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GIGABYTE BRIX GB-BRi7-10710 (Ultra Compact Mini PC/Dual SO-DIMM DDR4/Intel UHD Graphics 620/6xUSB 3.2 Gen2/ Intel Wireless-AC 3168/HDMI WiFi & Bluetooth 4.2) for $509.99
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So for instance the desktop i3-10100 is a 4c/8t, but the i3-10100U is 2c/4T, a massive trick IMHO
You have to step up to the i5-10210U to get 4c/8T like the $100ish i3-10100 desktop.
So the $369 i5 could be a good NAS/Plex, even the i3 for $269. I would recommend putting Linux on it, but they ALL have the U620 in there which can do 5+ hardware transcodes no problem, and perhaps a few 4K ones.
Note: If you are going to turn this into a Plex/NAS, you can use the USB ports for up to 10 Gbps which is more than adequate for a few external spinning platters or even SATA SSD. 8 GB (2x4) should be enough for Plex/NAS, etc duties and if you want to run containers also.
Note: Also this doesn't come with a Windows license like a NUC so be warned there.
I did look at these for a while, but I decided to build my own i3-10100 which is smooth as silk and running a bunch of services above NAS/Plex. But I had a server rack, if I were doing it fresh I would be looking at these REAL hard.
So for instance the desktop i3-10100 is a 4c/8t, but the i3-10100U is 2c/4T, a massive trick IMHO
You have to step up to the i5-10210U to get 4c/8T like the $100ish i3-10100 desktop.
So the $369 i5 could be a good NAS/Plex, even the i3 for $269. I would recommend putting Linux on it, but they ALL have the U620 in there which can do 5+ hardware transcodes no problem, and perhaps a few 4K ones.
Note: If you are going to turn this into a Plex/NAS, you can use the USB ports for up to 10 Gbps which is more than adequate for a few external spinning platters or even SATA SSD. 8 GB (2x4) should be enough for Plex/NAS, etc duties and if you want to run containers also.
Note: Also this doesn't come with a Windows license like a NUC so be warned there.
I did look at these for a while, but I decided to build my own i3-10100 which is smooth as silk and running a bunch of services above NAS/Plex. But I had a server rack, if I were doing it fresh I would be looking at these REAL hard.
EDIT: From Amazon Q&A:
Question: Does this have an os installed? how many mb of ram does this unit have?
Answer: It doesn't come with memory, hard drive, and OS. You will have to buy the memory module, the hard drive, and the OS separately and install it yourself.
Question: Does this mini pc contain memory and ssd?
Answer: No, need to purchase separately.
This info needs to be in the description in big bright letters.
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EDIT: From Amazon Q&A:
Question: Does this have an os installed? how many mb of ram does this unit have?
Answer: It doesn't come with memory, hard drive, and OS. You will have to buy the memory module, the hard drive, and the OS separately and install it yourself.
Question: Does this mini pc contain memory and ssd?
Answer: No, need to purchase separately.
This info needs to be in the description in big bright letters.
It does not have 64GB of ram - it has 0gb. You must add your own.m
Makes this less of a deal than I initially thought 🙂 if you don't need this specific form factor, a Ryzen 4500u laptop for around $400-$500 represent a much better value since those come with memory, SSD, OS, and the possibility of portability.
That is on the questions and answers. Granted it is an I7 processor.
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That is on the questions and answers. Granted it is an I7 processor.
Now for anyone looking for a BASIC nettop that includes hard drive (can add a micro SD), memory and OS.Basic Nettop search Amazon for this:
Mini PC AWOW Mini Desktop Computer Windows 10 Intel Celeron J4115 with 8GB DDR4/ NVMe M.2 128GB SSD with Triple Display 4K@60Hz,Extended SSD 2TB(not Include), WiFi,HDMI2,USB4,BT5.0,Gigabit Ethernet
$ 229 - 20 buck coupon = $ 209 plus tax free shipping.
Granted it is a Celeron quad core processor but for basic web surfing, video playing and documents it is fine for parents. Just make sure your monitor has a VESA mount in back to mount the box. I only have 1080p monitor and TV but I have to say using the filters on my FREE splash video player I can adjust the filters with no lag on 1080P.
CPU : Intel Celeron J4115
CPU Cores and Threads: 4Cores , 4 Threads
CPU Frequency: Base Frequency: 1.8GHz / Burst Frequency: 2.5GHz
GPU: Intel 9th Gen UHD Graphics 600
RAM: 8GB LPDDR4 SSD: 128GB NVMe M.2 SSD
WiFi: Dual band WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Model: Intel Wireless-AC 9461)
Bluetooth: BT5.0 (Model: Intel 9461)
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet
Ports：HDMI2.0*2 (4K@60HZ)
Type-C(full function)*1
TF card reader up to 512GB card *1
USB3.0*2, USB2.0*2
M.2 Slot* 1, SATA Slot*1
3.5mm earphone*1 (Combo with microphone)
Support VESA 75mm-100mm
DC in: 12V/3A
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