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| − | Used desktop computers can be found anywhere for under $200. These things always come with a respectable CPU and a decent amount of RAM. The larger ones can usually hold up to 4 disks, making this a huge step up over single board computers. | + | {{Tip|Rule of thumb: don't buy anything over 8-10 years old. Always research the hardware before making an offer.}} |
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| + | Used desktop computers can be found anywhere for under $200. These things always come with a respectable CPU and a decent amount of RAM. The larger ones can usually hold up to 4 disks, making this a huge step up over single board computers. Used hardware offers a tremendous amount of potential at a relatively cheap price. | ||
===Pros=== | ===Pros=== | ||
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===Cons=== | ===Cons=== | ||
| − | * | + | * No warrenty. |
| + | * No support. | ||
| + | * You will probably encounter performance bottlenecks (Earlier SATA/PCIe/SAS/USB revisions). | ||
| + | ==Important Notes== | ||
| + | * Make sure the system is 64bit. 32bit are very old, avoid at all costs. | ||
| + | * Some older legacy systems do not support UEFI and thus cannot boot UEFI OS's. | ||
| + | * Some Very old (8-10 years) high end CPUs actually perform worse than modern low-to-mid end CPUs. | ||
==Dell OptiPlex== | ==Dell OptiPlex== | ||
| − | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dell_OptiPlex] | + | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dell_OptiPlex OptiPlex Model Chart] |
Dell's OptiPlex line is a "business-oriented desktop and all-in-one computers made for corporate enterprises, healthcare, the government, and education markets." The OptiPlex line stretches back to the '90s, so make sure you double-check that yours was made in the last 10 years or so. | Dell's OptiPlex line is a "business-oriented desktop and all-in-one computers made for corporate enterprises, healthcare, the government, and education markets." The OptiPlex line stretches back to the '90s, so make sure you double-check that yours was made in the last 10 years or so. | ||
Revision as of 03:42, 19 February 2024
Used desktop computers can be found anywhere for under $200. These things always come with a respectable CPU and a decent amount of RAM. The larger ones can usually hold up to 4 disks, making this a huge step up over single board computers. Used hardware offers a tremendous amount of potential at a relatively cheap price.
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Pros
- Excellent balance of cost vs. performance.
- Come pre-built and ready to work.
- Ubuquitous and easy to source.
- Upgrades are cheap.
- Quiet.
Cons
- No warrenty.
- No support.
- You will probably encounter performance bottlenecks (Earlier SATA/PCIe/SAS/USB revisions).
Important Notes
- Make sure the system is 64bit. 32bit are very old, avoid at all costs.
- Some older legacy systems do not support UEFI and thus cannot boot UEFI OS's.
- Some Very old (8-10 years) high end CPUs actually perform worse than modern low-to-mid end CPUs.
Dell OptiPlex
Dell's OptiPlex line is a "business-oriented desktop and all-in-one computers made for corporate enterprises, healthcare, the government, and education markets." The OptiPlex line stretches back to the '90s, so make sure you double-check that yours was made in the last 10 years or so.
