expiredKoalaCookie posted Apr 26, 2022 07:07 PM
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expiredKoalaCookie posted Apr 26, 2022 07:07 PM
Acer Aspire XC Desktop (Refurb): i5-11400, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Win 10
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Windows 10 is a plus at this time
SD and DVD drive are a plus
Here's a link to Acer for better info than eBay - https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/con....BH7AA.00
Yes, the 512GB storage is SSD of some kind, either SATA or NVMe.
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How small is that? This seems like an extremely small case to put something in.
Not 100% sure but it says I can return for any reason.
This thread: https://community.acer.
says that you need PC4-23400 and the one I bought is clearly PC4 25600.
I'm giving it a 80% chance of working.
They said if I buy just one stick of 8GB RAM and attempt to use it side-by-side with the 8GB that's already installed—it could cause issues.
What I want to know:
1. Is the CPU upgradeable? And if so, what can I upgrade it to without having to buy an bigger power supply?
2. Are there better internal fan options that I can buy on Amazon that will provide better cooling?
I wish there were some pictures of the internals. This board is most likely proprietary (with the front ports likely being integrated onto the motherboard). However, you could likely move this system into a cheap, roomier case facilitating easy swaps for fans.
You'd also want to examine the power supply connector, as one which is too proprietary would make this a hard pass unless you don't mind buying a sealed box. Of course, even as a sealed box this is about the most compelling price in some time.
Good luck!
Jon
I wish there were some pictures of the internals. This board is most likely proprietary (with the front ports likely being integrated onto the motherboard). However, you could likely move this system into a cheap, roomier case facilitating easy swaps for fans.
You'd also want to examine the power supply connector, as one which is too proprietary would make this a hard pass unless you don't mind buying a sealed box. Of course, even as a sealed box this is about the most compelling price in some time.
Good luck!
Jon
Also don't want to change the case—I like the small form factor.
I think this relatively new i5 and 16gb of DDR4 should hopefully be enough to make 10 open tabs of Chrome feel just as snappy as it does on my M1 Macbook Air.
Another note. UHD 730 graphics itself is capable of 4k@60hz. I've had laptops that said hdmi 1.3 but were able to output 4k@60hz just fine because the chipset worked at 4k. Obviously, YMMV.
https://youtu.be/hke1LixYTJw
Edit: another note - seems the included fan may be pretty loud. Can replace it pretty easily. Above YT video comments has a link to a replacement fan if you are so inclined.
He linked to this one as a replacement: https://www.ebay.com/itm/23325407...2749
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One of the items of note is a poster says the computer uses the B560 chipset. Processors that are compatible with that chipset can be found here: https://www.intel.com/content/www...%20chipse
However, you'd need to make sure you got a processor that had the same power usage as the current processor, or do more research to see how much power would be available for a more power hungry processor. The power supply on this desktop doesn't have much so be careful.
https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uplo...wlwuv3.p
Good luck!
Jon
i want to make a basic ZFS raid with linux with 5+ disks if possible
thanks
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i want to make a basic ZFS raid with linux with 5+ disks if possible
thanks
I seriously doubt this case could hold (5) hdds without some extensive modification - would also likely need additional fans to keep those drives cool.
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