DELL PowerEdge T20-9186 Tower Server £167.94 Delivered (and £97.94 after DELL Bank Transfer CashBack), Intel Pentium G3220 (3M Cache, 3.00 GHz), 4GB (1x4GB) 1600MT/s UDIMM Single Rank, 1x 500GB SATA (7.2k rpm) 3.5" HDD, Intel 82579, 290W PSU, UK Power Cord, 1Yr NBD, Black Tower, at Serversplus.
This is £167.94 before Cashback, but only £97.94 after £70 cashback (or if your able to Claim the VAT back on this System?, then its rather only £139.95 without the VAT, and only £69.95 instead) which is wired into your bank account. You need to apply for cashback between 30-60 days after ordering, not before and not after, so a reminder is recommened here?.
Get £70 cash back on the Dell PowerEdge T20 this month!
Purchase a qualifying Dell product during the promotional period.
You can find the qualifying products, cashback rewards and promotional periods on the Qualifying Products page.
Please ensure that you understand the Terms & Conditions of the promotion.
Claims must be completed no sooner than 30 days and no later than 60 days from the date of purchase.
For the avoidance of doubt, the purchase date counts as day one (1).
So again, some form, &/or some kind of a 'reminder' of your Claim-Window could prove itself beneficial?. :-)
A full modern complete desktop tower (excluding an Operating System and DVD-RW) for just £97.94 is a very good Deal, for something in the region of an advanced form of a Bare-Bones System (with Server capabilities to boot!).
Here's the software updates download page for Dell Server: http://www.dell.com/support/home/uk/en/ukdhs1/product-support/product/poweredge-t20/drivers?rvps=y
The idle power consumption of this computer running windows 10 x64 with latest drivers from intel site and a 60GB ssd added is: 31-33W, i measured this using a power meter plug adapter. The SSD adds 1.5w idle power consumption.
Dell cashback qualifying products page: https://plus.delltradetosave.com/gb/en/pages/promotions/qualifying
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Enhance productivity
The PowerEdge T20 server packs large internal storage capacity and capable performance into a quiet mini tower chassis designed to deliver efficient and worry-free operation. With the T20, data and applications from multiple desktops and workstations can be consolidated onto a single server to boost collaboration and productivity.
Take it to the next level
Move your business to the next level with built-in expandability for growth. The PowerEdge T20 can help you:
- Consolidate data and media files with six internal hard drive bays supporting large storage capacity.
- Drive applications and media quickly with your choice of Intel® Xeon® or Pentium® multi-core processors.
- Support large memory capacity with four DIMM slots to experience enhanced application response times and crisp video performance.
- Enhance flexibility with four PCI/PCIe slots that allow you to grow at your own pace.
- Boost performance with up to 12 USB (four USB 3.0) ports to attach more devices and drive fast video and graphics.
Secure and manageable
With or without an IT staff, the T20 makes it easy to secure your data and files with software RAID and optional backup restore solutions.
- Data protection: Safeguard against data loss with built-in support for file duplication using a software-based redundant array of independent disks (RAID). Error Correction Code (ECC) memory adds another layer of data protection.
- Backup and restore: Add automatic backup and restore functions with the full collaboration suite, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server.
- Easy management: Update software applications in one place instead of on multiple PCs to simplify tasks and save time.
Specs:
NO Operating System, DVD-RW, keyboard, mouse or monitor.
CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 Dual Core, 3MB Cache, 3.00 GHz (Haswell) 54W, socket LGA 1150
GPU: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 (DirectX 12(software), DirectX 11.1 (hardware), OpenCL 1.2 and WDDM 1.3 compatible)
1x4GB DDR3 ECC 1600Mhz 1.35V ram, 4x UDIMM slots available, supports 32GB max of 1333/1600mhz ram (model: HMT451U7BFR8A-PB)
500GB Seagate ST500DM002-1BD14 7200rpm SATA HDD
VGA port
2x Displayport ports
4x USB3 ports (2 front and 2 back)
6x USB2 ports (2 front and 4 back)
2x sata3 ports and 2x sata2 ports
Audio: Realtek ALC3220
Network: Intel I217-LM Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Chipset: Intel C226
Raid: Intel Rapid Storage Controller 12.0 (software RAID)
1 PCIe 3.0 X16
1 PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 speed)
1 PCIe 2.0 x1
1 PCI slot
1x serial connector
1x mic and headphone/speakers connector on front
1x mic and headphone/speakers connector on rear
290W PSU + power cord
Weight: 8.49 kg
Dimensions: 36cm (H), 17.5cm (W), 43.6cm (D)
1yr warranty.
