(Part 2) Best barebone pc according to redditors
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Thank you to you all for your comment and support in my previous post, it was my first project and I didn't expect such positive and the amount of feedback, so thank you to you all.
Since there are a lot of you asking / PM me for guide / link / pics, please see below:
First of all, let me make a few things clear:
Q: Why I don't use the VPN Server / VPN service / Download Station on my Synology?
A: Security VS Speed. I want to have a stable upload speed while I back up my NAS to the cloud and to a remote location, but I also want to download torrent with VPN, and I don't want to choose one over the other, hence I leave my NAS to run without VPN and use my Pi to download torrents with VPN.
Q: Why I use Deluge as torrent service and not the others? Why don't I use other programs (Sonarr / Radarr / Jackett) to pair it with?
A: The simple answer is, I was a pure beginner and I found the guide that fit me so I follow what's in the guide. Whatever the guide / tutorial suggested I just do it the way it tells me too, and not because of preference whatsoever.
Q: Why don't I run pi-hole in Synology docker / why not add the pi-hole DNS to the router?
A: I want to keep things simple and I don't want to config too much on my Synology / put too much program to it. Plus whenever I'm out and connect to my local network using the PiVPN, I have the ad-block also. And since pi-hole is not perfect and it might blocked website that it shouldn't, I realized it's not suitable for my family, so I only set it up for my device and not for the entire network.
Now off to the guide, performance and etc.**
For the Pi Zero some of you asked me for the pictures
Here are the links for the accessories:
Pi Zero Ethernet HAT
Pi Zero BadUSB
Guide to install Pi-VPN with Pi-Hole
For the Pi 4 I have installed OpenVPN with PIA auto start configuration, Deluge for downloading torrent, and have mount the Pi to my Synology for torrent to download directly to my Synology, save me time to move the files to it's correct destination (I have Plex setup).
The metal case I use
I have follow this YouTube video for setting up OpenVPN with PIA and Deluge.
While I have 500 mb/s internet speed at home, the download speed I got is around 2 MB/s. It's not ideal but acceptable for me, because when it comes to downloading I think security is more important than speed.
When I run deluge (the torrent download agent) with VPN (Which I setup to run upon starting the Pi), CPU is running 40% max (mostly around 25% - 30%), which is much better than I expected.
And for mounting the Pi with Synology, I'm just gonna share a few codes that works for me to save your guys the time for trying / failing and to spend time for trouble shoot (that's took me days /weeks)
sudo mkdir /mnt/raspberryfoldernamehere (To create the folder on Pi that use to mount to Synology)
Type "ls" to check if it created
sudo mount -t nfs 192.168.1.**:/volume1/synologyfoldernamehere /mnt/raspberryfoldernamehere (To mount the Synology and Pi folder together)
Type "df -h" to check if it's successfully mounted, it should show the Synology folder on the left and the pi folder on the right, which means it has successfully mounted
And to have it automatically mounted upon startup:
sudo nano /etc/fstab (To open the fstab in order to edit it)
add the following line:
192.168.1.**:/volume1/synologyfoldernamehere /mnt/raspberryfoldernamehere nfs defaults 0 0
(See Video at 11:09 for example)
Those are the guides that I followed in order to set it up, of cause there were a lot of trouble shooting for me but I don't think it's neceseary to share those since the guide I shared works for me.
I have ordered a new Pi zero and a 3B+ for my next projects, I have no idea what I should do yet but I have a few ideas in mind including reuse the monitor I took from an old laptop. Also maybe an audio station with the DAC HAT I found online, which I believe it will work wonderfully with my media files in Synology and Spofity.
I'm very excited for my next project and can't wait to share with you guys.
Once again thank you very much and I really really appreciated for those who gave me suggestion in my pervious post.
So basically that's all I can share with you guys, if I have missed anything please feel free to let me know, and also please excuse me if I don't reply back to you on time, I'm typing this up at the airport while my flight is delay and I believe soon I will be in the air and not being able to respond for the next 20 hours or so.
