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HP G8 G1610T Microserver Computer $269 + Shipping @ Shopping Express

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Store RepShoppingExpress on 27/07/2015 - 10:45 shoppingexpress.com.au (5295 clicks)
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In this past 1 month, i've been receiving many queries to bring the G8 Microserver "Dream Price" $269 back. It's a very difficult price for us to repeat but ozbargain's recent great support for ShoppingExpress has convinced us to do it 1 more time. 200 units will be up for sale at $269 + Shipping, i've also include the compatible Kingston 8GB Ram on sale at $99 + Shipping.

To enjoy the prices below, please use coupon code: OZB-EPIC-MICROSERVER at checkout

Update 27-7-15 4:01PM AEST
Kingston RAM sold out, more of them on the way, earliest dispatch is next week, so anyone that want the microserver earlier, please make your purchase on seperate order with the ram, thank you.

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        • ruddj on 27/07/2015 - 23:23

          @joshk: I ran stress

          I don't think it is quiet enough for a bedroom, but may be OK with lower fan setting. The fan options also depends on what else you have in it. I have 4 HDDs and an SDD for OS (running Win 2012 R2 but needed to configure microSD with a BCD boot partition to boot AHCI configured Sata5)

          Main reason for upgrade is I will be using it as a DVR and wanted to be able to handle more cameras. At this stage very much under-utilised, and I may well have been ok with a Celeron.

          For VMs it would be much more worthwhile as the Xeon chip provides VT-d and other virtualisation technologies that are missing from Celeron.

        • joshk on 29/07/2015 - 05:59

          @ruddj: Hmmm, thanks. I might hold off on the processor upgrade for the moment and see how I go. Easy to upgrade down the track if I need to.

  • EightImmortals on 27/07/2015 - 12:08

    Would this be a good replacement for my Popcornhour streaming box?
    Does it have IR remote?

    • roonie on 27/07/2015 - 12:16

      My c200 died recently - will prob replace with a VTEN

    • ruddj on 27/07/2015 - 12:16

      This is more what you would use for storage of media, rather than playing it. It can be a bit noisy with fans going full.

      • EightImmortals on 27/07/2015 - 12:42

        Ah ok, thanks for that, already have a NAS. I'll go off and google 'vten' now or maybe a nuc?

    • CLoSeR on 27/07/2015 - 13:23
      +2

      RaspberryPi2 running OpenElec.. cheap to buy; cheap to run and very powerful.

      • EightImmortals on 27/07/2015 - 14:14

        No kidding? I didn't think they were that capable?
        What else would I need to get? An infra-red receiver for one thing and a nice box?

        • CLoSeR on 27/07/2015 - 14:30
          +1

          If you need infra-red receiver this would do. http://www.buyraspberrypi.com.au/shop/flirc-usb-ir-receiver/

          I use Android app Yatse as a remote negating any need for IR receiver.

          Basic Kit would be:

          • RaspberryPi2
          • MicroSD Card (Recommended quality card like Samsung EVO or Sandisk Ultra not basic cards)
          • Power Supply
          • Case
          • OpenElec RPi2 Build download from http://openelec.tv/ (Optimised for Rpi2)

          You can buy all the hardware from Element14 http://au.element14.com/raspberry-pi-accessories

        • EightImmortals on 27/07/2015 - 14:40

          @CLoSeR:

          Thanks again, will look into it. :)

        • EightImmortals on 27/07/2015 - 16:41

          @EightImmortals:

          So a RPi2 setup comes to about $161 plus freight.

          How does that compare to one of the openelec boxes here for $123 aud plus freight?

          http://webshop.openelec.tv/

        • j03 on 28/07/2015 - 00:02
          +1

          rpi2 readily supports cec. Meaning any TV's that support hdmi CEC you can simply use the TV's remote to also control the RPI (ie most modern tv these days.). As closer mentioned u can also use the phoneapps available.

          Also. RPI2 doesn't cost $160+. Don't fall for the ebay sucker trap!

