Videos
Refurb Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro for basic use — future-proof enough?"
For a cheap/reliable micro/mini computer, is a (used) Dell Optiplex a good value, or should something else be considered (Minisforums, etc.)?
Am looking at purchasing a refurb Optiplex. Can somebody explain why the 7060 (right) appears have higher specs except only has half the memory compared to the 7050 (left)?
Hey everyone, I'm thinking about buying a refurbished Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro with an Intel i5 6th Gen, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD for $150.
I plan to use it mainly for YouTube, web browsing, and light everyday tasks. My main concern is whether I might run into any issues in the future, like Windows 11 compatibility or similar limitations.
Thanks in advance for your help!
I have a small server rack where I want to place a Windows "appliance" machine. I am primarily a Mac OS user, but for the rare Windows need, I just prefer to access it remotely (Chrome Remote Desktop normally, but am open to Windows RDP).
My use case is minimal and is currently served fine on a 10-15 year old Windows desktop, which is a waste of space and I'd rather have in a server rack (I'll zip tie it to a shelf). I could envision a rare scenario where RDP or Chrome Remote Desktop doesn't launch properly, and I have to remove, and connect it to a monitor/keyboard/mouse, and that's fine... for the most part, I'd like this thing to be fine for 5-10 years and be relatively energy efficient.
I see some options like Minisforum's UN100L for $180 with an N100 chip or a "renewed" Dell Optiplex for $110 with an i506500T.
Are these products fine for my needs? Is there anything else someone would recommend? Am I making a mistake looking at a used Dell Optiplex? If that is an obvious mistake, please call me out...