{"id":4264,"date":"2023-05-09T13:05:54","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T13:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/?p=4264"},"modified":"2023-05-09T15:04:22","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T15:04:22","slug":"dell-optiplex-7050-mini-linuxcnc-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/dell-optiplex-7050-mini-linuxcnc-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini LinuxCNC: The Ultimate Cost-Effective Choice for CNC Enthusiasts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini LinuxCNC emerges as a cost-effective and powerful choice for CNC enthusiasts; explore our comprehensive review, which delves into installation, latency testing, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/dell-optiplex-7050-mini-linuxcnc-review\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/dell-optiplex-7050-mini-linuxcnc-review\/#Dell_Optiplex_7050_Mini_%E2%80%93_Key_Specs\" title=\"Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini &#8211; Key Specs\">Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini &#8211; Key Specs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/dell-optiplex-7050-mini-linuxcnc-review\/#Installing_Debian_12_LinuxCNC_Probe_basic_in_2023\" title=\"Installing Debian 12 + LinuxCNC + Probe basic in 2023\">Installing Debian 12 + LinuxCNC + Probe basic in 2023<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/dell-optiplex-7050-mini-linuxcnc-review\/#Latency_Testing_for_Dell_Optiplex_7050_Mini_LinuxCNC\" title=\"Latency Testing for Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini LinuxCNC\">Latency Testing for Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini LinuxCNC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/dell-optiplex-7050-mini-linuxcnc-review\/#LinuxCNC_BIOS_Modifications_for_Dell_Optiplex_7050_Mini\" title=\"LinuxCNC BIOS Modifications for Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini\">LinuxCNC BIOS Modifications for Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/dell-optiplex-7050-mini-linuxcnc-review\/#Grub_Modifications_for_Dell_Optiplex_7050_Mini_LinuxCNC\" title=\"Grub Modifications for Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini LinuxCNC\">Grub Modifications for Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini LinuxCNC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/dell-optiplex-7050-mini-linuxcnc-review\/#Comparing_the_Modifications\" title=\"Comparing the Modifications\">Comparing the Modifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/dell-optiplex-7050-mini-linuxcnc-review\/#Results_of_Dell_Optiplex_7050_Mini_LinuxCNC_Latency_Test\" title=\"Results of Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini LinuxCNC Latency Test\">Results of Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini LinuxCNC Latency Test<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/dell-optiplex-7050-mini-linuxcnc-review\/#Conclusion_Dell_Optiplex_7050_Mini_LinuxCNC_%E2%80%93_A_Solid_Choice\" title=\"Conclusion: Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini LinuxCNC &#8211; A Solid Choice\">Conclusion: Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini LinuxCNC &#8211; A Solid Choice<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When my laptop met its untimely demise, I was on the hunt for a new computer to run LinuxCNC for my CNC projects. In this post, I\u2019ll discuss my experience with the Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini, featuring an Intel Core i5-6500 processor, and determine whether it\u2019s the right choice for LinuxCNC enthusiasts like myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dell_Optiplex_7050_Mini_%E2%80%93_Key_Specs\"><\/span>Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini &#8211; Key Specs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini is a compact, yet powerful computer that comes with the following specs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"846\" height=\"846\" src=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rn_image_picker_lib_temp_fd8c9f18-4365-49fd-bd57-f06658d58416.jpg\" alt=\"Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini LinuxCNC\" class=\"wp-image-4265\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rn_image_picker_lib_temp_fd8c9f18-4365-49fd-bd57-f06658d58416.jpg 846w, https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rn_image_picker_lib_temp_fd8c9f18-4365-49fd-bd57-f06658d58416-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rn_image_picker_lib_temp_fd8c9f18-4365-49fd-bd57-f06658d58416-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rn_image_picker_lib_temp_fd8c9f18-4365-49fd-bd57-f06658d58416-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rn_image_picker_lib_temp_fd8c9f18-4365-49fd-bd57-f06658d58416-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Intel Core i5-6500 Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to 64GB DDR4 RAM &#8211; Mine is fitted with 8GB<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Penty of USB ports , and a 256GB SSD fitted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Plenty of these units are available used through third parties. I bought mine for 150$<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These specs seemed promising for running LinuxCNC, but the true test would come in the form of latency testing and real-world performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Installing_Debian_12_LinuxCNC_Probe_basic_in_2023\"><\/span>Installing Debian 12 + LinuxCNC + Probe basic in 2023<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I had <a href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/how-to-install-linuxcnc-probe-basic\/\">previously<\/a> made a post about installing LinuxCNC 2.8.4 with Probe Basic, but unfortunately, there are several broken repositories in the probe basic installation script\u2026 so I was forced to install LinuxCNC 2.9 on Debian 12 using the instructions posted on the developer\u2019s website and that worked \u2026 mostly. So I devoted a new post relating to how I installed it and the small challenges I faced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about it here: [placeholder]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Latency_Testing_for_Dell_Optiplex_7050_Mini_LinuxCNC\"><\/span>Latency Testing for Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini LinuxCNC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Latency is a critical factor for LinuxCNC, as it determines the system\u2019s ability to respond to changes in the CNC machine\u2019s position. Lower latency results in smoother and more accurate operation. To evaluate the Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini, I used the LinuxCNC \u2018latency-test\u2019 utility to measure the maximum base thread and servo thread latencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I&#8217;m