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Sep 8, 2023 8:25 PM

Dell OptiPlex 3060 MFF Desktop (Grade A Refurb): i5-8500T, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD

$130

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Dell Refurbished has Dell OptiPlex 3060 MFF Desktop (Grade A Refurbished) for $259 - $129.50 w/ promo code OHYEA3060 = $129.50. Shipping is free.

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Specs
  • Intel Core i5-8500T Processor (6-Core, 2.10 GHz)
  • 8GB RAM
  • 500GB Hard Drive
  • Wireless 802.11 ac + Bluetooth
  • Windows 10 Pro

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Dell Refurbished has Dell OptiPlex 3060 MFF Desktop (Grade A Refurbished) for $259 - $129.50 w/ promo code OHYEA3060 = $129.50. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member send2dodo for finding this deal.

Specs
  • Intel Core i5-8500T Processor (6-Core, 2.10 GHz)
  • 8GB RAM
  • 500GB Hard Drive
  • Wireless 802.11 ac + Bluetooth
  • Windows 10 Pro

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spiffytexan
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8th gen Intel makes a phenomenal Plex box or home server! Mine has an 8tb ssd and is a torrent and Plex and backup server for the whole house!
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send2dodo
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So this finally worked for me to create a local account with a new Win 11 setup from scratch using a USB stick. Downloaded the Win 11 bootable copy from MS.

Disconnect LAN/wifi
Next use the steps from here to BypassNRO command

https://4sysops.com/archives/inst...t-account/

1. Start the Window 11 setup.
2. When you see the Let's connect you to a network screen with the grayed-out Next button, press Shift + F10. This launches a command prompt.
Now run the following command at the command prompt:
oobe\BypassNRO

3. After your system restarts, you need to select your region and keyboard layout once again. But this time, on the Let's connect you to a network screen, you will see a new I don't have internet option.
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Sep 10, 2023 5:30 AM
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silentsnow31802Sep 10, 2023 5:30 AM
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Quote from navidp View quoted comment :
How do you use this as Plex box? How is it accessing storage? Virtual cloud drive, network mapped drive, or USB external?
Me personally, I'm going to use a mapped network drive most likely.
Sep 10, 2023 5:37 AM
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NaTaLeLeSep 10, 2023 5:37 AM
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Quote from wbs3333 View quoted comment :
Very likely he was going to use it as a file/cloud server of sorts. I have seen 14TBs for around $130 recert. Not recommending it, just taking a wild guess for a reason. Other use case would be to put an optical drive if the person was planning on using it as a media center. I know everything is streamed now a days but I still see a ton of Redbox kiosks all around, ie is not too far fetch that a person would want to put an optical drive. Just my two cents trying to see outside of the my horse blinders, but otherwise agree with you. Solid state storage prices are falling down and very cheap lately. Better performance and less power consumption.
would love to get those 14TBs for 130$ ..pls share if u see some !!! TY
Sep 10, 2023 5:42 AM
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Nosefolk_NoticerSep 10, 2023 5:42 AM
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Solid little box for a lightning node! Will definitely put a spare SSD in it, though.
Sep 10, 2023 6:01 AM
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amerykiSep 10, 2023 6:01 AM
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Quote from Synicasm View quoted comment :
Think this is dead. Cant add either to the cart...
yeah tough
Sep 10, 2023 1:59 PM
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02nzSep 10, 2023 1:59 PM
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Quote from wbs3333 View quoted comment :
Very likely he was going to use it as a file/cloud server of sorts. I have seen 14TBs for around $130 recert. Not recommending it, just taking a wild guess for a reason. Other use case would be to put an optical drive if the person was planning on using it as a media center. I know everything is streamed now a days but I still see a ton of Redbox kiosks all around, ie is not too far fetch that a person would want to put an optical drive. Just my two cents trying to see outside of the my horse blinders, but otherwise agree with you. Solid state storage prices are falling down and very cheap lately. Better performance and less power consumption.
Optical drive? Those are 5.25 inches, about the size of the entire Micro computer.
Sep 10, 2023 3:10 PM
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ForgotmyaccountpassSep 10, 2023 3:10 PM
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is this powerful enough to play youtube 4k 60hz, and my 10 bit 4k files? My fire cube 2nd gen and even my tv have no issues playing them via usb. I was just wanting to use windows. I also like to go to some random website with an ad blocker, and stream.
Sep 10, 2023 6:27 PM
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Johnbon000007Sep 10, 2023 6:27 PM
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Is this good for running blue iris?? I need something small or slim.pc

