Re: Putting together a computer from old components
Jaimie Vandenbergh <[email protected]>
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On 29 Nov 2021 at 14:30:41 GMT, "Anssi Saari" <[email protected]> wrote: > > So, it really depends what you intend to do with your computer. Light > use, a little web browsing on simple web pages, email, simple stuff > probably not a problem. Heavy web browsing on heavy pages, editing > complex documents or video, encoding video... Might need a lot of > patience. Definitely put as much RAM in the machine as it can take, in order to keep it even vaguely viable. Use SSDs as well - give the old thing every possible advantage. What I'd actually suggest is a Pi4 or CM4/8gig though. It'll almost certainly be quicker than an Athlon for most things and has a lot more Linux support (don't use PiOS for your desktop though, it still has the horrific laggy mouse). You can even pull out a PCIe x1 slot, easier on a CM4 carrier board. Cheers - Jaimie -- "I'd tried caffeine a few times; it made me believe I was focused and energetic, but it turned my judgment to shit. Widespread use of caffeine explains a lot about the twentieth century." - "Distress", Greg Egan