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From: Michael Schwingen <news-1513678000@discworld.dascon.de>
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Subject: Re: Rpi considerations
Date: 13 Jul 2024 06:50:45 GMT
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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
-- 
Some people have no respect of age unless it is bottled.