This Deal is for the whole of this Month/February 2016.
I hope you all enjoy this Deal. :-)
Latest comments (56)
lovol
3 Mar 16#56
So you can see the disks in disk manager? I guess you need to find a way to explain to whs that these are already got data on them. It will need to rebuild the tombestones ... Which is the term MS use for pointers to files, and they don't reside on The data disks.... However its years since I used whs.
dpc1979
2 Mar 16#55
Ok needs some help.
Ive just setup my T20 and installed Ubuntu Server 15.10 and have added Plex and Serviio with success.
My problem is ive taken two 3TB HDD out of my HP Microserver running WHS2011 and placed them in the T20.
I cant get them to mount. Its sees the disk in disks but i cant mount the drives.
Help PLEASE
lovol
29 Feb 16#53
If anybody is replacing the ram, id happily take your other 4gb and PayPal you some money. Pm me please.
amour3k to lovol
29 Feb 16#54
Thats some smart thinking that ..... :-)
amour3k
26 Feb 16#52
Oooooooooo!!, thanx for that. :-)
I recall knowing how to use 1 or 2 'Virtualization' Software from back in the day?, sod only knows where them brain cells then ran away too?, hehehe.
Ahhhhhhh, how I WISH CONNECTIX were still in the Virtual Software game?, they made such 'methods' flawless to use, ALWAYS!.
Then Microsoft took it out the game & re-Branded it Virtual PC (& altered Connectix's game altogether ..... its a shame)
santahul
26 Feb 161#51
My brother has a HP Proliant Microserver that came up on here about a year ago. It's a bit loud, you can hear it in the next room at night, and the guilty fan is weirdly complicated to replace. It also has a stupidly bright light on the front.
Other than that he's been very happy with it, certainly no technical faults at all and it was very cheap.
Personally I wouldn't get one though, I'd go with this deal here.
lovol
26 Feb 16#50
Works great with win 10. Decoding 2
17GB mkv uses 9% cpu.
tek-monkey
26 Feb 16#49
It's a virtual machine host, I installed it to a USB drive and boot from that leaving all my hard drives free for virtual machines.
My mum had a system that old until I gave her a laptop. Its power use was insane - even in its 'off' state, it drew somewhere around 20w, and using it for a bit of basic web browsing could easily push it up to around 150w. For the OP, if he replaced that old P4 with this, he'd probably break even on the purchase before Christmas.
amour3k
25 Feb 16#47
Oooooooo, not bad!, I ridr shotgun on half of your 16GB yeh?, thanx, lol. :-)
And yes, I'm surprised it allowed the mix match too mind?. :-)
FoxForce5
25 Feb 16#22
I've got an old server I built for about £50 (excluding hdd costs) running a E6850.
I like Ubuntu desktop as it's more a home server than a dedicated server so the gui overhead isn't an issue.
Anyone know if this would run Ubuntu easily enough (driver issues mentioned earlier?) as I'd like a replacement build & this price suits my budget.
cjed to FoxForce5
25 Feb 161#24
I've installed Ubuntu 14.04 LTS on a T20 without problems. I think all H/W had drivers, but it was just a test install so I can't be sure. Certainly disk/usb/displayport/networking were all working fine.
amour3k to FoxForce5
25 Feb 16#46
I'm curious, what 'Server' did you build for only £50?, do you have any links to it?, or ..... thanx. :-)
tek-monkey
25 Feb 16#20
I got one of these last year, put esxi on it so no driver issues. Currently running a windows 7 plex server and 2 windows 10 machines, I did put in 16GB though.
