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[Refurb, eBay Plus] Lenovo ThinkCentre M700 Mini Tiny Desktop PC i5 6500T 8GB RAM No SSD $95.92 Delivered @ MetroCom eBay

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MarketingMetroCom @ metrocom on 23/04/2023 - 13:16 ebay.com.au (6028 clicks)
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Hi all, LENOVO micro PCs this week. Ranging from 4th Gen to 8th gen. Unfortunately hard to source 9th gen and above as they are still in use in most companies.

Best value today is the M700, with i5-6th gen but no SSD. With SSD price dropping, you can easily source a 2TB for $130ish. Or you might have spare ones lying around, just chuck them in and make it nice tiny home server.

Note, M700 Tiny takes m.2 sata ssd and also 2.5 inch drive.
For those who need extra usb ports and serial port, the Expansion box for $24.99 will help.

Specs
Processor
1x 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-6500T
Memory
8GB DDR4
Operating System
WIN 10 PRO if you select any SSD size (License is embedded in the bios)
Storage
NO/128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB SSD
Ports
1 x Microphone (3.5mm); 1 x Headphone/microphone combo jack (3.5mm); 6 USB Ports (Front 2 x USB 3.0 (1 for fast charge) Rear 4 x USB 3.0); 1 x Ethernet; 2 x integrated Display Port (back); 1 x VGA Port; 1 x DC power In
Graphics
1x Intel® UHD Graphics 530

Other Lenovo micro pcs

Lenovo ThinkCentre M93p Tiny PC Intel i5-4570T 8GB RAM 120GB SSD Win 10 Pro $92.4 Delivered
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q Tiny PC i5 6500T 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Win 10 Pro $131.12 Delivered
Lenovo ThinkCentre M720Q Mini PC i5 8500T 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Win 11 Pro HDMI $245.52 Delivered

If you need something with vPro, the M900 and M910Q will do.
Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 Tiny PC i5 6500T 8Gb RAM 128Gb SSD Win 10 Pro $122.32 Delivered
Lenovo ThinkCentre M910Q Tiny PC i5 6500T 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Win 10 Pro $139.92 Delivered

Don't forget to get a Tiny in One monitor to make them an ALL IN ONE computer if you don't have one.
Lenovo TIO24D 24" IPS Full HD 1920x1080 Computer Laptop LCD Monitor $79.19 Delivered
Lenovo TIO24D Gen 3 24" IPS Full HD 1920x1080 Computer Laptop LCD Monitor Webcam $96.79 Delivered

And a 34 inch ultra wide monitor
Dell UltraSharp U3415W 34 Curved Monitor 3440x1440 NO STAND $263.12 Delivered

Cheers,
Jun

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  • schwifty on 23/04/2023 - 13:22
    +2

    Hey an ssd from this deal and it's not a bad little system

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/770401

    • MarketingMetroCom @ metrocom on 23/04/2023 - 13:29
      +2

      512GB is going for $33 from major retailers.

    • Matt86 on 23/04/2023 - 14:46
      +2

      I wouldn't get a BX even for this budget type of system, MX or above. Ideally a MX500 is a good starting point in my opinion.

      A lot of the cheap NVME drives now are dramless too, E.G the NV2 - but I guess if you're on a super budget it'd be better then the BX I suppose.

      • desync on 24/04/2023 - 10:41

        you know if you're using windows crucial has an app that uses system ram in place of dram

        regardless the hate for cheap ssds is irrational

        • Matt86 on 24/04/2023 - 12:56

          I mean that's probably better then no dram cache, but that is still less then ideal I suppose.

          I've just had a bad experience with cheap SSDs as even storage devices, I think that storage and power supplies are the two places you don't want to cheap out on with computers. Obviously always have a backup of course, but just the downtime in itself is annoying enough yet alone the slow speeds.

  • adrianhughes1998 on 23/04/2023 - 13:27

    How big are the tiny ones

    • MarketingMetroCom @ metrocom on 23/04/2023 - 13:28
      +3

      3.6 x 18.0 x 18.3 cm

    • MYOB AO on 23/04/2023 - 13:48

      1 liter

  • U30004 on 23/04/2023 - 13:32
    +4

    This or the latest mac book pro?

    • WhyAmICommenting on 23/04/2023 - 13:47
      +17

      486dx100

      • teereb on 23/04/2023 - 14:00
        +3

        Woah Nelly. I only needed a 286 to run the Gameboy emulator at 1000% speed! Turbo button pressed of course.

