to last ~7 years before breaking. Wow, that's pretty specific.

      • motk on 24/08/2022 - 09:32

        Two years after purchase from a refurbisher :)

  • klrrider1 on 24/08/2022 - 13:04

    I bought a used Dell OptiPlex 7040 four months ago. It is still going.

    Looking on the internet a new Chinese PSU is only $US23.

    • motk on 25/08/2022 - 09:00
      +1

      I've gone through a couple already, it's a bit tiresome

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