amour3k to tek-monkey
25 Feb 16#45
Not bad!, what's esxi please?. :-)
jaydeeuk1
25 Feb 16#21
Got an old pentium iv model that's been running near 24/7 for about 10 years as our svn server, can't see these being any less reliable. Could do with a replacement but its like an old family dog with half an ear, one eye and slobbering everywhere, can't bring myself to put it down.
ws007 to jaydeeuk1
25 Feb 16#26
And just like an old family dog, it must be costing a fortune in electric, not vet bills. :smirk:
This would probably end up paying for it's self in electricity savings alone.
spannerzone to jaydeeuk1
25 Feb 162#44
Give us your paypal address so we can donate money ASAP so you CAN kill that horrible Pentium 4 pest, it's no family friend, it's a nasty power consuming vermin that has somehow tricked you into loving it. Please let us help you!
All Pentium 4 computers must be killed.
lentini
25 Feb 16#43
Ordered one to replace my aging N40L
indar
25 Feb 16#42
Does it have ilo or Drac port?
scotia2
25 Feb 16#39
I'm looking for something with a little more grunt than my N54L but this seems a bit too large in comparison.
Hot if you don't mind the size.
Zek to scotia2
25 Feb 16#41
Gen8 microserver?
jomay
25 Feb 16#40
Good to know, and I am very surprised it allowed you to mix ECC with non-ECC.
I'm very tempted now. I have 16GB DDR3 lying around here. :smiley:
Zek
25 Feb 16#38
How do you get free delivery?
Its charging me £4.95, is there any code to use?
Zek
25 Feb 16#37
Hasn't one of these with a Intel Xeon processor been £175 after cash back once? I'm sure it was but they aren't any more, close to £400 before cash back so perhaps I'm mistaken. Considering I don't know what I will do with this the pentium will probably be fine. A decent upgrade from my N54L.
Heat!
Ian2014
25 Feb 16#36
It is only supplied with a single disk but has space for 3 more inside. And just add an ethernet card if you want more.
Ian2014
25 Feb 161#35
I've got a mix in my G3220: 4Gb stick non-ECC and 4Gb, 1Gb, 1Gb sticks of ECC (1Gb were from N36L Microserver)
jomay
25 Feb 16#34
Do you have any links on the memory compatibility for the T20?
I've checked the handbook and that only listed ECC UDIMMs as compatible. IIRC servers can be a bit picky when it comes to memory - if I buy this I'd like to re-use memory I already have.
(hot deal of course, no matter what)
geeko
25 Feb 16#33
IIRC Poweredge T20 = Precision T1700 hardware wise (same board, different bios) so you can use the desktop OS drivers from the T1700 on a T20 :smiley:
Incognitoso
25 Feb 16#31
I do not see point way you want big case low end machine to convert to gaming ???
for extra or same money same FPS PS4 ?
Sony and Xbox they done this for you converted low end PC to gaming machines
Do not forget you need windows + GPU + bigger HDD + extra 4 GB of ram So total price maybe will be same as PS4 or cheaper couple pounds
When I have PS4 and powerful PC in general I do not see lot of difference between them But do not forget that my PC cost me 4 times more than PS4
My point the difference in graphic so minimal "yes PC better more pixel etc ..Yes I can do 4k" when you play the game you not looking pixel you enjoy gaming
olivercer
25 Feb 16#30
This is a massive deal.
I'm definitely going to buy one of these next year.
Hootwo
25 Feb 16#29
Great value, but essentially a repost. ServersPlus have had it at this price for 2 months.
Search 'PowerEdge' above...
For a server, I far prefer a barebones or minimal config like this, so I can spec it to my needs/budget.
RAID4 ??
Desktops usually have sound. This has, but it's basic. Below £100 after cashback is great value for what you get though.
Everyone seems to want o build these things into gaming machines, so before anyone asks, the PSU has no 6-pin power connectors for a higher performance gpu so the max power consumption gpu you could use would be 75W as that is the maximum that the PCI-E x16 slot provides. A GTX750TI should work. Beyond that, you can get 6-pin/SATA converters, or change the PSU, which is a non-standard size.