        • WhyAmICommenting on 23/04/2023 - 14:09

          Tbf, I started on an x86 prob 10 or 12 mhz

        • ihfree on 23/04/2023 - 14:30

          Lol. IIRC, the Gameboy emulator with the lowest requirements was No$gmb which requires a 486.

          • teereb on 23/04/2023 - 17:22

            @ihfree: Yeah that's the emulator we used. No dollars GMB.

            And it definitely didn't require a 486, not 25 years ago.

            Had it running triple emulation on the p2 266 that we shared a keyboard on to play as well.

            • ihfree on 23/04/2023 - 17:32
              +1

              @teereb: You're correct - I didn't realise it ran on such old hardware. I guess I only remember the 80486 optimised version.

              https://problemkaputt.de/gmbhist.htm

              Also wondering if I tried it on a 286 now 🤔

              • teereb on 23/04/2023 - 17:44
                +1

                @ihfree: Ah man, that's a cool little history of it.

                Back then just got it running and played pokemon red/blue over and over haha. Only ever played the game at the boosted speed, and then saw what it was like playing it on an actual gameboy and could never do it so slowly.

                • ihfree on 23/04/2023 - 17:47
                  +1

                  @teereb: Haha, I remember the same feeling. I played Pokemon using no$gmb on a P2 300mhz. Speed boosting was great for leveling up quickly.

                  • teereb on 23/04/2023 - 18:13
                    +1

                    @ihfree: Until you get to the dreaded single gaps in the hedge. Tap left, tap right, tap left, tap right, ah (profanity) it, stop the speed up. Walk through it like a slowpoke, speed up again until the next single gap hedge.

      • nebakke on 23/04/2023 - 16:29
        +2

        Ackshually! That'd be a DX4!… Pffft, this guy - am I right?
        But at least it was able to multiply floats…

    • ihfree on 23/04/2023 - 14:32

      This all the way.

      With a portable power station and a portable monitor/lapdock, you have a much more flexible setup than a MBP. You can buy NFTs with the change.

      • U30004 on 23/04/2023 - 16:15

        Lol yaa buy NFTs and get Rekt

  • icanconfirm on 23/04/2023 - 13:33
    +2

    Can someone elaborate on what these systems are used for?

    • vodamerc on 23/04/2023 - 13:35
      +3

      Home server

      • icanconfirm on 23/04/2023 - 15:01
        +1

        For my own reference/research in the future (don't really know these terms)

        Home server

        Plex

        VM host for light use cases; even capable for host cluster (3 PCs) for vsan

        Headless NAS / server

        Chromebox

        • iLikeSales on 23/04/2023 - 15:06

          hmmm not sure if I myself am using it correctly but I just put on windows 11 and install plex media server and just leave it be. Is that what other people do? o.o it keeps on sleeping though

          • ihfree on 23/04/2023 - 15:14
            +3

            @iLikeSales: Disable sleep 🤷‍♂️

            That would be fine. I've run Plex on my windows desktop before.

            I'm running Ubuntu/docker on my m700 . Plex is running in a docker container.

        • grumblerain on 23/04/2023 - 17:43
          +9

          home server is a computer whose sole purpose is to sit in a hidden corner somewhere in your house, generally downloading media of your choice (via sonarr/radarr with either torrents or usenet) and then serving it over your LAN to anyone who wants to watch said media. Plex is a software which then serves up the aforementioned media 'netflix style' on most devices (phones, tablets, tv, PC, etc).

          NAS achieves the same thing, it's just a specific type of computer which is designed for this purpose and thus may consume less electricity, and have specific software which make the whole thing easier to set up. Headless means the NAS doens't have a mouse/keyboard/monitor, and can be managed remotely from another device in your LAN.

          Chromebox is just a computer running Chrome OS or variant. Since this OS has very minimal requirements, you can use an older computer to make a perfectly functional device for kids and for browsing/google docs etc. I've heard these OS's now run android apps too, which may have some appeal too. I've also heard they're very secure and thus may be ideal for online shopping and banking etc.

          You can safely ignore VM host and host cluster stuff, or leave it for future research.

