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Posted: 13:43 - 06 Jun 2024 Post subject: Raspberry Pi - Desktop Replacement |
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If you've not been following this scene recently, here's the current state of play:
Latest model "Raspberry Pi 5" is now back to relatively normal availability. The version 5 is interesting as it's the first Pi to feature a PCI Express channel. Main use: NVMe flash drives.
I've just got this case today:
Argon NEO 5 M.2 NVME Case for Raspberry Pi 5
Very compact and self-contained. Features a slot on the bottom for your drive and the case forms part of the heat-sink system along with a built-in fan.
So Pi + case + SSD, add a cheap monitor/keyboard/mouse or reuse some old kit and now, now I reckon you have a solid "desktop replacement" for your older or less technical relatives.
The 4GB Pi is good for a little light surfing and emails. 8GB if you need to do a bit more, e.g. LibreOffice. ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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Posted: 10:51 - 10 Jun 2024 Post subject: |
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disclaimer: i bought one of the first 10k pi 2b's. Ive been in the ecosystems since day 1
My take on it is, and still is: once you add all the supporting stuffs and total it up price wise, for a desktop replacement, there are better and cheaper desktop replacements around (on s/h/ market). But if you really do want to bolt something to a vesa mount and the size interests you, then it can probably bat average with other options.
If you really want Arm on Linux, ...theres other options too.
If you want a low powered doodah...other options.
But the ecosystem in place for a learner is unbeatable, and thats worth some £ to somebody.
If you want a portable doodah to take on e.g the tube so you have same pc at home and at work and a laptop doesnt do it for you, then its pretty good. ____________________ Gone: Yamaha DT50lc, Suzuki DR500, Suzuki A100, Kawasaki z250ltd, RD350YPVS, Suzuki DR Big, Kawasaki AR125, Kawasaki KMX200, Suzuki GS1000S, Katana 1100, GS550M, Suzuki RGV250
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