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This x 100.
A sub 1L "mini, tiny, micro" pc (mini = HP naming, tiny = Lenovo, micro = Dell) are much much better options than a RPI.
Remember these desktops are "business class" desktops that include all the BIOS bells and whistles. Secure boot, backup BIOS images, Block USB drives, etc.
You can routinely find something like an HP Micro 800 G3 for sub-$125. There is no reason to buy a weak, underpowered, hard-to-manage RPI for these use cases.
This x 1000.
By far best choice! Don't waste time with single board computers. Even a used laptop works.
used laptops are ideal because if you have a power event the built-in battery allows for a graceful shutdown
otherwise a power event can corrupt your channel state
Yep another great option.
Second this. I've run many RPI and they are cool. I've used them for nodes. No way I would buy one for that purpose now. The mini PCs are better in every way.
By hard drive do you mean just getting a 2 TB external hard drive for storage?
By hard drive do you mean just getting a 2 TB external hard drive for storage?
No, just the internal Drive.
Some times these work stations do not have large enough internal SSD.
So check the spec before ordering. It is common to put a new SSD in before installing node software.
Any good YouTube tutorial?
- SSD replacement - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YbG5UOvrvw
- I could not find a good install video but basically you put iso on usb thumbdrive and install like you would windows.
- Start9 OS setup - https://youtu.be/DzikmY4S42Y?t=188 (jump ahead to OS config)
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I have a Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 Tiny from 2015 laying around unused that I got for free. It has 16GB of ram and an Intel Core i5-6500T. I think I know what I’m going to do with it now :) I just need to get a new hard drive for it.
A used mini workstation (levneo, hp, etc)) works well.
You can pick them up for under $200
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-ThinkCentre-M700-Tiny-64-Multi-Language/dp/B083P5YCPR/
You will need to also buy a new hard drive.