        • EightImmortals on 28/07/2015 - 06:22

          @j03:

          Yeah I don't think any of my gear supports cec so no biggy. The $161 was from the link provided (not abay) and included everything I needed, RPi2, box, sim card, flirk remote unit and power supply. Cheers

  • crikey on 27/07/2015 - 12:53
    +1

    Bought one! Thanks Shopping Express. Can't wait to get FreeNAS running on this thing. Good upgrade to my current NAS machine, an ancient Dell Core2Duo desktop my employer was literally throwing in the bin.

    • uzz30 on 27/07/2015 - 14:20
      +1

      NAS4Free is worth a look too. No so many bells and whistles, but does what it does well.

    • [Deactivated] on 27/07/2015 - 14:51

      Make sure you use ECC RAM with ZFS otherwise it can be a data nightmare (google it), G8 Microserver supports it

    • Master Haggler on 27/07/2015 - 15:07

      I read somewhere FreeNAS can be a pain to set up. Apparently XPEnology is much easier and does the job.

      • AlexF on 27/07/2015 - 18:00
        +1

        I read somewhere FreeNAS can be a pain to set up.

        No, a pain to expand.. You cannot dynamically expand a raidz pool by adding a single disk.

        • Shonky on 27/07/2015 - 18:01

          "Yes, a pain to expand"

          I think you might mean…

        • AlexF on 27/07/2015 - 18:04
          +1

          @Shonky:

          Expansion comes long after (initial raidz pool) set up - usually, after a realisation that there's never enough storage space.

        • Shonky on 27/07/2015 - 18:06

          @AlexF:
          Ah true I see what you were saying now.

          "Not a pain to setup, a pain to expand"

          My bad.

  • LeifAlbor on 27/07/2015 - 12:54

    Rep - any chance of deals on the horizon for WD Red 2TB?

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 27/07/2015 - 12:59

      Sorry LeifAlbor,

      No further reductions on our WD Red drives' prices at the moment. Buying the WD drives on same order means you don't pay extra freight and our pricing are still decently competitive at current price.

      cheers
      SE

      • LeifAlbor on 27/07/2015 - 13:45
        +1

        No worries, will probably still end up buying one in a the week or two - but figured if there was anything coming up I'd hold off :)

        • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 27/07/2015 - 13:48

          thanks mate :). Hard drive prices are under pressure to rise again due to AUD weakening yet again - if you can, better do it faster.

          cheers
          SE

  • exp1 on 27/07/2015 - 12:54

    Hi Rep,

    Any chance you can provide a deal for the WD Red 3TB SATA 3.5" Internal Hard Drive (previous deal was $139)?

    Bought the HP G8 G1610T Microserver in the prior deal but I'd like to add another one to the NAS.

    Thanks

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 27/07/2015 - 13:00

      Sorry exp1,

      No further reductions on our WD Red drives' prices at the moment. Buying the WD drives on same order means you don't pay extra freight and our pricing are still decently competitive at current price.

      cheers
      SE

  • garethb on 27/07/2015 - 12:56

    I was able to purchase this on the last epic, but there was no RAM deal, any chance I can order the RAM separate?

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 27/07/2015 - 13:02

      Hi garethb,

      Thanks for supporting our deals.
      The RAM can be ordered seperate, simply use the coupon code at checkout.

      Cheers
      SE

  • smol84 on 27/07/2015 - 12:57

    Has anyone tried using this for surveillance cameras e.g. Blue Iris software. It really struggled on my N54L with 4x 1080p IP cams, so I stopped using it for that.

    Is it worth upgrading?

    • ruddj on 27/07/2015 - 13:30
      +5

      That is actually why I purchased mine. Currently running 3 cameras on it with BI, but planning on adding several more.
      I did upgrade to a Xeon processor, but even without that it is running at quite low CPU utilisation.

      You can also enable Direct To Disc recording to reduce CPU load even more.

