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Good mini PC for around 100€ (lemmy.ml)
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My current setup consists of a Raspberry Pi 4 with 4gb RAM and a 1tb external SSD. I'm thinking of getting a used mini PC for around 100€ to replace that tho because it would give me a lot more power and especially RAM (I currently need to use an 8gb swap file). My plan so far is to get a used mini PC that's quiet, has a built-in SSD and at least 8gb of RAM (16 would be better). Because of the built-in SSD, I could also sell the external SSD and buy an 8-12tb HDD instead.

Does anyone have recommendations for what mini PC to get or things that I should look out for?

Edit: Thanks for all the help! I decided on the Firebat T8 Pro Plus with 16gb RAM and 512gb internal storage because that really seems to be perfect for my use case.

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[-] PraiseTheSoup@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago

When looking at these it seems I can only find models with "EU plugs" even though I am shipping to a US address, all the items with "US plugs" are greyed out. I assume the only difference is the wall socket, right? Are the sockets on the power supplies universal?

[-] BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Generally... Power supplies these days are auto-switching capable (so they can use 120v or 220v).

BUT...I don't know specifically if these units do so (so it's a very good question).

I would guess that since they're capable of 220v (which is EU), they're more likely to be auto switching than something specifically marketed for 110v (US).

I haven't seen a manually switched 110v/220v power supply in years - they've all been auto switching.

But I wouldn't assume either - I could totally see manufacturers in China making 220v-only units without auto-switching, to save a few pennies.

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