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I’ve been thinking of building a computer just for test/playing around purposes.How low can I go in terms of money and parts if I want a computer that can still install modern applications( arduino playground, virtual box) so I can can actually work with it, be able to connect to modern devices( raspberry pi, arduino ETC). I basically just want a computer I can experiment with, and go as low as I can without having to worry about accidently fucking it up since it’s low investment and won’t have anything on it.
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i don't know where you live, but I bet you can buy an i5 optiplex from your local craigslist for 100 bucks. if you want to do gaming you will have to get something that can house a real power supply though.
but srsly computers are dirt cheap
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Just buy any used shit box that has at least an i3 in it, hell you could even go as low as a Core2Duo if need be.
Virtualization is different though, you'll need at least some power to do that.
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>>59037363
Don't get an i3 or a core duo because they are fucking annoyingly shit. You should be able to get something with an i5 for around $100 easy.
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>>59037412
Well yeah if you can swing one for 100 bux go for it, I'm kinda assuming OP is talking a dumpster diving tier computer.
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>>59036849
A fast Core 2 Duo is essentially the oldest piece of equipment that can perform basic tasks at a tolerable speed. You may consider buying a lower-end Duo machine and putting a Quad in it. Q6600 is only like $20 on eBay and would be a big step up from a Duo.
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