I was thinking of replacing my ageing 2011 Mac mini server which has a 2nd Gen Intel cpu. It's used to run Plex server as well as 2 virtual machines. I like the fact its power efficient and silent .... except for when transcoding. Nonetheless its only using between 10W and 40W
I am considering the Dell OptiPlex Micro which is a similar size. Lenovo Thinkcenter & HP Elitedesk are similar sizes as well but the Optiplex has 2 x M.2 slots + 1 Sata connection.
These micro pc's use 35W variants of Desktop CPUs so are power efficient
10th/11thgen Optiplex micros on Dell outlet is around £600 - £700 while there are a few used 6th/7thgen Oplitplex micros for about £230
So I guess the question is if there will be a noticeable performance improvement going with a newer model?
The other option tat matches the outlet price is to build my own. Granted, slightly bigger case, this will give better cooling & quieter fan noise.
So use Small case, mini ITX motherboard, 11th gen 65W Intel CPU with integrated graphics and 450W power supply.
My worry is the 450W PSU. Any idea wattage on such PSU when PC is idling or doing light tasks?
I am considering the Dell OptiPlex Micro which is a similar size. Lenovo Thinkcenter & HP Elitedesk are similar sizes as well but the Optiplex has 2 x M.2 slots + 1 Sata connection.
These micro pc's use 35W variants of Desktop CPUs so are power efficient
10th/11thgen Optiplex micros on Dell outlet is around £600 - £700 while there are a few used 6th/7thgen Oplitplex micros for about £230
So I guess the question is if there will be a noticeable performance improvement going with a newer model?
The other option tat matches the outlet price is to build my own. Granted, slightly bigger case, this will give better cooling & quieter fan noise.
So use Small case, mini ITX motherboard, 11th gen 65W Intel CPU with integrated graphics and 450W power supply.
My worry is the 450W PSU. Any idea wattage on such PSU when PC is idling or doing light tasks?
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