Dell Inspiron Micro Desktop €149 @ DELL Ireland

theShire · 28-09-2015 10:18pm

quarryman wrote: »

Received my sata cable today and hooked up my 250GB SSD.

So now I have Windows 10, 8GB ram and 250gb of storage all for about 170 euro. (already had the SSD lying around.)

Great bargain.

Have you a link to the cable?

quarryman · 28-09-2015 11:09pm

theShire wrote: »

Have you a link to the cable?

http://m.ebay.ie/itm/LONG-Hard-Disk-Drive-HDD-Flex-Cable-Connector-For-HP-ENVY-17-DW17-6017B0421501-/301497375320

ronanc1000 · 29-09-2015 4:36am

quarryman wrote: »

Received my sata cable today and hooked up my 250GB SSD.

So now I have Windows 10, 8GB ram and 250gb of storage all for about 170 euro. (already had the SSD lying around.)

Great bargain.

Quarryman, any chance you have a link to the ram you got? How easy or difficult was it to install the new ram?

Thanks.

mossym · 29-09-2015 10:20am

ronanc1000 wrote: »

Quarryman, any chance you have a link to the ram you got? How easy or difficult was it to install the new ram?

Thanks.

put this one in mine last night, works perfectly
http://eu.crucial.com/eur/en/inspiron-3050-micro-desktop/CT7282684

or search for part number CT7282684 on the crucial site

54and56 · 29-09-2015 10:37am

mossym wrote: »

put this one in mine last night, works perfectly
http://eu.crucial.com/eur/en/inspiron-3050-micro-desktop/CT7282684

or search for part number CT7282684 on the crucial site

If the Inspiron is being used primarily as a HTPC running KODI and maybe Chrome in the background would adding more RAM deliver a noticeable improvement in performance? ATM it seems to run smooth and only issues a low memory warning if Minecraft is left open when running the other two.

ejabrod · 29-09-2015 11:12am

Xcellor wrote: »

I can sell it to you as is but you'd need to get a replacement AC adaptor from DELL. It works fine but I think it's just sending too much voltage so causes some of the inards to make squeaky sounds.

I'll need to send back the unit soon if I'm gonna get a refund but I can sell for what it cost me (127.49) and ship through parcel motel (5 euro around) which is cheap enough.

If you're genuinely interested send me PM before Wednesday and I'll give you my paypal. I can tell DELL to cancel the return and transfer the warranty to you and I'll ship.

Ah right, thanks.

I though you did not have to return the original unit (I was trying to get a cheapie

)

Thanks anyways.

mossym · 29-09-2015 11:30am

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

If the Inspiron is being used primarily as a HTPC running KODI and maybe Chrome in the background would adding more RAM deliver a noticeable improvement in performance? ATM it seems to run smooth and only issues a low memory warning if Minecraft is left open when running the other two.

if you're happy with performance why even worry about it?

Performance is better with the increased RAM.

Sappy404 · 02-10-2015 1:06pm

quarryman wrote: »

Received my sata cable today and hooked up my 250GB SSD.

So now I have Windows 10, 8GB ram and 250gb of storage all for about 170 euro. (already had the SSD lying around.)

Great bargain.

Did you have to reinstall to the 250gb SSD or are you able to continue using the disk that came with it and dedicate the 250gb to storage as a separate disk?

SickBoy · 02-10-2015 3:01pm

Sappy404 wrote: »

Did you have to reinstall to the 250gb SSD or are you able to continue using the disk that came with it and dedicate the 250gb to storage as a separate disk?

I'd like to know the answer to this also. I've heard mixed reports of the m.2 being disabled when a 2.5" drive is connected.

AlanB87 · 06-10-2015 11:31am

maximus02 wrote: »

Quarryman I have run the windirstat and it gives the following results:

Windows: 6.9gb 24.0%
Unknown: 9.3gb 32.3%
Free space: 9.6gb 33.4%

It's very strange that I seem to have 32% unknown space on my disk. It may be time to contact Dell at this stage. I think that's a tricky operation in itself.

