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[–] Polar@lemmy.ca 43 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Realistically probably not getting one for less than $160CAD.

At that point, might as well just buy a used Dell optiplex or something. These boards are absurdly priced, and you'll never get it for MSRP.

Even with the added power consumption of the Dell you'll pull out ahead lol

[–] floofloof@lemmy.ca 45 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I remember when the Raspberry Pi was the amazing $15 computer. Times have changed.

[–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 1 year ago

Used Lenovo Thinkcentres are also a good option.