I'm new to Linux and eager to explore some distributions! I have a MacBook for personal use, but I'm thinking about picking up a mini PC for trying out Linux. I've got a monitor, keyboard, and mouse already, so I'm just looking for a cost-effective option. I'm not into gaming since I have a PS5, so I'm really focused on productivity tasks, web browsing, and streaming videos. Any suggestions for a cheap mini PC that would work well?
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You might want to check out some refurbished mini PCs from brands like Lenovo, Dell, or HP. They're often quite affordable—my brother got one for just about £30! He added a spare SSD he had, and it works like a charm.
Absolutely! I’ve got a Dell Optiplex 3050 with a 7th Gen i3 processor. Super affordable since it doesn’t meet the Windows 11 requirements. I initially bought it for projects, but it's running Mint 22.2 perfectly fine. They're sturdy and easy to upgrade if needed!