Not sure I would really describe this as a "server" having a single hard disk, and only one gigabit Ethernet port, my instinct would be to took for (at least) mirrored disks (better still use RAID 4) and twin network access - that way it would be far better protected - perhaps you could use the cashback to upgrade?
Still, as a basic workhorse, even as a standard desktop (with very basic graphic capabilities) unit this has much to commend it for the price. With the cashback (which seems deliberately complicated) it seems perfectly adequate.
Aramze to ukhotdeals1
25 Feb 162#19
So it's not a server because you have to add hardware to it? Did you really think Dell would fill it up with drives for you at this price? It is a home user / small business server, no different than the HP micro servers. Without modification you can put an additional 2 * 2.5" disks where the dvd drive goes and up to 4 * 3.5" disks if you buy a sata card (2 extra ports required). If you require additional ethernet ports, you should check saturation of the existing connection first, then buy a NIC. I don't recommend it as a desktop as I would personally find it too noisy. You could swap out the fans but you will either have to be good with a soldering iron or buy an adapter as the motherboard fan header has 5 pins. There are, as always, other solutions.
the__cat to ukhotdeals1
25 Feb 16#27
RAID4?
jomay
25 Feb 16#16
Good deal. Apparently it only supports ECC RAM, though. :/
ramtec to jomay
25 Feb 16#25
i have both ecc and non ecc in my three xenon Dell T20's, I would assume the same for the Pentium
StockportGerbil
24 Feb 16#11
Does anyone know which out of this server or the HP Microserver Gen 8 uses the least power and which is quieter?
Thanks
Kevin
cjed to StockportGerbil
25 Feb 161#23
I have both, The HP Gen8 is quieter, power consumption (at idle) is roughly equivalent (within 5W). The T20 has a more powerful CPU and hence a higher power consumption when running the CPU at 100%.
amour3k
25 Feb 16#18
Thats a good point?, as Servers (generally speaking), are designed to be left permanently on.
So having something optimized with power efficiency in mind then your literally laughing.
But in the absence of that then your literally not ....
steffcip
24 Feb 161#7
the gen8 microserver comes with 200w psu and I have 4 red hdds and 1 ssd; works perfect and silent
matthahnsmail to steffcip
25 Feb 161#17
Love my Gen8 MicroServer
My Setup...
1x SSD 256GB in SATA 5 ODD Port
1x 128GB SSD in SATA 1 Port (used for OS)
3x 4TB WD Reds in SATA Ports 2-4
1x 64GB Micro SD Card
1x 64GB Internal USB
2x 2TB using the 2 USB 3.0 Ports
mikejbry
25 Feb 161#13
Just use Linux
amour3k to mikejbry
25 Feb 16#14
Hahahaha, yeh, I guess?, lol. :-)
amour3k
24 Feb 16#12
I hear you on what your saying & all in regard to discontinued Product Lines & the like? (which would be highly unfair considering the 'Deal'?).
But that aside, as far as the Operating System in concerned, well .. I've mentioned in both my Deal Description & Dell themselves have re-iterated the same on their own website that this particular Server System of theirs does NOT come with an Operating System in it in any respect, of any notable form either? (so I was ok on that front ..... )
amour3k
24 Feb 16#10
Interesting comment there?, thanx.
Note 1, HOPEFULLY some of my above supplied links would help a little bit in regard to firmware/Software drivers & the like?.
Note 2, Ironically I WAS coming back to my original post just now to fan the ever increasing waters of the ever increasing waves of the Media Streamers/KODI Fanboy people out there with a wee comment of my own!, but ..... hahahahaha (you beat me to it!) :-)
You can install the Chrome OS on this, Android OS on this, &/or KODI on this via some fancy Partitioning using things like GPart, Partition Magic & the like? (that would be AWESOME!, hehehe), knock yourselves out people? (figuratively speaking ofcourse?, lol). :-)
You've linked to a page of server 2012 the Dell doesnt support home Os's like ive said and some of those drivers dont work and theirs some missing i know ive been through it. Your making it out to be a desktop replacement and its not heres the Dell page. This is not going to be like sticking ram and a HDD in a Intel Nuc and installing windows although it is possible its not for the average home PC user its a bit more advanced than that to get all the drivers needed and installed.
