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Jan 7, 2024 7:33 PM

Beelink 4 Cores 11th Gen Intel N5095 Mini-S Mini PC, 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Gigabit Ethernet, 2.4G/ 5.0G WiFi, BT4.0, Dual HDMI Business Mini Desktop Computer, HTPC $126.65

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Not sure if this is a great deal, but this Beelink with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD is only $127.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...D0K5A&th=1
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Not sure if this is a great deal, but this Beelink with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD is only $127.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...D0K5A&th=1

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Jan 7, 2024 7:49 PM
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heavyharmoniesJan 7, 2024 7:49 PM
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Looking at that page, wouldn't the N100 16GB/500GB for $175 be a considerably better deal for $50 more?

N100 vs. N5095 CPU
16GB RAM vs. 8GB
500GB SSD vs. 128GB
BT5.2 vs. BT4.0
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Jan 7, 2024 10:05 PM
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Quote from heavyharmonies View quoted comment :
Looking at that page, wouldn't the N100 16GB/500GB for $175 be a considerably better deal for $50 more?

N100 vs. N5095 CPU
16GB RAM vs. 8GB
500GB SSD vs. 128GB
BT5.2 vs. BT4.0
You are right. If definitely is. However, I posted the cheapest option in case someone would prefer that lower spec lightening deal.
Jan 8, 2024 1:07 AM
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Muddy_BottomsJan 8, 2024 1:07 AM
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You would be better off buying a more generic brand n100 machine.
Jan 8, 2024 2:29 AM
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tinkakatJan 8, 2024 2:29 AM
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i have 2 op and they are great
Jan 8, 2024 4:12 PM
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odie5533Jan 8, 2024 4:12 PM
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What are people using these for? I'm looking between this and getting a NAS. I feel like I probably need a real NAS which will double as a home server so I won't even need something like the Beelink?
Jan 8, 2024 4:59 PM
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EricJ3237Jan 8, 2024 4:59 PM
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Quote from odie5533 View quoted comment :
What are people using these for? I'm looking between this and getting a NAS. I feel like I probably need a real NAS which will double as a home server so I won't even need something like the Beelink?
I use mine to play steam games on my big screen that require little/no resources, such as visual novels. Currently playing through Steins;Gate again
Jan 8, 2024 7:02 PM
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JKimRXJan 8, 2024 7:02 PM
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Quote from odie5533 View quoted comment :
What are people using these for? I'm looking between this and getting a NAS. I feel like I probably need a real NAS which will double as a home server so I won't even need something like the Beelink?
For the price, it's a decent little unit for streaming or light office work. I know someone that uses a N100 for plex server with their NAS.

If you're looking for anything more, I'd probably look at a refurbished Optiplex SFF/MFF.
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Jan 8, 2024 8:26 PM
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pm8807Jan 8, 2024 8:26 PM
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Quote from odie5533 View quoted comment :
What are people using these for? I'm looking between this and getting a NAS. I feel like I probably need a real NAS which will double as a home server so I won't even need something like the Beelink?
I use mine to run plex and just have it connect to my NAS where my data is stored.
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odie5533Jan 8, 2024 10:12 PM
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Quote from pm8807 View quoted comment :
I use mine to run plex and just have it connect to my NAS where my data is stored.
But if you didn't have a NAS already, wouldn't it make sense to just buy a more powerful NAS which can handle Plex transcoding?
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js619Jan 8, 2024 11:48 PM
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Quote from odie5533 View quoted comment :
But if you didn't have a NAS already, wouldn't it make sense to just buy a more powerful NAS which can handle Plex transcoding?
It's more convenient for sure but you have to get a pretty high end NAS to get hardware transcoding on the level a cheap mini PC can provide.

I personally prefer to go with a cheaper NAS with limited RAM, an ARM processor, etc that just functions as a file server and pairing it with a mini PC for tasks that require more power.
Jan 9, 2024 12:04 AM
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odie5533Jan 9, 2024 12:04 AM
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Quote from js619 View quoted comment :
It's more convenient for sure but you have to get a pretty high end NAS to get hardware transcoding on the level a cheap mini PC can provide.

I personally prefer to go with a cheaper NAS with limited RAM, an ARM processor, etc that just functions as a file server and pairing it with a mini PC for tasks that require more power.
What NAS would you recommend for such a use case?
What about just using a DAS with the mini pc?
Jan 9, 2024 4:02 AM
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ig0tfishJan 9, 2024 4:02 AM
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Can this play world of Warcraft classic?
Jan 9, 2024 12:46 PM
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Muddy_BottomsJan 9, 2024 12:46 PM
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Use a DAS instead of a NAS.
Jan 9, 2024 4:13 PM
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js619Jan 9, 2024 4:13 PM
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Quote from odie5533 View quoted comment :
What NAS would you recommend for such a use case?
What about just using a DAS with the mini pc?
I'm using a cheap QNAP TS-233 and it works great for my use case.

You can absolutely use a DAS. You can even just plug in a big external hard drive for your Plex server if you're not worried about redundancy.

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Jan 9, 2024 6:26 PM
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justyeJan 9, 2024 6:26 PM
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Newer N95 pop up at this price all the time. No reason to buy this.

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