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Desktop PCs in good condition previously used in a corporate setting are abundant in the marketplace. The main benefit, for my purpose, is they are x86, oops, amd64 based, so much more versatile than a Raspberry Pi and similar gadget. Yes, I'm looking for a cheap, old desktop PC as in competing with the Raspberry Pi & co., I may as well not need 10% of the processing power of these machines you can buy for, say $50. For tinkering purposes.
It doesn't hurt if I can run them 24/7, so they shouldn't consume much power. another benefit is, Linux is more compatible with older hardware.
What to look for when buying, especially the power supply? I don't know much if anything about this. Recommended product lines, and lines to avoid?
It doesn't hurt if I can run them 24/7, so they shouldn't consume much power. another benefit is, Linux is more compatible with older hardware.
What to look for when buying, especially the power supply? I don't know much if anything about this. Recommended product lines, and lines to avoid?