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What specs to look for in an Optiplex SFF/MFF pc? (self.selfhosted)

submitted 1 year ago by drudoo to c/selfhosted

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So I’ve been wanting to replace my Pi4 (4GB) with an Optiplex for better support (x86 architecture), more ram, and a better CPU.

I’m hoping to get something that also supports intel quick sync for hardware decoding of h265 but it isn’t a major problem if it isn’t available.

What’s the minimum CPU to go for ? Is an i5 6500 fine ? Will that draw more power than let’s say an 8500? Will an i3 6200 be fine too? What about an i5 3400?

I have no idea if I should aim for something in the i5 8x00 range vs i3/5 3x00, when it comes to power usage vs compute output.

I’m not planning on running a full plex server, as there isn’t space for my 3.5” disks, but I would like to run Immich, Seafile, Audiobookshelf etc without a sweat and without using 10+ kWh a week.

I’m located in Denmark so European prices are always an issue with both hardware and electricity 😂

An 8GB ram + i5 6500 Optiplex is about $150 used.

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[–] puffy 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

You can find Intel N100 mini PCs for 100-200 Euros that have similar performance to a 6th gen i5 but much lower power consumption and better codec support including AV1. The i3-N300 is also starting to become available with twice as many cores.

[–] drudoo 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hmm maybe it’s just me, but I can’t find any N100s for that price.

[–] puffy -1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

One example, Chuwi Larkbox X: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005715207156.html

This one is cheaper, but lower spec and no-name: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005234838380.html