Is an ARM mini PC with only 2GB RAM and 16GB storage worth buying?
Is an ARM mini PC with only 2GB RAM and 16GB storage worth buying?
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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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.