Z3Dreamer
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
I built my first PC in the mid-80's so I am not looking for you to tell me the basics. And I am not talking about the NCR's or the IBM 36's and 38's that we saw in the 80's.
I am talking about this: https://www.amazon.com/Beelink-Desk...mzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840
Or something like that but maybe with an i5 instead of a Celeron. Don't need a fancy graphics card. DW and I have an office where we sometimes do projects that can't be done on cellphone, tablet or laptop. Most of these mini's have 4 USB ports, which is more than I will need. Yes, I have a big ole monitor. Yes, I have all of the peripheral devices as this would be replacing my i5 desktop that gave up the ghost.
So, for those of you who have a modern Mini Computer or similar experience, what pointers can you give me?
Also, to anticipate those who will ask: "Why would you want to do that? Just buy another desktop." Answer: 1) Few hundred dollars cheaper. 2) I like to tinker. 3) Even with desktops, they are making it harder and harder to do your own internal upgrades, so buying a $600 desktop with the thought that I can add another internal device is problematic.
I am talking about this: https://www.amazon.com/Beelink-Desk...mzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840
Or something like that but maybe with an i5 instead of a Celeron. Don't need a fancy graphics card. DW and I have an office where we sometimes do projects that can't be done on cellphone, tablet or laptop. Most of these mini's have 4 USB ports, which is more than I will need. Yes, I have a big ole monitor. Yes, I have all of the peripheral devices as this would be replacing my i5 desktop that gave up the ghost.
So, for those of you who have a modern Mini Computer or similar experience, what pointers can you give me?
Also, to anticipate those who will ask: "Why would you want to do that? Just buy another desktop." Answer: 1) Few hundred dollars cheaper. 2) I like to tinker. 3) Even with desktops, they are making it harder and harder to do your own internal upgrades, so buying a $600 desktop with the thought that I can add another internal device is problematic.