Looking for a budget Windows 11 computer with ample storage? 
Trying to start a home lab and want something easily upgraded?

These machines ship ready to serve in either role. They are listed individually -- purchasing 1 quantity gives you 1 physical computer -- but if you buy the lot of 2 you'll get a discount.

Model Features:
✅ Intel i5-6500T (2.5Ghz base clock, 3.1Ghz turbo)
✅ 8gb single channel RAM -- upgrade to 16gb by just adding another PC4 sodimm!
✅ 1tb (1000gb) Solid State Hybrid Drive (SSHD, see below)
✅ Power Cord/AC Adapter included.
☑️ Wifi (USB dongle included; no motherboard card)
☑️ Unpopulated but tested working m.2 NVMe slot

Lot of Equivalent Machines: The photos in this posting are of the first machine I prepared in the lot, but all machines are guaranteed to be of equivalent quality.

SSHDs:
A solid state hybrid drive is a combination of a conventional "spinning disk" 2.5-inch SATA hard drive with an 8gb flash memory sector. The drive controller stores high-frequency data (like operating system) on the flash memory, making the system snappy and responsive for basic use. It's included here as a budget option for high storage without paying high storage prices.

Upgrades?
I've chosen to spec this machine with a high-capacity SSHD and 8gb single channel ram so that it does not NEED an upgrade, but if you choose to -- which is trivially easy -- you can squeeze a lot more performance out of it. 

The SSHD's 8gb flash memory sector is sufficient to keep Windows snappy, and it performs even better on Linux. If you add an NVMe, the SSHD can be repurposed for large files storage, and the synchronous read speeds are sufficient to stream Jellyfin/Plex media off of.

Why buy from me?
I spent a decade working in systems administration and software development, leaving the industry to study environmental conservation. I think computers are groovy and e-waste is tragic. My goal is to sell you something you'll actually use, as every one of these machines that ends up in a home is one less that ends up in a landfill.

Testing Process:
  • Hard drives undergo SMART extended self-tests and a full wipe prior to system configuration/assembly.
  • RAM undergoes memtest86 4-pass verification.
  • All physical ports are tested for basic function.
  • Whole system is tested end-to-end with OS installation.

Recycled Hardware:
This is a listing for used hardware which has been restored to a tested, working condition. It may have minor cosmetic blemishes (see photos) or use replacement parts. If you have questions prior to purchase, I am happy to answer them. However, I offer no warranties or guarantees for the software installed.

internal sku
: m910q-anielle