      The processor is much more powerful than the N54L.
      Compare

  • droodle on 27/07/2015 - 13:04

    whats the performance difference between the N40L (which i currrently have) and this ? the celeron in my current box seems fine the only issue i have is memory which is currently maxed out at 16GB .. can these take any more ?

    • ruddj on 27/07/2015 - 13:33

      Here is a comparison of G1610T, N54L and N40L Processors

    • LeifAlbor on 27/07/2015 - 13:51

      the N40L (which i currrently have) … the celeron in my current box

      …I'm probably just repeating what @ruddj has said using different words, but the N40L has an AMD Turion II Neo soldered into the mainboard - not a Celeron

    • AlexF on 27/07/2015 - 18:12

      whats the performance difference between…

      In NAS application, you'd be limited by gigabit ethernet connection speed, not CPU.

  • R1ngSt1nger on 27/07/2015 - 13:04

    Kinda torn between buying one of these or spending a bit more and getting a Synology 4-bay.

    • j03 on 27/07/2015 - 13:27
      +1

      synology if u r specifically after a quickie setup (nas)… and ain't the hands on type of person…that this microserver will offer u.

      • stumo on 27/07/2015 - 15:17
        +1

        Buy this then run xpenology on it.

    • CLoSeR on 27/07/2015 - 16:01
      -2

      Synology NAS will kill this.. and use a fraction of the power.

      • Shonky on 27/07/2015 - 16:03

        For what - double the cost? a DS414 is $500+. Less CPU, less RAM too?

        • CLoSeR on 27/07/2015 - 16:55
          -3

          You'll save in running costs, Synology optimised for NAS which I bet will provide better throughput than the HP.

        • Shonky on 27/07/2015 - 17:07

          @CLoSeR:
          So we're relying on your "bet" now and not any actual experience?

          So it will "kill" it for just power consumption? Care to back that up with some numbers? Synology optimised "what" for NAS?

          I do expect the Synology to be lower power, but how much lower for a less capable device?

          Throughput will be similar / same.

        • Raq on 28/07/2015 - 10:25

          [@Shonky]:

          My current idle power draw for the G1610T (with Celeron) is ~23W (4TB WD Red + 4TB Seagate) (including modem/router on the same power source).

          IIRC it jumps to 31W when streaming movies to NUC.

          At least that's what my UPS reports.

          DS1414 lists 28.43W (Access) and 13.17W (HDD Hibernation).

          I can check the G1610T's power consumption w/o the modem/router later today.

        • Shonky on 28/07/2015 - 12:06

          @derekrak:
          Thanks. 23W isn't too bad. That's with the disks spun down (i.e. about 10W more than a DS414)?

  • [Deactivated] on 27/07/2015 - 13:12

    I'll be honest - I was not really looking at doing this right now, but this price is just unbeatable. Proper server hardware that supports Xeon and ECC RAM. I hope more deals like this come up in the future when I need more.

    Please tell me Shopping Express, do you sell HP Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation ROK licenses? Extended Warranties, etc?

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 27/07/2015 - 13:14

      We haven't start selling them, but if we get regular queries, we will put into consideration. If you are interested, send me a PM with your interest so i can refer you to our specialist.

      Cheers
      SE

  • cloudie9 on 27/07/2015 - 13:14

    Op, great deal however, do you have any offer on Synology NAS instead? My aging DS211j is due for an upgrade…

    • CLoSeR on 27/07/2015 - 13:25
      +1

      DS211J; she's an old girl.. My DS413 still meeting my needs.

      • cloudie9 on 27/07/2015 - 13:31

        Ya know right? Its like 128mb ram lol, can't compare to your 1gb ram :\

  • pw2002au on 27/07/2015 - 13:40

    #$%#^!#$#! couldnt resist .. great price … now to retire the n40l.

  • SunElf on 27/07/2015 - 14:00

    Does it supports RAID5?

    • rhangman on 27/07/2015 - 14:29

      Just run software RAID, ZFS or similar.