using a <a href=\"http:\/\/store.mesanet.com\/index.php?route=product\/product&amp;product_id=374\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mesa 7i96S <\/a> the base thread is not actually not applicable but I still had it running in my tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LinuxCNC_BIOS_Modifications_for_Dell_Optiplex_7050_Mini\"><\/span>LinuxCNC BIOS Modifications for Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I did some small modifications in the BIOS setting to hopefully make LinuxCNC run smoother on the Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini. I basically disabled any power-saving features, sleeping states, and any virtualization options. I left the \u201cturbo\u201d feature of the CPU on, as I was unsure if this would benefit or harm the latency results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grub_Modifications_for_Dell_Optiplex_7050_Mini_LinuxCNC\"><\/span>Grub Modifications for Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini LinuxCNC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I did some modifications in the Grub including isolating CPU cores for LinuxCNC and reducing sleep modes and states for the Intel i5-6500 CPU on the Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the instructions provided in the original article to perform these modifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>at the terminal, type:\n\nsudo nano \/etc\/default\/grub\n\nwhen this opens, add this line (for a 4 core system):\nGRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT=\"isolcpus=2,3,4 intel_idle.max_cstate=0 processor.max_cstate=0 idle=poll\"\n\nYou can add this below the other command line parameters in the file. Then hit control-x to save it.\n\nthen type:\n\nsudo \/sbin\/update-grub\n\nthen reboot.\n\nVerify that it worked by doing:\nsudo dmesg\nor\ncat \/proc\/cmdline\nwhich shows the parameters used for the current bootup\n\nYou should see your isolcpus command in that list.<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This modification was inspired by this <a href=\"https:\/\/wiki.printnc.info\/en\/controllers\/linuxcnc#isolating-the-cpu\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PrintNC wiki article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: I have not independently verified if the idle max, state and idle poll settings benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparing_the_Modifications\"><\/span>Comparing the Modifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I read somewhere that there might be a performance benefit by isolating a CPU core pair i.e. 2,3 for a 4 core system instead of separating random cores so I did a quick test:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-05-09-14_16_17-image.png-977\u00d7550-1024x568.png\" alt=\"LinuxCNC latency histogram I5-6500 Dell optiplex 7050 mini\" class=\"wp-image-4268\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-05-09-14_16_17-image.png-977\u00d7550-1024x568.png 1024w, https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-05-09-14_16_17-image.png-977\u00d7550-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-05-09-14_16_17-image.png-977\u00d7550-768x426.png 768w, https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-05-09-14_16_17-image.png-977\u00d7550-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-05-09-14_16_17-image.png-977\u00d7550.png 1215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">LinuxCNC latency &#8211; i5-6500 isolcpu 2,3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-4.png\" alt=\"LinuxCNC latency histogram I5-6500 Dell optiplex 7050 mini\" class=\"wp-image-4269\" width=\"670\" height=\"382\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-4.png 971w, https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-4-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-4-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-4-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">LinuxCNC latency histogram I5-6500 Dell optiplex 7050 mini<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This test was conducted with 4x glxgears running and YouTube full HD video in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The isolcpus 1,2,3 option resulted in lower latency, hence that is what I kept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Results_of_Dell_Optiplex_7050_Mini_LinuxCNC_Latency_Test\"><\/span>Results of Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini LinuxCNC Latency Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini performed admirably in the latency tests. The measured latencies were well below the recommended maximums for LinuxCNC, which means that LinuxCNC should be running smoothly on the Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini. However, it\u2019s worth noting that individual results may vary depending on the specific configuration of the computer, as well as the connected CNC hardware. I\u2019m utilizing a Mesa board for the direct control of my servo motors, so the latency requirements are also much less strict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Dell_Optiplex_7050_Mini_LinuxCNC_%E2%80%93_A_Solid_Choice\"><\/span>Conclusion: Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini LinuxCNC &#8211; A Solid Choice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on my experience and the latency test results, the Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini with the Intel Core i5-6500 processor is a solid choice for running LinuxCNC. Its compact form factor, powerful processor, and compatibility with Linux make it a reliable option for CNC enthusiasts. At ~$120 for a fully tested and working unit with 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD, the Dell Optiplex 7050 Mini LinuxCNC is also cost-effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table align=\"center\">\n  <tr>\n    <td>\n    <iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=cncrouterin01-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=B08GCX4JKJ&#038;asins=B08GCX4JKJ&#038;linkId=edd55a86a491fd184f9fc76980edfe91&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/td>\n    <td>\n      \n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=cncrouterin01-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=B084DD9495&#038;asins=B084DD9495&#038;linkId=4721002234ad22bca28efa3db542321e&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/td>\n    <td>\n    <iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=cncrouterin01-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=B07CP6SGXL&#038;asins=B07CP6SGXL&#038;linkId=adac30eaf5b3f530e1252d866bcbd608&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>However, keep in mind that the ideal computer for LinuxCNC depends on your specific needs and budget. 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