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FIREBAT T8 Pro Plus Mini PC: Intel N100, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD US$124.94 (~A$190.37) Shipped @ Firebat Choice Store via AliExpress

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FIREBAT T8 Pro Plus Mini PC: Intel N100, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD US$124.94 (~A$190.37) Shipped @ Firebat Choice Store via AliExpressAffiliate
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Use coupon AUS150 (or another coupon that works for you) while buying this to get 12 USD off. Note, the amount in the title includes GST.

Was looking for a decent Mini PC to dip my toes into setting up a homelab and came across this.
~25 USD more expensive than this Soyo M2 Mini PC but worth it IMO considering this has 2 ethernet ports, nicer bluetooth and Wifi and seems to have a much nicer build.

Specs:

  • N100 CPU
  • 16GB 4800hz DDR5
  • 2 1GB Ethernet Ports
  • Expandable SSD, up to 2TB (2242 width)
  • Intel 7265/ 3165/ RTL8821CE, support for Wifi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2

Also, this is my first post, go easy on me : )

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  • ldd-mn on 20/08/2024 - 21:52
    +3

    Keep in mind the RAM is soldered, not that it really matters because the max for the N100 is only 16GB.

    • Pricebeat on 20/08/2024 - 21:55

      Good thing it’s DDR5 then.

    • ratoloko on 22/08/2024 - 09:02

      It does matter, memory should never be soldered.
      It will poop the bed at some point, it is not a matter of if but when and there goes the whole thing unless you have skill to solder new memory to it.

      • ldd-mn on 22/08/2024 - 10:14

        RAM very rarely dies. By using LPDDR5 you get lower power usage and faster speeds compared to SODIMM.

  • seb on 20/08/2024 - 22:09

    Why only BT4 on these midget PCs?

    • scrimshaw on 20/08/2024 - 22:28

      They use some extremely budget Realtek BT and Wifi chipset to cut costs.

  • pointblank on 20/08/2024 - 22:17

    I ordered mine on 15 August and it's just cleared customs now - so pretty quick.
    Got it for $203.71 inc GST and I think that was a welcome offer, so this deal seems good.
    Can't comment on the quality as I haven't received yet.
    I just purchased this WD 2tb 2230 SSD and a 2230 to 2242 adapter with the hope of installing it.
    Any recommendations on a media remote to use for this would be appreciated.

    • LilSlip on 21/08/2024 - 13:26
      +2

      I'm gonna sound slightly insane, but I actually used to use a steam controller as my media remote, and Steam Big Picture for the frontend. The fact that it has a touchpad is great for websites and it's still a controller so navigation is mostly fairly easy.
      Unfortunately I moved houses and lost the back of the steam controller. They're fairly hard to come by these days so I'm pretty much screwed.

    • heef on 21/08/2024 - 13:48
      +1

      I've been using an 8bitdo 2.4GHz controller (specifically the Ultimate) with my media PC and it's good as it has the dongle integrated into a dock (can be removed also). Not a typical TV remote but it is responsive. If you want to use any remote I'd recommend getting a FLIRC.

      I spent ages looking for a quality remote but in the end, the controller I already had was good enough. RIP Logitech Harmony.

  • shanty on 20/08/2024 - 22:28

    Coupon code not working, with taxes come to $210 for me.

    • CheapGit on 20/08/2024 - 23:00

      I just tried the code AUS150 and got $20 off

    • pointblank on 20/08/2024 - 23:05

      Is it your first Aliexpress purchase? Might be a welcome offer instead and therefore you can't apply coupon?

  • macklington on 20/08/2024 - 23:17
    +2

    This would make for a good little budget home automation server for someone, less than $200 in a very compact footprint.

    • poppingtags on 21/08/2024 - 15:29
      +1

      Sorry relatively new to this game, could this serve as a Home Assistant hub?

      • ldd-mn on 21/08/2024 - 17:47
        +3

        Yeah

    • Jiv on 21/08/2024 - 15:46
      +1

      I was thinking along simliar lines, but also pfSense, snort, and any other things I can throw on top of it before it bogs down…

  • CameSawBargained on 21/08/2024 - 00:43

    cheers, I had a mini pc shaped hole in my life after skipping the p330 tiny deal (I know they're quite different specs wise)

  • urahara on 21/08/2024 - 01:22

    Can this be used as a pihole ?

    • mamsong on 21/08/2024 - 03:03
      +1

      Would be overkill just for pihole
      You can install adguard with open media vault. I have this setup with RPi 3b+

  • sidespyder on 21/08/2024 - 04:45

    Good for GeForce now?

  • aparasher on 21/08/2024 - 04:51

    Was this the brand involved in ROM related issues (malware)?

    • Clear on 21/08/2024 - 07:30
      +2

      Lenovo lol. Nah just do a fresh install of Windows from a USB and you'll be fine incase there is a dodgy install.

      • aparasher on 21/08/2024 - 07:32

        So do I also need to add the cost of a Windows license? Or can I use existing one on the machine?

        • Clear on 21/08/2024 - 07:32
          +1

          The license is tied to the motherboard so doing a reinstall will automatically activate Windows.

      • LilSlip on 21/08/2024 - 13:33
        +2

        As far as I am aware it was some other chinese OEMs, Minisforum comes to mind but I am not 100 percent sure.
        But yeah, just reinstall windows from a USB. It's very easy to do and 100 percent the recommended option if you're buying a PC , whether that be from a more reputable company like NZXT or a more 'shady' manufacturer like Firebat.

        • Clear on 21/08/2024 - 13:54
          +2

          It was Acemagic/Kamrui. The company they were using to load the Windows images and slipped some malware in. It's been a common issue for years.

          The idiot who negged me and thinks I'm wrong should actually read what I linked lol. You'll be shocked to discover how many more big brands have been caught out.

  • jk23423432 on 21/08/2024 - 09:11
    +3

    note: it appears this comes with an EU power plug not AU.

  • kelzad on 21/08/2024 - 10:44

    Nice find I bought the Firebat 8845HS, 16GB Ram, 1TB SSD for $576.71 instead

  • pointblank on 22/08/2024 - 22:19

    Received mine.

    Regarding the Windows clean install, assuming I download media creation tool from here and prepare the USB.
    Should I then just be able to install and not have to worry about saving a license key or drivers?
    Should the installer prep Windows 11 Pro?

    Thanks - sorry, haven't had to install Windows in a very long time and don't want to brick this thing.

    • pointblank on 23/08/2024 - 00:52

      Ended up following this YT Vid and bypassed the wifi sign-in with oobe\bypassnro like he did.
      I had signed in first to check that windows was working/activated, then launched the setup from usb.
      Once I did the fresh install I had a mini heart attack as it said the windows wasn't valid. Once I went online it validated.
      All the drivers appear to have auto updated with windows updates… I think.

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