Re: Rpi considerations

On 2024-06-16, Chris Green <cl@isbd.net> wrote:

>
I think you're a bit behind the times there.  PCs (as in x86_64 based)
can now be found, even second hand, that consume only four or five
watts.

Correct, but you have to look hard to find that information before buying.

My always-on machine which does mail server / monitoring / mqtt and lots of
other light stuff together with a desktop for when I don't need the big
machine is an Intel NUC D34010 - 16GB RAM, SATA SSD, uses about 5W when
sitting idle at the desktop (measured).

I configured fancontrol so that the fan is stopped as long as the CPU is
below 60°C (which is normally is).

The i3 is fast enough for normal use (I use debian with XFCE). I have a Pi
5, which feels sluggish on the desktop in comparison.

cu
Michael
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