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[Refurb] Lenovo ThinkCentre M710q Tiny PC i5-6500T 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Win 10 Pro $133 Delivered @ UN Tech

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[Refurb] Lenovo ThinkCentre M710q Tiny PC i5-6500T 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Win 10 Pro $133 Delivered @ UN Tech
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Associateduntech on 22/04/2023 - 14:20 untech.com.au (4471 clicks)
Last edited 23/04/2023 - 00:19

Hi Everyone,

Deal on Micro Pc's. We have lenovo m710q i5-6500t at the moment. Great small pc's with minimal noise

Specs are as follows:

Make & Model - Lenovo ThinkCentre M710q

Form Factor - Mini PC

Processor - Intel Core i5 6th Gen, 6500T 2.50GHz Processor

RAM - 8 GB/16 GB

Storage - 256GB/512GB/1TB

Storage Type - SSD (Solid State Drive)

I/o Ports - 6 USB Gen 3.1, 2 x Display Port, Ethernet, one headphone / microphone combo jack

Features - Built-in Speakers

Connectivity - WiFi USB, Ethernet

Operating System - Windows 10 Pro

Limited number of M700 on our eBay:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/265777129484

Solid p2319h monitors on discount as well:
https://www.untech.com.au/products/dell-p2319h-23-full-hd-le…

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  • Skullytor on 22/04/2023 - 14:35

    Wow! Good price for what it is. We got one during covid, otherwise I'd buy this

    • RedHab on 22/04/2023 - 17:53
      +3

      Indeed, I also have a similar one.

      At this price (and availability) its specs kick a Pi4 to the kerb unless you're needing GPIO or lower power consumption.

      • lgacb08 on 22/04/2023 - 22:31
        +1

        In a year time the pi will laugh at you regarding energy cost, if you run this 24/7 and don't have a better use case for it.

        • gizmomelb on 23/04/2023 - 11:48

          that is one of the stupidest comparisons I've read in a long time, so I'll add another one (also technically correct but a really stupid comparison). "In a year's time a rpi3 will laugh at the rpi4 regarding energy cost, if you run it 24/7 and don't have a better use case for it".

  • 0jay on 22/04/2023 - 14:38
    +6

    I wish specs routinely detailed load/idle consumption figures

    • Associateduntechsupport @ UN Tech on 22/04/2023 - 15:03
      +23

      Happy to hear recommendations of what people look for in specs. Can work on those things

      • 0jay on 22/04/2023 - 15:22
        +2

        Ethernet speed’d be good too

        • klaw81 on 22/04/2023 - 15:24
          +4

          This one has a gigabit-capable chipset

          • 0jay on 22/04/2023 - 15:25
            +2

            @klaw81: Ta, should be listed in specs as routine tho

            • Mitch889 on 22/04/2023 - 15:52
              +2

              @0jay: If it doesn’t specify you can be sure it’s Gigabit. Really not that surprising on these machines.

              • 0jay on 22/04/2023 - 15:54
                +3

                @Mitch889: Who’s surprised?

                OP asked for suggestions, should be in the spec sheet.

      • salem on 22/04/2023 - 16:35
        +10

        I routinely look for ethernet speed, number of ram slots and max capacity per slot, as well as what generation (ddr3, ddr4 etc) so I know what I can mix and match in from my spares pile and between units. number of internal 2.5" and 3.5" bays and number of sata/power available also useful info.

        • Associateduntech @ UN Tech on 22/04/2023 - 21:51
          +7

          Valid suggestion. Generally we noticed that more information confuses people. Would it work if we do basic specs and link to extra information from manufacturer?

          • salem on 24/04/2023 - 18:28

            @untech: yeah tough to get enough info in to keep a broad range of people happy, but not confuse too many other people. You're probably getting a broad range of customers from tech enthusiasts building mini servers, to basic home users who just want a desktop to get their email and check the news?

            Personally, I tend to get annoyed if all the info isn't in the listing and I have to click elsewhere, but not sure if others feel the same? And it's unlikely to annoy me enough to not buy something if it's well priced. Maybe you could keep the basics up top, but then copy-paste from manufacturer the more full specs into the bottom of the details of the listing?