Your PowerEdge T20 supports these operating systems:
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Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2016
Note regarding operating systems not listed above:
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For more information about an unsupported platform or operating system, please contact the software vendor.
polly69
24 Feb 16#8
I have a HP N54L that i retired for the Xenon version of this so i know a little about it, i have 2x8gb of HyperX 1866mhz ram and its fine although it only runs it at 1600mhz so you dont need error checking ram like you do with the Gen8. I have Windows 10 pro on mine as i didn't need a server OS for media serving in the home and via Plex because Windows 10 with a few reg tweaks was fine and a server OS would of caused issues with software i run on my server the issue with the Dell is its not suppose to run a home OS and their are no drivers for them on the Dell site so you have to beg borrow and steal them off different home machines with the same hardware i suspect the Pentium may be a little easier than the Xenon as its a desktop CPU. It was a bit of a pain but its been fine now for months i have turned off updates though as i dont want it updating drivers and causing it to crash because they are not comparable. This is not a machine the average user could stick a GPU in and use it as a gaming rig as it takes a little know how to get it running but as a server its great, i cant speak to the Pentium version but the Xenon is nearly as fast as my Haswell 4690k.
Roger_Irrelevant
24 Feb 16#4
290W PSU in a server!? My Precision 690 is 1kW. :confused:
alexjameshaines to Roger_Irrelevant
24 Feb 16#5
Servers are highly optimised for power consumption :smile:
OrribleHarry to Roger_Irrelevant
24 Feb 16#6
More than enough. only thing that should be going in a server are HDDs which average less than 10w each.
steffcip
24 Feb 16#2
great end price but I already have the hp gen8 microserver
amour3k to steffcip
24 Feb 161#3
Tell me about it? .. those HP Micro Servers have ALWAYS intrigded me mind? (I don't own any Servers by the way, be they HP or otherwise?).
But at that eventual ridiculous final price bracket?, then ..... I may just look to reconsider?, lol. :-)
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Opening post
This is £167.94 before Cashback, but only £97.94 after £70 cashback (or if your able to Claim the VAT back on this System?, then its rather only £139.95 without the VAT, and only £69.95 instead) which is wired into your bank account. You need to apply for cashback between 30-60 days after ordering, not before and not after, so a reminder is recommened here?.
Get £70 cash back on the Dell PowerEdge T20 this month!
Purchase a qualifying Dell product during the promotional period.
You can find the qualifying products, cashback rewards and promotional periods on the Qualifying Products page.
Please ensure that you understand the Terms & Conditions of the promotion.
https://plus.delltradetosave.com/gb/en/pages/promotions/qualifying
https://plus.delltradetosave.com/gb/en/pages/promotions/terms
Wait 30 days before you submit your claim.
Claims must be completed no sooner than 30 days and no later than 60 days from the date of purchase.
For the avoidance of doubt, the purchase date counts as day one (1).
So again, some form, &/or some kind of a 'reminder' of your Claim-Window could prove itself beneficial?. :-)
A full modern complete desktop tower (excluding an Operating System and DVD-RW) for just £97.94 is a very good Deal, for something in the region of an advanced form of a Bare-Bones System (with Server capabilities to boot!).
Here's the software updates download page for Dell Server: http://www.dell.com/support/home/uk/en/ukdhs1/product-support/product/poweredge-t20/drivers?rvps=y
The idle power consumption of this computer running windows 10 x64 with latest drivers from intel site and a 60GB ssd added is: 31-33W, i measured this using a power meter plug adapter. The SSD adds 1.5w idle power consumption.