          Other terms that may be of interest to you if the idea of a home server is appealing:
          usenet providers
          usenet indexers
          sabnzbd
          sonarr
          radarr
          seedbox

          • Jac33au on 24/04/2023 - 09:12
            +1

            @grumblerain: Only addition I'd make is try Jellyfin. Works with everything mentioned and it's free, unlike plex (other than basic).
            Jellyfin also had nothing to do with the lastpass breach, unlike plex 😂

            • Pikuan on 24/04/2023 - 12:50

              @Jac33au: Hi, is there a good free alternative to Sophos UTM (core firewall features, network monitoring, threat detection)? Thanks

              • Jac33au on 24/04/2023 - 14:18
                +1

                @Pikuan: There are 100 free programs that are similar free and paid. I don't use Sophos, I use ESET (paid but you can get it free if you know, I'm just lazy). I'm not that fussed on it tbh. In 20+ years of downloading content and applications I've never, ever had a virus or any other type of issue.

                my mother in law however, was truly like that scene from the IT Crowd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDNmyyrEZho

    • PainToad on 23/04/2023 - 13:36

      What ever you want.

      • DeToxin on 23/04/2023 - 13:37
        +5

        Except modern gaming

        • PainToad on 23/04/2023 - 13:39

          Well, you can try.

          • DeToxin on 23/04/2023 - 13:41
            +10

            @PainToad: I mean you literally can't. This won't even load a game like CP2077 or warzone. I was mainly having a laugh but now I want to make clear, this won't run any new games.
            Edit: just in case anyone who's not tech literate is reading this post

            • PainToad on 23/04/2023 - 13:47
              -2

              @DeToxin: You can try clicking the exe. But won’t run.

              • motk on 24/04/2023 - 10:42

                @PainToad: You're not clicking hard enough

            • dm02 on 23/04/2023 - 13:50
              +12

              @DeToxin: Not with that attitude it won't

            • Wolf on 23/04/2023 - 14:26
              +15

              @DeToxin: Hi Mate,

              If you are trying to explain something to the less technical inclined people, saying "this literally can't run any new games" is not accurate.

              These days there are almost as many great indie games that get released that will play perfectly fine on this spec device, especially if it will be a low-budget PC for kids to use it can run many great games for younger audiences.

              Might not be right to give people the inclination that just because a game is "new" that it's impossible to play on it. It depends on what type of games people want to play.

              Hope this clarifies for some people.

            • daclaw on 23/04/2023 - 14:58

              @DeToxin: Xbox Gamepass??

        • aNoPHeLeS on 23/04/2023 - 13:59
          +2

          Will it play cs go or minecraft?

          • DeToxin on 23/04/2023 - 14:23
            +1

            @aNoPHeLeS: Not really the kind of performance you want for a competitive online shooter, but seems like it will play (these vids with 16gb ram so I'm not sure whether 8gb in this system will be a significant issue)

            https://youtu.be/8TNreE1jfj8

            https://youtu.be/qKdtAjExY60

          • bamzero on 23/04/2023 - 17:05

            @aNoPHeLeS: Have a 4th gen NUC with 16GB ram which would be similar to the $92 one, kids play Minecraft (Windows version) on it no probs. Haven't tried Java.

    • congo on 23/04/2023 - 13:37
      +1

      Plex?

    • MYOB AO on 23/04/2023 - 14:10
      +1

      VM host for light use cases; even capable for host cluster (3 PCs) for vsan;
      headless NAS / server;
      Chromebox

      For desktop pc purpose, choose (at least) 8/9th Intel cpu model Mini PC, i.e. M720Q/M920Q. Otherwise, you may choose M75Q 2nd Gen (AMD CPU) for powerful computing capacity.

    • ihfree on 23/04/2023 - 14:36
      +2

      It's a computer. They are typically used in offices or other environments where a computer is required.

      • MYOB AO on 23/04/2023 - 14:47

        Agree. But they are retired (massively). Even MS abandons them.

        • ihfree on 23/04/2023 - 14:59

          Anyone prior to 8th gen has a limited life on windows if you want an officially supported machine. Windows 10 end of support is October 2025.

          • fufufu on 23/04/2023 - 18:21

            @ihfree: Can't you just install win11 on these then?

            • ihfree on 23/04/2023 - 18:25
              +1

              @fufufu: Yes, but you're working around the installation check.

              if you want an officially supported machine.

              Even though it's unlikely anything will change there is no guarantee that hardware that is not officially supported will continue to be supported.

              • fufufu on 23/04/2023 - 18:36

                @ihfree: Sorry I don't understand what you mean. I didn't know hardware could block Windows installs? If not, what do you mean by officially supported? After you install windows 11, you'd continue getting the same updates as everyone else, no?

