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Member Since | 14/10/2017 |
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Last Seen | 07/08/2023 |
Location | WA |
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Nils on [Refurb] Dell Optiplex 7060 SFF PC i5 8500 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Win 11 $235 Delivered @ UN Tech
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Yes, the IPC / single core performance is improved over let's say an older 4th generation i5. Make sure you have M.2 NVME and dual channel…
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Whomastadon on [Refurb] Dell Optiplex 7060 SFF PC i5 8500 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Win 11 $235 Delivered @ UN Tech
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I don't think they are more energy efficient. AFAIK they have a lower power profile, meaning they will clock less high under full load. But…
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PhilsComputerLab commented on [Refurb] Dell Optiplex 7060 SFF PC i5 8500 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Win 11 $235 Delivered @ UN Tech
This is a GREAT package IMO. With these SFF machines, the devil is in the detail. This one is the 7060 and it is the top model compared to…
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PhilsComputerLab commented on [Refurb] HP EliteDesk 800 G3 TWR i7 7700k 16GB RAM 480GB SSD GTX 1080 8GB Win 11 $499 Delivered @ Australian Computer Traders
Interesting machine. The main difference is that this is the tower model not SFF, so you can upgrade it more easily, use full height cards…
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untechsupport on [Refurb] Dell Optiplex 3060 Mini Desktop PC i5 8400T 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Win 11 Pro $225 Delivered @ UN Tech
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I can also vouch for UN Tech, bought one machine from them but also bought other OEM machines from other sellers, all through OzBargain of…
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PhilsComputerLab commented on [Refurb] Dell Precision T5810 Intel Xeon E5-1650v3 32GB RAM 256GB SSD Quadro K620 Win 10 $199 Delivered @ UN Tech
Great machine and good value if you buy it for the right reasons: Quad-Channel Registered ECC memory, 40 PCIe lanes directly into the CPU,…
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chuneeperformance on [Used, eBay Plus] HP Z4 G4 Workstation XEON W-2145 8C 3.7GHz 32GB NVS 310 GPU 512GB SSD Win 11 $450 Delivered @MetroCom eBay
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Slot 0 (mechanical only) Only for rear bulkhead mounting Slot 1 PCI Express Gen 3 x16 (from CPU) Slot 2 PCI Express Gen 3 x16 (from PCH)…
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PhilsComputerLab commented on [Used, eBay Plus] HP Z4 G4 Workstation XEON W-2145 8C 3.7GHz 32GB NVS 310 GPU 512GB SSD Win 11 $450 Delivered @MetroCom eBay
It's nice seeing Z4 G4 workstations hit the market. How is the RAM configured? One of the highlights is Quad-Channel Registered ECC memory,…
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I know just one example, but my MX500 500GB died recently. It's the only SSD that has ever died, just doesn't get detected...
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PhilsComputerLab commented on [Used] Dell Optiplex 9020 USFF Desktop PC i5-4570s 8GB RAM 500GB HDD Win10 Pro $74.30 (eBay Plus $72.45) Del @ Tech Locker eBay
Great for Windows XP Retro gaming, but for modern stuff they are getting a bit old unless you are only doing basic tasks.
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Gamer Dad Reviews on Silicon Power 3200MHz CL16 DDR4 RAM (Various Models): 16GB (2x8GB) $49, 32GB (2x16GB) $99 + Delivery ($0 SYD C&C) @ Mwave
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So many don't even load XMP profile, the bare minimum :)
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PhilsComputerLab commented on Silicon Power 3200MHz CL16 DDR4 RAM (Various Models): 16GB (2x8GB) $49, 32GB (2x16GB) $99 + Delivery ($0 SYD C&C) @ Mwave
Good to see that some things are getting cheaper and not more expensive :)
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Really disappointed. Placing a large online order to maximise the 10% was the entire point of going with the Woolworths sim card :(
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Gravy on [Refurb] Dell OptiPlex 3070 SFF Desktop PC i5 9500 16GB RAM 512GB SSD GeForce GT 730 W11 $368 Delivered @ UN Tech
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Yea the GT 730 is sort of a bonus. But the Intel onboard graphics already quite capable. Will do 4K60 and has capable QuickSync for…
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newopolarfan1 on [PC, Epic] Free - Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition + 1 Month Free Discord Nitro @ Epic Games
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Yes this is the way when you collect cheap / free games :D Best way for me to actually play a game is just have one game installed at a…
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PhilsComputerLab commented on Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite $29 (Was $59) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
Can it change the refresh rate when using Netflix, Disney+ and other Apps?
