This was posted 7 months 26 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

Related
  • expired

[Refurb] Lenovo ThinkCentre M720S SFF i3 9100 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Win 11 PRO Wi-Fi $139 Delivered @ MetroCom

750
[Refurb] Lenovo ThinkCentre M720S SFF i3 9100 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Win 11 PRO Wi-Fi $139 Delivered @ MetroCom
Go to Deal
MarketingMetroCom on 28/04/2024 - 09:39 metrocom.com.au (2780 clicks)

Hi all, got a good number of this entry-level small form factor machines. With 9th gen i3 it supports windows 11. Good expansion capacity inside compared to mini pcs.

Specs
Processor
1x 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i3-9100 Processor
Memory
8GB DDR4
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro (EN:English)
Hard Drive
1x 256GB SSD
Network
Ethernet; Dual Band USB WiFi and Bluetooth
Ports
2x Display Ports (back); 1x VGA port; 1 USB Type C (Front); Headphone; Microphone; 4 USB 2.0 (back); 2 USB 2.0 (front);2 High Speed USB 3.0 (front)

Nice 2K monitor to pair with
Lenovo ThinkVision P24h-10 IPS 24″ 2560×1440 2K 4ms 16:9 HDMI DP USB-C Monitor $149 Delivered

If you prefer mini pcs-
Lenovo ThinkCentre M70Q Mini Desktop PC i5-10500T 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Win 11 WiFi $479 Delivered
Lenovo ThinkCentre M920Q Mini Desktop PC i5 8500T 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Win 11 WiFi $249.99 Delivered

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Cheers,
Jun

Computing Computer Lenovo Small Form Factor Computer

Related Stores

metrocom
metrocom

closed Comments

    • Larsson on 28/04/2024 - 10:43
      +2

      Thanks for this. I was thinking this might have been the one for making a little diy nas but between limited expandability and low power PSU, really not a good candidate at all.

      • jrowls on 28/04/2024 - 10:58
        +3

        off topic, but thought i'd ask as you mentioned it… do you have any recs for a place to start for a little home NAS for media storage? it's a little overwhelming.

        • jumpypotato53 on 28/04/2024 - 11:33

          Any cheap PC with a 3.5 HDD drive bay. Install Unraid. Done.

        • Sendaris on 28/04/2024 - 11:36
          +1

          Check out Unraid.net and Spaceinvaders videos on YT about setting up a small home NAS/Server.

          I would recommend getting a second hand HP Mini or ML10 server off eBay, I have a really old Gen7 one that's been running in the corner of my living room serving videos and NAS duties for 3 years without a single hiccup. You can fit up to 4 drives in it which should be plenty…

        • Larsson on 28/04/2024 - 14:58
          +2

          Haha not off topic at all as I am totally keeping an eye on the deals for refurb pc’s for the same reason!

          Well so I am going to have to disagree with other comments here. Coming from experience, I have a Dell Wyse 5070 and bunch of SSD’s attached to it affectively a server with DAS, instead of nas. It’s currently running Jellyfin only but have other plans for it.

          From experience, if you have the funds and just want a stable media server, I wouldn’t bother with these and just get a nas with a decent processor to run media services like Plex and Jellyfin to start with because they take all the fuss out of it but more importantly if you want to do a raid config for your drives, usb interface isn’t well suited and open to all sorts of problems as I understand.

          But if you do want to play around, you can start with something like this and do DAS or even NAS and just load things and see what they are like and what you like.

          Otherwise the classic Synology, QNAP or now ASUSTOR seems to be the go.

          Oh and if you are asking for specific models I am also as lost as you. But as I understand 1 more bays are quite important for future and 2 if you want to host a lot of services get a decent processor, it not doesn’t really matter as long as they can do raid

        • Larsson on 28/04/2024 - 16:09
          +2

          I forgot to add, there are das or nas’s that are cheaper and can do hardware raid, so potentially you can do that and attach them to the server you’d like, like this one. Those are cheaper + this, which is what I am considering but unsure how good and future proof they will be as the nas itself has no apps or real management. I have bought few mini pc’s so it’s significantly cheaper for me to go that route for about $300 for a 4 bay. But if you haven’t yet; again I’d suggest just getting decently new nas that you can load stuff like Jellyfin and Plex and have docker etc. and managing most services from there.

          But if you already have a mini pc, then not sure what to do as I am also stuck in that situation haha

        • giordan0 on 28/04/2024 - 19:51
          +1

          Synology if you want something off the shelf and well supported, otherwise build a small pc (ideally use a SFF case with a lot of hdd drive bay slots) with TrueNAS/OMV or Unraid.

  • Iggemo on 28/04/2024 - 09:51

    Good.

    • Lizard Spock on 28/04/2024 - 10:22
      +13

      Is Don?

      • KLF23 on 28/04/2024 - 22:24
        +3

        It's not the Dart.

  • LeBsRuS on 28/04/2024 - 09:55

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1ccA4a5gRbU

    If y’all wanna see the gpu positioning looks good seems like a lot of space to put lp gpus in there :)

    • Homr on 28/04/2024 - 10:41

      Will this fit a low profile 4060?

      https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N4060OC-8GL#kf

      • xuqi on 28/04/2024 - 11:14
        +1

        Consider the PSU with these systems, as they’re not designed for mid-high end GPU’s.

      • dean771 on 28/04/2024 - 11:30
        +1

        Even if you could why? you are chucking a GPU 4 times the value of the entire system in this thing

        a 9100 and 8gb ram with that card isn't a good match

        PSU wont cut it though

  • Alzori on 28/04/2024 - 10:12
    +1

    Any budget mini form factor options on the horizon?

  • Bargainhunter11111 on 28/04/2024 - 10:20
    +2

    would this be okay for me to set up for my mum to just use facebook and stuff?