                • ihfree on 23/04/2023 - 18:41
                  +1

                  @fufufu: The requirement is for TPM 2.0. This is checked in software during install. The installer can be changed(or config changes made during install) so this is not checked.

                  If not, what do you mean by officially supported?

                  If you don't have the required TPM, you don't meet the minimum requirements.

                  After you install windows 11, you'd continue getting the same updates as everyone else, no?

                  Yes, and this will likely continue. There is a small possibility that at some point Microsoft may roll out a check for TPM and restrict such systems or break things.

                  • fufufu on 23/04/2023 - 18:52

                    @ihfree: Ah thanks I didn't know about TPM as I've never been interested in installing 11.

                    Was keen on getting this to tinker but might hold off if there's an "expiry date" on them.

                    • ihfree on 23/04/2023 - 18:59
                      +2

                      @fufufu: At this price I wouldn't consider it a deal breaker.

                      • There's still 1.5 years left under windows 10
                      • as mentioned windows 11 will probably continue to work
                      • you could always run Linux

                      I've got Ubuntu/docker running headless on my one.

                      • fufufu on 23/04/2023 - 19:12

                        @ihfree: hmmm what would be the cheapest way to upgrade the ram? I think $30 for extra 8GB is a bit steep but not sure if you can even buy these old ram for cheap anymore.

                        • ihfree on 24/04/2023 - 10:27

                          @fufufu: Not really much you can do other than watching RAM on Ozbargain.

                          I happened to have 8GB left over from a laptop upgrade. It could also be worth checking second hand as IIRC, the second hand prices as a seller weren't that great.

    • Fatboy74 on 23/04/2023 - 16:15

      I use mine as a media server.

      • love2buy on 23/04/2023 - 16:36

        I am also someone who don't get it. You need to turn this on when wanting to watch something in your library or you have this on 24/7? Where do you get the content from in the first place into the server?

        • ihfree on 23/04/2023 - 16:40
          +1

          On all the time. You can get Linux isos from many sources - physical media, downloaded from the internet, sneakernet, etc.

          • Loopholio on 23/04/2023 - 17:57

            @ihfree: @ihfree I had to look up sneakernet as I had not heard the term before now. I love it!

            The term sneakernet describes transferring data through physical means, such as copying files to a disc, disk, flash drive, or drive and physically walking them to another computer.

    • BargainBuddy on 23/04/2023 - 17:44
      +1

      install debian. Create some vms and use them for
      - Pihole
      - NAS
      - home automation
      - etc..

  • cyrax83 on 23/04/2023 - 13:39

    Can the integrated card do 4k 60?

    • MarketingMetroCom @ metrocom on 23/04/2023 - 13:42

      yes.

    • Musiclover on 23/04/2023 - 13:43
      +1

      I have been told yes, from 7000 series and onwards. This deal has 8X processor listed as well if you want 8k as well.

  • Top G on 23/04/2023 - 13:42
    +2

    4 core life

    • dualcore on 23/04/2023 - 14:08
      +14

      Because of the price dude, and warranty costs a lot to deal with. Return shopping both ways will eat up $35, and an inspection (even if its customers fault) would eat up $20 of a technicians time at minimum.

      Remember OP is already paying 25-35% of the posted price in eBay fees, shipping charges, fulfilment, and general overhead.

      Be glad you have more than a 14 day DOA policy, that’s what’s reasonable to expect with this price.

        • ihfree on 23/04/2023 - 14:57
          +1

          Link to something with a comparable price once better support is factored in?

          • soda-pop on 23/04/2023 - 15:00
            -8

            @ihfree: I asked the OP why only 3 mths. Let the OP answer.

            • ihfree on 23/04/2023 - 15:15
              +1

              @soda-pop: Where are these comparable deals?! Help the community out!

              • soda-pop on 23/04/2023 - 15:21
                -5

                @ihfree: I'll wait for the OP to respond to my query. :)

          • rosebank on 23/04/2023 - 17:59
            +1

            @ihfree: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/165931924922

            $120 SFF with non "T" cpu, 500gb SSD and Win 10. 1 year warranty. No exactly the same thing but worth $25 more imo. Yeah only 3 available but seller has other ones

            • JownehFixIT on 24/04/2023 - 10:04

              @rosebank: Not the same form-factor is not comparing like for like. An example of the micro/mini version is $185 with 8GB and 256GB SSD (and WiFi):
              https://www.australiancomputertraders.com.au/hp-800-elitedes…

              • rosebank on 24/04/2023 - 10:34
                +1

                @JownehFixIT: Yes, I acknowledged the different form factor. I also highlighted the 1 year warranty and better specs for +$25

                @ihfree asked for a comparable deal with better support, so I posted one.