BTW I'm not hearing any whining or other sounds from my power adaptor.

Thanks again for your assistance. I don't know if you have any further things to try at this stage.

Max

I found the lost 10+GB on my PC.
I upgraded to W10. There were two failed upgrades along the way.
I ran disk clean up, deleted restore points, CCleaner and WinDirStat all as Admin. But there was still 10GB missing.
I then ran SpaceSniffer as an Admin and before crashing (from using too much RAM) I found the missing space.
It is in the folder:
C:/System Recovery/Repair/XXXXXXXXXX-Backup
I had two of these folders along with a folder just called "Backup", and "Temp".
I could not open these folders or even check folder size because it said I did not own. I took ownership and it then showed the two -Backup folders were using 5+GB each.
I cannot find any more information on these folders or the files inside them online which is very unusual.
I moved both of them to an external HDD. My PC is now working fine and I have recovered all the space.

quarryman · 06-10-2015 11:52am

SickBoy wrote: »

I'd like to know the answer to this also. I've heard mixed reports of the m.2 being disabled when a 2.5" drive is connected.

Just seeing this post now.

I've no idea. I had read similar about the m2 being disabled so just pulled it out and anyway and reinstalled win 10 on the new drive. (doesn't take long once you have the key).

quarryman · 06-10-2015 11:58am

maximus02 wrote: »

Quarryman I have run the windirstat and it gives the following results:

Windows: 6.9gb 24.0%
Unknown: 9.3gb 32.3%
Free space: 9.6gb 33.4%

It's very strange that I seem to have 32% unknown space on my disk. It may be time to contact Dell at this stage. I think that's a tricky operation in itself.

BTW I'm not hearing any whining or other sounds from my power adaptor.

Thanks again for your assistance. I don't know if you have any further things to try at this stage.

Max

Hmm. My only suggestion now would be install window 8 from iso and completely wipe the drive when you get to that stage. Then follow my steps I posted earlier. If a recovery partition then hogs space google for the method for moving it to a USB and then deleting it from the dell.

maximus02 · 06-10-2015 1:18pm

AlanB87 wrote: »

I found the lost 10+GB on my PC.
I upgraded to W10. There were two failed upgrades along the way.
I ran disk clean up, deleted restore points, CCleaner and WinDirStat all as Admin. But there was still 10GB missing.
I then ran SpaceSniffer as an Admin and before crashing (from using too much RAM) I found the missing space.
It is in the folder:
C:/System Recovery/Repair/XXXXXXXXXX-Backup
I had two of these folders along with a folder just called "Backup", and "Temp".
I could not open these folders or even check folder size because it said I did not own. I took ownership and it then showed the two -Backup folders were using 5+GB each.
I cannot find any more information on these folders or the files inside them online which is very unusual.
I moved both of them to an external HDD. My PC is now working fine and I have recovered all the space.

AlanB87 Thanks for tips.

Edit: I got into the system recovery folder but it says it is empty. Thanks anyway for assistance. It's very annoying!

Chorus_suck · 06-10-2015 1:52pm

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styron · 06-10-2015 1:58pm

Chorus_suck wrote: »

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It has to be DDR3L - low voltage (1.35V not 1.5V)

mossym · 06-10-2015 2:00pm

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there is only one memory slot, which already has 2gb in it.

Chorus_suck · 06-10-2015 2:07pm

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mossym · 06-10-2015 2:09pm

Chorus_suck wrote: »

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unless i'm wrong on the number of slots:

there is one slot with 2gb of ram in there. if you take it out, and put in your 2gb, you will have.....