            • Associateduntech @ UN Tech on 25/04/2023 - 10:28
              +1

              @salem: Easy to scrape manufacturer listings, but will A/B test. Thinking of doing basic listing and then embed detailed pdf down somewhere

      • Loopholio on 22/04/2023 - 18:23
        +1

        @untechsupport Max resolution and Hz would be helpful specs to list. For example, 3840x2160 at 60Hz.
        Can it play 4K video?
        Does it have HDMI etc

      • rain-e on 22/04/2023 - 21:16

        It'd be great if you could specify what slot the ssd uses in these deals - would be nice to be sure whether the sata or nvme port is unpopulated.

        • Associateduntech @ UN Tech on 22/04/2023 - 21:45

          did thought about this previously, it significantly slows fullfilment but can look for ways to implement this. +1

          • rain-e on 22/04/2023 - 21:55

            @untech: totally understand where you're coming from. would it possibly be feasible in future to request one or the other in the order instructions as a compromise? seeing as only a few people will need this option. just my two cents

    • klaw81 on 22/04/2023 - 15:22
      +6

      You might find this useful: https://www.servethehome.com/lenovo-thinkcentre-m710q-tiny-g…

      • 0jay on 22/04/2023 - 15:25
        +1

        Thanks.

        I’d default to a good SBC for serving anyday for 50% discount on consumption

  • aiyoyo on 22/04/2023 - 14:40

    Upgradeable to Windows 11?

    • xoom on 22/04/2023 - 14:56
      +6

      6 series. You can install it with work arounds but don't expect any sort of support or update for it as microsoft might shut these out down the road.

      • manity on 22/04/2023 - 15:06

        Are you saying it's not natively upgradeable to windows 11? And if you use work around to do so MS might prevent updates? How can they do that and why?

        • xoom on 22/04/2023 - 15:50
          +5

          Didn't neg you. Microsoft can detect what cpu you are running this on.

          I just said they can. Up to microsoft if they want to do it.

          • BBear53 on 22/04/2023 - 20:58

            @xoom: PC's have been able to tell what hardware it's running for ages now. The OS needs to know what hardware it actually has in order to run.

            Before we had to manually install drivers for hardware to work and tell the OS what it is but it's all mostle automated now.

            It's just in settings > system > about or device manager for more information.

            • xoom on 22/04/2023 - 21:05

              @BBear53: The point i am making is that it's up to Microsoft if they will shut out any cpu that is below the 8th gen from getting updates.

        • BBear53 on 22/04/2023 - 21:03

          The operating system knows what hardware is in a PC. Given that info, they might not provide updates to some PC's.

          They're cutting support to older PC's because they can be a security risk and supporting very old parts that not many people may be running is not worth the time and money for them.

      • lgacb08 on 22/04/2023 - 22:38

        Well you won't need to worry about based on Microsoft's history of screwing up their own every other major release. Maybe Windows 12 you should be worried about.

    • Jugganautx on 22/04/2023 - 19:50
      +1

      People actually want windows 11 ?

      Ew.

      • PainToad on 22/04/2023 - 21:04
        -1

        People actually want Windows 11 ?

        Ew.

  • The 10th Doctor on 22/04/2023 - 14:44
    +3

    Do these have WiFi built in or is it added on with a USB one? Is the 8GB RAM one stick or two X 4GB’s?

    • Associateduntechsupport @ UN Tech on 22/04/2023 - 15:06
      +2

      Wifi usb. And ram config depends on what fulfillment has on hand

  • Nillionaire on 22/04/2023 - 14:45
    +7

    aww what a cute little case

  • aiyoyo on 22/04/2023 - 14:46
    +2

    Where can I find a cheap monitor? 😂

    • xoom on 22/04/2023 - 14:56
      +4

      Lots off gumtree and ebay. Those are usually ex office used monitor.

      Ninja edit. They sell used monitors also.

