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Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
i5-6500T 3.2Ghz CPU
Intel HD Graphics 530
8gb memory
128gb SSD
[Refurb] HP EliteDesk 800 G2 SFF i5-6500 3.20GHz 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Win 10 $76 ($74.10 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Bneacttrader eBay
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not disagreeing but you don't need powerful for pi-hole, you can even run it on a zero
you don't need powerful for pi-hole
You do if you want to run multiple VMs/containers on one device to save space.
sure but for average home use a zero would do
@Irishness: Zeros are great for Pihole. They take no space, the only cabling they need is the single USB cable for power. I used to have a couple at home, randomly hanging off USB charging stations and tucked behind furniture.
Personally, a full sized desktop PC is the last thing I'd want to run Pihole on- it's probably a hundred times the volume and ten times the power consumption. It only makes sense of you have a 24x7 server already for other purposes.
I'd also want 2 local DNS servers and I don't want 2 full size desktops.
I'd also want 2 local DNS servers and I don't want 2 full size desktops.
But that was my point. You can run 2 DNS servers, a HomeAssistant server, OctoPrint or whatever you want on the same desktop.
This PC is cheaper than 2 Pi Zero's, and much more powerful than the sum of them.
But that was my point. You can run 2 DNS servers, a HomeAssistant server, OctoPrint or whatever you want on the same desktop.
Whaaa? Why would anyone consider running two DNS instances on the same hardware- that makes absolutely no sense. DNS is critical- you run it on different hardware instances (or you accept single point of failure and run it on the home router)
Or why on earth would someone run Octoprint on a full size PC? 3D printers take up enough space already, without the wiring mess and additional footprint needed for a discrete computer. Each one of my printers has the hardware built into the chassis- no extra wiring, no external connectors to worry about.
This PC is cheaper than 2 Pi Zero's, and much more powerful than the sum of them.
Yes. It also uses ten times the electricity, has spinning fans that collect dust and will eventually fail, and is at least a hundred times bigger.
Why is it that in these threads there is always one person who thinks that there is only one 'right' purchase to make, and that purchase is always some generic secondhand PC that is jack of all trades and master of none?
Different use cases exist for different people with different needs, in different environments.
Personally, I have had Zeros, a couple of 'full size Pis', some other SBCs, as well as a couple of 24x7 specialised PC/servers. And something like five of the machines posted in this deal (well, most are USFF instead of SFF). They all have their time and place.
Says 256gb in ad
Starting ideas for selfhosting:
Jellyfin - Media server
Pihole / Adguard Home - DNS Adblocking
Immich - Google Photos Alternative
Sponsorblockcast - Auto skip ads & sponsors while casting
Nextcloud - Cloud Drive alternative (although I'm still experimenting with this)lots more on r/selfhosted
Klipper/Moonraker box for 3D printing
Don't forget home assistant
Invidious for streaming YouTube without using YouTube
There's also the mini with a i5-4590T & HDD for $17 less ($61.62): https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/186456961440
Might be a bit more power-hungry though.
They’re using the same PSU (65W) so there’s probably not a huge difference in power usage across both..
The extra $17 is well worth it for the SSD and the higher spec CPU.
I'm actually debating replacing my Octoprint server that's running on an Orange Pi Zero and an SD card, so it doesn't really matter there!
But for sure, not something you'd want to run interactive applications (or Windows) on.
Put Linux on it and you could set up klipper
that is great i wonder if it will handle Win11?
In case you're serious: the CPU is unsupported, and while you could probably technically install it (for now), the HDD would make the whole experience quite miserable. At least get the one with the SSD in the OP of this post if you want to run Windows.
Thanks, i did not realize HDD is Still a thing i have binned 20 of them :(
Thanks i will get one i have SSD
Sure you can install win11 with no problem even CPU not support.
Thank you for this. Will use as a multi port charger.
any idea how to increase speed USB storage sharing on Modem Router? its really slow copy files from PC to usb via network just 3-4mbps. am using tp link basic router provided by ISP
am using tp link basic router provided by ISP
That’s probably the problem.
Maybe it has slow USB 2 ports? Maybe its network speed is slow? Maybe the wifi strength is weak? Maybe the drive itself is failing?
Could be many things.
Single core CPU on those routers can't go faster than that.
Best idea, is to upgrade the device, or get something like this deal; or a raspberry pi for your USB storage connection point.
What's power consumption like on this
30w max with 24gb ram for me
Sounds about right!
They have a 65W PSU and it’s unlikely you would draw more than 30W on average.
720Wh a day or around 260kWh a year.
At $0.35 a kWh it’d cost about $90 a year to run (high end. likely is perhaps $50-60 pa).
These are the devices my employer is still providing as a workstation for use as a teacher in the classroom. Slow to use as a main desktop for work when they were new, now painfully slow 8 years later. 45 minutes to startup and open Chrome.