2gb.

and that's ignoring styron's point on compatability.

so yeah, no joy

Xcellor · 06-10-2015 2:50pm

I ordered this and installed yesterday working and showing up as 8gig

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/r.html?C=2PLWJIK85A5HM&K=A2CE46XPFAD8RY&R=2OCASJU5U6IP9&T=C&U=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB006YG8X9Y%2Fref%3Dpe_385721_51767431_TE_dp_1&A=ODAR9U26XKVOVTQLYACDX0P65QOA&H=KUCXBFMI4KBNRHLZYCTHXB68XFYA&ref_=pe_385721_51767431_TE_dp_1

Mahogany Gaspipe · 06-10-2015 4:21pm

I would just suggest to others not too tech savy (like myself) to first use the machine for a little while before ordering upgrade parts, well certainly the RAM.

I find the machine as it is out of the box to be able to handle my browsing, movies and processing needs just fine. Storage undoubtedly is small and will need upgrading.
Is the only drawback with just using a external HD that its not as neat a solution vs. changing out the internal HD?

maximus02 · 06-10-2015 4:56pm

AlanB87 wrote: »

I found the lost 10+GB on my PC.
I upgraded to W10. There were two failed upgrades along the way.
I ran disk clean up, deleted restore points, CCleaner and WinDirStat all as Admin. But there was still 10GB missing.
I then ran SpaceSniffer as an Admin and before crashing (from using too much RAM) I found the missing space.
It is in the folder:
C:/System Recovery/Repair/XXXXXXXXXX-Backup
I had two of these folders along with a folder just called "Backup", and "Temp".
I could not open these folders or even check folder size because it said I did not own. I took ownership and it then showed the two -Backup folders were using 5+GB each.
I cannot find any more information on these folders or the files inside them online which is very unusual.
I moved both of them to an external HDD. My PC is now working fine and I have recovered all the space.

AlanB87 I have now managed to find some space using your method above.
I now have 16.1gb free space which is a lot better than I had previously.

Thanks again.
Max

Xcellor · 07-10-2015 12:05am

Just to update Ive been able to install a SATA hard drive and use the original 32 gigabyte drive for OS.

Didn't need to reinstall.

quarryman · 07-10-2015 8:10am

Xcellor wrote: »

Just to update Ive been able to install a SATA hard drive and use the original 32 gigabyte drive for OS.

Didn't need to reinstall.

Sweet. I might put mine back so!

Edit: actually, does that mean you can *boot* off both though or is the other just storage? ie. Can i have an OS on each?

kungfual · 07-10-2015 10:33am

Xcellor wrote: »

Just to update Ive been able to install a SATA hard drive and use the original 32 gigabyte drive for OS.

Didn't need to reinstall.

Xcellor does the extra SATA fit inside? is it 2.5?
Any info you could give to do it?

Lenny · 07-10-2015 11:02am

If anyone has one to sell I'm still after one! Xcellor did u send ur faulty one back yet?

long_b · 07-10-2015 11:10am

Can this thread be moved please? Wrong forum now as BA well gone

kaizersoze · 07-10-2015 11:18am

long_b wrote: »

Can this thread be moved please? Wrong forum now as BA well gone

Exactly.

It's back in stock now at €178+VAT (€249) and windows 10 pre-installed.
http://www.dell.com/ie/p/inspiron-3050-micro-desktop/pd?oc=cd5005

Lenny · 07-10-2015 11:22am

I checked it about 45 mins ago, it was showing up as 249 all in, must of went down already!

kaizersoze wrote: »

Exactly.

It's back in stock now at €178+VAT (€249) and windows 10 pre-installed.
http://www.dell.com/ie/p/inspiron-3050-micro-desktop/pd?oc=cd5005

kaizersoze · 07-10-2015 11:35am

Lenny wrote: »

I checked it about 45 mins ago, it was showing up as 249 all in, must of went down already!

€178 +VAT & Del (€249)

I was on the business site

quarryman · 07-10-2015 11:38am

kungfual wrote: »

Xcellor does the extra SATA fit inside? is it 2.5?
Any info you could give to do it?

Yes and yes. See the link I posted to the cable you need.

Dell Inspiron Micro Desktop €149 @ DELL Ireland

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