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Ask HN: Recommend a small low-cost linux desktop computer
I have a Windows 10 desktop machine, and although I could install Linux on either a partition or Virtual Machine (VM) I'm interested in getting a small desktop Linux computer instead (i.e. one without any peripherals or monitor).
I will probably use the command line in Linux more than a GUI desktop so the machine doesn't need to have powerful specs.
Any recommendations? Or should I go down the HD partition route? Or the VM route?
- euvitudo 9y agoI recently bought one of these: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/boards-kits/nuc/kits/nuc6cayh.html https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/boards-kits... and added 4GB RAM and a 120GB SSD for about US$230. It runs as a TimeMachine backup server. It's reasonably fast and very quiet. In the end, it really depends on what you want to do with it. [Edit: If you want to go really cheap, get a Raspberry Pi.]
- antman1911 9y agoCheck out the fit-pc mintbox mini or mini pro.
- billconan 9y agohttps://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/boards-kits/nuc.html https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/boards-kits...