Thanks! My old 2GB Pi4 had been groaning under the weight of a bunch of containers so this will really help!

If you're after pure performance (gaming, media streaming, video playback), I'd get the Odroid N2+ :-)

She's a beast.

chimera:

 

If you're after pure performance (gaming, media streaming, video playback), I'd get the Odroid N2+ :-)

 

She's a beast.

 

 

 

Noone seems to have them in NZ... "Discontinued"

I'm all for performance but the pi400 appeals to me as a "complete" Amiga emulator :D 

xpd:

 

Noone seems to have them in NZ... "Discontinued"

 

I'm all for performance but the pi400 appeals to me as a "complete" Amiga emulator :D 

 

You mean for a PiStorm? I think that only works with RaspPi3b. 

Interesting concept - is it a CPU upgrade or an emulator?

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xpd:

 

Noone seems to have them in NZ... "Discontinued"

 

I'm all for performance but the pi400 appeals to me as a "complete" Amiga emulator :D 

 

 

You mean for a PiStorm? I think that only works with RaspPi3b. 

 

Interesting concept - is it a CPU upgrade or an emulator?

 

No, the PiStorm is an add on for a real Amiga - lets the Amiga use the CPU from the RaspPi.

I just want to emulate an Amiga in a nice little package. I have a Mini A500 which is great for gaming, and can run Workbench etc, but is limited with its RAM etc.

So a Pi400 would be a nicer option :) No needing to carry around extra keyboard :)

chimera:

 

If you're after pure performance (gaming, media streaming, video playback), I'd get the Odroid N2+ :-)

 

She's a beast.

 

A quick read suggests the N2+ is a nice little computer, and good value. I've been thinking about changing my Home Assistant install to container, and I need to reinstall the OS as there's something a bit funky with updates I can't fix. Since HA controls so many things and I don't want it down for a day or two while I do that I might get another computer and build it slowly, rather than rushing like a madman to reinstall on the existing hardware. A downside I can see of the N2+ is there's no M2 slot, I'm thinking my next hardware will use an SSD rather than an SD card, as SD cards are the least reliable part of most HA systems.

timmmay:

 

A downside I can see of the N2+ is there's no M2 slot, I'm thinking my next hardware will use an SSD rather than an SD card, as SD cards are the least reliable part of most HA systems.

 

I already told you that. You now have to decide between low 24/7 power consumption (Odroid-M1) or performance (x86). Or a combination of both h/w like I did. 😏

Tinkerisk:

 

I already told you that. You now have to decide between low 24/7 power consumption (Odroid-M1) or performance (x86). Or a combination of both h/w like I did. 😏

 

Ages ago you mean? The endurance SD cards meant for lots of writes are working fine, I take regular image backups and nightly file backups, and I have a spare SD card. Since I'm doing more automation than expected it makes sense to go for something even more reliable at some point. HA Yellow with R.Pi4 and M2 slot would be a good option, so long as it supports containerised HA, which I think it does. I'd probably wait for Pi5 though.

timmmay:

 

Since I'm doing more automation than expected it makes sense to go for something even more reliable at some point. HA Yellow with R.Pi4 and M2 slot would be a good option, so long as it supports containerised HA, which I think it does. I'd probably wait for Pi5 though.

 

A few weeks ago, but fell free whatever you choose for your containers. See you soon again ;-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1083cCR2CI

I needed to replace a Pi 3 running Kodi recently, and ended up being able to buy a Beelink mini PC with N5095 processor, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD for AUD225 delivered. It came with Windows 11, which seemed to run smoothly, and is now happily running Debian.

It does feel as if by the time you buy a power supply, case and SD card for a Raspberry Pi, things are getting up to the price of an x86 system with more power. Of course, there are plenty of applications where the GPIO pins or low power consumption matter, but I'm not sure even a Pi 4 is worth it as a desktop PC any more.

Before the shortage, the Pi was a way better option and lot cheaper than the Beelink's.... but now... yeah, its tough call to make - but as you mentioned, depends on intended application.

Tinkerisk:

 

timmmay:

 

Since I'm doing more automation than expected it makes sense to go for something even more reliable at some point. HA Yellow with R.Pi4 and M2 slot would be a good option, so long as it supports containerised HA, which I think it does. I'd probably wait for Pi5 though.

 

 

A few weeks ago, but fell free whatever you choose for your containers. See you soon again ;-)

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1083cCR2CI

 

Oddly enough it's the little things like this the $100 little computers I don't know much about as I don't do it often. I spend more time on enterprise type areas.

chimera:

If you're after pure performance (gaming, media streaming, video playback), I'd get the Odroid N2+ :-)

chimera: Got my N2+ from ameridroid.com