I would switch some things and get g3258 if you're building.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor | $64.88 @ OutletPC
Motherboard | MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $45.89 @ OutletPC
Memory | Mushkin ECO2 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $16.99 @ Newegg
Storage | A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $38.99 @ NCIX US
Case | Xion XON-310_BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $25.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply | EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply | $24.99 @ NCIX US
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $227.73
| Mail-in rebates | -$10.00
| Total | $217.73
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-28 19:20 EST-0500 |
Otherwise I'd get a small form factor pre-built like this gigabyte brix http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-A8-5557M-Barebone-Components-GA-BXA8-5557/dp/B00VBNT3DU
I'd recommend at least having a display handy for problems. You can get small, cheap displays for this purpose. Here are a few options, they aren't the best in the world but should be fine for this need. I've actually considered getting one myself and mounting it to the top of my case.
http://www.amazon.com/Tontec%C2%AE-Resolution-Raspberry-Monitor-Display/dp/B00V45U39S
http://www.amazon.com/Sunfounder-Screen-Display-Monitor-Raspberry/dp/B012ZRYDYY
I'd avoid displays where the video is provided video over USB. Due to needing more processing power and some motherboards may not like booting to them.
Well you could look at some of the NUC competitors from zotac, MSI, and gigabyte. Me personal setup is a Gigabyte Brix, and it runs sonarr, couchpotato, torrent client, Kodi, etc. There are quite a few celeron based options like this one from MSI that comes in at $109 after rebate. But when you include RAM and an SSD/small HDD no matter what you'll be at about $200. The remix mini might be somewhat of an alternative for you in the ~$70 range. It runs Android so you should be able to install Kodi and run Netflix well, but I'm unsure about sickbeard etc.
It's this guy: http://www.amazon.com/Supermicro-Rackmount-Barebone-Components-SYS-5018A-FTN4/dp/B00G3ED7D4
I just got it in yesterday, hence the deciding to do some pictures. It's a pretty beastly little rig.
Yep. VyOS on a dedicated little Supermicro box.
this from amazon
The case is just a cheap one.
Sunfounder 7" HD 1024x600 TFT LCD Screen Display AV/VGA/HDMI Monitor Built-in Speaker for CCTV Computer PC DVR Home Office Raspberry Pi 3, 2 1 Model B https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012ZRYDYY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_DZTFosVVOEqJp
Tesla's Power Inverter Car Charger, 120W DC 12V/24V to 110V AC Converter with 2-Socket Cigarette Lighter Splitter, 4.5A Dual USB Charging Adapter and ON OFF Switch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756BRG3K?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Smraza Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Case with Fan, RPI Heatsinks, 5V 2.5A Power Supply for Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+(B Plus), Compatible with Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, Pi 2 Model B (4 Layers Case) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GKXZH7X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_w8YADbA9EQ7KN
The x300 and a300 chips are supposed to be the ones that are thumbnail sized and only provide basic BIOS functions, x300 allowing overclocking is really the only advantage that it has as far as I'm aware.
It's entirely possible that they're made for smaller than ITX mobos in barebones PCs like this one.
The setup I have (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TTN1M7G/) powers the fan from the 5V or 3.3V pins on the GPIO header. I'm using the 3.3V supply and it holds the procesor at 65°C when running CPU benchmarks.
It'd work but that adapter has a lot of bad reviews on Amazon. I'd suggest a more expensive (but properly working) adapter like this if you want extra (powered) USB ports, this if you don't need full-size USB ports, or this if you want a HAT instead.