Dell cashback qualifying products page: https://plus.delltradetosave.com/gb/en/pages/promotions/qualifying
Dell cashback terms and conditions: https://plus.delltradetosave.com/gb/en/pages/promotions/terms
Dell cashback claim form: https://plus.delltradetosave.com/gb/en/claims/promotions/view
Enhance productivity
The PowerEdge T20 server packs large internal storage capacity and capable performance into a quiet mini tower chassis designed to deliver efficient and worry-free operation. With the T20, data and applications from multiple desktops and workstations can be consolidated onto a single server to boost collaboration and productivity.
Take it to the next level
Move your business to the next level with built-in expandability for growth. The PowerEdge T20 can help you:
- Consolidate data and media files with six internal hard drive bays supporting large storage capacity.
- Drive applications and media quickly with your choice of Intel® Xeon® or Pentium® multi-core processors.
- Support large memory capacity with four DIMM slots to experience enhanced application response times and crisp video performance.
- Enhance flexibility with four PCI/PCIe slots that allow you to grow at your own pace.
- Boost performance with up to 12 USB (four USB 3.0) ports to attach more devices and drive fast video and graphics.
Secure and manageable
With or without an IT staff, the T20 makes it easy to secure your data and files with software RAID and optional backup restore solutions.
- Data protection: Safeguard against data loss with built-in support for file duplication using a software-based redundant array of independent disks (RAID). Error Correction Code (ECC) memory adds another layer of data protection.
- Backup and restore: Add automatic backup and restore functions with the full collaboration suite, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server.
- Easy management: Update software applications in one place instead of on multiple PCs to simplify tasks and save time.
Specs:
NO Operating System, DVD-RW, keyboard, mouse or monitor.
CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 Dual Core, 3MB Cache, 3.00 GHz (Haswell) 54W, socket LGA 1150
GPU: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 (DirectX 12(software), DirectX 11.1 (hardware), OpenCL 1.2 and WDDM 1.3 compatible)
1x4GB DDR3 ECC 1600Mhz 1.35V ram, 4x UDIMM slots available, supports 32GB max of 1333/1600mhz ram (model: HMT451U7BFR8A-PB)
500GB Seagate ST500DM002-1BD14 7200rpm SATA HDD
VGA port
2x Displayport ports
4x USB3 ports (2 front and 2 back)
6x USB2 ports (2 front and 4 back)
2x sata3 ports and 2x sata2 ports
Audio: Realtek ALC3220
Network: Intel I217-LM Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Chipset: Intel C226
Raid: Intel Rapid Storage Controller 12.0 (software RAID)
1 PCIe 3.0 X16
1 PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 speed)
1 PCIe 2.0 x1
1 PCI slot
1x serial connector
1x mic and headphone/speakers connector on front
1x mic and headphone/speakers connector on rear
290W PSU + power cord
Weight: 8.49 kg
Dimensions: 36cm (H), 17.5cm (W), 43.6cm (D)
1yr warranty.
http://www.serversplus.com/servers/tower_servers/dell_tower_servers/t20-9186
This Deal is for the whole of this Month/February 2016.
I hope you all enjoy this Deal. :-)
Latest comments (56)
Ive just setup my T20 and installed Ubuntu Server 15.10 and have added Plex and Serviio with success.
My problem is ive taken two 3TB HDD out of my HP Microserver running WHS2011 and placed them in the T20.
I cant get them to mount. Its sees the disk in disks but i cant mount the drives.
Help PLEASE
I recall knowing how to use 1 or 2 'Virtualization' Software from back in the day?, sod only knows where them brain cells then ran away too?, hehehe.
Ahhhhhhh, how I WISH CONNECTIX were still in the Virtual Software game?, they made such 'methods' flawless to use, ALWAYS!.
Then Microsoft took it out the game & re-Branded it Virtual PC (& altered Connectix's game altogether ..... its a shame)
Other than that he's been very happy with it, certainly no technical faults at all and it was very cheap.
Personally I wouldn't get one though, I'd go with this deal here.
17GB mkv uses 9% cpu.
http://www.vmware.com/products/vsphere-hypervisor
And yes, I'm surprised it allowed the mix match too mind?. :-)
I like Ubuntu desktop as it's more a home server than a dedicated server so the gui overhead isn't an issue.
