Fair enough, you can also have a look at [Microsoft's Project Volterra](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/11/project-volterra-review-microsofts-600-arm-pc-that-almost-doesnt-suck/).

It's basically MS's response to Apple's ARM chips.

nullama

Zepasta

bitcoin

what is the cheapest hardware to run full btc node  + LND ?

teoraroa

Computers these days are just as efficient, if not more, and you can do a lot more with a normal computer. For example, the mac mini 2020 uses 6.8W while idle and 39W at max. [source](https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201897) and it can sync the whole blockchain overnight, plus it's absolutely silent.

For the Pi 4 they recommend a PSU of 15W [source](https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/type-c-power-supply/). It's great for tinkering, but it's not any more a great deal for general computing.