How bout something like this: intel compute stick 1st gen, $99
Specs:
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Pentium G4400 (3.3 GHz, LGA1151, Dual-core) | 55.95€ @ Amazon
Motherboard | Asus H110M-A/M.2 | 46,55€ @ PCComponentes (spanish shop)
Memory | Crucial - 8 GB (DDR4, DIMM 288, 2133 MHz) | 54.01€ @ Amazon
Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 (2 GB, PCIE 3.0, 128 bit, DisplayPort)) | 134.97€ @ Amazon
Box | Nox NXPAX | 19.03€ @ Amazon
Monitor | Acer Professional Value V226HQLAbd - 21.5" 1920x1080, LED | 89.99€ @ Amazon
Storage | Toshiba DT01ACA100 -1TB, 3.5'', SATA, 7200 rpm | 54.24€ @ Amazon
Power Supply | Aerocool KCAS-500W - 500W, 115 - 230V, 47/63 Hz, 12 cm, 20+4 pin ATX) | 38.00€ @ Amazon
Speakers | Trust Leto 2.0 6W (didn't want too much, just in case I'm not using the headphones) | 6€ @Amazon
Mouse | Zelotes T60 | 14€ @Amazon
Keyboard | Rii RK140, Mechanical imitation | 20€ @Amazon
|| |Total
||(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.) | ~540€
You'd need a pi W, power supply for the pi, box, and then dimmer hardware you could control from the pi ( https://www.amazon.com/Dimmer-Module-Controller-Arduino-Raspberry/dp/B06Y1GVG26 these guys work fine)
there are also prebuilt home automation compatible dimmers that you could install, which can be run from a web interface or smartphone. ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EZV35QU ) these guys run ~$25-30
2 interetstion new options that just came out;
Shuttle has a USFF socketed 1150 mini-PC with Dual Intel NICs;
https://www.anandtech.com/show/14292/shuttle-xpc-slim-dh370-minipc-review-a-compact-digital-signage-powerhouse
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And Zotac also has a mini PC line with the latest gen CPU's
https://www.anandtech.com/show/14157/zotac-zbox-ci660-nano-fanless-minipc-review-a-promising-htpc-platform
https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-CI660-Silent-i7-8550U-ZBOX-CI660NANO-P-U/dp/B07MH93T8Z?th=1
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If you aren't afraid of DIY, the HP T620 Plus, T630 Plus, and T720 and T730 thin clients all support PCI-e network cards. Can get a T620 Plus for about $99 on eBay, add a few bucks for whatever amount of NICs you need (just get a quad port card, they are cheap enough on eBay for gigabit quad-port Intel cards
I think buying just the heatsinks by themselves would be cheaper and the. Buying a fan too, however if it is in his budget I found this https://www.amazon.com/Miuzei-Raspberry-Cooling-Heat-Sinks-Supply/dp/B07TTN1M7G/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=raspberry+pi+4+with+fan&qid=1571006314&sr=8-5
Here is a barebones w/GPU but w/o CPU for $799:
https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Trident-001BUS-Intel-Pentiuml-Celeron/dp/B01N0VEAOD/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1484071900&sr=8-5&keywords=MSI+Trident+3
> You'd need a pi W, power supply for the pi, box, and then dimmer hardware you could control from the pi ( https://www.amazon.com/Dimmer-Module-Controller-Arduino-Raspberry/dp/B06Y1GVG26 these guys work fine)
Thanks! I like that one, what do you think about the wifi part? is it doable?
You can also run the UniFi controller on a $10 ARM PC such as the OrangePi One ... https://www.amazon.com/Orange-Pi-Project-Board-ARMv7/dp/B01CD48E94
This one
It was very similar to one that was suggested and a similar price but was a little cheaper, it showed up in the related items of their suggestion.
No offense but this sounds like a lot of work and possibly a disaster in the making, sorry.
Just buy yourself a $200 pocketable mini PC (hopefully fanless https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-Quad-Core-Graphics-DisplayPort-ZBOX-CI325NANO-U-W2D/dp/B07MH93T8Z/) and enjoy your trip!
Thanks for the link! I think I'm trying to go prebuilt water cooling, and NOT attempt my own setup. Like:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F5LX59Q/?tag=wpcentralb-20&ascsubtag=UUwpUdUnU46546YYwYg&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-CHASER-Cooling-Hardcore-Computer/dp/B00FPRAW3S
I actually really like the bulldog, with a case that comes with a WC system, it should be as 'simple' as thermal pasting cpu to waterblock, no?
I suspect the problem may be I'm not using the Adafruit T board but this one instead. While it's labeled for an RPi it seems the circuit isn't actually wired that way.
That case is sold by a few vendors. Thats a 9 layer right? If so Smarza is another brand. I was going to buy that, but Smarza also had a 4 layer. I love it! Amazon doesnt have any more 4 layers or id be a couple more. The fans quiet on 3.3 or 5. And temps are around 31--32 with the fan and small heatsink at idle.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GKXZH7X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You can probably find Windows XP somewhere if you looked hard enough.