      • Fergy1987 on 28/04/2024 - 10:26
        +18

        Dont be like that

      • abacus on 28/04/2024 - 10:30
        +3

        As if there's not enough disinformation on the net at the moment.
        Look I'm 130 and made this cake with peach filling and cream, will anyone like it?
        He's being sarcastic and or having his period.

        • Daabido on 28/04/2024 - 10:56
          +5

          Maybe both. It's a strange new world.

    • Iggemo on 28/04/2024 - 10:57
      +7

      Yeah its better than my daily PC. Any $74 PC posted here regularly on OzBargain that is a 6th gen (or so) i5 would be sufficient, this is comfortably enough for casual usage like you are after.

      • Bargainhunter11111 on 28/04/2024 - 11:15

        thanks just wasnt sure if it would be laggy and unresponsive

        • Jugganautx on 28/04/2024 - 14:43

          It's not a laptop

    • xuqi on 28/04/2024 - 11:19

      Yes, you could always add additional Ram (16GB) for a better user experience.

      I’ve also seen Dell micro systems for (Optiplex 3070, i5 9500T, 16GB ram, Wifi + Bluetooth) for ~$220+ on local Gumtree worth considering.

      Personally prefer the micro form factor systems due to their size and even quieter operation.

      • nfr on 28/04/2024 - 11:25

        What makes the micros quieter? The lower power CPUs?

        • xuqi on 28/04/2024 - 17:12

          Lower power CPU’s and physically so much smaller.

          I use a Dell Optiplex 7010 micro (i7 13700T CPU) for general web browsing and some Photoshop without issues.

          Saves me powering up the tower when I’m not gaming.

        • skillet on 01/05/2024 - 11:34

          Better airflow path.

      • Alzori on 28/04/2024 - 11:43
        +1

        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/842242

        Better deal on dell micros here for $164/194

    • TaurusHead on 28/04/2024 - 11:29
      +1

      Sounds like normal internet browsing, should be alright.

    • tm32 on 28/04/2024 - 15:45

      Maybe look at the N100 minipcs on amazon. Got a beelink s12 on sale, attached it to the back of a vesa mount monitor and its been a solid PC for basic use for a relative.

      • skillet on 01/05/2024 - 11:34

        Recycled and New. I choose recycle.

    • ZuluOz on 28/04/2024 - 19:21
      +1

      You could consider a Chromebook if she's used to touchscreens, there's a lot of low cost options around with those and probably less receptive to viruses than a windows machine.

  • Presence on 28/04/2024 - 10:34
    +1

    The Lenovo website is hard to navigate but has a heap of content.

    Manual is here on page 3 https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/au/en/products/desktops-and-all…

  • uccoffee on 28/04/2024 - 11:22
    +1

    Is it sata SSD or nvme?

    • GordonD on 28/04/2024 - 11:32

      See specs linked to above. NVMe according to them.

  • yotis on 28/04/2024 - 11:26

    A few questions.. would this i3 be sufficient to decode 4k content? Would the CPU be upgradable and lastly what is the max ram this can take? :)

  • ninnypoop on 28/04/2024 - 13:00

    Will this play classic wow?

  • bcYield on 28/04/2024 - 15:50

    How is it compared to the Dell OptiPlex? This seems to have more room for HHDs than my OptiPlex 7040. Worths the swap?

    It looks good for the price assuming the Good Condition here is equivalent to Grade A or similar.

  • Lionmaru-G on 28/04/2024 - 18:42

    Ohh too much work to get a graphics card in. Heres a vid

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsWsqx8icpE

  • ohgee on 28/04/2024 - 21:03

    Am I wrong in thinking the Dell 7060 micro form factor in this deal https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/842242
    is the better buy? The 8gb version can be had for $25 more with nearly half the power consumption. The i3 in the Lenovo isn't doing anything more to justify the extra power consumption.

  • danred on 28/04/2024 - 21:27

    Theoretically, could I transfer this copy of windows to another computer?

    • xuqi on 28/04/2024 - 21:33

      No…

      • danred on 28/04/2024 - 21:34

        Is it because it's not a retail version? Was thinking of parting out and could put this SSD in another build

        • xuqi on 28/04/2024 - 21:35
          +1

          It's an OEM license digitally tied to the Lenovo motherboard/BIOS.

          https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufactu…

        • Larsson on 28/04/2024 - 23:09

          I think there might be a way. You sing into your MS account from this PC and tie your account to the license. And then use the SSD as in some other PC.

          I replaced my MB once and that’s how I got around it.

          • skillet on 01/05/2024 - 11:36

            @Larsson: You can always mod your BIOS to include the windows license.

  • amoretpax199 on 28/04/2024 - 23:11

    Is DVD drive included?

  • dhie20 on 28/04/2024 - 23:54

    Can you change the case and psu?

    • cooperdog on 29/04/2024 - 10:13

      Same question, have a case and GPU so how easy to mount this in another case and effectively use the MB/CPU/Memory

      • xuqi on 29/04/2024 - 15:40
        +1

        Normally OEM's such as Dell/Lenovo/etc. motherboards don't have standard ATX mount points, or use standard PSU connection such as the 24pin ATX found on a normal PSU. You'd need to buy or make a 24 -> 10 pin adaptor to use a standard PSU.

  • Dim Sim on 29/04/2024 - 14:37

    will this pc be suitable for a blueiris with 4x4k cam setup?

  • Horacio on 30/04/2024 - 02:07

    @MetroCom do these come with power & data cable to add a 3.5" HDD ?

  • preasm14 on 06/06/2024 - 18:33

    Any cheap (around $150) low profile card better than a 750ti?

Login or Join to leave a comment
Login Join