Anyone know if this would run Ubuntu easily enough (driver issues mentioned earlier?) as I'd like a replacement build & this price suits my budget.
All Pentium 4 computers must be killed.
Hot if you don't mind the size.
I'm very tempted now. I have 16GB DDR3 lying around here. :smiley:
Its charging me £4.95, is there any code to use?
Heat!
I've checked the handbook and that only listed ECC UDIMMs as compatible. IIRC servers can be a bit picky when it comes to memory - if I buy this I'd like to re-use memory I already have.
(hot deal of course, no matter what)
for extra or same money same FPS PS4 ?
Sony and Xbox they done this for you converted low end PC to gaming machines
Do not forget you need windows + GPU + bigger HDD + extra 4 GB of ram So total price maybe will be same as PS4 or cheaper couple pounds
When I have PS4 and powerful PC in general I do not see lot of difference between them But do not forget that my PC cost me 4 times more than PS4
My point the difference in graphic so minimal "yes PC better more pixel etc ..Yes I can do 4k" when you play the game you not looking pixel you enjoy gaming
I'm definitely going to buy one of these next year.
Search 'PowerEdge' above...
For a server, I far prefer a barebones or minimal config like this, so I can spec it to my needs/budget.
RAID4 ??
Desktops usually have sound. This has, but it's basic. Below £100 after cashback is great value for what you get though.
Everyone seems to want o build these things into gaming machines, so before anyone asks, the PSU has no 6-pin power connectors for a higher performance gpu so the max power consumption gpu you could use would be 75W as that is the maximum that the PCI-E x16 slot provides. A GTX750TI should work. Beyond that, you can get 6-pin/SATA converters, or change the PSU, which is a non-standard size.
The main thread on this is here
Still, as a basic workhorse, even as a standard desktop (with very basic graphic capabilities) unit this has much to commend it for the price. With the cashback (which seems deliberately complicated) it seems perfectly adequate.
Thanks
Kevin
So having something optimized with power efficiency in mind then your literally laughing.
But in the absence of that then your literally not ....
My Setup...
1x SSD 256GB in SATA 5 ODD Port
1x 128GB SSD in SATA 1 Port (used for OS)
3x 4TB WD Reds in SATA Ports 2-4
1x 64GB Micro SD Card
1x 64GB Internal USB
2x 2TB using the 2 USB 3.0 Ports
But that aside, as far as the Operating System in concerned, well .. I've mentioned in both my Deal Description & Dell themselves have re-iterated the same on their own website that this particular Server System of theirs does NOT come with an Operating System in it in any respect, of any notable form either? (so I was ok on that front ..... )
Note 1, HOPEFULLY some of my above supplied links would help a little bit in regard to firmware/Software drivers & the like?.
Note 2, Ironically I WAS coming back to my original post just now to fan the ever increasing waters of the ever increasing waves of the Media Streamers/KODI Fanboy people out there with a wee comment of my own!, but ..... hahahahaha (you beat me to it!) :-)
You can install the Chrome OS on this, Android OS on this, &/or KODI on this via some fancy Partitioning using things like GPart, Partition Magic & the like? (that would be AWESOME!, hehehe), knock yourselves out people? (figuratively speaking ofcourse?, lol). :-)
A full modern complete desktop tower (excluding an Operating System and DVD-RW) for just £97.94 is a very good Deal, for something in the region of an advanced form of a Bare-Bones System (with Server capabilities to boot!).
Here's the software updates download page for Dell Server: http://www.dell.com/support/home/uk/en/ukdhs1/product-support/product/poweredge-t20/drivers?rvps=y
You've linked to a page of server 2012 the Dell doesnt support home Os's like ive said and some of those drivers dont work and theirs some missing i know ive been through it. Your making it out to be a desktop replacement and its not heres the Dell page. This is not going to be like sticking ram and a HDD in a Intel Nuc and installing windows although it is possible its not for the average home PC user its a bit more advanced than that to get all the drivers needed and installed.
Your PowerEdge T20 supports these operating systems:
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Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2016
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But at that eventual ridiculous final price bracket?, then ..... I may just look to reconsider?, lol. :-)
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