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I'm new to homelab VM and have a couple questions for you. Why would one want to use separate VMs for each of these tasks rather than just running them on the same OS install? Also, does your method...
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It depends. If I am not mistaken, Microsoft still allows you to run Windows 10 without license. However, you won't get personalization features, probably watermark, and probably nagging messages.
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do i need to buy windows 10 os for this unit? TIA
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Definitely limited. It really depends on what a person use it for.
I like the SFF that what NUC offers. I have a Supermicro build with Xeon E3 so anything that needs more oomph go over there. Plex...
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it's been great so far. i only have an i3 in it b/c that's all i needed and the price was right. as mentioned it's for plex and as a crash plan central hub. it can handle 2 1080p transcodes easily...
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I'm looking at one now that I like. It houses an i7-6700, 8MB, Win Pro, and it allows some upgrading so it ticks off my major requirements. You haven't had any issue with yours? A one year warranty...
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For those still interested in this deal: As of right now, it is in stock again with the free 4GB memory and the $25 off master pass checkout!
Just wanting to help everywhere since I just ordered...
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Anything is possible but the NUCs are hardware limited. Cpu/memory/storage/NICs. Everything an esxi / vmware box needs. Better to take the $$$ and buy a micro server or just build. Also I have no...
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Why are you against the NUC as an ESXi host?
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That's actually a pretty wide gap, didn't even realize it. Still, probably better to go with a T-cpu micro desktop or deskmini if it's just rendering purposes.
Intel or VMWare being *icks is...
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I was running a plex server in the 4th gen Nuc 34010. With a Logitech smart remote you can easily map and control plex player...
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This has been sitting on the front page even though its been out of stock now for the past 7 hours. No, stock has not been going in and out. Its out.
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You use it like any other desktop computer. It's just smaller, quieter, and consumes less power so most people use it as a HTPC, home server, etc.
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Depends what your budget is.
You can use any M.2 drive. NVME is fastest. Or just throw in an internal 2.5" SATA drive (only on the BNH model.)
You can use it with blue iris but if you plan on...
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How do people use these? do they log in to it with VNC and play media?
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OOS: Out of stock
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What is the best had for this? Can I just plug any SATA? Or is it supposed to be Int'l 2.5"?
Also is anyone running this 24/7? Is this ideal as Blue Iris camera monitor system?
The price...
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Or even better for HTPC get an Nvidia Shield TV within the same price for MUCH better performance.
I got my kids NUCs several years ago for PC's in their rooms. Still use them today. Small...
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Yes ethernet.
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The NUC has a built in IR sensor.
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