Gonna second the dell optiplex. Been using one for my home server for a while now, and it’s been perfect.
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irmadlad@lemmy.world 4 days ago
I actually have one of these: Dell Optiplex 3020 Micro
Has a 16 GB RAM max. Doesn’t come with HDMI but you can utilize one of these VGA/HDMI or Display port /HDMI
Surprisingly snappy little machines. Drop in another 8 GB stick of RAM for $25 and you’re off to the races.
Dell Optiplex 7020 SFF with the i7-4790 maxed out to 32 gb RAM are pretty nice too and can be found on Amazon for around $125.
Olgratin_Magmatoe@slrpnk.net 4 days ago
irmadlad@lemmy.world 4 days ago
I have actually been rather pleasantly surprised with the 7020 SFF. Going in, I was like 'OK it’s a $117 USD. Not going to break the bank to test it out. So I now have 40+ containers running on the 720 and my load averages look like it’s not even turned on. LOL
CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works 4 days ago
The newer Dell Optiplex micro like the 5070 come with more modern hardware, HDMI and all that. I was fortunate to get a couple for free from my BIL who works in IT and was given them as E-waste.
irmadlad@lemmy.world 3 days ago
I usually try to stay within the upper ranks of DDR3 equipment. DDR4, while a better option, is far more pricey than DDR3.