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Yeah, to be honest, I followed one of these build guides, and got a second hand GPU, and it didn't fit in the case. I tried to "make" it fit with some shears.

Yeah, to be honest, I followed one of these build guides, and got a second hand GPU, and it didn't fit in the case. I tried to "make" it fit with some shears. It died. No surprise. So then I bought a new cheap GPU, and the machine seems to work pretty well. My kids play Minecraft and StepMania on it. https://www.newegg.com/dell-7020/p/N82E16883165773 https://www.newegg.com/dell-7020/p/N82E16883165773 - $160 https://www.amazon.com/Power-Express-Video-Cable-Adapter/dp/B007Y91B80 https://www.amazon.com/Power-Express-Video-Cable-Adapter/dp/... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3QSCLR4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3QSCLR4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_... - $101 - this one fit! But I found more videos I had bookmarked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTAzwKiQ7Ns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTAzwKiQ7Ns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLQ8NDbMEUw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLQ8NDbMEUw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97enzfkRg2o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97enzfkRg2o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvNS4M3o85o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvNS4M3o85o ALSO, while we're chatting - I picked up this Chromebook: ASUS Chromebook Plus, CM3401 14" 2-in-1 Laptop with Google AI - AMD Ryzen 3 7320C - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Ponder Blue, Model CM3401FF-R3128BLX. I got it in "Open Box Good" condition for $199.99. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-chromebook-plus-cm3401-14-2-in-1-laptop-with-google-ai-amd-ryzen-3-7320c-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-ponder-blue/6553121.p?skuId=6553121 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-chromebook-plus-cm3401-14-... I kind of love it. Convertible to tablet (keyboard folds under.) Runs Android apps, including Disney+, can download Disney+ shows. HDMI out. I believe the HDMI out works for Disney+ which is a surprise and a treat. Runs Linux. I installed Visual Studio Code, .Net Core, etc. Because it's a "Chromebook Plus," it has an App Shortcut to install the Steam Installer. (!!!) I installed Balatro, and the touchscreen works awesome. I installed both Android Minecraft (works well on the built-in screen but for some reason has frame rate problems on the external display?), and also Minecraft Java through the Linux. Haven't tried too many other Steam games yet. I tried to install Path of Exile, but it seems to completely not work. For $199.99, the thing's a beast.

detritus 2y ago
Arrgh - I didn't need to go even deeper down the rabbit hole! (I did) That Linus Tech Tips video was useful to me - there are a few of those HP Workstations available cheaply here in the UK, some with better i7 processsors. Thanks! The Chromebook situation's a bit different over here though - I don't think the market is anywhere near as big as it is over the the States, as I think your educational set up encouraged them a lot, whereas they haven't here.. I think? Still, plenty of cheap laptops to be had otherwise (I know I'm never going to bother buying a new one again - Second Hand Thinkpads FTW!)
- VikingCoder 2y ago
  And honestly, don't forget Steam Decks. Refurbished or otherwise. They truly are amazing machines for the price. And a cheap dock to hook up to a TV, keyboard, and mouse. A cheap set of 8bitdo controllers... And you're rocking and rolling. I'm doing a dual-boot into a 128 GB Steam Deck image I found with... many... retro games on it. The website looked like hot garbage and I had to make an account to have access to download... but... very well made image.

detritus 2y ago

Arrgh - I didn't need to go even deeper down the rabbit hole! (I did) That Linus Tech Tips video was useful to me - there are a few of those HP Workstations available cheaply here in the UK, some with better i7 processsors. Thanks! The Chromebook situation's a bit different over here though - I don't think the market is anywhere near as big as it is over the the States, as I think your educational set up encouraged them a lot, whereas they haven't here.. I think? Still, plenty of cheap laptops to be had otherwise (I know I'm never going to bother buying a new one again - Second Hand Thinkpads FTW!)

VikingCoder 2y ago
And honestly, don't forget Steam Decks. Refurbished or otherwise. They truly are amazing machines for the price. And a cheap dock to hook up to a TV, keyboard, and mouse. A cheap set of 8bitdo controllers... And you're rocking and rolling. I'm doing a dual-boot into a 128 GB Steam Deck image I found with... many... retro games on it. The website looked like hot garbage and I had to make an account to have access to download... but... very well made image.