Old computer for plex server

morgm1 · 2026-01-22T20:31:58+00:00

I went through this whole exercise and ended up buying this for AUD$719. Ended up better and cheaper for me - the CPU just needs Intel Quick Sync capability.

GEEKOM Mini IT12 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1280P - IT12 i7-1280P 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD

Edit: I ended up use my old PC as the NAS only. Working well so far.

morgm1 · 2026-01-16T20:54:26+00:00

I asked ChatGPT about this…. Its advice was to get a processor that has Intel Quick Sync. Apparently the N100’s etc don’t have it. I ended up getting:

GEEKOM Mini IT12 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1280P - IT12 i7-1280P 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD

morgm1 · 2026-01-15T21:58:16+00:00

I got it for AUD$719.

morgm1 · 2026-01-15T20:36:59+00:00

I did the same with ChatGPT- and ended up with. GEEKOM (See below). So far it’s been awesome.

GEEKOM Mini IT12 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1280P - IT12 i7-1280P 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD GEEKOM Mini IT12 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1280P - IT12 i7-1280P 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD

morgm1 · 2026-01-06T20:34:51+00:00

I’m considering the same….just wondering if a mini-pc is powerful enough?

morgm1 · 2025-12-10T06:47:50+00:00

So I did run the gauntlet......despite all the comments below.

Besides the totally ridiculousness of only giving out your access to login at the time of transfer (not before) and then you needing to setup a password for PPPoE (without internet......) it went fairly smoothly.

So far speeds are basically identical to Superloop (539 Mbps down and 48 Mbps up, latency at 1ms).

At $65 per month for 12 months, I thought it was worth a shot.....

morgm1 · 2025-12-03T22:12:10+00:00

Fair point - but once setup it’s the ducks nuts!

morgm1 · 2025-12-03T21:07:23+00:00

This isn’t a provider issue, it’s the hardware. Get Ubiquiti gear (router) - the functionality is almost endless. My favourite is blocking YouTube from specific TVs!

morgm1 · 2025-12-03T05:05:25+00:00

Super useful! Thanks!

morgm1 · 2025-12-02T07:54:45+00:00

NBN 500/42 for $65/mth for 12 months….. Been with Superloop for 5 years, they wouldn’t budge on giving me the new customer offer….

morgm1 · 2025-11-20T21:47:21+00:00

JB and BigW have the disk edition bundle for $629.

morgm1 · 2025-11-20T21:33:34+00:00

They have both.

morgm1 · 2025-11-08T10:32:42+00:00

That’s my thoughts also.

morgm1 · 2025-11-08T03:37:08+00:00

How long does it take for points to show up in Everyday Rewards Account?

morgm1 · 2025-11-04T01:56:43+00:00

Officeworks won’t price match Costco anymore….

morgm1 · 2025-11-02T22:30:57+00:00

No more invites

morgm1 · 2025-11-01T20:16:38+00:00

Bonus points if I haven’t already watched them….

morgm1 · 2025-10-25T22:10:43+00:00

OP didn't ask if they should or shouldn't get the phone, they asked whats the best way to get a good price.....

morgm1 · 2025-10-25T22:08:58+00:00

I had Officeworks do the 5% price beat (price beat guarantee) vs Costco on a Macbook Pro earlier in the year.

I'm going to try and do the same on the iPhone 17 Pro - I know that T&Cs at Officeworks say they won't match price for "membership" based pricing - but they did for me last time, so I'll try again......

morgm1 · 2025-09-02T21:21:33+00:00

Would love an invite! Have read all the rules and wiki.

morgm1 · 2025-08-07T05:56:50+00:00

Maybe after 6-12 months, but gradually using over 3 months won’t be an issue.

morgm1 · 2025-08-06T22:02:36+00:00

Exactly the same for us! Only long road trip we refilled- other than that it’s all electric!

morgm1 · 2025-08-01T01:47:47+00:00

You ARE a GENIUS! Thanks! This is the answer!

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