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Why so loose on the memory timings (22-22-22)? The Vulcan Z has 16-20-20 for only a few $ more.
That looks interesting but they're out of stock most places.Have you considered something like the DeskMeet, OP?
The new ASRock DeskMeet is here (both AMD AM4 and Intel 12th-gen)
https://www.newegg.com/asrock-deskmeet-x300w-b-bb-box-us/p/N82E16856158083?Item=N82E16856158083 https://www.newegg.com/asrock-deskmeet-b660w-b-bb-box-us/p/N82E16856158084?Item=N82E16856158084
DeskMini / DeskMeet are superior to NUC in performance, as they use standard, off-the-shelf, real desktop CPUs and APUs, not watered-down "U" or "Y" series CPUs, with lower TDPs and core counts and freq. than "real" desktop CPUs.
I would not reuse a 10yo PSU regardless of the brand/model, unless that has been replaced in the last few years. I wouldn't exactly call DDR3 salvageable either unless you have some older systems knocking about you can throw it into.
Why on earth would you want to consider a 6th gen mobile CPU when you can have much better performance and support using current or last gen for the same or lower cost
The system does not get used much. I will look at the config you posted. I'm in the US so could probably get some of the equipment a bit cheaper.Why on earth would you want to consider a 6th gen mobile CPU when you can have much better performance and support using current or last gen for the same or lower cost
None of that requires much of a computer. An iPad can handle all of that, so there is no point going crazy with the specs. What is likely more important are things like form factor, size, noise, etc. Depending on budget, a laptop would work well. I also like the Dell Optiplex Ultras. They combine the benefits of an all-in-one, but allow you to choose whatever monitor you want. If you get one with USB-C with power delivery, you can run the PC off the monitor with a single USB cable. I have 2 of these machines, and the main issue is price. Otherwise, they are fantastic office/gen purpose machines.
That will work. Only issue is that it won't support Win11. Win10 will lose support in 2025. If your friend doesn't mind running an unsupported OS, then it can still be used for a long time. Otherwise, you might want to look for something with at least an 8-series CPU or higher (or the equivalent AMD chip).
What will make it lose support exactly? I was reading the 8th gen Intel processors were way better due to being 6 core CPUs.
Win11 only supports recent CPUs, basically from Coffee Lake and higher (although it does support a few Kaby Lake chips), in addition to requiring Secure Boot and TPM. Now, there is a workaround to installing Win11 on unsupported PCs, but there is no guarantee that those PCs will continue to be able to install future updates.
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