      • mrgeckoz on 22/04/2023 - 15:01

        Lots people selling monitors from work, I guess these are fully depreciated and they are selling them really cheap

    • Associateduntechsupport @ UN Tech on 22/04/2023 - 15:05
      +4

      Just have these p2319h for discount. Pretty solid ex-corporate monitors

      https://www.untech.com.au/products/dell-p2319h-23-full-hd-le…

    • CJ31 on 22/04/2023 - 15:10
      +1

      New ones are under $100 from reputable bricks and mortar stores. Used ones are cheap on eBay, Gumtree etc. Free ones getting dumped every kerbside waste pickup.

    • Geekomatic on 22/04/2023 - 15:38

      A lot of op-shops have them for around $20. I see them frequently.

    • Nillionaire on 22/04/2023 - 15:40

      Check Reebelo for refurbished

    • ShouldIBuyIt on 22/04/2023 - 16:31

      You should pair with this
      Suitable for Lenovo Tiny M Series M700/M710Q M900/M910Q

    • idonotknowwhy on 22/04/2023 - 18:34

      I've seen at least 10 at curb-side waste recently.
      The 2 I got worked perfectly.

  • alexisagun8 on 22/04/2023 - 14:50

    Can i use this to play rocket league? What specs yall reckon itll run at?

    • [Deactivated] on 22/04/2023 - 14:52
      +2

      It wont run you need a dedicated gpu.

    • Leho on 22/04/2023 - 15:15

      No

  • luckylittle on 22/04/2023 - 14:57

    Any chance you will have refurb ThinkStation P360 Ultra? I am after high end specs for my secondary desktop.

    • Associateduntechsupport @ UN Tech on 22/04/2023 - 16:27
      +2

      Unlikely

    • notaccel on 22/04/2023 - 19:04

      Aren't these units just out last year?

      Wouldn't expect to see many refurbished of this model for at least 4 years.

    • OMG on 22/04/2023 - 20:41

      I just order a new one through our IT department which cost $2,600.

  • Leho on 22/04/2023 - 14:57
    +3

    Nice deal for a small home server to run homeassistant / other automation apps

    • TaurusHead on 22/04/2023 - 15:21

      How well it will take media server (i.e. Jellyfin) to be run at 4k as well as the nextcloud for photo back up

      • 0jay on 22/04/2023 - 15:27
        +1

        How y plan to set it up? What’s your client capable of?

        Too many variables but it has gigabit ethernet and would otherwise make a good server

      • Leho on 22/04/2023 - 15:39

        With no transcoding jellyfin should be fine but pushing the cpu a bit, although im not sure how much nextcloud takes up as i haven’t used it in years 😂

    • Blitzfx on 22/04/2023 - 16:28
      +3

      Cheaper than raspberry pi 4 as well

  • jakeyo on 22/04/2023 - 14:58

    What’s the highest resolution this would run on? 1440p?

  • DeepFriar on 22/04/2023 - 14:59
    +1

    Dumb question would this work for a good Plex Server?

    • Leho on 22/04/2023 - 15:01

      Depends what you need to play with it, direct play 1080 and under it should be fine

    • 0jay on 22/04/2023 - 15:16

      Yeh it’d be fine.

      Resolution issues are down to bandwidth and what ability of you Plex client on the other end (unless y need transcoding).

      Having said that, power consumption if active 24/7’s another question.

      Edit: around 12w as per klaw81’s post above

    • Castcore on 22/04/2023 - 16:45
      +1

      I have an i5-6260u running jellyfin, Plex and a bunch of *arr dockers and stuff to go with it. I only get 1080p content in x265 and ensure it's a file size that my internets upload bandwidth is capable of handling for a few streams without the need to transcode (only relevant if you're planning on using it remotely). Even though I always try to avoid transcoding (for unnecessary power consumption reasons) it can easily handle transcoding 4 1080p streams simultaneously. I haven't tried 4k but imagine it would work just fine for at least 1 stream. With that being said the iGPU might be a bit better in the i5-6260u than the i5-6500T but I can't see it being an issue for the i5-6500T especially if you try to avoid transcoding (which you should because why use more energy).

    • roseyhead on 22/04/2023 - 16:57

      I bought a Dell a few weeks ago with an i5 two gens older than this one and it runs Plex just fine, as long as it doesn't need to transcode. I can direct play full 4K HDR to my LG TV without any trouble at all so this should be more than capable.