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CrossFire is better :D
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PhilsComputerLab commented on Orico USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" HDD/SSD Enclosure US$2.68 (~A$3.97) Delivered @ Orico Official Store AliExpress
Grabbed one, thank you!
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Wonderfool on [Refurb] Dell OptiPlex 7050 SFF Intel Core i5-7500 8GB RAM 256 SSD Win 10 Pro $149 Delivered @ UN Tech
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T means they are lower power. So peak performance might be a bit lower, but they will draw less power maybe run a bit quieter and cooler.…
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PhilsComputerLab commented on [Refurb] Dell OptiPlex 7060 PC i5-8500 8GB RAM 256GB SSD 500GB HDD $246.40 ($240.24 eBay+) Delivered @ Technologylockerpty eBay
Great machine! W11 compatible and with 6 Cores it has decent multi-threaded performance. Also video acceleration and will do 4K60 from the…
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PhilsComputerLab commented on [Refurb] Dell OptiPlex 7050 SFF Intel Core i5-7500 8GB RAM 256 SSD Win 10 Pro $149 Delivered @ UN Tech
Decent machine, but not XP compatible. So for Retro Gaming pick one with 3rd or 4th gen Intel. 2 PCIe slots, but the 16x slot is right next…
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Wonderfool on [Refurb] Dell OptiPlex 7050 SFF Intel Core i5-7500 8GB RAM 256 SSD Win 10 Pro $149 Delivered @ UN Tech
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I have tested heaps of Mini PCs and also used OEM Small Form Factor PCs. A machine like this OptiPlex is heaps better, IF you have the…
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PhilsComputerLab commented on [Refurb] Dell Optiplex 7040 SFF: i5-6500, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD $119.20 ($116.22 eBay+) Shipped @ Australian Computer Traders eBay
This is one is stuck a bit in the middle. Too modern for XP retro gaming, not an 8th gen with 6 cores for an i5 and 11 compatibility...
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Windows7forever on [Refurb] Dell Optiplex 9020 SFF - Core i5-4570, 8GB RAM, No HDD $89 Delivered @ Bufferstock eBay
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Define low end gaming?
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supafly on [Refurb] Dell Optiplex 9020 SFF - Core i5-4570, 8GB RAM, No HDD $89 Delivered @ Bufferstock eBay
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1050Ti is actually quite a "high end" card for SSF and pushing the power requirements. It will also struggle with modern games and isn't XP…
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PhilsComputerLab commented on [Refurb] Dell Optiplex 9020 SFF - Core i5-4570, 8GB RAM, No HDD $89 Delivered @ Bufferstock eBay
This one is Windows XP compatible, making for a nice Retro Gaming PC! Add a low profile graphics card and off you go.
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PhilsComputerLab commented on [Refurb] Dell Optiplex 9020 SFF - Core i5-4570, 8GB RAM, No HDD $89 Delivered @ Bufferstock eBay
Purchased! Great price and these machines are heaps of fun and upgradable to a certain degree...
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Bargain, thanks for sharing!
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PhilsComputerLab commented on RGB LED Strips Lights 10m (2x5m) with IR Remote Control $17.99 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Wavlink-PC via Amazon
Ordered, thanks for sharing :D
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