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MSI Cubi N ADL-020BUS Intel N100 Mini Barebone PC Expired

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MSI has MSI Cubi N ADL-020BUS Intel N100 Mini Barebone PC (CUBINADL020B) for $99. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • 3 Year Advanced Replacement Warranty
  • Intel Celeron Processor N100 0.8 GHz
  • Intel UHD Graphics
  • Intel Wireless + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Gigabit LAN
  • Support 4K UHD Display
  • Support up to three displays that allows you to see more and do more
  • Dual network solution for both internet and intranet
  • Get all the performance benefits from USB 3.2 Gen 2 and enjoy the best data transmission experience
  • dTPM 2.0 design secures your confidential data with encryption keys
  • Supports standard VESA-mount
  • Supports MSI Cloud Center & MSI Center app
  • Ports:
    • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (Super Charge)
    • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DP Alternate)
    • 1 x HDMI-out (2.1)
    • 1 x DP out (1.4)
    • 2 x USB 2.0
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The n100 is a very capable chip for its efficiency.
Weak also implies low power consumption. I'm planning to use this to run a few services (Proxmox as OS, Uptime Kuma, Ntfy, Wireguard) as a server in my networking closet and the price couldn't be beat, especially since I have some spare ram and ssd that was unused.

Was either this or was Raspberry Pi 5, and this ended up a better cost/performance for me after considering the extra accessories I'd need for the PI.
N100 Passmark score is 5555, that's basically an Intel 7th gen i5, minus 60w. For low powered mini machine it's not bad at all. Sure someone could buy a dell Optiplex ultra small form factor pc but they would be missing out on some modern features and considerably more power consumption

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04-23-2024 at 08:38 PM.
04-23-2024 at 08:38 PM.
Quote from dclive :
Why is that "bad!" ?
ddr5 ram is far better than ddr4.
suprised learned this mini PC only support ddr4 that most N100 based mini PC using ddr5! Does it sound good ?
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04-23-2024 at 08:39 PM.
04-23-2024 at 08:39 PM.
Quote from oscar13sd :
So you have never updated firmware? Tell me more...
why you need update firmware, most time you don't update firmware even the manufactor web site provides new BIOS/UEFI update, but I never bother to update
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MuddyBottoms
04-23-2024 at 08:58 PM.
04-23-2024 at 08:58 PM.
Quote from LavenderStag5992 :
ddr5 ram is far better than ddr4.
suprised learned this mini PC only support ddr4 that most N100 based mini PC using ddr5! Does it sound good ?

Likely won't matter much, ddr5 would help if graphics were a concern but being this is extremely low in graphics power it should be just fine
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zippyzap
04-23-2024 at 09:04 PM.
04-23-2024 at 09:04 PM.
Quote from EdWrap :
Also, MSI released a version without fans a few months ago, so they're likely phasing out this version (with fans). https://www.fanlesstech.com/2024/...t-fan.html

The model without a fan has an S in the name:
Cubi N ADL S
I saw one review stating that the fanless models are BIOS locked into a super low power/performance mode.

Quote from bigjonnee :
Wait is Celeron N100 0.8Ghz the same thing as N100 3.4Ghz? Or is this an inferior processor?
3.4GHz is the max turbo speed.

Quote from CalmBird519 :
How many drives can you hook up to this? I'm currently running my plex server on a full sized pc but it has 5 drives worth of media connected. Would like to switch to lower power consumption if possible.
You can hook up 10 drives. worship

Actually the number of drives doesn't matter. How much data do you have? Five 1TB drives? Five 20TB drives?
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04-23-2024 at 09:05 PM.
04-23-2024 at 09:05 PM.
Quote from LavenderStag5992 :
why you need update firmware, most time you don't update firmware even the manufactor web site provides new BIOS/UEFI update, but I never bother to update
Security vulnerabilities, bugs, new features
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04-23-2024 at 10:19 PM.
04-23-2024 at 10:19 PM.
Quote from burgerbob :
Security vulnerabilities, bugs, new features
mostly, you don't need update BIOS/UEFI...most likey BIOS/UEFI not much impack security ovulnerabiliies...most time it casues more bugs from update firmware...
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04-23-2024 at 10:23 PM.
04-23-2024 at 10:23 PM.
Quote from MuddyBottoms :
Likely won't matter much, ddr5 would help if graphics were a concern but being this is extremely low in graphics power it should be just fine
ddr5 improves lot than ddr4...
ddr5 is better than ddr4 ..
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04-23-2024 at 10:57 PM.
04-23-2024 at 10:57 PM.
Quote from LavenderStag5992 :
mostly, you don't need update BIOS/UEFI...most likey BIOS/UEFI not much impack security ovulnerabiliies...most time it casues more bugs from update firmware...
I hope you don't work in IT.
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04-23-2024 at 11:19 PM.
04-23-2024 at 11:19 PM.
In 4 1. Thanks op! Lots of flexibility for this little box
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04-23-2024 at 11:50 PM.
04-23-2024 at 11:50 PM.
Quote from LavenderStag5992 :
ddr5 improves lot than ddr4...
ddr5 is better than ddr4 ..

It will not matter much in this machine.
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Rhythmic
04-24-2024 at 12:04 AM.
04-24-2024 at 12:04 AM.
Can anyone comment on how well online game streaming apps like Xbox Game Pass, GeForce Now, and Amazon Luna would perform on this little guy?

I'm looking for a cheap hold-me-over system for my nephew who wants to start getting into PC games. He's a bit too young for a full-blown system, but I feel a streaming setup may help him later down the road when he is responsible enough for a gaming rig.
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04-24-2024 at 12:09 AM.
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Can someone point the right dd4 memory to buy for it?
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04-24-2024 at 12:14 AM.
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Just stop feeding him already.
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04-24-2024 at 02:08 AM.
04-24-2024 at 02:08 AM.
Quote from Rhythmic :
Can anyone comment on how well online game streaming apps like Xbox Game Pass, GeForce Now, and Amazon Luna would perform on this little guy?

I'm looking for a cheap hold-me-over system for my nephew who wants to start getting into PC games. He's a bit too young for a full-blown system, but I feel a streaming setup may help him later down the road when he is responsible enough for a gaming rig.
Works great.
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04-24-2024 at 04:44 AM.
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Quote from Rhythmic :
Can anyone comment on how well online game streaming apps like Xbox Game Pass, GeForce Now, and Amazon Luna would perform on this little guy?

I'm looking for a cheap hold-me-over system for my nephew who wants to start getting into PC games. He's a bit too young for a full-blown system, but I feel a streaming setup may help him later down the road when he is responsible enough for a gaming rig.

Its ok if you get the N200 with DDR5.

But you can get the 5800u/7730u/5600u/etc... mini systems that are much faster, esp for gaming, for not much more.
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