I'm going to second the idea of a new computer. Even an Intel Compute Stick would be a good idea (it's what I got my folks).
Also, if your dad is downloading adware constantly you may want to nab this freeware for him it'll help recover the computer when he loads adware on it.
How about this Gigabyte Brix mini PC
Gigabyte AMD A8-5557M CPU Radeon HD 8550G Mini PC Barebone Components GB-BXA8-5557
Only 299 USD
https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-A8-5557M-Barebone-Components-GB-BXA8-5557/dp/B00VBNT3DU
Plus samsung 860 evo 500gb ssd you will have fast and good pc
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L4C8CPY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Your display wont work at all?
Overkill. I made a nice home server out of one of these: MSI Computer Motherboard Components CUBI-003BUS (936-B09611-003) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UK3L7AE/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_r1XIwbX3Y0KHN
I put Ubuntu and plex server and a lot more on it and it's performing great.
Maybe consider buying a
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Performance-Computer-Barebones-CS-9000001-NA/dp/B01F5LX59Q
(i've never used it tho, or saw anyone using it, just came across it on Corsair's site)
It comes with pre installed mobo,psu and some water cooling.
You'd only need to
i'm not sure if the case mobo psu and those coolers are worth 400$, but since you're short on time you might consider this as an option.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor | $230.98 @ Newegg
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory | $84.97 @ Jet
Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $94.89 @ SuperBiiz
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $49.78 @ OutletPC
Video Card | Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card | $429.99 @ Jet
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit | $88.58 @ OutletPC
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $989.19
| Mail-in rebates | -$10.00
| Total | $979.19
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-16 14:31 EST-0500 |
That equals about 1350$, which is kinda overpaying for this build, but if you're short on time you could make it work i guess
EDIT: Oyy, no need to downvote lol, i was just tryinna help the guy out
It's on Amazon UK... "usually dispatched within 1 to 2 months." =(
> https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Trident-001BUS-Intel-Pentiuml-Celeron/dp/B01N0VEAOD/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1484071900&sr=8-5&keywords=MSI+Trident+3
Oh wow thank you!
A RPi 3 breadboard kit without a RPi 3 is sold as a "breadboard". You can buy whatever components you want with it. The only thing that might be RPi-specific is the breakout, but that can also be ordered separately.
There are cheap kits that fit your description, but you'll be better off simply buying the components you need.
You do not need a breadboard to do assembly programming. If that's all you're trying to do, it can be done in software.
Ciao, come hanno già detto gli altri, assemblare il pc da soli è fondamentale per chi ha un budget.
Assemblarlo da soli può essere un problema per chi non ha esperienza, ma è facilmente risolvibile grazie all'aiuto di un amico o documentandosi su internet.
Inizia cercando delle guide su google. Ti linko questa guida che ho trovato su youtube, grazie a questo video ho assemblato il mio primo pc due settimane fa.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIPUkapmSwA
Per quanto riguarda la lista dei componenti eccoti una lista fatta da me. Ho scelto i pezzi scegliendo quelli che offrono il miglior rapporto qualità prezzo.
Tieni a mente che il prezzo totale può oscillare in base alle perifiche che già possiedi o meno, e che i prezzi dei singoli componenti oscillano di continuo e che i prezzi riportati fanno riferimento al momento in cui ho stilato la lista
CPU AMD-FX-6300 110,28 €
SCHEDA MADRE ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 39 €
RAM Kingston HyperX Fury Memorie DDR-III da 8 GB 32,99€
SCHEDA VIDEO MSI Nvidia GeForce GTX 750Ti 124,21 €
CASE NOX NXPAX 31,78
HARD DISK SEAGATE DA 2 TB 62,99 €
ALIMENTATORE CORSAIR VS550 48,99 €
ADATTATORE WIRELESS TP-Link TL-WDN4800 18,49 €
SISTEMA OPERATIVO WINDOWS 10 PRO 25,99 €
Tot.: 494,77
OPZIONALE:
LETTORE CD /DVD/ BLU RAY ASUS BLU RAY COMBO 65 €
Se ti servono anche perifiche come mouse, tastiera e schermo ti consiglio di non comprare la scheda video. Potrai sempre acquistarla in seguito non appena avrai messo qualche altro euro da parte.
