This could be a good low power alternative to Raspberry PI 4 8GB, considering outer case, Windows 11 Pro and 256GB SSD.
DreamQuest Mini PC Windows 11 Pro $249
Intel J4125 (Up to 2.7GHz)
8GB RAM
256GB SSD
Supports HDMI 4K@60Hz, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.2, USB 3.0 X 4
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Second hand thin clients are perfect for Home Assistant.
Examples/links please? Just wanting to make sure.
I am currently using an HP T620 (~$40 second hand with power supply from memory) as my Home Assistant server. I used the Generic x86 image to flash it:
https://www.home-assistant.io/installation/generic-x86-64/
These devices are fanless, and come with lots of USB and other ports that may be needed. The T620 was the cheapest I could find at the time. Any Intel-based thin client with an Ethernet port should work.
good for retro gaming emulation or arcade gaming.
What do people use this for? Thought it might be good as a USB NAS for the price.
I'm looking at low power NAS, but there are way too many options though. Like this one below, which is much better with $50 more.
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0B7764P39/ref=twister_B09ZTP7R…
got 128GB model around black friday for $245
fits a shucked 5TB Seagate 2.5" being 15mm
tight squeeze puts pressure on LAN port
and screws don't go all the way in
now it's a little lopsided, few millimeters extra ventilation
toasty running ubuntu or windows 11 with docker
no problems using it as web server
I had a similar one I used to run sabnzdb, sonarr, plex server, Minecraft server, homeassistant, vpn server, calibre library and a few other apps (maybe a adblocker dns server?). And it still twiddled it's thumbs most of the time.
If you need to run windows apps, they're really good.
I use it a stick j4125 for parsec display…
why would u put a vga port on anything in 2022
I don't know maybe to hook up old monitor collecting dust in Garage, like some of my friends do ;-).
i suspected this much. ozbargainers hogging onto their shiny 19 inch lcd from 2005
I still got a 2007 19" Dell monitor with VGA. I just can't bring myself to throw it in landfill as e-waste yet lol.
LCD? Psssh. CRT is where it's at.
@schquid: That's right, when putin opens the briefcase & launches those nukes, lcd will get fried.. your crt will live on!
backward compatibility
Reliability
As per the Amazon product photo "more ports, more useful"
Good if you want to connect it to a projector or if you want to hook it up to an arcade machine since it's far easier to pinout VGA than it is to do a DVI / HDMI port.
Would this replace an apple mac from like 2015 or so for an old dude who after 7 years of using MacOS still doesnt think he can use it?
Just use boot camp to install windows on the mac
I wouldn't use this as your main computer, your Mac is probably much faster than this even taking into account the age.
Would the Intel N5105 version be worth the extra $20?
That version also has 2 x 1gb Ethernet ports which is very appealing for certain use cases.
where did you see one for extra $20?
Just looked and it must have sold out. It's 525 now
I see, what a pity. Was thinking to grab one :P
The 5105 version would make a pretty nice little router or Proxmox machine.
Look at some of the refurbished 8500t usff that have been on here in the last few weeks. Significantly more processing power - CPU mark showing 7727 for 8500t vs 2987 for J4125
Any idea how much extra power it'd use though?
It’s advertised as low power energy efficient, but I can’t see any indication of typically wattages??
A raspberry pi 4 is 2.7 watts idle and ~6.4w under stress
The J4125 is rated at 10W TDP so under max CPU load should pull close to 10W, then add the SSD/mobo/ram probably looking at around 12-13W under stress.
Although it depends on what you're asking for.
10w @ 25c/kWh = ~$22/yr or under 50c/wk
Pretty cheap to run if that's your concern.
Yeah that’s not bad. I use a pi 3b as a web server and it sits at about 4w so I’m just curious how this compared. In the scheme of things 10w isn’t bad.
This or NVIDIA shield?
For what?
Replace shitty TV OS
Or just buy a chromecast with Google TV…
@belongsinforums: yes.
The key things you need to do are;
buy a type-c hub to add more ports (with power passthrough), including microsd slots.
buy/have an adaptor that increases the maximum juice it can use, if necessary. There are decent guides on YT.
have a decent size and speed microsd card.
@Oofy Doofy: Thanks. Found this article with your tip https://www.androidcentral.com/best-usb-c-hub-chromecast-goo…
It might be hard to get a bigger M.2 drive for it. First of all its 2242 form factor. Which there's only a limited range of, and no bargains. And secondly its "FATA" interface according to the specs. I've never heard of that one.
Lowest price was $155, on nov 28, 2022.
https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/44811/100453/screensho…
Damn…That's a killer deal right there! You should have posted it here bro.
Only lasted for 30 min - 1hr or so.
Now $229 with coupon.
Nice amount of usb ports.
Good for running home assistant