                • JownehFixIT on 24/04/2023 - 11:04
                  +1

                  @rosebank: Yeah fair enough. I suppose if you didn't mind the larger form factor it would be worth the small gap in price for that warranty alone. The non T chip is potentially better depending on your needs too.

                  • rosebank on 24/04/2023 - 11:06

                    @JownehFixIT: Yes, and an SSD and Win10 Pro. I think it's well worth the extra 25 bucks

                    • JownehFixIT on 24/04/2023 - 11:11

                      @rosebank: Well yeah, but you do also get the Win 10 Pro and a 256GB SSD for AU $122.32 which at that point makes the warranty the clear winner in the SFF unit. That's a pretty sweet extended warranty at negative $2.32 :-)

  • Arcticfox on 23/04/2023 - 13:56

    Thanks, got one.

  • XeKayeM on 23/04/2023 - 13:57

    Another banger deal Jun!

  • Huzi on 23/04/2023 - 14:02

    would there be a way to add a graphics card to this?

    • Wolf on 23/04/2023 - 14:30
      +1

      Hi Huzi,

      The customisation options for these tiny PC's are very limited (primarily just the storage and RAM). If you look into the Dell Optiplex SFF (Small Form Factor) PC's they will allow a low profile card such as a GTX 1050ti that will be able to handle a broad spectrum of games if you tweak the visual settings.

    • CheapandUsed on 23/04/2023 - 15:01

      It is possible, but not sure how many people would be happy with a Graphics card just out in the open like this:

      "We Turned the Cheap Low-cost Mini HP Office PC into a Gaming PC by adding an external M.2 Graphics card using a GTX1650 Super and the ADT-Link M.2 Key M NVMe External Graphics Card Stand Bracket!"
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRjSSglEKL8

  • hmac on 23/04/2023 - 14:04
    +2

    Whats the go with turning these into a NAS? In particular connecting through USB 3.0 would have a performance drop right?

    • MYOB AO on 23/04/2023 - 14:21
      +1

      If you are confortable with 5T max total storage capacity, it is perfact mini NAS.
      1T ( M2-SSD) + 4T (SATA-SSD)
      I would not recommend USB expansion, which is less stable and/or lower speed.
      Again, you may lose your storage investment (more than mini pc cost) if mini pc fail suddenly or you abandon it.
      These M2/SATA SSD are almost useless on new system from my personal experiences.

      • fufufu on 23/04/2023 - 15:05

        What do you mean lose storage investment? Usb HDDs can be used with other pc/server after? Ever the data ones can be connected to others?

        • MYOB AO on 23/04/2023 - 15:48

          You are right.
          However, I personally would choose only NVME SSDs if I add more storage in new system, given the facts that
          1. M2-SSD will occupy 1 M.2 slot, but limited to 1 T;
          2. Price differences between 4T SATA SSD and 4T NVME SSD is much less than few years ago.
          3. NVME SSD's speed is unbeatable.

          • fufufu on 23/04/2023 - 16:09

            @MYOB AO: Motherboards usually have only 2 nvme no? Beowulf have several sata connections. If we're talking Nas or server aren't we talking even mechanical drives for cheap capacity anyway?

            • MYOB AO on 23/04/2023 - 16:23
              +1

              @fufufu: You are right if you use SATA SSD/HDD for Desktop PCs.
              My usage scenario has alwas been: remote sever + laptops. Such that I maximise storage (on server side) by adding NVMEs or using bifurcating PCIe cards etc (max. 4 NVMEs in comsumer level card, new commercial one can stack 21 NVMEs in one card!, total 168T).
              In ESXI, SATA storage's queue Depth is 32, but NVME storage is 64k (directly to CPU i guess). Such that SATA becomes a bottleneck in ESXI host storage. Someimes speed /IO capacity matters.
              Neither M2-SSD nor SATA SSD/HDD are very useful in server or laptops today, if you have better choice.
              Read this if you are still interested in this topic (even dated back to 2012!).
              https://sata-io.org/system/files/member-downloads/NVMe%20and…

      • hmac on 23/04/2023 - 16:38

        Thanks! Probably not the best option to future proof either

      • kemorg on 28/04/2023 - 10:37

        Why the limit on the m2 slot? Would a 4TB SATA ssd not work?

        Tossing up whether to pick one of these up still :P

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