Refusing to spend my own money to purchase a device for work though.
I'm assuming no one purchases these to use as an actual workstation?
I'm running a desktop with an i7-2600 and 8GB RAM and it's still plenty fast for most everyday use-cases. With a RX 570 chucked in there I can play newer game-titles surprisingly well.
You sure you're on an SSD (if you can even fit a HDD in here lol)? Could be an issue with the Windows install too. Might just need a good clean as well if it hasn't been opened in 8 years
Yeah you're right.
We're running old moving discs rather than SSDs. No real option to change these since they are work devices and no scope in our budgets for updates.
I've done IT work for many, many schools; government and private.
If you have a set classroom, have a sneaky chat to your IT guy.If you're willing to drop the $30 for a 256GB SSD, odds are he'll happily kick off a transfer for you. It takes single minutes of work for him.
He'll likely consider it a fun proof of concept to take to the boss (128Gb SSD's are $15 currently; so it might be a cheap upgrade school-wide, once they see the performance).
Technically; you'll be able to do it yourself from bootable media… but lets stick within the rules for now.Obviously a waste of money if you move classrooms, but if thats "Your PC" and you're saving 45 minutes per day, thats an easy $30 value.
@MasterScythe: Its pretty easy to clone the HDD to SSD. he probably doesn't want additional work but to save 45 minutes of work time a day per person is definitely worth it. It's amazing what an upgrade ssds are. You can basically just walk into your office and you're good to go. If you have someone handy in wondering if IT might let you do it. You install the cloning software, clone onto the SSD either when it's already installed or via an external USB case, then swap the HDD when done.
Something clearly wrong with yours - I have one of these - put a graphics card in, upgraded the ram and larger SSD and can play most modern games on low settings. Web browser is a breeze and very fast.
If it's being used institutionally it's probably bogged down with shitware. They've been doing it since the beginning: They upgrade the computers using the justification that they're slow. Then they make the fast new computers run everything through the same slow servers. End result is nothing is any better than it was before.
Oh man, isn’t this the truth. Load up with monitoring software and bring a modern desktop or laptop to its knees from the get go.
What graphics card?
Does it fit a 3050?Haha, no. Neds to be a low profile one. There a few on the market - I have a 1650 which is one of the more powerful ones.
@JuryWheel: There are 3050 low profile
https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/graphics-cards/nvidia/10…@JuryWheel: There’s even 4060 low profile cards
https://www.mwave.com.au/product/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-4060-o…
But I think that is going too far and better value would be had with a techfast build
Must be some serious bloat on them or as Crispy said, running a HDD. The specs are totally fine for a workstation.
I'm using the one linked below with Win10, at this minute running Firefox/10 tabs, File Explorer, WMP, Q-BT and Edge/1 tab. Does the job, Is the school network part of the problem?
Looking for something for the kids to learn basic computer stuff with, maybe play Minecraft etc. How much above this should I look for?
Not at all - these are very solid. Put a low profile graphics card in for better gaming performance
Any good for Fortnite?
With a low-profile GPU and on low graphics yeah probably
Duke Dennis
i5-6500T
Isn’t the T version usually in the mini ones, not SFF models?
Bought one to replace my previously refurbish unit that died on me. Also using as a torrentbox/jellyfin/home assistant server. Would recommend.
Out of stock?
If available would this be good to run Power Automate Desktop remotely - with Excel and Chrome running etc?
Also anyone know if you can do "wake up on lan" wirelessly?
My use case is I'd like a machine in my garage I can wake up, do some automation tasks for me, then put back to sleep. If wake up is difficult to do wirelessly, might wait for a smaller box I can put next to my router inside instead.
I don't think these have wifi. You'd need a USB accessory.
how many 2.5" SATA drive can it hold?
Probably are mostly limited by the number of sata ports it has available. if you got a PCIE sata expansion card you could take more, might need to make your own mounting solution inside the case though.
out of stock
I wonder if it’s possible to modify the motherboard BIOS to accept Coffee Lake CPUs, that would be a game changer.
anything is possible with a bit of research.
I have got two of these and upgraded the RAM. One has 16 GB (Desktop) and the other has 48 GB (ESXi 7.x playpen). They can go up to 64 GB RAM.
Also they can take a low profile Graphics card like a GT1030 in my case which is okay for playing some non GPU intensive games and still a step up from the inbuilt one. I have heard some people have put slightly higher spec cards in them as well, but they must be low profile and can't take additional power.
In regards to the storage, I am using the HDDs that came with them. Unfortunately they need special brackets from HP to mount them inside the case. Not sure how easy these are to get.
They are not very expandable otherwise, but a good solid little unit.
Cheaper than a Raspi for most uses cases like a PiHole, and certainly more powerful.