  • Yekul on 27/07/2015 - 14:01
    +1

    Any chance of getting a good price on some WD Red 4TB+ drives to go with it?

    Maybe like a more you buy cheaper they are type deal?

  • Fergobf on 27/07/2015 - 14:14
    +1

    Whats a good video card to run in this? HTPC? I have the N40L and thinking of upgrading.

    • CLoSeR on 27/07/2015 - 14:37

      Overkill for HTPC; just buy a Raspberry Pi 2

  • droodle on 27/07/2015 - 14:21

    Cheers .. Yeah quite a big improvement with CPU performance but unless it can hold more than 16gb then I'll pass.

  • binks on 27/07/2015 - 14:29

    To run plex with 1080p content, do I need additional video card? If so, any recommendations?

    • CLoSeR on 27/07/2015 - 14:35

      If it's a plex server then no..

  • Shonky on 27/07/2015 - 14:44
    +1

    Bought. Good price thanks SE.

  • [Deactivated] on 27/07/2015 - 14:49

    USB2 only, correct?

  • skinny on 27/07/2015 - 14:51

    It's a very difficult price for us

    May I ask you to try selling with a xxxxarse code and the price automatically comes down ;)

  • tangcla on 27/07/2015 - 15:04

    Hmm, do I need more than 10GB RAM…
    (currently have 8+2GB)

  • Boodek on 27/07/2015 - 15:11
    +1

    Thanks OP, bit the bullet to replace my n36L. Time to sell it on, I think.

  • raspudala on 27/07/2015 - 15:14

    Dumb question, currently I've old QNAP TS-119 one bay NAS and would like to replace with this server (with some NAS OS). My Qnap when not in use spins HDD down and only uses ~5W of power, I wonder if G8 could achieve similar power consumption or is it a lot more?

  • unicorn888 on 27/07/2015 - 15:14

    Anyone know what are the differencess between KVR16E118I and KTH-PL316E/8G?
    Can I mix those RAM ?

  • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 27/07/2015 - 15:18
    +1

    Just a headsup, our stock on the Kingston RAM has reached less than 40 pieces, i can keep it selling at this price but new stock will only arrive early next week. Anyone that want to receive the RAM fast please make your decision before the others.

    Regards
    SE

  • imahapyboy on 27/07/2015 - 15:53

    should i go for this one or qnap or synology 4 bay nas??

    • CLoSeR on 27/07/2015 - 16:02
      +1

      Synology.. best software and support.

      • JF on 27/07/2015 - 16:15

        You can run Xpenology on the HP if DSM is your cup of tea.
        Slower releases and you will need to setup your own DDNS instead of using the MyDS tool for remote in but you will also have a more powerful machine, with greater storage capability for similar money.

        The HP will use more power and will be a bit more difficult to setup and configure, it all really depends on your needs.

        I'm leaning towards changing to the HP from a DS213+ as I would like the ability to transcode good quality video and I require the extra 2 bays now.

        • CLoSeR on 27/07/2015 - 16:55

          Will the HP do hardware RAID?

        • imahapyboy on 27/07/2015 - 17:14

          thanks guys~ im an IT idiot @@

        • Shonky on 27/07/2015 - 17:16

          @CLoSeR:
          Only RAID 0/1/10

          Do Synology? I don't think so.

        • br3tt on 27/07/2015 - 17:29

          @CLoSeR:

          From my understanding & experience this is not a "hardware" Raid. Anything with the "B" as in B120i is software/firmware based raid. HP's raid controllers with "P" are usually the hardware based.

        • Shonky on 27/07/2015 - 17:48
          -2

          @br3tt:
          If presented to the OS as a single device I'd call it hardware RAID. Not necessarily that the parity/cloning is done in hardware - it could be firmware in the RAID solution do it, but it's still separate from the main CPU/OS.

        • j03 on 27/07/2015 - 18:25

          @Shonky:

          brett is quite right. Your own definition or understanding is wrong. very "Shonky"!

