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expired Posted by iconian | Staff • Jun 3, 2024
Jun 3, 2024 1:32 PM
Dell OptiPlex 3070 Desktop (Refurbished): i3-9100T, 8GB RAM, Windows 10 Pro
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Although you can get a N100 box with a smaller footprint, you may not be able to upgrade the ram or wifi card. I ran into that myself and decided to return it for that reason. I think each has their own strengths.
Most of the N100 boxes are barebones, so you're probably looking at $250 to get it fully running.
Over long term use, though, you're saving a ton on electricity.
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i5 9th gen is cheapest I'd recommend currently.
If so, why would they sell the PCs like this? I've seen it's a common thing to do. A relative once bought a refurb and it could not connect to WiFi. Luckily, he had the option to connectwith cable nearby.
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If so, why would they sell the PCs like this? I've seen it's a common thing to do. A relative once bought a refurb and it could not connect to WiFi. Luckily, he had the option to connectwith cable nearby.
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Reviewing old deal threads for N100 mini PCs and other online discussions, I often came across warnings about the lack of Linux kernel drivers (example here). My understanding is that installing Linux is less certain / more complicated, and I'd like the smoothest experience possible as I ramp up.
Seems these old Dell machines can install just about any Linux distro thrown at them, so I'd rather use it as a cheap experimental machine and deal with the higher electricity cost. Would welcome your reactions to my use case / concern.
If u need expandability, long term Support, go with Dell. I imagine average user would b happier with N100 minipc with its wifi, if aware that if anything goes wrong, it s likely a throw-away.
i5 8th gen is cheapest I'd recommend currently.
(corrected previous post)
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N100 lacks the high cpu power that gamers will want. However, for those just streaming a video from a H.266 website, it will be a highly cost effective, low power CPU.
Also I was comparing to 9100 (i3) and not 8500(i5)