All the tophats are available too if needed
Ghost S1 Tophat (Small, Ash) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GNN51YD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gGyxDbXHT055G
Here is the best way to do it at minimal cost (IMO) -
Here are some links for the product in the above comment for different countries:
Amazon Smile Link: ZBOX
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I've got an old first gen I7 cpu and ASUS motherboard in an old case with a noctua HSF and a cheap small hdd for the os and then a usb enclosure with several 2.0 TB drives with all my media.
It's grossly overpowered for watching netflix and playing video files but it was what I had on hand.
if you need an actual PC with windows functions, you could get one of these
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BBDKVSG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=13DE3PO243P6P&coliid=I3HIDYOMQBNMDG
but if all you want to do is netflix and play MKV, MT2S, AVI's, etc, western digital's media box is pretty good and has some 3rd party firmwares that change what all it can do. I bought my dad one for christmas a few years ago and it works great for him.
What about a Gigabyte Brix? Here's a super high end one. Barebones, so you need to provide everything else, but could be a solution.
Well it depends. Some of them do use laptop parts to begin with(check for the -M or -QM suffix at the end of the part's name). Gigabyte has the BRIX model which uses real desktop parts but ich glaube es ist in Deutschland nicht zu finden. Anyway, you can build a micro-atx case with the dimensions close to what you described in the OP. I suggest you do that.
ninja edit: Here's a brix model in amazon germany. That's not the one I was referring to though. This is pretty shit IMO.
I was going to buy a small tophat but every single review is one star bc the colors dont match.
Ghost S1 Tophat (Small, Ash) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GNN51YD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0ppqDbJDM30VR
I still ordered one bc it’s Amazon and returns are easy but I don’t have high hopes.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CC-9011050-WW-Carbide-SPEC-01-Mid-Tower/dp/B00I6BJATW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1459356428&sr=8-2&keywords=corsair+spec+01
44 British pounds
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fractal-Design-Core-1500-Computer/dp/B00KM4B13Y/ref=sr_1_10?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1459356456&sr=1-10&keywords=fractal+design
39 British pounds
Im not ENTIRELY sure that your motherboard would fit, but theres plenty of boards out there that meet the requirements of these cases and can fit a i3
In addition - there are now a good number of HDMI stick PCs out there that run a full version of Windows 10 for €150 or so - seriously, fuck Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV and those crappy Android dongles - they all have limitations, are beholden to app stores, are limited in power or only do one or two functions.
For the last 20 years it has always been a full Windows/Linux PC that has the most options and flexibility, and now you can get them on a schtick.
Here's the one by Intel :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Compute-Stick-Windows-Upgrade/dp/B00UZ3CYE2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457014850&sr=8-1&keywords=windows+hdmi+stick
and there are a few others on the market.
I have had my eye on this for AES-NI support Supermicro 1U Rackmount Server Barebone System Components SYS-5018A-FTN4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G3ED7D4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MKsbzbYG0XMCA
The NES Classic should be incredibly cheap to manufacture. The hardware is not too far from the Orange Pi One, a single board computer available for $20 on Amazon. The costs to Nintendo would be much lower. Hardware of that caliber could be built by probably 100 different companies in China at large scale, no need for Nintendo to invest in its own manufacturing.
Granted there are no recurring revenue for the NES Classic since there is no online functionality and no expandability, but for a hardware device it's as close to "prints money" as it comes.
This comment obviously got some downvotes, but it's the most helpful one in this thread. That box is WAY overpriced -- probably 2x as much as it should be.
Compare it to this build, which gives you a much faster CPU, 16GB RAM (4x as much), and a 500GB SSD (instead of 16GB) for less money:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HWP6CMG
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LTBJFW
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HWHVOQS
The fact that this build doesn't have ChromeOS is a moot point, since all that power would be wasted on it anyway. The point is, that seller is just ripping people off.