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May 21, 2022 10:15 AM

Lenovo ThinkCentre M75q G2 Tiny Desktop: Ryzen 7 PRO, 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

$641

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Lenovo.com has Lenovo ThinkCentre M75q Tiny Gen 2 Compact Desktop (11JJS00300) on sale for $641 when you apply promo code THINK75 (should automatically apply) and promo code SURPRISESAVINGS in cart. To earn Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 3.1GHz 8-Core Processor
  • 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Memory
  • 512GB PCIe Solid State Drive
  • AMD Radeon Integrated Graphics
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 802.11AX (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Ports:
    • Front
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
      • 1x Audio Combo Jack
    • Rear
      • 1x DisplayPort
      • 1x HDMI
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
      • 2x USB 2.0
  • Comes with Wired Mouse & Keyboard

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $748 lower (54% savings) than the list price.
  • About this product:
    • Comes with 1-year warranty
    • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal and desktop.
  • About this store:

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Lenovo.com has Lenovo ThinkCentre M75q Tiny Gen 2 Compact Desktop (11JJS00300) on sale for $641 when you apply promo code THINK75 (should automatically apply) and promo code SURPRISESAVINGS in cart. To earn Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Suryasis for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 3.1GHz 8-Core Processor
  • 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Memory
  • 512GB PCIe Solid State Drive
  • AMD Radeon Integrated Graphics
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 802.11AX (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Ports:
    • Front
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
      • 1x Audio Combo Jack
    • Rear
      • 1x DisplayPort
      • 1x HDMI
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
      • 2x USB 2.0
  • Comes with Wired Mouse & Keyboard

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $748 lower (54% savings) than the list price.
  • About this product:
    • Comes with 1-year warranty
    • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal and desktop.
  • About this store:

Original Post

Written by Suryasis

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Suryasis
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It does work. Read the Plex official documentation. It is just not official.
https://support.plex.tv/articles/...streaming/
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The 6-core deal from the same OP is probably the way to go. I think most users won't notice the multi-core difference, can pocket the $100, and still have an upgrade path if they encounter a 4750GE for dirt cheap in the far future (maybe Cezanne-based 5750GE as well, if it's compatible).
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Check what your use case is. I'm a big fan of these tiny Lenovo computers. I own a m75q with a 4750GE running headless dockers and various containers. This where the extra cores and threads come in handy. The biggest drawback is the Realtek nic, so running ESXi or proxmox is not ideal.

This would be overkill as a dedicated plex server (for most people). Def enough horsepower to run multiple services.
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May 21, 2022 3:34 PM
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HoangTeMay 21, 2022 3:34 PM
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Would this make a good plex server? Not considering storage.
May 21, 2022 3:40 PM
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numikeMay 21, 2022 3:40 PM
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Upgrade able to win 11 pro?
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Upgrade able to win 11 pro?
Yes. Any device with processors released in last 4 years are.
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Quote from HoangTe View quoted comment :
Would this make a good plex server? Not considering storage.
Don't have personal experience but I read in various forums and threads in SD as well that these can be used as Plex server.
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Quote from Suryasis View quoted comment :
Don't have personal experience but I read in various forums and threads in SD as well that these can be used as Plex server.
I've read that AMD doesn't work for transcoding.
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Quote from Anonymo View quoted comment :
I've read that AMD doesn't work for transcoding.
It does work. Read the Plex official documentation. It is just not official.
https://support.plex.tv/articles/...streaming/
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*Note: Our hardware-transcoding system has technical support for many dedicated AMD graphics cards, but we haven't done official, full testing on those. Support for AMD GPUs is provided "as is" and your mileage may vary. It is recommended that you use Intel Quick Sync Video or a dedicated NVIDIA GPU.
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nasjan77May 21, 2022 4:22 PM
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Considering upgrading my Dell 3080 micro with the i5-10050t to this. Seems like a pretty good deal for full fledged 8 core desktop performance unlike the other alternatives with mobile CPUs.

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May 21, 2022 4:24 PM
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CruzwebMay 21, 2022 4:24 PM
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This would be great for plugging into the entertainment center and using as a media server for your set top box. Perfect form factor for it unless you wanted a Mac mini. I use emby instead of Plex myself but any and all options are good.
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LordDrolMay 21, 2022 4:24 PM
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https://slickdeals.net/f/15800149-lenovo-thinkcentre-m75q-tiny-1lt-desktop-ryzen-5-pro-4650ge-16gb-ddr4-512gb-pcie-ssd-win10pro-534-f-s

The 6-core deal from the same OP is probably the way to go. I think most users won't notice the multi-core difference, can pocket the $100, and still have an upgrade path if they encounter a 4750GE for dirt cheap in the far future (maybe Cezanne-based 5750GE as well, if it's compatible).
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Quote from nasjan77 View quoted comment :
Considering upgrading my Dell 3080 micro with the i5-10050t to this. Seems like a pretty good deal for full fledged 8 core desktop performance unlike the other alternatives with mobile CPUs.
Check what your use case is. I'm a big fan of these tiny Lenovo computers. I own a m75q with a 4750GE running headless dockers and various containers. This where the extra cores and threads come in handy. The biggest drawback is the Realtek nic, so running ESXi or proxmox is not ideal.

This would be overkill as a dedicated plex server (for most people). Def enough horsepower to run multiple services.
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flunderMay 21, 2022 5:20 PM
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Quote from Suryasis View quoted comment :
Don't have personal experience but I read in various forums and threads in SD as well that these can be used as Plex server.
No, get one with Intel chipset for transcoding. Plex is pretty buggy already, piling AMD on worsen the experience.
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BrainDocMay 21, 2022 5:33 PM
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This is $608 with the extra id.me discount for students or others.
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Quote from Suryasis View quoted comment :
It does work. Read the Plex official documentation. It is just not official.
https://support.plex.tv/articles/...streaming/
Caveat: Windows only. If you want to run Plex in Linux you can't use AMD video cards. Although there are hacks around to utilize it in Linux now, someone has a container image that does that.
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SaverWinnerMay 21, 2022 7:29 PM
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Can the one USB-C power an external monitor? Essentially, allowing this machine to run 3 external monitors at once (USB-C, DP, HDMI)?

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Quote from SaverWinner View quoted comment :
Can the one USB-C power an external monitor? Essentially, allowing this machine to run 3 external monitors at once (USB-C, DP, HDMI)?
I don't think this Type-C port is capable of display out.

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