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Sep 10, 2023 8:47 PM
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Sep 10, 2023 8:47 PM
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What is the Maximum System Memory this can support? 32GB or 64GB?
Sep 13, 2023 12:15 PM
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brbdealerSep 13, 2023 12:15 PM
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I ordered one to serve as a mini server for my network drives in my house to replace the laptop they are currently connected to. It arrived but is still registered in Microsoft's Autopilot to a school district nearby so even a BIOS data wipe will not allow a clean windows install. Getting the runaround from support.
Sep 13, 2023 7:49 PM
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Marilyn-Joplin-CookcSep 13, 2023 7:49 PM
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I encountered a similar issue to yours, and I managed to resolve it by disabling the "Absolute" (BIOS-Security-Absolute) option in the BIOS setup. After doing that, I unplugged the power cable from my PC for about one minute, and upon rebooting, everything started working smoothly.
I'm curious to know if you received adequate assistance from Dell's customer service regarding your situation.
Quote from brbdealer View quoted comment :
I ordered one to serve as a mini server for my network drives in my house to replace the laptop they are currently connected to. It arrived but is still registered in Microsoft's Autopilot to a school district nearby so even a BIOS data wipe will not allow a clean windows install. Getting the runaround from support.
Sep 13, 2023 7:50 PM
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Marilyn-Joplin-CookcSep 13, 2023 7:50 PM
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I encountered a similar issue to yours, and I managed to resolve it by disabling the "Absolute" (BIOS-Security-Absolute) option in the BIOS setup. After doing that, I unplugged the power cable from my PC for about one minute, and upon rebooting, everything started working smoothly.
I'm curious to know if you received adequate assistance from Dell's customer service regarding your situation.
Quote from brbdealer View quoted comment :
I ordered one to serve as a mini server for my network drives in my house to replace the laptop they are currently connected to. It arrived but is still registered in Microsoft's Autopilot to a school district nearby so even a BIOS data wipe will not allow a clean windows install. Getting the runaround from support.
Last edited by Marilyn-Joplin-Cookc September 13, 2023 at 12:53 PM.
Sep 13, 2023 9:34 PM
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brbdealerSep 13, 2023 9:34 PM
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Quote from Marilyn-Joplin-Cookc View quoted comment :
I encountered a similar issue to yours, and I managed to resolve it by disabling the "Absolute" (BIOS-Security-Absolute) option in the BIOS setup. After doing that, I unplugged the power cable from my PC for about one minute, and upon rebooting, everything started working smoothly.
I'm curious to know if you received adequate assistance from Dell's customer service regarding your situation.
I definitely did not get helpful support from anyone. At this point I reached out to the school district and they seem willing to help, but haven't actioned it yet. I'm going to give what you suggest a shot. Will update if it works.

Update: That unfortunately did not work
Last edited by brbdealer September 13, 2023 at 02:55 PM.
Sep 14, 2023 5:39 PM
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wilcoSep 14, 2023 5:39 PM
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Same issue with mine. Called dell and they are replacing. Said there's no way to unlock it
Sep 14, 2023 9:11 PM
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applegeek19Sep 14, 2023 9:11 PM
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on same boat, dell offered replacement once i return the unit

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Sep 14, 2023 9:15 PM
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wilcoSep 14, 2023 9:15 PM
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Quote from applegeek19 View quoted comment :
on same boat, dell offered replacement once i return the unit
Same here. Already dropped off but kind of want to return for a refund and wait for a better model. Oh well, maybe they'll all be out of stock and will refund anyway.

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