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My favorite platform is PC Engines APU 2. Consider something like the apu2e4 with its aluminum case and a msata card. I turn them into routers, media servers, B
by colinhb 6y ago
My favorite platform is PC Engines APU 2. Consider something like the apu2e4 with its aluminum case and a msata card. I turn them into routers, media servers, Bitcoin nodes, etc. More expensive than Pies but I’ve had great success with them.
https://www.pcengines.ch/apu2.htm https://www.pcengines.ch/apu2.htm
- ysleepy 6y agoI deployed one, it is good hardware, but the performance is pretty low, behind an rpi3. The advantages of x86 aren't really realized because you only have serial port and run of the mill installers aren't all handling it well. I'd only go for it for router purposes. no way you can run a re-encoder on it for media use.
- colinhb 6y agoThink that’s a legit take. Agree 100% about reencoding — I’ve only used it for minidlna and mpd. I’ve also only run openbsd on apus so haven’t experienced the serial port installer issues. Didn’t know that would be an issue for modern linux. Good for others to be aware of if so. More generally, you’re probably right that x86 doesn’t matter as much now as five years ago or so.