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Is an ARM mini PC with only 2GB RAM and 16GB storage worth buying? (www.amazon.in)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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My current setup is an old MacBook woth 2 external HDDs, and I am almost happy with it, for now. I just saw this mini PC on Amazon and I am considering buying it, just to try out a new thing. I think it is cheap (~22 USD).

What I am worried about is that this much memory and storage might make it almost unusable. I was thinking of hosting some minor services, like remark42, shynet or vaultwarden. What else do you think I can host? If my mind changes, I will also try it with a desktop environment and try to connect it to my 4K Android TV.

Here are some specs, if you don't want to visit the webpage:


Brand	thinvent
Personal computer design type	Mini PC
Operating System	Linux
Memory Storage Capacity	16 GB
RAM Memory Installed Size	2 GB
CPU Model	Cortex A5
Special Feature	Memory Card Reader
CPU Manufacturer	ARM
Wireless network technology	Wi-Fi
CPU Speed	2 GHz

Graphics Coprocessor	‎Integrated Graphics
RAM Memory Maximum Size	‎16 GB
Hardware Interface	‎Ethernet
Memory Speed	‎2 GHz
Item Dimensions LxWxH	‎10 x 10 x 1.8 Centimeters
Speaker Description	‎built in
Video Output Interface	‎HDMI
Graphics Card Description	‎Integrated
Hard Disk Interface	‎Unknown
Style	‎With Wi-Fi
Manufacturer	‎Thinvent Technologes Pvt Ltd
Form Factor	‎Small Form Factor
Item Height	‎1.8 Centimeters
Item Width	‎10 Centimeters
Product Dimensions	‎10 x 10 x 1.8 cm; 460 g
Item model number	‎Micro 5_2021
Processor Count	‎1
RAM Size	‎2 GB
Computer Memory Type	‎DDR4 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size	‎16 GB
Hardware Platform	‎Linux
Lithium Battery Energy Content	‎5 Watt Hours
Manufacturer	‎Thinvent Technologes Pvt Ltd
Country of Origin	‎India
Item Weight	‎460 g

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago

Nearly any SBC you’d buy would beat the pants off it. If you’re shopping by price then check out a Libre Computer Sweet Potato or Renegade, or a Friendly Elec NanoPi R2S+. They’re <=$40 and should be able to run at least the services you mentioned. If you have more budget, there are $100 mini PCs on Amazon that are great for self hosting tons of stuff, like a Bmax B1 Pro.