      • PainToad on 22/04/2023 - 17:50
        +4

        A potato can run Plex if you're not transcoding.

    • Cfer50 on 23/04/2023 - 06:46

      Not a dumb question i wanted to know as well! Thanks for asking

  • Willyslicks on 22/04/2023 - 15:09

    Can add a GPU?

    • Leho on 22/04/2023 - 15:14

      Doesnt seem like it

    • anti-hero on 22/04/2023 - 15:16

      no, not enough room

    • geekboy on 22/04/2023 - 16:26

      Not internally, and not if the SSD is using the M.2 socket.

    • Korban Dallas on 22/04/2023 - 19:19

      Lol no.

  • WhyAmICommenting on 22/04/2023 - 15:18
    +1

    Will it play minecraft?

    • 0jay on 22/04/2023 - 15:29
      +3

      Crysis?

      • xoom on 22/04/2023 - 15:46
        +1

        Microsoft flight sim?

    • coxymla on 22/04/2023 - 17:57
      +1

      Yes, but not well.

  • PurchaseAnxiety on 22/04/2023 - 15:24
    +5

    Have an earlier model of one of these. Fantastic little unit, using it as a Plex server among other things. Can’t see myself ever needing a raspberry pi again when these things are so cheap and well equipped.

  • jeffwonder on 22/04/2023 - 15:43

    Can I pickup from you ?

    • Associateduntechsupport @ UN Tech on 22/04/2023 - 15:51

      Pickup is available from Monday

  • Chef Freeman on 22/04/2023 - 15:45
    +2

    Good enough for simulating PS1/PS2 games?

    • idonotknowwhy on 22/04/2023 - 18:37
      +1

      PS1 yes, perfectly.
      PS2 depends on the game, doubt you'd run MGS3 for example.

  • ALBastru on 22/04/2023 - 16:18

    Any with Ryzen in the same format/size?

    • Associateduntechsupport @ UN Tech on 22/04/2023 - 16:23
      +1

      Negative

  • HandsomeMonkey on 22/04/2023 - 16:49

    This is also good for a $139. Has 6 USB3.0 ports with two at the front. I already have 3 SFF and don't need anymore.

    https://www.untech.com.au/products/dell-optiplex-7040m-mini-…

    • becku on 22/04/2023 - 16:51

      Less storage at $139

  • DreadEmperor on 22/04/2023 - 17:27
    +2

    Beautiful timing- Was looking at 2nd hand NUC's earlier for a plex server, but even the cheapest I could find was twice the price of one of these.

  • goingDHfast on 22/04/2023 - 17:44

    Will this hardware decompress h.265 2160p at 60hz?

  • Musiclover on 22/04/2023 - 19:25

    I am looking for a micro PC (or maybe even a bigger box) capable of playing h264 and h265 in 4k and 8k with all of the modern bells and whistles via HDMI with passive (or very quiet) cooling system. Which hardware I need to search for?

    • Korban Dallas on 22/04/2023 - 19:38
      +1

      To find a budget micro PC or mini PC that can handle 4K and 8K video playback with modern features, you should look for the following specifications:

      CPU: Look for a CPU that has at least four cores and supports hardware decoding of H.264 and H.265 video. Examples of CPUs that meet this requirement include the AMD Ryzen 3 or Intel Core i3 processors.

      Graphics: You will need a dedicated graphics card that supports 4K and 8K video playback. The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 or higher is a good option.

      Memory: Aim for a system with at least 8GB of RAM, preferably DDR4.

      Storage: You will need sufficient storage for your media files. An SSD with a capacity of at least 256GB is recommended.

      Cooling: To ensure a quiet system, look for a passive or very quiet cooling system.

      Based on these specifications, one option that may fit your needs is the ASRock DeskMini X300. This mini PC supports up to an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, has an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card, supports up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM, and has multiple storage options. It also has a passive cooling system.

      Another option to consider is the Intel NUC 11 Performance Kit (NUC11PHKi7C). This mini PC comes with an Intel Core i7 processor with integrated Iris Xe graphics, supports up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM, and has multiple storage options. It also has a quiet cooling system.

      Both of these options should be able to handle 4K and 8K video playback with modern features via HDMI

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