        • Shonky on 27/07/2015 - 18:32

          @j03:
          There will always be a firmware content to hardware RAID devices so by that definition there's no such thing as hardware RAID.

        • j03 on 27/07/2015 - 18:34

          @Shonky:
          Are you just highlighting your "IGNORANCE".

        • Shonky on 27/07/2015 - 18:38

          @j03:
          In capitals clearly. What makes this not hardware RAID? Does it need software drivers? Is it because it has no battery backup? No hardware acceleration?

        • j03 on 27/07/2015 - 19:08

          @Shonky:

          For your own leisure & pleasure of learning. Googleup on HP's own releases & implementations between HP Dynamic Smart Array (B Series) vs HP Smart Array (P & H Series). You might even learn something between SoftwareRaid, Hardware Assisted SoftwareRaid & Hardware Raid. Dedicated Hardware Raid Cards, ROC implemented Raid, etc etc.

  • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 27/07/2015 - 16:01

    RAM has sold out - i will put more stock available as mentioned above to allow order to keep coming. New stock will be shipped next week so anyone that want the microserver earlier please make the order seperately

    cheers
    SE

  • dentani on 27/07/2015 - 16:01

    Wohoo :) Bought one. Now I need some HD's…

  • rokkz on 27/07/2015 - 16:03

    Is the ram for this the same as ram in a 54l?

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 27/07/2015 - 16:05

      the RAM for this can be used on N54L and G8.
      N54L is compatible with more types of RAM but G8 is a bit more fussy and this is one of the RAM that works with it.

  • rompastompa on 27/07/2015 - 16:10

    Maximum Order Quantity: 2 : WD40EFRX What if I want 4 for this MicroServer?

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 27/07/2015 - 16:11

      should be 4 now

      • Terra Australis on 27/07/2015 - 16:24

        How much stock is left on the server?

        • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 27/07/2015 - 16:28
          +1

          less than 70.

  • j03 on 27/07/2015 - 16:21

    Not many know it. Just incase u insist on wanting to use these microserver with an optimized minimal WINBLOWS 2012 server OS.. The cheapskate FREE way to go about it is to install the "CORE" version of Windows Server 2012R2. Then if you ain't savvy with Powershell scripts or command prompt to administer it, Install http://files.ittechtools.net/IT_Admin/Server-Core/CoreSetupF… to give u "somewhat" gui tools (file manager, browser, etc). You'll still be able to install all your PLEX services, etc etc.

    Or simply go and discover some *nix based NAS OS.

    • technogear on 27/07/2015 - 17:03
      +1

      Care to explain how can you install WS2012 R2 core for free?

    • br3tt on 27/07/2015 - 17:12
      +1

      Yeah I think only the Windows Hyper-V is license free. And you'll find that in the Core minimal install. When you purchase Windows Server 2012 R2 you are licensed to freely install teh CORE. Thats my understanding. Even if the Hyper-V part is "free" you are still required to license the VM's. The devil is in the details with Microsoft Licensing. Be careful.

    • j03 on 27/07/2015 - 17:19

      oops. u guys might be right on the licensing part. In any case it would still cover me then since I do have a Win2k12R2 std license.

  • lost69 on 27/07/2015 - 16:29
    -6

    A $40 CPU in a $269 case that really costs $15? Eh? Ivy Bridge is obsolete too, where is the G1820?

    • Shonky on 27/07/2015 - 16:34

      What? A $40 CPU - not that you can really buy one. Case is worth $15? What (again)?

  • Shambler on 27/07/2015 - 16:54
    +1

    As one of those people emailing you hoping for a better deal (may have done that twice!), THANKYOU!

  • kywst on 27/07/2015 - 17:45

    Not a bad price for what you get but far more interested in server SoCs. Any deals on the horizon?

  • Hornpub on 27/07/2015 - 18:19
    +1

    took me a solid minute to realize it is not a Microwaver…..

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